Full-Day Tour to Chichen Itza and Sacred Cenote from Cancún

Cancun, Mexico

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

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Overview

Embark on a full-day adventure to Chichen Itza and the Cenote Chichikán from Cancún. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Chichen Itza Archaeological Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage site teeming with rich history and mesmerizing tradition. After exploring this magnificent place, indulge in a refreshing swim in the clear waters of a luscious natural cenote. And to satisfy your taste buds, delight in a delectable buffet of traditional cuisine ready for you.

Tour the archaeological zone of Chichen Itza in a day
Explore the tradition, history, and architecture of the zone
Swim and relax at a crystal-clear cenote
Walk the beautiful streets of the magical town of Valladolid

What's Included

Guided visit to archaeological zone of chichen itza
Round transportation from Cancun Hotels
Regional Buffet lunch
Bilingual guide
Short visit to Valladolid
Access to Cenote Saamal

Beverages in the buffet
Life vest (it is necessary to swim)
Fees for Preservation tax for ruins (adult), Cancun

$40.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Meeting points for travelers that are in downtown hotels and airbnb's or any location that we can't reach: Cancun Meeting Point: in front of the lobby at Oasis Smart in Tulum Avenue The pickup time is set according to your location, pick up start at 06:00 am and depending on the location the pickup time will be set, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as possible, otherwise we will be not be able to provide the service. The taxes for ruins preservation will be required on board.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Chichén Itzá

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

CENOTE CHICHIKAN

1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Valladolid

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes.
Use biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent.

This tour can be more than 12 hours due hotel location and traffic
The itinerary may change without prior notice, that is, the order of visits to the places, the time of the meal may also change.
The bus has 1 bathroom, you are only allowed to use number 1, you cannot use number 2 because the bathroom has ventilation connections to the entire bus and if you use number 2 the entire bus would smell bad, stops will be made at the places visited where you can use the bathroom
Hotel changes are not allowed after 6 pm because we can not modify our logistic The tour and the spots to visit can vary according the guide logistic, also in its duration, up to 14 hours or more according to the transfers from one place to another, and this is according to the traffic, keep in mind that you will be traveling all day
Please note that your package includes access to only one cenote. The specific cenote visited will depend on availability and logistics on the day of the tour. Based on these conditions, the experience will include a visit to either Cenote Nool Há or Cenote Chichikán, but not both. We appreciate your understanding and remain committed to offering you the best possible experience.
We would like to remind you that the tour you have chosen lasts more than 12 hours. Since the destination, Chichen Itzá, is located in the state of Yucatán, the road trip can be long. We recommend being prepared for an extended journey, with comfortable clothing, sunscreen, and enough water. We greatly appreciate your understanding and we are confident that you will enjoy the experience.
Dear visitor, Please note that backpacks are not allowed inside the Chichén Itzá archaeological site. This measure applies to all types of backpacks without exception and is intended to enhance safety, improve the visitor experience, and support site conservation. We recommend bringing only essential personal items and using small bags or permitted alternatives. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 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

4.0

based on 4 reviews

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Frustrating, disappointing experience.

Michael_K, May 2021

Unfortunately, deeply disappointing experience. The focus of the tour was to take us to places where they sell you stuff. Chichen Itza and cenote are the magnet. But the real focus is on spending time in places, where you can buy souvenirs, crafts, tequila and other things. I took us over 6 hours after pick up from the hotel to actually get to Chichen Itza. The tour guide said on several occasions that " due to government restrictions and Covid, the time limit allowed at the historic site is only 90 minutes. ". It turns out it was not only not true ( confirmed with several other guides in park and at the ticket sales office at the park), but we were told to stick with the guide, who at a very slow pace covered only about 25% of the sights. We were rushed back to the van, where some ladies were waiting for us and selling on board tequila. Cenote was rushed as well, but at Mayan " village", which is nothing else that souvenir store, with mediocre lunch at best, we spent almost 2 hours. Frustrating experience. I do not recommend this trip, save yourself the time, money, disappointment and rent a car, especially if it's 2 or more of you. The roads are excellent, and it is easy to navigate all the venues.

Response from Host, May 2021

Good morning: I hope you are well, and thanks for your comments. The guides has an itinerary to follow, you know, you bought a package tour from the beggining, and there are points to visit, and a time to respect, there are many guides inside, and they dont come with a big group, they are the ones that are hired at the entrance, and do not have an itinerary. We very sorry that The mayan gastronomy regional and traditional made by the indigenous they have not been to your liking. Have a nice day.

Highlight of our trip

Bruce_S, Apr 2021

Carlos was an amazing tour guide. Seriously he went above and beyond and was very knowledgeable and comical the whole trip. Everything went better than we could expect. We went on a Monday they picked us up from our hotel real easy no hassle. Thought it was gonna be a boring drive but Carlos made the trip go by pretty quick with his knowledge and jokes. The Buffet was good i got up for seconds then again for thirds. Luckily us going on a Monday Chichen Itza was not packed at all we actually got a few pictures without anyone in the background. Carlos made it very clear that if u got bored during the tour you can separate and take pictures or stay and continue never felt like i was stuck somewhere i didnt want to be. We were 5 minutes late to the meet up but he wasnt upset at all was just glad he found us. Then we went to the Cenote and it was amazing probably my favorite part. Water was not cold life jackets were provided for only 2$ USD. Very refreshing after a hot day. The drive back was relaxing i think we were all burnt out from the day and it was pretty quite. Slept amazing that night and it was the highlight of our trip. Big Thanks to Carlos and our driver Jairo for getting us there and back safe. (i think thats how u spell it). Would recommend to all my friends.