Chichen-Itza Mayan Temples, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch
Description
The day starts with convenient pickup from your preferred location or designated meeting point, then you will be shuttled to Chichen-Itza, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and a World heritage site according to UNESCO. With skip-the-line access to the Archaeological site and led by a local expert you will learn everything you wanted to know about the Mayan Culture. Mayans had advanced knowledge on different sciences such as astronomy, architecture, math and agriculture. Learn about their discoveries and their contributions that remain until today. After, enjoy a refreshing swim at a Cenote. Cenotes are well-known in the region, these underground water bodies are not only a great option to swim and cool off, they hold a deeper meaning and ancient significance for the Mayan Civilization, here relish a delicious homemade lunch. Last stop is Valladolid, a small colorful town, brimmed with charm and history, A quick photo stop at Valladolid is the perfect way to end your journey.
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Itinerary
Visit one of the new seven wonders of the world and world-heritage site by UNESCO, Chichen-Itza. Learn about the Mayan culture, this civilization is considered as one of the greatest the world has ever seen. Their advanced knowledge and contributions remain until today.
Take a refreshing swim in one of the best and finest cenotes in the area. Cenotes are well known due to their unique setting, refreshing waters and deep meaning for ancient civilizations as sacred places.
A charming Mexican colonial town and emerging destination, Valladolid. This colorful place is the perfect stop to take some pictures or stroll through the main Plaza.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If your hotel is outside of the coverage area, you will be provided with a nearby location, as close to your hotel as it could be. You will confirm your exact departure time with the local tour operator. Please be ready and waiting at least 10 minutes prior the scheduled time.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- An additional surcharge of US 35USD (700MXN) for international adult travelers or 20USD (400MXN) for Mexican citizens and 6USD (120MXN) for children are payable in cash on the day of your activity.
- You will confirm your exact pickup time with the local tour operator.
- Roundtrip transportation is available from most centrally located Cancun, Playa Mujeres, Costa Mujeres, Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya Hotels.
- Hotel pickup for reservations made within 24 hours is subject to availability. You may be provided with a nearby location.
- Hotel pickup from Tulum hotels is not available. Passengers staying at Tulum Hotels must meet the tour at the designated meeting point.
- Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby or meeting point 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
- You should bring swimwear, towel, a change of clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent and spending cash for incidentals.
Reviews(12)
Great trip, memorable! Thank you to Isaura [miss you] , A. Jesus and team, and the entire cancun Travel Experience network!
Picked up from hotel, quick stop at Valladolid’s Center, Chichen Itza tour of all temples and pyramids, lunch stop, and went swimming in the Cenotr Saamal/Selva Maya! The Chichen Itza was the highlight in the tour with fascinating history and connecting my existing knowledge of Mayan culture. Everything else was relaxing and a joy to see. Very passionate, super awesome! If you like history, you’ll love the tour.
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the full experience from the scenic stop in Valladolid to the refreshing swim in the cenote. Chichen Itza is truly a fascinating place, and we're glad it helped deepen your connection to Mayan history. It's wonderful to hear the tour was both educational and relaxing. We really appreciate your kind words and would love to have you join us again for another adventure!
This tour took 14 hours, 8 of that was spent driving. They give you a small lunch at 12:30 pm but don’t drop you off at the hotel till 10:00 pm. Needless to say we were starving when we got back and were barely able to get food from the resort that late. The guides were very nice but the miserable drive made this activity not worth it.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the length of the tour didn’t meet your expectations. The tour does take approximately 12 hours due to the distance traveled, and we understand that the long drive can be tiring. We will certainly take your comments into account to improve the experience for future guests. We’re glad to hear that the guides were friendly, and we hope you’ll consider joining us again on a different excursion that may be more suitable for your preferences
While the venues we visited were fantastic, the tour guide was knowledgeable, the bus driver drove very safely, and the bus was very comfortable, the cost of the trip was very deceptive, and when I sought clarification on the final fee figure from the tour company itself via email and WhatsApp the day before the tour, plus the tour guide that morning who said it might depend on who you book with which I believe should not make a difference as we all went to the same places. I never received why it went from $35 USD surcharge payable on the day (which was stated at the time of booking, and still that figure remained on the day on the website), to the four of us being charged $45 USD each. The person in front of us only paid $40. This surcharge is the taxes, which they say varies from inflation. How can each booking vary? I never received a discount on the initial booking. It is a deceptive way to make extra money from you. The tour guide also tried to give you the guilt trip about how long of a day they work, how poor the workers at the site locations are, and that we should purchase things from them, forgetting that everyone on that trip has worked hard and long days to save up for this trip to Mexico.
Dear Peita_S Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We truly appreciate you taking the time to express your concerns. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the venues, the knowledge of the tour guide, and the safety and comfort of the bus. However, we sincerely apologize for the confusion regarding the surcharge and the pricing discrepancy you experienced. We understand how frustrating it can be when pricing is not clear, and we agree that such inconsistencies should not occur. We will look into this matter to ensure all pricing is communicated transparently and that future guests do not face similar issues. Regarding the comments made by the tour guide, we regret that this made you uncomfortable. Our intention is never to pressure our guests into making purchases, and we will address this internally to make sure our team focuses on providing a pleasant and relaxed experience for all. We truly value your feedback, as it helps us improve. We hope you will give us another opportunity to serve you better in the future. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, and we wish you all the best on your future travels. Kind regards, The Cancun Travel Experience Team
Never got picked up. Despite the ticket mentioning the hotel name and multiple texts operator failed to pick us from the hotel. Utterly disappointed after waiting for an hour and three phone calls. We returned home without going to Chichen( tour was booked weeks in advance and our main reason to go to Cancun)
Dear Raveen_A Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are sorry we were unable to meet your expectations regarding the Chichen-Itza tour. According to our records, the hotel information you provided in your reservation was different from where you were located, and due to time and availability constraints, we were unable to pick you up. We tried to reschedule your activity so you could still enjoy it, but unfortunately, we were not successful. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. Once again, we apologize for not being able to provide you with an exceptional experience. Sincerely, The Cancun Travel Experience Team
We had a bad experience with your operator Can Cun Travel Experience. Your tour receipt indicated thar there was a additional payment of 800 Mexican pesos for the local tax at Chichen Itza, and they charged us 855 with no explanation as we requested.
Dear Rolando_H, Thank you for informing us about your experience. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. The extra charge reflected in your confirmation, which you paid, corresponds to the taxes that are paid directly at the archaeological site. These taxes are required for all visitors to the ruins at our destination, and this detail is included in the product description. We deeply regret any misunderstandings that may have arisen regarding this situation. Please feel free to reach out to us directly if you have any further concerns. We value your feedback and look forward to providing you with a better experience in the future. Sincerely, The Cancun Travel Experience Team
My wife booked us this excursion through Expedia wet toured the myan ruins for about 2 hours our guide was Mari she was extremely knowledgeable and she plays no games she gets your in and out safe. Then we stopped at the cenote for swimming beer food and free mascal shots . Just as amazing experience
The temple was just amazing to experience a piece of history up close and loved swimming in the cenote!
Dear Martha_F, Thanks for sharing your experience! We are glad to know that you enjoyed exploring the temple and swimming in the cenote. If there is anything else we can help you with or if you have more comments to share, please don't hesitate to let us know. We're here to make sure you have the best experiences possible. Best regards! The Travel Cancun Experience Team
Amazing Trip with an awesome, knowledgeable tour guide. We did a private tour. ABBI WAS AN ABSOLUTELY PERFECT FIT!! Abby was on time and he kept us on track, but at our pace. The cenote was the highlight for my family after a hot day in the sun (85 degrees for Minnesotans) Abbi was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. He introduced us to Omar Mex, the tour guide at Chichen Itza, who is from Mayan decent and very knowledgeable as well. I would recommend this tour. Abbi ensured we were comfortable in the air conditioned vehicle, ( with 8 of us) . He made sure we had water and we really felt he has a nack for this. He waited with the vehicle at Vallidad. And we returned absolutely happy with our choice.
Dear Q7196RDjacobp, Thank you for sharing your experience! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip and had an amazing experience at the cenote and Chichén Itzá. It is great to know that our valued guide was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, and that he made sure you were comfortable in the air-conditioned vehicle. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Best regards! The Travel Cancun Experience Team.
Abbi was the perfect guide! We had so much fun with him. His English is great and we just had a blast learning about the culture. Our guide at chichen itza was fantastic too. I don’t know his name but Abbi picked him for us and he was very knowledgeable entertaining and fun. The cenote was better than I could have imagined. I thought I would be scared to go but with a little encouragement I did and I am so happy I did. If you take this tour you’ll be missing out if you don’t have Abbi he was the added gem that made the trip more fun.
Dear Khrystin O, Thank you for your amazing review! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed learning about the culture with our thoughtful guide. It is great to hear that the guide at Chichen Itza was also fantastic and that you had a memorable experience at the cenote. We appreciate your kind words and hope you choose us again for future adventures. Best regards! The Travel Cancun Experience Team.
