---
title: Chichén Itzá Guided Tour with Cenote & Buffet at Valladolid
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cancún
country: Mexico
price: 164
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.63
reviews: 879
duration_minutes: 720
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 36 of 46 (Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-19
data_updated: 2026-09-20
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/chich-n-itz-guided-tour-with-cenote-buffet-at-valladolid/
---

# Chichén Itzá Guided Tour with Cenote & Buffet at Valladolid

**Guidekin's take:** A premium Chichén Itzá day: a light breakfast on board, guided time at the site plus free time, a swim at Cenote Xkekén and a regional buffet with unlimited drinks at a Valladolid restaurant. The state camera fee inside the site is extra. 4.63 from 879 reviews at €164 per person.

## Overview

Discover the secrets that surround the enigmatic architecture of Chichén Itzá and its magnificent pyramids. Later at Valladolid city visit Santuario Tsukán a beautiful cenote and finish your adventure with a delightful buffet meal with unlimited beverages included at La Casona de Valladolid restaurant.

## Key facts

- Price: from €164 per person
- Duration: 12h
- Rating: 4.63/5 from 879 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Grupo Xcaret

## What's included

- Visit & swim in the fresh waters at Cenote Santuario Xkekén.
- Reusable bottle of water and bottle holder
- Enjoy at La Casona de Valladolid restaurant a buffet of regional Yucatán cuisine & unlimited drinks.
- Water, soft drinks and beer at the end of the tour and refreshing towel.
- Access to Chichén Itzá archeological site. (1.15 h approximately and 1 h of free time)
- Light gourmet breakfast (baguette, natural juice, pancake and coffee) on board the bus.
- Round trip transportation by panoramic bus/luxury van from Cancun, Playa del Carmen & Riviera Maya
- Certified bilingual guide.

## Not included

- Souvenir. (Available to purchase)
- Photo pass package (Available to purchase)
- State tax for the use of video camera inside the archaeological zone.

## Itinerary

1. **Riviera Maya** (45m) - Have you confirmed your pick-up by sending a message or calling us? The pick-up starts around 6:45 am If your accommodation is in Playa del Carmen you will stop at the Xel-Há Park. If your accommodation is in Cancún you will stop at "Centro de Transferencia Xcaret" Now you...
2. **Riviera Maya** (2h) - It is time to have your breakfast box on your way to Chichén Itzá. The guides will explain in detail the itinerary you are going to follow.
3. **Chichen Itza** (1h) - Before you enter into the archeological site, the guides will give you a water portable bottle, the earphones to hear the guide and your entry tickets. Now you can amaze with one of the seven wonders of the modern world. A certified guide will take you around the pyramids of...
4. **Yucatan Peninsula** (1h) - It is time to be on the road again heading to the Cenote
5. **Cenote Xkeken** (1h; admission included) - Take pictures of the beautiful view and enjoy swimming in the fresh waters of the Santuario Tsukán Cenote.
6. **Yucatan Peninsula** (1h) - Again on the road, now heading to Valladolid City.
7. **Valladolid** (2h) - It is time to visit Valladolid were you can taste the amazing and fantastic traditional food in La Casona, there are vegan and vegetarian options. If there is time after you eat, you can enjoy a walk in downtown and take pictures of the cathedral.
8. **Riviera Maya** (2h) - The tour has finished, we hope you have enjoyed it. Board the bus, check your pictures, share them with your family and friends, rest, and in a couple of hours you are going to back to your accommodation.

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child prices are height dependent. Children over 4.6 feet (1.4 meters) pay the adult price. Children between 3.2 feet (1 meter) and 4.6 feet (1.4 meters) pay the child price. All children under 3.2 feet (1 meter) travel free provided they do not occupy a seat.
- It is recommended that you bring comfortable lightweight clothing, walking shoes or sneakers, biodegradable sunblock, a swimsuit and towel, and an extra change of clothing.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infants 0 to 4 years are Free of charge
- The Voucher schedule is informative.
- Tours and days of operation are subject to availability and changes.
- The trip duration is approximately of 12 hours
- All requests for changes, cancellations and/or refunds on bookings must be in the 24-hour or more window prior to the visit date.
- In accordance with Mexican regulations on the safety and conservation of cultural heritage, visitors who have consumed alcohol or drugs are not permitted to enter the Chichén Itzá Archaeological Zone.
- To confirm your exact pick-up time and meeting point, please contact us at least 24 hours before your visit. From Monday to Friday, you may reach us through your reservation messages or by phone. On Saturdays and Sundays, our team is available by phone only to ensure a faster response and better assistance.

## How it compares in Day Trips

Ranked **#36 of 46** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

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