Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
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Recently selected as one of the New World Wonders, Chichen Itza is without a doubt one of the most spectacular and important archeological sites of the Yucatan peninsula and Mesoamerica. The Maya-Toltec style; which can be appreciated in Chichen Itza is the result of the cultural exchange between the different cultures of Mesoamerica. The excellent restoration of this ancient city makes it an absolute “must-see” destination for any visitor to the Yucatan peninsula interested in history and culture.
After visiting Chichen Itza we cool off in an impressive cenote (flooded cave) where nature and mysticism will bring you to a whole new dimension.
Valladolid is a city where past and present come together to delight us with astounding sights of beautifully colored colonial architecture and tastes of an incredibly rich gastronomy. A visit to the main square of the town will absorb you in the peace and tranquility of its people while you learn about the local customs.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Don't Forget to Bring:
Towel.
Bathing Suit.
Comfortable Shoes & Flip Flops
Extra T-Shirt.
Hat or umbrella for the sun
Sun glasses.
Camera.
Cash (Most of the local vendors only accept cash).
Only if necessary: Bio degradable Sun Screen & Bio Degradable Mosquito Repellent.
Necessary COVID-19 prevention measures are implemented during the tour (50% capacity, Antibactial gel available and facemasks complusory, sanitization of vehicles and equipment, safe distance between all participants, groups from 2 to 6 people maximum, private tour possible)
If you present any of the following symptoms (fever, dry cough, tiredness, headaches, aches and pains), please refrain from joining the tour, contact us as soon as possible and look for medical assistance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Chichen Itza
Guided walk through the archaeological site of Chichen Itza
Valladolid
Take a walk through Valladolid, a city where past and present come together to delight us with astounding sights of beautifully colored colonial architecture and tastes of an incredibly rich gastronomy.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Lunch
All entrance Fees.
Snacks and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tulum (revise confirmation email for pick up time)
Tips
Souvenirs
Pick Up Outside of Tulum
+$10USD per person extra for pick-ups between Conrad Tulum by Hilton and Puerto Aventuras.
+$20USD per person extra for pick-ups between Puerto Aventuras and Paradisus Playa del Carmen.
+$30USD per person extra for pick-ups between Sandos Caracol PDC and Iberostar Gran Paraíso.
+$40USD per person extra for pick-ups between Playa Maroma (Vidanta) and Cancun Airport Area.
+$45USD per person extra for pick-ups between Cancun Airport Area and Cancun Downtown.
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Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip
Pickup included
Reviews
2,047 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Remarkable Insight into Mayan History
ewasophisky,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very well organised—nicely structured, yet flexible enough to adapt to the group’s wishes. Cesar was a remarkable guide with profound knowledge of Mexican history and of how Mayan cultural heritage has evolved over the centuries. He handled all our requests with great kindness and answered every question with genuine passion for his subjects. The fact that he was able to speak German with my mum was extremely helpful. My personal highlight was the bookstore in Valladolid and Cesar’s literature recommendations—right before entering a stunning cenote and experiencing the Mayan underworld. 100% recommended!
Educational and enjoyable for the entire family
tiashabarikl,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From timely and comfortable transportation, to a talented tour guide who was incredibly engaging and informative, our family could not have asked for more. We learned so much, had an amazing lunch in Valladolid with time to explore local shops, and ended the day with a phenomenal experience at a Mayan-run cenote that wasn't overcrowded (despite us visiting during a peak time for the Cancun/Riviera Maya region).
Amazing! 10/10
Liz V,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful day trip and incredible cenote. Marcos was an amazing tour guide. He had Italians and Americans to translate for and was so thorough to all of us. The cenote was definitely the highlight, what an incredble way to end the day. Also, the lunch was at a very nice restaurant (not typical for these types of day excursions) so that was a pleasant surprise.
Great time at Chichen Itza with Paloma
Craig K,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Chichen Itza, cenote, and Valladolid tour with Paloma and Arturo. They were great! Paloma was so knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience great. Paloma has impressive language skills and we enjoyed learning from her. Seeing the detailed carvings and some of the remaining colors on Chichen Itza was impressive.
Excellent
197Gena,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cezar, our tour guide made the day( ( 9 hours) with his knowledge, humor and his passion of history. He took care of all the admission fees and communicated in the local language with park staff. The tour was well organized, the meal was tasty and the cenote was magical. The bus had a/c the group was small and our driver drove safely, it was a great day.
Perfecto
O2615DNseverineb,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to Alonso for this excursion! Beyond the visits, an exchange on Mexican life very interesting, an accompaniment of every moment, I recommend
Great day, arrived early...
James M,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day, arrived early enough to enjoy the ruins before the crowds and heat, amazing, not too crowded cenote for swim on the way back and a lovely lunch in Valladolid in between with a chance to do some shopping/look around. Our guide Santi was really knowledgeable, with lots of interesting resources to help demonstrate all the information about the history and culture - and even played traditional music for us on his guitar on the way to Chichen Itza. It made the two hour journey from Tulum go really quick. Very good.
Day with Santiago, chichen itza/Valladolid and cenote.
F9197VBludovicd,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day with Santiago our guide. Although it was posted in English/Spanish, Santi took the time to give some explanations in French to my 13-year-old daughter. By being picked up on the east coast, the travel time is a bit long but the sites visited make forget about driving. I recommend 100%.
Excellent, Fun, Small Group Tours
michaeldV6167VU,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00¡Feliz Navidad! We highly recommend Mexico Tan Tours for your vacation in Tulum. My wife and I took the World Wonder Discovery Tour of Chichén Itzá, et. al. and the Classic Tulum (E-)Bike Tour earlier this month (sorry for the delay in reviewing) and had a wonderful time. We particularly liked that the groups were small (only 8 in each tour) and the tour guides (Leile and Alfonso) were friendly, knowledgeable and went out of their way to make everyone feel like part of the group. But I have to shout out to their customer service department, particularly Yadira and Tamara, who quickly and accurately answered our never-ending (sometimes repeated) questions (which started before booking and continued until we left for our trip) and arranged for pick-up at our hotel at a reasonable rate. Thank you so much!
Book this trip and you will not regret it
andrewbC3775GN,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this tour based on the high ratings on Tripadvisor. My son and I had an unforgetting experience, seeing one of the Seven Wonders of the World on the same day as swimming in a cenote. Paloma made the day with her knowledge and attitude, and she was great with my son, who was the only child in the group. Thank you Paloma and Arturo!
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