--- title: Guided Tour to Chichén Itzá and Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch lang: en type: tour city: Cancún country: Mexico price: 18 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.5 reviews: 238 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 38 of 46 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/guided-tour-to-chich-n-itz-and-cenote-and-valladolid-with-lunch/ --- # Guided Tour to Chichén Itzá and Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch **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 (table below). ## Overview We take the same route as most of the tours but cheaper, you can visit CHICHÉN ITZÁ, a magical cenote, Valladolid and you will have a free Mexican lunch included. We serve you directly without an intermediary and that is why we can offer you the best option on the platform. Our service is of high quality and during the tour, through our guides you will discover the secrets kept in the buildings of this ancient city of the Mayan civilization, one of the most advanced in the pre-Hispanic world. You will admire and contemplate several buildings such as the Thousand Columns Market, the Temple of the Warriors with the statue of Chacmool, the Ball Court, the Temple of the Jaguar and the wonderful Temple of Kukulcán, one of the most emblematic monuments of the Mayan civilization. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 90 pickup points - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Food included: Mexican buffet lunch - Children from €16: ages 3 to 10 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 90 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €18 per person for the CLASSIC option; other options up to €48 - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.5/5 from 238 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: CARIBE MEX TOURS - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 07:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.5 from 238 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 85% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 203 of 238. - 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 (2025-01-03 to 2026-09-04); last checked 2026-10-03. ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | CLASSIC | €22 / person | Spanish, English | Buffet 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 | | PLUS | €40 / person | Spanish, English | Lunch 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 | | PREMIER | €48 / person | Spanish, English | Food + 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 | ## What's 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 ## Not included - Vest in cenote 5usd, mandatory only if you want to swim. - Mandatory when boarding the bus, 870MXN. ## Itinerary 1. **Plaza la Fiesta** (2h 30m) - We will pick you up at your hotel, the selected meeting point and we will board the main bus in "Plaza la Isla 2" where we will travel to the Yaxkin restaurant. 2. **Yaxkin Souvenirs Cancun** (2h) - That location is the first stop. Here you will enjoy a Mayan ceremony, find a craft store and taste chocolates and food. 3. **Chichen Itza** (3h) - Visit to Chichén Itzá with a guide in Spanish and English. Our professional guides will immerse you in the Mayan world and tell you the best kept secrets in Chichén Itzá. Welcome to one of the 7 wonders of the world. 4. **Valladolid** (30m) - Brief visit to the beautiful magical town of Valladolid, in the heart of Yucatan to admire the splendor of colonial Mexico. 5. **Sacred Cenote** (1h) - You will visit the beautiful Sacred cenote. Together with our driver and our guide you will arrive at a sacred cenote where you can swim, you will have one hour free to enjoy the cenote. None of the options include a life jacket, which is mandatory if you want to swim in the... 6. **Plaza la Fiesta** (2h 30m) - On the way back we will drop you off at your hotel, the same meeting point where we picked you up or the starting point "plaza la isla 2". ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00 - 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. ## Meeting point We pick them up at Coco Bongo Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJaTPl_y9DTo8RTGqs-d576Vs Pickup points listed by the operator: 90 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please present yourself with personal documentation and if you are Mexican, notify it here. ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #38 of 46** | €18 | 12h | 4.5 (238) | shared | | [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 #38 of 46 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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