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Guided Tour to Chichén Itzá and Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch

4.5 · 238 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 85% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cancún Operated by CARIBE MEX TOURS Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
12h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
07:00 · Hotel pickup from 90 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A budget coach day to Chichén Itzá, the sacred cenote and Valladolid with a Mexican buffet lunch and hotel pickup, sold as a bare fare in three tiers.

The site entry is paid in pesos when you board and the cenote vest costs extra. 4.5 from 238 reviews at €18 per person.

In our comparison: #38 of 46 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
CLASSICThe page priceBuffet food, without drinks. CLASSIC (Cenote Saamal) Starting point: Coco Bongo, Calle 12 Norte, esquina con Av. 10 Norte, Col. Centro, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico Pickup included€22
PLUSLunch and drinks: Includes drinks on board and buffet lunch with 1 drink. Starting point: Coco Bongo, Calle 12 Norte, esquina con Av. 10 Norte, Col. Centro, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico Pickup included€40
PREMIERFood + open bar: Box lunch on board, drinks on board (water, soft drinks and beer), buffet meal with 2 alcoholic drinks. MEETING POINT:: We can pick you up by your hotel (if it is listed) or by a meeting point. Starting point: Coco Bongo, Calle 12 Norte, esquina con Av. 10 Norte, Col. Centro, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico Pickup included€48

Children from €16 (ages 3 to 10). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 19 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Visit to Chichen Itza
  • Mexican buffet lunch
  • Mayan Store
  • Transportation from your hotel (or meeting point)
  • Visit in Valladolid
  • Visit to the Sacred Cenote
  • Vest in cenote 5usd, mandatory only if you want to swim.
  • Mandatory when boarding the bus, 870MXN.

Reviews

4.5
238 ratings
Tripadvisor 179 · Viator 59

85% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 203 of 238

Star breakdown of all 238 ratings

5 stars
186 · 78%
4 stars
17 · 7%
3 stars
14 · 6%
2 stars
9 · 4%
1 star
12 · 5%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the history lessons and cenote swim, but English commentary can be limited

Praised

  • Guides who explain Maya history and culture in detail
  • Friendly, entertaining crews who answer questions and look after guests
  • Cenote swimming provides a refreshing break from the heat
  • Air conditioning on the coach offers relief from the heat

Complaints

  • Long journeys and waits, with rushed stops at Chichén Itzá, the cenote and Valladolid
  • Some hear clear English explanations, while others report mostly Spanish commentary
  • Sales pitches at shopping stops and extra charges along the way
  • Some enjoy the buffet, while others find it poor or short on vegetarian options

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (3 January 2025 to 4 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
We pick them up at Coco Bongo, Select this meeting point if your tour contains El Cenote Saamal. You will meet clients in the parking lot of the Artesanias market where they will check in and the experience will begin. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
07:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 90 pickup points (90 pickup points listed by the operator, 90 of them hotels)
Operator
CARIBE MEX TOURS; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included Mexican buffet lunch
  • Children from €16 ages 3 to 10

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Day Trips

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #38 of 46€1812h4.5 (238)shared
Chichen Itza Private Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya€3996h4.99 (342)private
Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles€2705h5.0 (239)private
Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure€2825h4.94 (489)private

Ranked #38 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. Compare all 46 Day Trips

From €18 per adult · CLASSIC