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)

Saturday May/16/2026 *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. Martin H –

    Amazing and informative excursion! With clear directions on schedule and what we can expect! Alan was a great MC Elias driver was so efficient and safe! Learned a great deal would recommend to others

  2. Selina L –

    Norma, Allen, and Raul (driver) provided exceptional tour. They are very knowledgeable and friendly. This is my second time to this tour. Would highly recommended them.

  3. Catherine Y –

    We had a really fun trip with Alan (tour guide) and Elias (driver). Alan was very informative and made us laugh a lot, the driver was really safe. We started in a meeting place in the town of Tulum at 7am and left around 705 in a small van of about 10-12 people, we then stopped by Akumal to pick up two people then we ended up in playa del Carmen to pick up another two people so by the time we left there it was about 8am. We had a fun time listening to the history of the Mayans and Chichen Itza on the bus. The bus had excellent air conditioning and provided a cold bottle of water for us and above cabinet storage for bags, in front of the seats places to put cups. You can eat on the bus. You can leave your stuff on the bus as well when you go to each place as it stays locked up. There is a bathroom, but it’s recommended for emergencies as the ventilation in the bus is not great with the sealed windows. It took us about 2 hrs to get to Chichen-itza, we paid 571 pesos per person to Alan who helped get the entrance tickets (they are separate from the tour fee) which was convenient and the same price as at the entrance. Alan showed us some important places in Chichen Itza and helped take some photos for us. We spent about 2 hours there (including about 45min by ourselves to take more photos, explore, and shop). When shopping, you can haggle the prices for items, if you buy more you can also haggle more. Don’t be afraid to walk away because they will usually want to negotiate with you. Cash is cheaper than card as they charge a small fee to use credit card. After that we drove for about 20 min to a cenote where we changed in changing rooms, took a shower, and then went down to the cenote. You are required to rent life vests for 150pesos per person. The cenote doesn’t have any under cave areas, it’s more just a big deep hole, but it’s fun to jump off these higher steps. There’s quite a lot of people in it and it’s not a very large cenote. After that we showered, changed, and ate at a buffet in the same area. We really enjoyed the chicken mole, pork in tomato sauce, and fresh fruit. We were at the cenote and had lunch for about two hours. Then we left and went to the small town of Villadolid for only about 30 minutes which had a cute park with snack vendors and more shopping. We enjoyed the fresh mango and the Mayan crepes (crunchy crepes). We left the city around 530pm and got back around 730/8pm so it is a whole day excursion. I’m not sure if other companies have to pick up at multiple locations because it did add on an extra hour to our travel. Otherwise it was well worth the money and we had a great time with Alan.

  4. Nancy M –

    Our tour guy Luis was marvelous & very knowledgeable. He provided us with a lot of information in a very entertaining
    /funny way. This was my first time on a tour in Cancun and I’m very pleased w the experience. I loved the service that was provided from the time of the pick up to the time we left the bus. Definitely recommend this experience to everyone. It will not disappoint!

  5. Michimania –

    It was a good trip with obvious highlight being visiting Chichen Itza. However not enough time spent at Chichen Itza because they have to stop at Valladolid. Nothing special about that place. Can be totally skipped and let us use the time to gaze at Chichen Itza. Luis, the guide was really good. Very knowledgeable, funny and friendly person. 5 star to him

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