--- title: Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour lang: en type: tour city: Cancún country: Mexico price: 43 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 25535 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Cenote and lunch? rank_in_category: 29 of 46 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/chichen-itza-cenote-and-valladolid-tour/ --- # Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour **Guidekin's take:** A full day to Chichén Itzá with a guided walk of the site, a swim in Cenote Saamal and a Yucatecan buffet at a hacienda, then free time on Valladolid's main square, with pickup in Cancún or the Riviera Maya. The site entry fee is paid on the spot unless you take the all inclusive tier. 4.74 from 25535 reviews at €43 per person. **Cenote and lunch?:** Meeting point tier at €43 per person: guided site, Cenote Saamal swim, buffet, Valladolid; entry fee at the gate unless All inclusive. 4.74 from 25535 reviews. Trade-off: Entry fee extra unless All inclusive tier. (last checked September 19, 2026) ## Overview Explore Chichen Itza, an impressive Mayan archaeological complex. Visit a sacred sinkhole and enjoy a buffet meal. Get picked up from your hotel in Cancun or the Riviera Maya, or choose a convenient meeting point. Journey to one of the Yucatan Peninsula's most important monuments. Upon arrival, marvel at the step pyramid of Kukulcan, renowned for its shadowy serpent image created by equinox light. Experience an ancient cenote, part of a sacred underground river network to the Maya people. Indulge in a tasty buffet and take a leisurely stroll in Valladolid. ## Key facts - Price: from €43 per person - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.74/5 from 25535 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Sat Mexico Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Meeting point option | €43 / person | English, Spanish | Lunch at a Beautiful Hacienda: Enjoy a gourmet lunch at a stunning Hacienda in the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula Ranked #1 Tour in Mexico: Ranked #1 Tour in Mexico and #7 Worldwide in 2025 by Tripadvisor’s... | | Hotel pick-up option | €61 / person | English, Spanish | Lunch at a Beautiful Hacienda: Enjoy a gourmet lunch at a stunning Hacienda in the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula Hotel Pick up: We will pick you up at your hotel lobby or at the nearest walking-access point when... | | Chichen All inclusive option | €176 / person | English, Spanish | All Inclusive: Includes Chichen Itza Entry fees with Skip-the-line service, locker and lifejacket and 1 drink included with lunch. Ranked #1 Tour in Mexico: Ranked #1 Tour in Mexico and #7 Worldwide in 2025 by... | | Private Chichen Itza | €827 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | Cenote access: Entry to a cenote for swimming and exploration. Driver and certified guide: Professional driver and licensed guide for comfort and cultural insights. Duration: 12 hours: Relaxed timing Regional buffet... | ## What's included - Visit to Cenote Saamal with access to swimming area and facilities - Traditional Yucatecan buffet lunch at Hacienda Selva Maya (included in all tour options) - Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle - Guided visit to Chichén Itzá with free time to explore - Certified bilingual tour guide throughout the experience - Free time in Valladolid’s historic main square ## Not included - Beverages in the Buffet (Included in All Inclusive option) - Rent lockers and lifejackets (included in All-Inclusive option) - Chichén Itzá (included in the All-Inclusive option; includes skip-the-line access) ## Itinerary 1. **Chichen Itza** (2h) - Explore the Wonder Before the Crowds One of the biggest advantages of this tour is our early arrival to Chichén Itzá, before most large tour buses reach the site. This allows you to explore the ancient city during the cooler morning hours, avoiding the intense heat and large... 2. **Cenote Saamal** (2h; admission included) - Discover the stunning Cenote Saamal, a massive open-air cenote located inside the historic Hacienda Selva Maya. Surrounded by towering limestone walls, lush vegetation, and a small natural waterfall, its crystal-clear waters create one of the most breathtaking swimming spots... 3. **Valladolid** (30m) - Our final stop is the beautiful town of Valladolid, one of the most charming colonial cities in the Yucatán Peninsula. Here you’ll enjoy free time to walk through the historic center, admire the colorful colonial buildings, and experience the relaxed atmosphere of a... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 06:30 - 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. ## Meeting point For those who are in the town of Akumal ## Good to know - 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 - The use of a life jacket is mandatory in the cenote ## How it compares in Day Trips Ranked **#29 of 46** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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