Chichen Itza the Mayan Wonder Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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

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Overview

As one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza is one of Mexico’s most popular attractions. Tick off the legendary landmark on this day trip from Cancun and Riviera Maya. Take a guided tour of the archaeological site, plunge into the refreshing waters of a cenote, and explore the colonial town of Valladolid. Unlimited drinks, a buffet lunch, and round-trip transport from your Cancun or Riviera Maya hotel are included.

Explore the Chichen Itza site with a professional and certified guide
Swim in a cenote and explore the colonial town of Valladolid
Buffet lunch and round-trip transport from Cancun or Riviera Maya
Enjoy unlimited water, soft drinks, and beer during the ride

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Continental breakfast box
Open bar on board (soft drinks, beer, water)
Professional & certified guide
Traditional and regional lunch buffet
Mayan purification Ceremony
Visit of "Pueblo Magico" of Valladolid

Personal expense
Drinks are not included during lunch
Video cameras are allowed for an extra fee
Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Depending your hotel location the time may change, we will contact you by email ton confirm the exact pick up time and location. We do pick up major hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya, if you hotel in not deserved by our route we will set the closest pick up point.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

At your Cancun or Riviera Maya hotel, board an air-conditioned coach destined for the iconic Mayan site of Chichen Itza, one of the New7Wonders of the World. During the 2-hour drive to Chichen Itza, stay hydrated with unlimited beer, soda, and water as your guide provides culture- and history-rich commentary.

On arrival at Chichen Itza, you’ll enter the ancient site and embark on a guided tour: see highlights such as the Kulkulkan Pyramid (El Castillo), the site’s crowning feature, and discover the mystifying acoustics of the Ball Court.

Following free time, reconvene with your guide and group and enjoy a buffet lunch of regional specialties. Sated, head to a cenote to take a refreshing dip in its clear water. Marvel at the unique beauty of the sinkhole, surrounded by ancient limestone and suspended vines.

Then, stop in Valladolid, a picturesque colonial town before drop-off back at your hotel.

Cancun Shuttle Travel (Pass By)

Chichen Itza

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Xcajum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
The use of video camera inside the archaeological site has an additional cost
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 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

3.9

based on 12 reviews

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It was a great tour , my...

Erincasey, Jan 2025

It was a great tour , my only complaint would be how long it was. It was about a 14 hour tour from beginning to end .

Worst Tour Experience Ever

Scott_S, Dec 2024

Pros -Cenote & Chichen Itza Are both Amazing Sites to visit. Cons -Tour Operator will rush you through every site, and is sometimes rude. Villadolid - Waste of Time Nothing Special & you only get 20 Minutes to explore and nothing really to see. Mayan Village is a Scam, Basically a Gift Shop that you visit with a Horrible Bar. Buffet is probably the worst food you will ever Taste, no flavor and Servers are rude. Better off paying for food at Chitchen Itza Do not buy Diamond Package - Bad Cheap Beer served in cups on Bus & Watered down tasteless Drinks at sites. We were Dropped off 4 Blocks from our Hotel, told there was another shuttle close buy but could not find. Had to walk with our gear. DO NOT GET THIS TOUR better off doing a VIP of Drive yourself Ive had many tours in Mexico and this was by far the worst, If I could get a refund I would. Hate doing this but we paid good money for this. They need to just skip the Town and Mayan Village, provide quality Beverages and food. Do not try to push junk souvenirs on tourists.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Dear [Reviewer’s Name], Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed Chichén Itzá and the cenote, but we’re deeply sorry to hear other parts of the tour didn’t meet your expectations. We understand your concerns about the pacing, food quality, and other elements of the experience. Your comments are valuable and will be shared with our team to improve the itinerary, enhance the dining options, and ensure better service overall. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience during the drop-off and appreciate your suggestion to focus on quality over quantity. Thank you again for your insights, and we hope to have the chance to provide you with a better experience in the future. Warm regards,

Not what advertised

Bryna_L, Aug 2024

Were over an hour late to pick us up with no call or email. Called told a bus of one color with a particular name on it would be there in 10 minutes .... bus of another color with a different name picked us up. Was advertised as a group maximum of 15 people; there were 63 people in our group. Advertised as having an English speaking tour guide. Did not consistently get English translations.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Dear Bryna_, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I’m truly sorry to hear about the issues you encountered during your excursion, and I apologize for the inconvenience caused by the late pickup and lack of communication. The confusion regarding the bus color and name is concerning, and I regret that this added unnecessary stress to your day. I will be addressing this with our transportation team to ensure clearer communication in the future. Regarding the group size, I apologize that it exceeded the advertised maximum. This is not the experience we strive to offer, and I will be investigating how this occurred so we can prevent it from happening again. I also regret that the English translations were not consistent throughout the tour. Providing clear and comprehensive information is a priority for us, and I’m sorry we fell short in this area. Your feedback is valuable, and we will use it to make improvements to our services. I hope we can have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Warm regards,

Chichen Itza growls like a jaguar

Jennifer_S, Feb 2022

There is so much to see at Chichen Itza - and so much to learn. This is a MUST visit site for anyone going to the Yucatan Peninsula. However, with demand high, the only way to go...at least, in my findings...was in a big bus group. Not so easy to get around. We also visited Valladolid - for only 20 minutes... not enough time to see the glories of this colonial town. I would have preferred more time at both Chichen Itza and Valladolid. We also stopped at a cenote, which was stunning - not a cave, so open to the air with lots of flora. My preference would be...less retail therapy and more tour time...

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Adriana_C, Dec 2020

I paid $56 more per person for a VIP all inclusive which was not provided. Viator reimbursed me $20. Viator sells tours with extra amenities which are not provided.

Response from Host, Dec 2020

Dear Adriana, Thank you for sharing you experiences with us. We apologize for the inconvenience. The difference that you paid for the VIP option was only 10USD. That s why you have been refund for this amount. Beside this we hope that you enjoy the visit of Chichen Itza. See you soon in Mexico

The tour was pretty much as...

rxbjs, Nov 2016

The tour was pretty much as advertised. It was worth the spent although once in Cancun/Riviera Maya, it appears that similar if not the same trips for same can be arranged once you are there. It was billed as an english guide, however english was his second language and half of our van we had approx 15 people spoke spanish and thus, he spoke both languages throughout the tour. Once at Chichen Itza, he actually had to pass us to other experts/guides as he was apparently not qualified no credentials to provide the onsite Chichen Itza tour himself. So our english-speaking portion of the group was given to a guide that spoke english, and he was good. The food at the restaurant was pretty good. The cenote that we stopped at was also great, as it was not crowded.

The tour was great! Learned a lot of...

alicia_m, Jul 2016

The tour was great! Learned a lot of history about the ruins, and symbolism of the structures as well.

This tour was great.Be prepared for...

Amy C, Jul 2016

This tour was great.Be prepared for a very long and hot day,but absolutely worth it.Our guide on the bus was very knowledgeable and willing to answer questions.The driver was safe and considerate. Lunch at the cenote was delicious and service was outstanding.The guide at Chichen Itza also amazing!

this is the best value tour --of the...

mattie H, May 2016

this is the best value tour --of the chichen itza tours, for sure-- you do more events for your money. However the day is very long and you spend a ton of it in the van and it is not a luxury van. it is air conditioned and clean and fine. the cenote they take you to is not too crowded it's also pristine, really beautiful, and was a trip highlight for us. Chichen Itza is impressive and our tour guide was awesome. However it is so very hot there, so wear sunscreen. the other parts of the trip--the mayan village they take you to and the small stop at the public square of valladoild are less impressive than the cenote or chichen itza. they are fine and points of interest are explained by the guide but the village is very commercial and valladoild is more of a stopover you just get out of the car to stretch your legs there and there is a historic church there to take pics of. We learned a lot about how local mayan people are living and you could see a great deal of poverty, visible from the road. I would actually say this was one of the things that made the tour valuable to us because it gave us a more realistic view of mexico, more so than the resort where we'd been staying. I'm very glad we did the tour. If you are not willing to commit an entire day, do a different tour with less stops. Tour guide was good but pitched a little hard for tips on the drive home.

Great full day trip with an...

Stephen M, May 2016

Great full day trip with an excellent guide, only complaint was we visited Chichen Itza at the end of the tour and frankly the temperature in the middle of the day is exhausting so we didn't see all of the site. It would have been much better to do this part of the trip first and then we would have appreciated the cenote dip much more!

The tour was great! Our guide was...

Tomas_V, Apr 2016

The tour was great! Our guide was amazing. Zerferino did a fantastic job and he has so much knowledge about the era and the pyramids. My only complaint would be the transportation. The shuttle bus we were on was too small. It sat 18 passengers not counting the guide and the driver. 20 total. We sat in the back and it was way too hot and very cramped for that long of a drive.

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