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Chichén Itzá Tour: Cenote Swim & Valladolid Visit
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Uncover the mysteries of the Mayans on a tour to Chichén Itzá, a sacred cenote, and Valladolid. Explore ancient ruins, swim in a magical sinkhole, and indulge in a Mexican buffet and tequila tasting.
Uncover the mysteries of the Mayans on a tour to Chichén Itzá, a sacred cenote, and Valladolid. Explore ancient ruins, swim in a magical sinkhole, and indulge in a Mexican buffet and tequila tasting.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Chichen Itza - Begin your journey at Chichen Itza, exploring key sites at this World Heritage location, such as the ball court, El Castillo (the Castle), the Pyramid of Kukulkan, and the Temple of the Warriors. Enjoy a guided tour and have some free time to wander and discover on your own.
- El Castillo - The Kukulcán Temple is a pre-Hispanic…
- Chichen Itza - Begin your journey at Chichen Itza, exploring key sites at this World Heritage location, such as the ball court, El Castillo (the Castle), the Pyramid of Kukulkan, and the Temple of the Warriors. Enjoy a guided tour and have some free time to wander and discover on your own.
- El Castillo - The Kukulcán Temple is a pre-Hispanic structure constructed in the 12th century AD by the Mayan Itza in their capital city, Chichen Itza.
- CENOTE CHICHIKAN - Delight in the extraordinary experience of swimming in a magical cenote reserved for our group, and savor the exquisite Mexican cuisine offered at the cenote’s restaurant. The local community, which protects this cenote, will also provide a tequila tasting to enhance the experience.
- Valladolid - Explore Valladolid, recently designated as a Magic Town of Mexico, with the guidance of an expert bilingual guide.
- Iglesia De San Servacio - A magnificent Catholic church featuring two bell towers, originally founded in 1545 and reconstructed in the 1700s.
- Plaza e Parque Francisco Canton - Stroll through the charming main square of Valladolid.
What's Included
- Admission to Chichen Itza (tax included in the All-Inclusive option)
- Certified guide
- Buffet Lunch with vegetarian options
- 30 minute stop at Valladolid’s Main Square
- Air-conditioned vehicle and Toll Road
- Hotel pick up or Meeting Point (depends on the option selected)
- Tequila tasting
- Cenote and access to facilities (restrooms, dressing rooms…)
- Admission to Chichen Itza (tax included in the All-Inclusive option)
- Certified guide
- Buffet Lunch with vegetarian options
- 30 minute stop at Valladolid’s Main Square
- Air-conditioned vehicle and Toll Road
- Hotel pick up or Meeting Point (depends on the option selected)
- Tequila tasting
- Cenote and access to facilities (restrooms, dressing rooms…)
What's Not Included
- Chichen Itza tax for shared tour with meeting point & hotel pick-up
- Life vest and locker rental at cenote (included in the All-Inclusive option)
- Drinks (one included in the All-Inclusive option)
- Chichen Itza tax for shared tour with meeting point & hotel pick-up
- Life vest and locker rental at cenote (included in the All-Inclusive option)
- Drinks (one included in the All-Inclusive option)
Additional Information
Unlock the mysteries of the Mayans with this tour to Chichén Itzá, a magical cenote & Valladolid.
Start this experience by visiting the charming Valladolid, a colonial town where we will make a panoramic visit. Afterward, you will be having a refreshing bath at a sacred cenote, an enchanting underground sinkhole. Take your time to enjoy its magical…
Unlock the mysteries of the Mayans with this tour to Chichén Itzá, a magical cenote & Valladolid.
Start this experience by visiting the charming Valladolid, a colonial town where we will make a panoramic visit. Afterward, you will be having a refreshing bath at a sacred cenote, an enchanting underground sinkhole. Take your time to enjoy its magical water. After this, you will be enjoying a Mexican buffet here, as well as enjoying a tequila tasting.
Finally, you will arrive at Chichen Itza, UNESCO World Heritage site, where you will be learning the secrets and history of the pre-Columbian city while marveling at the Pyramid of Kukulcan. Follow your guide around Chichén Itzá, one of the main archaeological sites of Yucatan’s peninsula. You’ll also have free time to stroll this fantastic archeological site.
- Visitors must pay Chichen Itza tax (listed in the exclusions). Mexicans, students and teachers have a discount (not applicable without the official identification)
- No cash is accepted for Chichen Itza tax.
- if Valladolid is closed due to special events, you will have extra time in the other activities
- The tour at Chichén Itzá will be split by language. During transport it will be in both languages
- Be aware that certain hotels may be charged an additional fee of 10 USD if they have difficult access.
- The order of the activities might change due to operational reasons.
Location
Smart Cancun by Oasis
Avenida Tulum
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(13990 Ratings)
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210candiceh
Jul 6, 2025
Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour - The Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch was absolutely phenomenal! "Sexy Marcela" and her team were incredibly fun, energetic, and easygoing. Her passion for Mayan culture, knowledge of the site, and engaging storytelling made the trip so educating, she gave us so much insight into the history and meaning behind what we were about to see. Sexy Marcela truly made the trip an unforgettable one, she's a fantastic, educated, and experienced tour guide. I wholeheartedly recommend her and her amazing team!!!
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Dreamer484936
Jul 6, 2025
Fun morning tour - Tour was fantastic. Loved every moment. Manuel was our tour guide and he is very detailed and fun. We did the 5am tour and honestly sun was intense even in morning.
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Dilip_h
Jun 15, 2025
Amigo Travels visit to the Pyramid and Cenote - This trip was amazing and very well organised!
Special thanks for Frank, Ray and the Bus Driver Julio 🙂
Pickup from our hotel lobby was on time.
Mayan history told by Frank on the Bus on very helpful.
1 hour guided tour by Ray was very good.
Everything was explained in advanced and not rushed.
I would definitely recommend this Tour to my friends and family.
Tip:
1. Buy the all inclusive ticket and you dont have to purchase anything else.
2. Try the Cheese Ice cream at Valloid town.
3. Bring water with you but you purchase on route.
4. Bring an umbrella incase it rains or it's too sunny.
5. Can take a small bag or rucksack no problem, just open for inspection before you enter.
6. We booked the 8AM Tour so had breakfast beforehand.
7. Bring some cash but most vendor accepted Card.
8. Buffet lunch was good, lots of options but take some snacks if you want.
9. Take flip flops to walk from the Lockers to the Cenote, you can leave them on the side just before you walk down the stairs to the Cenote.
10. It's a long day so have Fun! 🙂
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Maria_c
May 10, 2025
Our experience with... - Our experience with Tomas, francisco and Julio the driver was amazing. Tomas was very entertaining and knowledgeable. Make sure you bring flip flops to walk to the cenote! We were only wearing sport shoes and we were regretting not bringing flip flops
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Zoea596
May 5, 2025
Chichen itza - Excellent day out, Frank was helpful from start to finish. We went to chichen itza for the day trip. Stopped off at a beautiful senote 😊
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Marlenem0rais
May 3, 2025
Beautiful and amazing experience - Amazing driver Rafael, who took us around the places. The tour guide, Ricardo, was very knowledgeable and explained everything so well. The whole experience was excellent and we recommend it to everyone. We learn so much about the culture and costumes. Thank you!!
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Miriam_p
Apr 28, 2025
Chichen-Itza Family Adventure - It is a very long day, but it went by fast. We learned so much!! Great adventure for the whole family.
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Leo_c
Apr 27, 2025
Johnny Cash and Roberto... - Johnny Cash and Roberto were great guides! The first stop at the cenote was cool, refreshing and scenic. We bought some tequila from a local vendor. The pathway down to the cenote is rocky and they don't let you wear shoes, so be careful of cutting your feet. Not sure why they didn't lay down some rubber mats or wooden planks. It's actually really easy to cut your feet, especially if you slip. The underground cenote itself is beautiful; the water temperature is perfect to cool off from the heat.
The second stop was in a small village with a large church and cute park. We got some ice cream from a nearby shop and took pictures on the "lovers" seats. It was only a short 30 min stop due to local parking restrictions.
The third stop was Chichen Itza. Even in April, it was sweltering hot. Bring lots of water, a parasol/sunhat, sunscreen, breezy clothing, etc. The vendors are mostly tourist traps. Our guide Jonathan gave a friendly warning about the common vendor tactics. There are certainly great finds to be had though. There was a backpack vendor offering great prices for unique cactus fiber/cotton blend backpacks in various colours. The temple itself and the surrounding buildings had some interesting history Johnny educated us on.
There were a few extra fees not included in the tour price. We had to pay an extra 10 USD per person for pickup at Bluebay Grand Esmeralda since it was outside the regular pickup zone. The Chichen Itza entry tax was about 40 USD per person. Cenote life jacket/locker rental was another 10 USD per person.
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Marika_m
Jun 13, 2025
scam tours - Information was so misleading. I chose English tour but it was also in Spanish which wouldn't have been a problem but the guide spoke much more Spanish than English so it was hard to understand what the guide was saying since I am not native English speaker. And I mean he only spoke like few words English sometimes a few sentence. We didn't even go to Valloidid. However, there were protestors, so that was fair. The main problem was when I booked pick up from the hotel and I got whatsapp message saying that it will happen. It made me believe that everything is under control. Later they informed me that my pick up place would be 20 km away from my hotel because they had sent me one email where I had to give my email adress. The problem was that whatsapp message didn't tell me anything about it. So I had to take an uber even though I had booked day before and paid everything already. I left many emails but they didn't answer. When I finally called they said that nothing can be done because it was already over 1pm ( I called 2pm). I messaged them even night before but no answers.
I think this company just want to rip off from customers. They surely don't care about customers. I should have believed bad reviews. So don't make the same mistake as I did.
Chichen Itza was very beautiful though and I am so grateful I got the chance to see it.
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Adil_s
Jun 12, 2025
Waste of time - We got a message the night before the tour that we would not be able to visit the town of Valladolid due to unforeseen circumstances/protests in the area, however our tour guide told us this has been on going for 2 weeks. so instead of changing itinerary or informing us about this in advance they decided to waste extra time at the pyramids site. The whole tour did not need to be 14 hours long. Moreover the food at the lunch spot was absolutely horrible and disgusting and the drinks were not even included, not even water.
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