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Chichen Itza & Sacred Cenote Full-Day Tour from Cancun

Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexicoby Cancun Mayan Travel

  • 12 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 60 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

Experience three different sides of Yucatán in one day: ancient Maya history, natural beauty, and local culture. Explore Chichen Itza with an expert guide and discover its iconic landmarks, including El Castillo, the Temple of the Warriors, and the Great Ball Court. After exploring the archaeological site, cool off with a swim in the crystal-clear waters of Cenote Chichikán, surrounded by the natural landscapes of the Yucatán Peninsula. Then, enjoy a buffet of traditional Yucatecan cuisine featuring local flavors. Complete your experience with a brief stop in Valladolid, where you can take photos around the main square, see the San Servacio Church, browse local crafts, or try a traditional marquesita. Chichen Itza, cenote swimming, Yucatecan cuisine, and a taste of Valladolid—all in one experience.

What's included

  • Short visit to Valladolid
  • Bilingual guide
  • Round transportation from Cancun Hotels
  • Guided visit to archaeological zone of chichen itza
  • Access to Cenote Saamal
  • Regional Buffet lunch
  • Beverages in the buffet
  • Life vest (it is necessary to swim)
  • Fees for Preservation tax for ruins (adult), Cancun

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    2 hours

    Explore Chichen Itza, one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Maya civilization, accompanied by an expert guide. Discover El Castillo (Temple of Kukulcán) and learn about its architecture and connection to Mayan astronomy. Continue to the Temple of the Warriors, known for its detailed stone carvings, and learn about the history and significance of the Sacred Cenote. After the guided tour, enjoy free time to explore Chichen Itza at your own pace. Take photos of the pyramids and ancient structures, revisit areas that caught your interest, or browse the artisan stalls for local souvenirs.

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    1.8 hours

    Continue to Cenote Chichikán, a natural cenote located near Valladolid in the Yucatán Peninsula. Known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and impressive limestone formations, the cenote offers a refreshing setting surrounded by nature. Enjoy a swim in the cool waters of Chichikán Cenote while admiring the natural rock formations and the sunlight entering through the opening above. Life jackets are required while swimming. After your swim, recharge with a buffet of traditional Yucatecan cuisine, featuring local dishes and flavors from the region.

  3. 3

    Valladolid

    30 min

    Make a brief stop in Valladolid to experience a little of this charming colonial town. Take photos at the San Servacio Church and the main square, walk through the colorful streets, browse local handicrafts, or try a traditional marquesita before continuing your tour.

Meeting and pickup

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.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
  • Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes.
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  • 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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