--- title: Chichen Itza Private Tour plus Cenote and Valladolid Visit lang: en type: tour city: Cancún country: Mexico price: 392 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 219 duration_minutes: 480 duration_max_minutes: 660 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Chichén with buffet lunch rank_in_category: 21 of 46 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-11-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/chichen-itza-private-tour-plus-cenote-and-valladolid-visit/ --- # Chichen Itza Private Tour plus Cenote and Valladolid Visit **Guidekin's take:** Chichén Itzá on your own schedule with a private air conditioned van, a swim at Cenote Saamal, a Yucatán buffet lunch and a stop in Valladolid, with beers and sodas in the cooler. Priced per person, so it suits full vans better than couples. 4.81 from 219 reviews at €392 per person. In our comparison: #21 of 46 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover the amazing Chichen Itza Ruins on a personalized private tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya. Visit one of the most amazing places in the world choosing your own itinerary and pickup time. We will also take you to the amazing Cenote Saamal (Selva Maya) where you will be able to swim in its cool waters and immerse yourself in the pristine and natural beauty that surrounds it. This excursion includes a traditional buffet lunch and a quick visit to the colonial and picturesque city of Valladolid ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 568 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 5 start times: between 07:00 and 09:00 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €90: ages 3 to 9 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 568 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €392 per person - Duration: 8h–11h - Rating: 4.81/5 from 219 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Go Visit Cancun - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.81 from 219 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 208 of 219. - 5 stars: 202 (92%) - 4 stars: 6 (3%) - 3 stars: 4 (2%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 6 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the flexible pace and detailed history; some struggled to understand their guide's English. **Praised:** - Detailed Mayan history explained in ways that engage both adults and children - Flexible pacing, with time for questions, photos and changes to the itinerary - Safe driving and attentive service, with cold drinks and snacks along the way - Early arrivals that help avoid the busiest crowds at the ruins and cenotes - Refreshing cenote swims after walking around Chichen Itza **Complaints:** - Some found the guide's English clear, while others struggled to understand the commentary - Some praised the vans' comfort, while others reported old or worn vehicles - Some enjoyed the buffet, while others found the food average or the choice limited - A few reported that the Valladolid visit was omitted Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-07-05 to 2026-09-03); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Buffet Lunch (traditional dishes from the Yucatan including salads, rice and beans, grilled fish, chicken in an orange sauce, pork loin done in a classic Mayan sauce, beef tips, fettuccini primavera, fresh fruit, desserts and tea or coffee) - Bottled water - Visit to Cenote Saamal (Selva Maya) - On board cooler with beers, sodas and bottled water. - Round trip air-conditioned transportation exclusively for your group - Included ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Chichen Itza** (3h; admission included) - Guided tour accompanied by a bilingual certified guide throughout the ruins and free time to explore this ancient city on your own. 2. **Cenote Saamal** (2h; admission included) - Swim in a cenotes cool waters and immerse yourself in the pristine, natural beauty that surrounds it. 3. **Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico** (45m) - Quick visit in the colonial city of Valladolid, a picturesque, peaceful city that will captivate you ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 568 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Due to the warm and humid temperature of the region, we recommend to use light and comfortable clothes, hat and sun block lotion. - Camera - Good Walking Shoes - Bring a swimsuit and towel - Cash for beverages and souvenirs Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €780 | €390 | | 4 | €952 | €238 | | 6 | €1176 | €196 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips start at €18 per person. ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #21 of 46** | €392 | 8h–11h | 4.81 (219) | private | | [Chichen Itza Private Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya](/mexico/cancun/tours/chichen-itza-private-tour-from-cancun-and-riviera-maya/?format=md) | €399 | 6h | 4.99 (342) | private | | [Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles](/mexico/cancun/tours/private-tour-to-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles/?format=md) | €270 | 5h | 5.0 (239) | private | | [Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure](/mexico/cancun/tours/private-turtles-cenotes-adventure/?format=md) | €282 | 5h | 4.94 (489) | private | Ranked #21 of 46 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €813, median €100; typical length 8h. 6 of 46 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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