Classic Chichen Itza day trip with Cenote Xunáan and Valladolid
Excursions & day trips

Classic Chichen Itza day trip with Cenote Xunáan and Valladolid

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Great
Based on 12 reviews
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£44.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 12 hours to 12 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • A photo stop in Valladolid will allow you to capture the perfect moment
  • The knowledgeable guide will tell you all about the sites you're visiting
  • You'll visit one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza
  • A swim in the luminous underground waters of Cenote Xunáan will be an exciting experience
  • You can relish a delicious Mexican buffet at Xunáan's restaurant
What to expect

Explore one of the New Seven Wonders of the World on this complete day tour to legendary Chichen Itza and the famous Kukulcan Pyramid. Learn about the vast archaeological site of Chichén Itzá, cool off with a dip in a serene cenote, and snap colourful photos in colonial Valladolid, complete with a tasty buffet lunch and a spacious coach ride between each stop.

You start the day with a visit to Cenote Xunáan, a cavernous freshwater pool in a light-filled limestone cave, and dive in for a surreal swim.

Next, you can tuck into a buffet lunch of marinated pork before you hop back on the bus for the last leg of the drive to Chichén Itzá. This UNESCO World Heritage Site features excavated ruins and well-preserved temples, including the iconic Pyramid of Kukulcan and the Great Ball Court, some of the grandest and best-preserved structures of their kind.

Once you've had a look at the nearby Sacred Cenote, climb back into the comfort of the bus. Your final stop is in the quiet city of Valladolid, where the colonial-era pastel walls of shops and restaurants offer a colourful backdrop for photos before the return trip that brings your tour to a close.

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What's included
  • check Buffet
  • check Guided tour
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned coach
  • check Roundtrip transportation
  • check Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's not included
  • x_not_included Drinks
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
  • x_not_included Lifejacket
  • x_not_included Locker and key
Where
Meeting point:
You'll indicate your pickup location in either Cancun or Riviera Maya at checkout and confirm your pickup time and location directly with the local operator. Please be ready in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time.
What to remember

Extra fees to be paid on site:

  • Adults visiting Chichen Itza must pay an admission fee of 40 USD per person for international visitors. A fee of 6 USD applies to children regardless of nationality. Fees are payable on the day of the activity
  • In Xunáan you can rent a locker for 1 USD

Know in advance:

  • Please indicate your pickup location and confirm with the local operator at least 48 hours before the tour to schedule your pickup time. You'll find the contact details on your voucher after booking
  • Pickup from Costa Mujeres hotels is only available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Please make sure to select one of these days if you are staying in Costa Mujeres
  • You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain

Remember to bring:

  • Bring a swimsuit, comfortable shoes, a towel, biodegradable sunblock and biodegradable mosquito repellent
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Provider
Chichen Itza Sightseeing
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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  • K leake

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    2 hour into the journey, we were still within only a few kilometres of where we were picked up, picking up other people at local hotels. We had no co ...

  • Rachie

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Solo traveller

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • David

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Bad

    Overall rated

    1/5

    The company didn’t turn up as they made a mistake. I want an immediate refund and an apology. Absolutely disgusting service

  • Anika

    From Germany - April 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Es hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Es wurde alles sehr gut erklärt. Die freie Zeit vor Ort zwischen den Stops war auch in Ordnung,

  • Andrew

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Everything was great apart from being over charged on the entrance fee for Chichén itza. Ticket price was 671 peso and we were charged 800 peso by the ...

  • Jen/Stephen

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    This was an incredible experience from start to finish. Yes it is a long day (14 hours for us) but so worth it. The Mayan village/Cenote was beautiful ...

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