Chichen Itza Day Trip
Chichen Itza and Saamal Cenote Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya
Chichen Itza and Saamal Cenote Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya
Chichen Itza and Saamal Cenote Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya

New Chichen Itza Day Trip from Cancun and Riviera Maya

(1013 customer reviews)

Sunday May/17/2026 *To guarantee your participation in the Chichen Itza Day Trip for tomorrow, we recommend you book as soon as possible, as places are running out quickly.

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Immerse yourself in one of the Wonders of the World and cultural heritage of the Yucatan on a day trip with comfortable round-trip transportation from your hotel in Cancun, Costa Mujeres and Riviera Maya. The day’s itinerary includes: swimming in the beautiful sacred Mayan Saamal cenote, tour of Chichen Itza with a certified guide and free time to discover the Mayan city on your own, brief visit to the magical town of Valladolid and regional buffet lunch.

  • Swim in the beautiful Saamal sacred cenote
  • Visit to Chcihen Itza with a certified guide and free time
  • Regional buffet lunch
  • Comfortable roundtrip transportation from your hotel

Included

  • Pick up at your hotel from Cancun and Riviera Maya
  • Certified bilingual guide
  • Free time in Chichen Itza
  • Swim in the majestic Saamal sacred cenote
  • Typical regional buffet lunch
  • Short visit to the main square of Valladolid

Not included

  • Beverages
  • Chichen Itza entrance fee (30 usd per adult / 5 usd per child) to be paid on the day of the tour
  • Lockers and life jackets
  • Federal tax for introducing sports cameras in archaeological zones

We will pick you up at your hotel in Cancun, Costa Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya, if we do not have availability in your accommodation, we will assign you the closest meeting point to your hotel.

You will receive the pick-up time one day before the tour, each hotel has a different pick-up time, please check your email or you can contact us by WhatsApp if you do not receive your confirmation one day before the tour.

1. Cenote Saamal – 2 hours approx • Admission Ticket Included
You can swim, if you wish, in this beautiful sacred cenote of the Mayan Culture and immerse yourself in its crystalline and refreshing waters. The cenotes, also known as “eyes of water” were of great importance for the Mayans, from a ceremonial point of view to for survival.

2. Chichen Itza – 3 hours approx • Admission Ticket Not Included
Here you will have a guided tour of the Mayan ceremonial center Chichén Itzá accompanied by one of our certified guides, later you will have free time to get to know the Mayan city on your own.

3. Valladolid – 30 minutes approx • Admission Ticket Free
We will make a brief visit to the main square of the beautiful picturesque town of Valladolid named as Magical Town for preserving the architecture and traditions of the locals. *If the health authorities of the place do not allow the descent, a brief stop will be made only above the transport.

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • It is suggested to wear comfortable clothes for walking
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
  • If you will swim in the cenote, you must bring a bathing suit
  • It is suggested to bring an extra change of clothes
  • We recommend bringing an umbrella, hat and sunscreen as it is a completely open area
  • Tour duration and activities may vary based on weather conditions and other factors
  • The pick-up times at the hotels, itinerary and return time may be affected by issues beyond our control such as weather or traffic.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Reservations less than 24 hours in advance will be subject to availability.

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund, if you cancel with less time, arrive late or do not show up, no refund will be offered.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Can you do Chichen Itza in a day?

Yes, it is possible, the pick up for the tour to Chichen Itza starts at 7 am and lasts all day, the return time will depend on which hotel you are staying at. Definitely if it is possible to do Chichen Itza in one day

Can you see Chichen Itza without a tour?

Absolutely, you can visit Chichen Itza without a tour, however, most tourists prefer to do it by hiring a tour because they have all the inclusions and meticulous logistics so that you only worry about enjoying the day.

How much is Chichen Itza tour from Cancun?

This all day tour with ceote, lunch and Valladolid included has a cost starting at 59 usd for the classic tour.

Is Chichen Itza worth visiting from Cancun?

It is well worth a tour as it is one of the 7 Wonders of the World, the tour to Chichen Itza It is well worth from Cancun and from any part of the Riviera Maya

What is the best day experience in Chichen Itza?

There are different variants of the Chichen Itza tour: Clasico, Plus and Premiere, the Chichen Itza Clasico tour is the most popular day trip to Chichen Itza for its value for money.

Is Chichen Itza or Tulum better?

Each archaeological zone has its own history and each one is worth it, however, Chichen Itza is the main city of the Mayan Culture in the Yucatan Peninsula.

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1013 reviews for New Chichen Itza Day Trip from Cancun and Riviera Maya

  1. Abe F –

    The trip was a great experience to learn about the rich Mayan history and culture. Our tour guides Cesar and Martin were very knowledgeable. They also made sure no one was left behind on the tour. Great guides and great driver Alfredo.

  2. Bianca L –

    My favorite parts of the tour were the interactive segments Luis provided that shared knowledge on the acoustics of Chichén Itza and taking a swim in cenote. Luis is very knowledgeable and I appreciate his passion behind his words!

  3. Kumar N –

    We liked the pace of the visit. It was slightly early but then the distance from Cancun to Chichen Itza merits an early start. The guide was Luis and he proudly claims his Mayan heritage and explained it in very good english. He was patient and knowledgeable. He fed information in bite-sized pieces so it was easy to absorb and retain. He entertained us with nice jokes as well as expressed right skepticism for some of the historical myths while telling them. The cenote visit is not much fun if you are not planning to swim…but the buffet lunch (includes in the ticket) was very nice. I wish we could have spent an extra 15 minutes in the Vallodolid center. All in all, we enjoyed the trip and maybe might do it again after 5 years

  4. Scott W –

    We did this tour on 5th May 2022 and Luis was our tour guide. We have had a great day. We were picked up from our hotel in a smaller bus and taken to the rest of the group in the centre of Cancun. The trip is long / about 3 hours to get to Chichen Itza, it is VERY hot there today so definitely recommend wearing anti UV hats and take anything that Will keep you cool. Luis has been so knowledgeable on the history of the Mayans. From here we went to the cenote at Selva Maya – can’t remember it’s name right now but here we had a buffet lunch which was very nice. Drinks aren’t included so we paid $3 USD per bottle of water and also paid $6 per person to hire a locket and life jacket. The cenote was very nice and had little black fish swimming around. After this we went in to Valladolid for a quick stop, this was great, we got to see traditional Mexican dancing and the old church there.

    This was a great trip, definitely worth the money and Luis was a great tour guide

  5. Erin A –

    This tour was very organized and informational! Luis and Pedro did a fantastic job sharing knowledge about all the stops and making really good recommendations (i.e. what to buy/what not to buy, what to eat, where to go, etc). There was enough time to enjoy each spot and transportation on/off the bus was seamless. Most importantly, their friendliness and humor, made the tour both welcoming and fun! 10/10 would 100% recommend.

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