From Cancún: Chichén Itzá, Cenote & Valladolid Tour (Without Taxes)

Explore Chichén Itzá, a sacred cenote, and Valladolid in one full-day guided tour with round-trip transfers from the Riviera Maya.

Getting started

Begin your journey with pickup from your hotel in Cancún, Playa del Carmen, or Tulum, or from a central Cancún meeting point, depending on the option you select. Travel in an air-conditioned coach or van as your bilingual English and Spanish-speaking guide outlines the day’s itinerary. On arrival at the first stop, your guide manages entry procedures so you can focus on the experience.

What to expect

Chichén Itzá

Recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site, Chichén Itzá is a monumental Mayan city dating back over a thousand years. Your guided visit covers the main ceremonial areas and brings the site’s history and astronomy to life.

Features

• See El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulcan, and learn how its stepped pyramid design reflects Mayan calendar cycles and equinox events.

• Visit the Great Ball Court, the largest known in Mesoamerica, and the Temple of the Warriors, observing stone carvings and columns that reveal details of Mayan society and ritual.

• Follow your bilingual expert guide as they share cultural, historical, and architectural context in both English and Spanish, helping you interpret the symbolism across the site.

• Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off included if you select a hotel transfer option.

• If you choose an all-inclusive option, all entrance fees and local taxes, including the Chichén Itzá tax, are covered as part of your tour.

Sacred cenote

Continue to a sacred cenote, one of the Yucatán Peninsula’s characteristic natural sinkholes that was historically significant for Mayan communities. Here, you have time to relax, swim, or simply take in the surroundings.

Features

• Access the cenote with your group and, if you opt for a taxes-and-fees-inclusive variant, use the included life vest and locker during your swim.

• Take a refreshing dip in the clear water or stay on the platforms to observe the rock formations and vegetation around the pool.

• Refuel with a buffet-style lunch or an authentic Mexican lunch with snacks, depending on the option you have selected, before or after your swim.

• Benefit from your guide’s practical tips on cenote etiquette and safety, ensuring a smooth experience for swimmers and non-swimmers alike.

Valladolid

Your final major stop is Valladolid, a colonial-era town that showcases a different side of Yucatán’s heritage. This portion of the tour is more relaxed, giving you a change of pace after the archaeological site and cenote.

Features

• Take a panoramic visit or enjoy free time in Valladolid, depending on your selected variant, to walk its streets and observe the colorful facades and central square.

• Use this stop to take photos, pick up snacks, or simply sit in the main plaza and absorb the town’s atmosphere.

• Your guide highlights key viewpoints and streets, then manages timing so the group returns to the vehicle and begins the journey back to your pickup area.

Wrapping up

After your visit to Valladolid, travel back in your air-conditioned vehicle to your original pickup point or hotel. If you select an option with hotel pickup in Cancún, Playa del Carmen, or Tulum, or one that includes all entrance fees, local taxes, and cenote life vest and locker, these elements are already built into your experience so your return is as straightforward as the start of your day.