Guided Tour to Chichén Itzá and Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch
Overview
Available languages
12 hours
Mobile ticket
We take the same route as most of the tours but cheaper, you can visit CHICHÉN ITZÁ, a magical cenote, Valladolid and you will have a free Mexican lunch included.
We serve you directly without an intermediary and that is why we can offer you the best option on the platform.
Our service is of high quality and during the tour, through our guides you will discover the secrets kept in the buildings of this ancient city of the Mayan civilization, one of the most advanced in the pre-Hispanic world. You will admire and contemplate several buildings such as the Thousand Columns Market, the Temple of the Warriors with the statue of Chacmool, the Ball Court, the Temple of the Jaguar and the wonderful Temple of Kukulcán, one of the most emblematic monuments of the Mayan civilization.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please present yourself with personal documentation and if you are Mexican, notify it here.
What To Expect
Plaza la Fiesta
We will pick you up at your hotel, the selected meeting point and we will board the main bus in "Plaza la Isla 2" where we will travel to the Yaxkin restaurant.
Yaxkin Souvenirs Cancun
That location is the first stop. Here you will enjoy a Mayan ceremony, find a craft store and taste chocolates and food.
Options
CLASSIC
Buffet food, without drinks. CLASSIC (Cenote Saamal) Starting point: Coco Bongo, Calle 12 Norte, esquina con Av. 10 Norte, Col. Centro, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico Pickup included
PREMIER
Food + open bar: Box lunch on board, drinks on board (water, soft drinks and beer), buffet meal with 2 alcoholic drinks. MEETING POINT:: We can pick you up by your hotel (if it is listed) or by a meeting point. Starting point: Coco Bongo, Calle 12 Norte, esquina con Av. 10 Norte, Col. Centro, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico Pickup included
PLUS
Lunch and drinks: Includes drinks on board and buffet lunch with 1 drink. Starting point: Coco Bongo, Calle 12 Norte, esquina con Av. 10 Norte, Col. Centro, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico Pickup included
What‘s Included
Visit to Chichen Itza
Mexican buffet lunch
Mayan Store
Transportation from your hotel (or meeting point)
Visit in Valladolid
Visit to the Sacred Cenote
Vest in cenote 5usd, mandatory only if you want to swim.
Mandatory when boarding the bus, 870MXN.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
218 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great and tuff tour
Amr M,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was awesome. Many things to see I. One day and enjoy. The cenote was just what was needed after that hot day and much walking at the temble
At the beginning of this excursion, they take you to a village to try to extract money from you in every possible way.
Carlos G,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00The three activities included in the excursion are very good and are the reason you choose this excursion; I give it 2 stars and highlight this major issue from the start. They take you to a village built in an area I don't even know where it is, and as soon as you get off the bus, they try to charge you 490 pesos for a calendar that feels somewhat obligatory, plus they introduce you to a shaman who wants to charge you for everything, in addition to a meal at 11 AM where drinks are not included, and they force you to pay for them, along with a constant attempt to collect tips when you haven't even seen the pyramid; moreover, on the bus, they sell you a repellent for 12 euros when there are no mosquitoes at the pyramid, and they tell you it's in the middle of the jungle. I feel sorry because the entertainers on the bus and others are not to blame, but I have been asking about other similar excursions, and they do not take you to a village built solely to extract money from tourists.
Best tour
Malloe S,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Did our tour with Gonzalo. Amazing experience. Very educational and interactive. We experienced a lot of rain, but I think it only made it more special. Thank you to our amazing driver as well. Gracias por todo. Fue un placer conocerlos y aprender mucho de la gente maya. Malikim
Disappointing
Hunan S,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Very disappointing tour. The main activity was the visit to Chichén Itzá, but the guide informed us at the last moment that the site was closed. Instead, we were taken to other ruins an hour's drive away, with no real choice. Additionally, high extra fees were requested on the bus, which were not clearly indicated during the booking. A lot of hours of transport for ultimately not seeing what was advertised as the main attraction. I do not recommend this excursion.
VERY long day
lisel445,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Got picked up at our resort (Planet Hollywood) at 7:15am and picked up two other couples at two other resorts. We then met up with the tour bus in Cancun. We received our boxed lunch (deluxe package) of a sandwich, cookies and a juice box. We made our way to Chichen Itza with Abel as our very knowledgeable guide. Once there, we were separated into 2 groups (Spanish and English). The ruins are beautiful and the whole tour of the area is fantastic. I do recommend that you bring more water (we were given one bottle each, but that is not enough) and make sure to have a quick snack before starting. It was a cloudy, breezy day and believe me, it was better this way! We were given an umbrella which came in handy for when the sun peaked out! The guide was very clear telling us to stay together as a group and to follow all directions. It is very unfortunate when some people don’t follow these directions. We had to wait a good ½ hour for some people who got lost. This is not fair for the others, AND it prolonged our tour (you will understand why this was a problem later in my review). Next stop: authentic Mayan lunch and cultural tour in Kaua. During his lecture on the bus, Abel talked about A LOT of different things, one being the Mayan calendar and birth certificate. He then gave everyone a paper and pen and asked us for our name and birth date. He talked about the cost (35US$) of said certificate and where that money went (Mayan people and school children). The buffet lunch was very good: 3 different meats for tacos, salad bar, desserts… My husband and I got a beer each (part of the deluxe package). After our lunch, we toured the village and then we finished in an authentic souvenir shop. This is where we found out that our certificates had already been made, and therefore we were expected to pay for them. We did ☹. When we went to get them, we were asked to wait 15 minutes. Um, so they weren’t ready? They hadn’t already been made? If you don’t want to get caught up in this, don’t fill-out the paper. We then got offered another beer in the bus (part of the deluxe package). Next stop: cenote. These have never been a disappointment for us! We got a free locker, part of the deluxe package. We had one hour to spend here. Final stop: Valladolid. It is a quaint little place, but by this time, we were done! More shopping for stuff you don’t need! Got back to our hotel a little after 9:30pm. I do not recommend this tour from Planet Hollywood. The tour was beautiful, just don’t do it from this resort. Finaly, the deluxe package is absolutely NOT worth the extra money.
Dont do it- it says bilingual, it is 80% Spanish and 20% English and very badly organised tour
Donata D,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Dont do it, it says it is in English but it is 2 words English and 10 in Spanish and it is like that through the whole trip. They say they will contact you the day before to schedule pickup, never happened, had to contact them instead arranged 7:50am pick up with a clear threat from them not to be late or you will be left behind they said. We were waiting from 7:40am and yet the bus stayed in the same location until 8:30am waiting for other guests. Then time was wasted at every single stop. First stop- tourist trap, lunch was not ready so wasted another 30min by literally being imprisoned in a chocolate shop. Most of lunch items were gone by the time we arrived and were never offered. Got to Chichen Itza at the hottest time of the day. We were all melting. Got to cenote 30min before closing and 20min was allowed for the last stop as we were running so late. Some people decided to take taxis and go home instead as no one knew when we will be back . And at the end with all of this poor organisation and time keeping they had the audacity to ask for tips. Come on now! Do better! 14 hours gone from our lives that we will never get back
Totally worth it…Ceynotes were MAGICAL!
sy98tcb,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Ave and driver Victor were just good vibes from start to finish! The price of the tour is definitely worth it! The food, the amount you travel and places you visit. Very much happy with the day. The whole tour lasted around 15 hours total so have a bag prepared for that!
Would 100 per cent recommend
D8956TLshaneb,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Swimming in both Cenotes is beyond amazing, the service was superb, music from driver Victor was lit and the tour from Ave was informative, easy to understand in English and a wonderful all day experience
Very good experience
markjanm2026,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good service. Learn a lot of Mexico’s history from Avelino. Very smooth drive.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
daniel E,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good organization and a wonderful team. We would repeat with them. Congratulations to Ave; Mafer and Victor!!
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