Tours/Cancun/Full-day trip to Chichen Itza, Mayan Cenote and Regional Buffet
Viator · group up to 35 pax

Full-day trip to Chichen Itza, Mayan Cenote and Regional Buffet

5.0(1)Cancun1 hour
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Description

Chichén Itzá Deluxe: History, Flavor & Nature in One Unforgettable Day ️️ Step into the past in total comfort. Travel comfortable air-conditioned buses or vans and uncover the secrets of Chichén Itzá—one of the New Seven Wonders of the World—guided by passionate bilingual experts who bring Mayan history to life. Cool off in the crystal waters of the serene Saamal cenote, then savor a delicious Mayan buffet rich in regional flavor. Wander the cobblestone charm of Valladolid, a colonial gem steeped in color and culture. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a Yucatán journey designed for the curious, the cultured, and the comfort-loving traveler. Book now and experience Chichén Itzá like never before.

Tour Options

Upgrade to "Deluxe Tour"
  • Upgrade to "Deluxe Tour": You add: Drinks on bus, 1 bottled water in archeological zones, Box lunch, 2 drinks in restaurant. Pickup included
Classic Tour
  • Classic Tour: Round trip by bus, guided tour in Chichén Itzá, swim in a cenote, visit to valladolid, and buffet. Pickup included
Upgrade to "Plus Tour"
  • Upgrade to "Plus Tour": With this option you add: Drinks on board the bus throughout the tour, 1 bottle of water in archaeological areas. Pickup included

Itinerary

3 min

The tour begins in Cancun, where travelers are picked up from their hotel or from the meeting point confirmed for their reservation. Once the group is on board, the journey starts toward Yucatan and the Chichen Itza area, leaving the Caribbean coast behind and moving into one of Mexico’s most meaningful cultural regions. This first stretch gives travelers time to relax, get comfortable, and prepare for a full day that combines Maya history, local food, cenote swimming, and colonial scenery.

180 min

Before arriving at the archaeological site, the route includes a brief stop near points of interest located close to Chichen Itza. During this part of the day, travelers will also enjoy a buffet lunch at a nearby restaurant, with regional dishes and traditional Mexican flavors. After lunch, the group will continue with the guides toward the main entrance of Chichen Itza. Inside the site, travelers will take part in an approximately 1 hour guided visit through this ancient Maya city, learning about its history, architecture, cultural importance, and daily life during the height of the Maya world. Once the guided tour ends, travelers will have around 1 hour of free time to explore the area on their own, take photos, walk through the site, and enjoy the atmosphere of one of Mexico’s most famous archaeological landmarks.

180 min

After visiting Chichen Itza, the tour continues to Cenote Saamal. The drive to reach the cenote takes approximately 1 hour. This stop brings a refreshing contrast after the archaeological visit, replacing temples, plazas, and ancient stone structures with clear freshwater and natural Yucatan scenery. Cenotes were important places for the ancient Maya and were often linked to sacred beliefs and the underground world. At Cenote Saamal, travelers will have time to swim, cool off, enjoy the clear water, and experience one of the peninsula’s most special natural settings. After the cenote visit, the route continues toward Valladolid. The drive to this historic city takes approximately 1 hour.

60 min

The last visit of the day takes place in Valladolid, a colonial city known for its colorful streets, calm atmosphere, traditional architecture, and strong Yucatecan identity. This stop adds a cultural and local touch after the ruins and cenote experience. Travelers will have approximately 30 to 45 minutes of free time to walk around, take photos, admire the surroundings, and enjoy the authentic charm of this historic town before beginning the return route.

120 min

After the stop in Valladolid, travelers will board the transportation again for the return trip toward Cancun and the Riviera Maya. This final part of the day offers time to rest after a complete route filled with Maya heritage, regional cuisine, refreshing cenote waters, and colonial beauty. The return trip to hotels in Cancun and the Riviera Maya takes approximately 2 hours.

Highlights

Brief visit to the historic city of Valladolid, Yucatán
Certified guides specialized in archeology and Mayan culture who will accompany you
Visit to the Cenote “Saamal”, Swimming is allowed
Exquisite buffet with a wide variety of typical foods from the region
Bilingual guided visit to Chichen Itzá, along with free time to explore the site and take photos
Shared transportation service with roundtrip included
Travel experience provided in panoramic buses and minibuses equipped with air conditioning

What's included

Included
Brief visit to the historic city of Valladolid, Yucatán
Certified guides specialized in archeology and Mayan culture who will accompany you
Visit to the Cenote “Saamal”, Swimming is allowed
Exquisite buffet with a wide variety of typical foods from the region
Bilingual guided visit to Chichen Itzá, along with free time to explore the site and take photos
Shared transportation service with roundtrip included
Travel experience provided in panoramic buses and minibuses equipped with air conditioning
Not included
Drinks in the restaurant or lifejackets for cenote (This can be added with the pricing options)
Entrance taxes for archeological site and cenotes (765 MXN per traveler)

Pickup Locations & Times

We provide round-trip transportation for all travelers who book this tour, with pick-up and drop-off available from hotels or designated meeting points, depending on the location. Transportation service available in the following areas: CANCUN • Downtown Cancun • Hotel Zone • Puerto Juárez • Playa Mujeres • Costa Mujeres • Puerto Cancun PUERTO MORELOS • Chedraui Puerto Morelos supermarket bus stop PLAYA DEL CARMEN • Downtown Playa del Carmen (for beachfront hotels, the nearest meeting point may apply due to narrow streets) • Hotel Zone • Playacar • Dorado Royale • Playa Paraíso • Punta Maroma • El Caracol • Paa Mul RIVIERA MAYA • Puerto Aventuras • Xpu Ha • Akumal • Chemuyil TULUM • Downtown Tulum, Hotel Zone, and metropolitan area: one central meeting point applies within the city at Super Akí Tulum supermarket • Tulsayab • Jacinto Pat • Xcacel Important information: Some hotels or hotel complexes do not allow access for tour transportation, so pick-up will be arranged at the nearest available entrance or access point. In certain cases, some hotels or accommodations are located in areas with limited or difficult access, such as very narrow streets, alleys, roads in poor condition, blocked entrances, or areas with security restrictions. When this happens, pick-up will be assigned at the closest possible meeting point. Pick-up times vary depending on the location of your hotel. Estimated schedules are as follows: • Cancun: 6:05 AM to 7:00 AM • Puerto Morelos: 6:45 AM to 8:00 AM • Playa del Carmen: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM • Riviera Maya: 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM • Tulum: 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM The time shown on your ticket, 7:00 AM, corresponds to the general departure and pick-up time in Cancun, where our buses begin the route. If your hotel does not appear on the list, please contact us to confirm whether pick-up is available there or which meeting point would be closest. You will receive a final confirmation message one day before your excursion with your exact pick-up time and meeting point sent to your contact information.

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Luggage is only accepted when our team has reviewed the request before the tour date and confirmed that the vehicle assigned to your booking has enough space available. If you plan to travel with luggage, please contact us in advance so we can check the transportation setup for your reservation. Approval is not automatic, and available space cannot be promised.
  • As of April 21, 2026, archaeological zones in Mexico have applied security measures that restrict entry with backpacks, suitcases, and similar items. For this reason, we strongly recommend bringing only essential personal belongings for the visit. Small items that fit in your pockets or in a compact personal bag are usually the most practical option. Certain exceptions may be considered, such as diaper bags, but entry decisions are made directly by the security personnel at the archaeological site. Our company is not responsible for belongings that are not allowed inside. During the tour, guests may leave personal items inside the transportation vehicle while visiting the scheduled locations.
  • For everyone’s security, guests may only return to the vehicle when the guide or staff announces the official boarding time. Travelers are not allowed to enter the bus or minibus earlier than scheduled, or stay inside while the rest of the group is visiting an attraction. Since other guests may have belongings stored inside, this policy helps protect the personal items of all participants.
  • The transportation unit and seating arrangement are assigned according to the operation of the day and current availability. Guests cannot select a specific bus, minibus, or seat through the booking platform, directly with our team, or at the pickup point. Our staff will do their best to keep travelers comfortable, but specific seats or vehicles cannot be reserved, blocked, or guaranteed.
  • If you are joining the tour with friends, family members, or other travelers who booked separately, please inform us before the service date so we can review whether you may travel together. When all travelers are departing from the same accommodation, we will try to coordinate the arrangement, although it cannot be guaranteed. If the pickup locations are in the same city but at different hotels, we may still attempt to organize it, but confirmation is not guaranteed. If the reservations start from different cities, this request cannot be arranged.
  • If your reservation does not yet have a confirmed hotel or meeting point, this information must be sent to our team before the cutoff time on the day before the tour. From Monday to Saturday, the latest time to provide this information is 21:50 hrs, GMT-5. On Sundays, the cutoff time is 8:00 PM, GMT-5. You may send the details through any available contact channel. After the cutoff time, we can no longer arrange last-minute pickup details. If the hotel or meeting point is not received on time, the booking will be automatically moved to the next available date at no additional cost, fee, or penalty. Once this automatic rescheduling has been applied, the reservation is no longer refundable.
  • The times shown in the itinerary refer to the full duration assigned to each part of the experience. These periods may include travel time between locations, time at the stop, boarding, organization, and the time needed to continue along the route or return. They should not be interpreted as the exact amount of time spent only inside each attraction. Please check the itinerary details for the approximate timing of the day.
  • Our team makes every effort to follow the planned schedule as closely as possible. However, the timing of the tour also depends on guests being ready at the assigned pickup time and returning on time at each stop. Road traffic and route conditions may also affect the schedule and are outside our control. Please follow the meeting times indicated by the guide and respect the time allowed at every location. Even a short delay can build up during the day and affect the rest of the itinerary.
  • The included box lunch is a standard fixed option. It is provided as part of the regular meal service and cannot be modified for special diets, food restrictions, allergies, or personal preferences.
  • This experience involves a significant amount of walking. Comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for a full day of movement are recommended.
  • Lunch is offered as a regional Mexican buffet. Guests may choose from the food available at the buffet. Vegetarian options are included, but the buffet cannot currently be adapted for other specific dietary needs.

Reviews(1)

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R6534ELdebraj
July 1, 2025
A historic gem in the middle of the jungle

We loved this tour. Chichén Itzá is a vibrant place, surrounded by jungle and with a hot but manageable climate if you're prepared. The transport arrived on time and was very comfortable. The organization was excellent, and the guide made the whole story come alive. 100% recommended!

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