Chichen-Itza Mayan Temples, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch

Cancun, Mexico

12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Chichen Itza is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the world’s most significant Maya ruins. So, you don’t want to miss it when you’re on the Yucatan Peninsula. This day trip offers a hassle-free visit, with round-trip transportation and a skip-the-line tour of the Chichen Itza archaeological site. Finish up by cooling down with a dip in a sacred cenote, and visit Valladolid town en route back to Cancun.

Relax with hotel transport from select Riviera Maya hotels
Learn about the Maya culture on a guided Chichen Itza tour
Skip planning meals and enjoy an included lunch mid-tour
Pose for photos in the colorful town of Valladodid

What's Included

Guided tour of Chichen-Itza, Cenote and Valladolid
Skip-the-line access to Chichen-Itzá
Lunch
Roundtrip transportation to and from your centrally located hotel (Only if purchased)

Chichen Itza tax and local fees

MX$750.00 per person
Lifejackets rental US$2 and lockers US$5
Hotel pickup and drop-off if you select the meeting point option
Food and beverages not listed as inclusions

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

If your hotel is outside of the coverage area, you will be provided with a nearby location, as close to your hotel as it could be. You will confirm your exact departure time with the local tour operator. Please be ready and waiting at least 10 minutes prior the scheduled time.

Meeting point

Boulevard Kukulcan
Blvd. Kukulcan, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Meet the tour at the parking lot of Captain's Cove Restaurant. You will confirm your exact departure time with the local tour operator. Please be ready and waiting at least 10 minutes prior the scheduled time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Chichen Itza

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Temozon

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Valladolid

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
An additional surcharge of US 35USD (700MXN) for international adult travelers or 20USD (400MXN) for Mexican citizens and 6USD (120MXN) for children are payable in cash on the day of your activity.

You will confirm your exact pickup time with the local tour operator.
Roundtrip transportation is available from most centrally located Cancun, Playa Mujeres, Costa Mujeres, Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya Hotels.
Hotel pickup for reservations made within 24 hours is subject to availability. You may be provided with a nearby location.
Hotel pickup from Tulum hotels is not available. Passengers staying at Tulum Hotels must meet the tour at the designated meeting point.
Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby or meeting point 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
You should bring swimwear, towel, a change of clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent and spending cash for incidentals.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.1

based on 12 reviews

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8 hours of driving in a cramped bus

Dawson_E, Mar 2025

This tour took 14 hours, 8 of that was spent driving. They give you a small lunch at 12:30 pm but don’t drop you off at the hotel till 10:00 pm. Needless to say we were starving when we got back and were barely able to get food from the resort that late. The guides were very nice but the miserable drive made this activity not worth it.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the length of the tour didn’t meet your expectations. The tour does take approximately 12 hours due to the distance traveled, and we understand that the long drive can be tiring. We will certainly take your comments into account to improve the experience for future guests. We’re glad to hear that the guides were friendly, and we hope you’ll consider joining us again on a different excursion that may be more suitable for your preferences

Increased surcharge on the day by $10 USD each. Everyone paid different amounts

Peita_S, Feb 2025

While the venues we visited were fantastic, the tour guide was knowledgeable, the bus driver drove very safely, and the bus was very comfortable, the cost of the trip was very deceptive, and when I sought clarification on the final fee figure from the tour company itself via email and WhatsApp the day before the tour, plus the tour guide that morning who said it might depend on who you book with which I believe should not make a difference as we all went to the same places. I never received why it went from $35 USD surcharge payable on the day (which was stated at the time of booking, and still that figure remained on the day on the website), to the four of us being charged $45 USD each. The person in front of us only paid $40. This surcharge is the taxes, which they say varies from inflation. How can each booking vary? I never received a discount on the initial booking. It is a deceptive way to make extra money from you. The tour guide also tried to give you the guilt trip about how long of a day they work, how poor the workers at the site locations are, and that we should purchase things from them, forgetting that everyone on that trip has worked hard and long days to save up for this trip to Mexico.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Dear Peita_S Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We truly appreciate you taking the time to express your concerns. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the venues, the knowledge of the tour guide, and the safety and comfort of the bus. However, we sincerely apologize for the confusion regarding the surcharge and the pricing discrepancy you experienced. We understand how frustrating it can be when pricing is not clear, and we agree that such inconsistencies should not occur. We will look into this matter to ensure all pricing is communicated transparently and that future guests do not face similar issues. Regarding the comments made by the tour guide, we regret that this made you uncomfortable. Our intention is never to pressure our guests into making purchases, and we will address this internally to make sure our team focuses on providing a pleasant and relaxed experience for all. We truly value your feedback, as it helps us improve. We hope you will give us another opportunity to serve you better in the future. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, and we wish you all the best on your future travels. Kind regards, The Cancun Travel Experience Team

Ghosted

Raveen_A, Feb 2025

Never got picked up. Despite the ticket mentioning the hotel name and multiple texts operator failed to pick us from the hotel. Utterly disappointed after waiting for an hour and three phone calls. We returned home without going to Chichen( tour was booked weeks in advance and our main reason to go to Cancun)

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Dear Raveen_A Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are sorry we were unable to meet your expectations regarding the Chichen-Itza tour. According to our records, the hotel information you provided in your reservation was different from where you were located, and due to time and availability constraints, we were unable to pick you up. We tried to reschedule your activity so you could still enjoy it, but unfortunately, we were not successful. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. Once again, we apologize for not being able to provide you with an exceptional experience. Sincerely, The Cancun Travel Experience Team

We had a bad experience...

Rolando_H, Jan 2025

We had a bad experience with your operator Can Cun Travel Experience. Your tour receipt indicated thar there was a additional payment of 800 Mexican pesos for the local tax at Chichen Itza, and they charged us 855 with no explanation as we requested.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Dear Rolando_H, Thank you for informing us about your experience. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. The extra charge reflected in your confirmation, which you paid, corresponds to the taxes that are paid directly at the archaeological site. These taxes are required for all visitors to the ruins at our destination, and this detail is included in the product description. We deeply regret any misunderstandings that may have arisen regarding this situation. Please feel free to reach out to us directly if you have any further concerns. We value your feedback and look forward to providing you with a better experience in the future. Sincerely, The Cancun Travel Experience Team

The temple was just...

Martha_F, Jun 2024

The temple was just amazing to experience a piece of history up close and loved swimming in the cenote!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear Martha_F, Thanks for sharing your experience! We are glad to know that you enjoyed exploring the temple and swimming in the cenote. If there is anything else we can help you with or if you have more comments to share, please don't hesitate to let us know. We're here to make sure you have the best experiences possible. Best regards! The Travel Cancun Experience Team