Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Tour, from Riviera Maya
Description
Explore Chichén Itzá, Swim in a Cenote & Discover Valladolid ️ Step out of the ordinary and into the soul of the Yucatán. Departing from the Riviera Maya, travel in comfort to Chichén Itzá, where expert guides bring ancient Mayan history to life. Then, enjoy free time to explore the site’s grandeur at your own pace. Cool off in the refreshing waters of a stunning cenote, a sacred natural pool hidden in lush surroundings. Afterward, savor a buffet lunch bursting with authentic local flavors and end your day strolling the colonial streets of Valladolid, rich in charm and tradition. Culture. Nature. Flavor. All in one unforgettable day. Book now and experience the heart of the Yucatán like never before.
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Itinerary
Here the trip begins where we pick up travelers at their hotel and tour the main avenues of Playa del Carmen and some places of Riviera Maya
Step into the wonders of the ancient world with a visit to Chichen Itza, one of the globe’s most iconic archaeological treasures and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll enjoy 45 minutes to explore this legendary site, starting with a guided tour that unravels the secrets of Mayan civilization. Then, take your time to wander freely, snap stunning photos, and admire the majestic ruins at your own rhythm. This journey offers the perfect blend of education and exploration, immersing you in the grandeur of history at your own pace.
After uncovering the wonders of Chichen Itza, we’ll head to the stunning Saamal cenote—a natural gem famous for its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking scenery. You’ll have a full hour to dive into this refreshing oasis, swim at your leisure, and soak up the serene atmosphere. To complete the experience, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, featuring authentic local flavors that will recharge you for the rest of the day.
To conclude the journey, we'll enjoy a 35-minute visit to the picturesque colonial town of Valladolid, where cobblestone streets, vibrant architecture, and local charm await.
After soaking in the culture and snapping your final photos, we’ll return comfortably by van to your hotel. The ride back takes approximately 2 hours, giving you time to relax and reflect on a day full of unforgettable memories.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer roundtrip transportation (from hotel or meeting point, as applicable) for all travelers who book this tour. Areas to which the transportation service applies: CANCUN: • Downtown Cancun • Hotel zone • Puerto Juarez • Playa Mujeres • Costa Mujeres • Puerto Cancun PUERTO MORELOS: • Bus stop at Chedraui Puerto Morelos supermarket PLAYA DEL CARMEN: • Downtown Playa del Carmen (for hotels on the coast, due to the narrow streets, the closest meeting point applies) • Hotel zone • Playacar • Dorado Royale • Playa Paraiso • Punta Maroma • El Caracol • Paa Mul RIVIERA MAYA: • Puerto Aventuras • Xpu Ha • Akumal • Chemuyil TULUM: • Downtown Tulum, hotel zone and metropolitan area: Only one meeting point applies within the city, Super Akí Tulum supermarket. • Tulsayab • Jacinto Pat • Xcacel NOTE: Some hotels or hotel complexes on the list do not allow access to the facilities, so pick-up at the closest possible access or entrance applies. NOTE 2: Some hotels or lodging centers are located in areas with difficult access (very narrow streets, alleys, streets in poor condition, blockages, or for security reasons), so pick-up at the closest possible point applies. NOTE 3: The exact pick-up time varies by hotel. Some estimated times are: Cancun: 6:40 AM / 7:40 AM Puerto Morelos: 7:30 AM / 8:30 AM Playa del Carmen: 7:30 AM / 9:00 AM Riviera Maya: 9:30 AM / 10:30 AM Tulum: 9:30 AM / 10:30 AM The time that appears on your ticket (7:00 AM) is the general pick-up time in Cancun, where our buses depart and pick up. *** If your hotel is not listed, please ask us if we can pick you up there, or what would be the closest possible meeting point. *** *** You will receive a final confirmation message (one day before the scheduled date of your excursion) with the exact pick-up time and point, to your contact information. ***
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(10)
Marco was pleasant make you feel welcome. Joshua was very racist he would offer all the Spanish on the bus name tag and coming back soda, beer and Tequilla and would step pass my seat. When i address him about it he stated i should get a micro phone and announce it he's very rude and disrespectful.
This was an amazing tour and one of the highlights of our trip to Playa del Carmen! Manuel and Victor were outstanding guides, and Carlos was an excellent driver who got us safely and comfortably to each destination. Manuel and Victor brought the history of Chichen Itza to life with their knowledge, enthusiasm, and storytelling. They did a fantastic job explaining the significance of the Mayan civilization, the Pyramid of Kukulcán, the Great Ball Court, and many other fascinating aspects of the site. Their passion for the history and culture made the experience much more meaningful than simply walking through the ruins on our own. The entire day was well organized, from the visit to Chichen Itza to the refreshing swim in the cenote, the delicious buffet lunch, and the stop in beautiful Valladolid. We never felt rushed, and the guides kept the group informed and engaged throughout the day. A special thank you to Carlos for navigating a long day of travel with professionalism and care. The transportation was comfortable, and we felt safe the entire time. If you're looking for the perfect combination of history, culture, adventure, and relaxation, this tour is a must. Manuel, Victor, and Carlos made it an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!
More time is wasted on the activities they promote for sales than actually visiting the places of interest. Delays of 35 minutes in pickup and a 2-hour delay in completion.
The company canceled this tour the morning of the excursion due to an issue with transportation. Shared that they will accommodate us for the 1pm excursion, which I agreed to, however, they then never responded to me to confirm, etc. Later shared that they would issue me a full refund and send a confirmation email. This was on 06.25.25, still no refund issued and they stopped responding to me on WhatsUp, where we were previously communicating. Very shady business practice! Now working with my credit card to get my money back however who wants this type of experience while on vacation. Note, I always book my excursions thru Viator and never had an issue until booking with this shady company. Do yourself a favor, I book with another trustworthy business. You’ve been warned…
Honestly—the excursion itself was incredible. The cenotes were breathtaking, zip lining and tequila tasting were a blast, and even though the ATVs were just okay (short and not super thrilling), the overall experience was fantastic. Adventurous Travel in Cancun was kind, responsive, and professional—everything Viator was NOT! They went above and beyond to make it right, offering us alternate excursions that did include Cancun resort pick-up. We had to pay a a bit extra due to pricing being different when you’re further from the tour, etc., which is absolutely expected to change, but it was worth it. ******Viator’s customer support is completely unhelpful and clearly not properly trained. We booked an excursion for 4 people while in Oklahoma before traveling to Cancun, and our travel agent confirmed that our resort was within the pick-up range. While in Cancun more of our group decided to come with. Since our travel agent made it a point to stress the importance of ensuring that transportation was provided from our resort when booking- I decided to call because my WiFi was slow and spotty, I called Viator bc I trusted them with all our information and I even double/triple-checked to make sure this excursion was out of Cancún. I asked several times, and every time I was reassured that pick-up from our resort was available. Even logging into my app in the notes/special requests gave our hotel location. Less than 24 hours before the excursion, I received an email saying our pick-up location was actually over an HOUR away in Playa del Carmen. The email suggested we “make arrangements” to get there ourselves or reschedule. I immediately called Viator customer service again and explained that I had confirmed multiple times that our resort was within the pickup area. Not only did the agent refuse to help, but she also refused to escalate me to a supervisor. She kept deflecting, claiming they couldn’t do anything more- she also tried to say I didn’t book with them directly via phone but 2 min before said she could see that I had called them to book —She offered zero solutions, other than find transportation (which cheapest I found was $250 US dollars) no refund, no credits, and didn’t even offer to contact the tour operator on my behalf. Basically, my only options were: lose the money or reschedule to a date that wouldn’t work. Thankfully, the actual tour operator (Adventours Travel) reached out to me directly that evening recognizing we were outside of the pick up locations by quite a distance.
It is the first time we visited these magical places and highly recommend the tour, the atmosphere here is magical and very nice, the people very nice.
The experience was amazing, our guide Julio brought us to the cenote . We highly recommend him he’s kind and know ecerything about his tour.
Misleading advertisement. This is a Adventure park which happens to have few cenotes. They only show two cenotes, one of which is small the other one is underground and it was nice but our visit to that cenote was rushed. The guide tried to convince us to do only one cenote and some other adventure in the park because we were the only ones booked cenotes tour. The company forgot to pick us up on time and we were stranded for about half an hour. Felt cheated because the ad makes it sound more nature related but it was adventure park called Maya adventures
Delighted to have gone on this tour, it is impressive to be down there in the cenotes and know that thousands of years ago they were places of sacrifice for the Mayans, and now they are natural beauties to visit and bathe, the water is very cold but you are impressed with the cenote formations and you forget that!! Without a doubt a good way to get out of the routine and learn the secrets of the Mayans
Swimming in the caves was a blast. We didn't visit 3 cenotes. The second one was small, more like sight seeing not swimming.The guide, Edie, was very good, highly recommended
