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title: "Chichen Itza from Cancun : Cenote, Valladolid and Mayan Cuisine"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cancún
country: Mexico
price: 26
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.87
reviews: 3103
duration_minutes: 660
languages: [pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 6 of 31 (Chichén Itzá Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-19
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/chichen-itza-from-cancun-cenote-valladolid-and-mayan-cuisine/
---

# Chichen Itza from Cancun : Cenote, Valladolid and Mayan Cuisine

**Guidekin's take:** A Chichén Itzá day with a certified guide, a panoramic stop in Valladolid, a cenote swim and lunch built around a Mayan cooking demonstration in Kaua. Admission to the site and the cenote is paid in cash when you board, a sizeable extra on top of €26 per person. 4.87 from 3103 reviews.

In our comparison: #6 of 31 in Chichén Itzá Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Experience a complete experience in Yucatan with this tour to Chichen Itza, one of the 7 new wonders of the world. Travel from your departure area in an air-conditioned unit accompanied by a certified guide, who will share the history, architecture and legacy of Mayan culture.

During the tour you will visit Chichen Itza and you will know emblematic structures such as the Temple of Kukulkán and the Ball Game. Afterwards, you'll enjoy a dining experience in Kaua with a demonstration of regional Mayan cuisine and buffet lunch.

The adventure continues at Cenote Nool Ha by Chichikan, where you can swim, wear a life jacket and enjoy the included zip line. Before returning, you will take a panoramic tour of Valladolid, one of the most representative magical towns in Yucatan.

An ideal experience to combine history, culture, gastronomy, nature and tradition in one day.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Starts 07:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Buffet lunch, Food demonstration of Mayan…
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €26 per person for the Pickup at Meeting Point option; other options up to €63
- Duration: 11h
- Rating: 4.87/5 from 3103 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Ekinox Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 07:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19

## Reviews

4.87 from 3103 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 3016 of 3103.

- 5 stars: 2875 (93%)
- 4 stars: 141 (5%)
- 3 stars: 32 (1%)
- 2 stars: 16 (1%)
- 1 star: 39 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers value the guides' history explanations and the cenote swim, but souvenir sales pressure is a recurring complaint.

**Praised:**
- Engaging explanations of Mayan history and culture
- Friendly, attentive guides who keep the group involved
- Cenote swimming praised as a refreshing escape from the heat
- A varied mix of ruins, Mayan cultural visits and town exploration

**Complaints:**
- Extra charges and persistent souvenir sales pitches
- Some find the pace balanced, while others want more free time at the ruins and in Valladolid
- Heat, humidity and extensive walking make the ruins visit tiring
- Some enjoy the buffet, while others find the food disappointing

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-06-07 to 2026-10-02); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup at Meeting Point | €26 / person | English, Spanish | Pickup at Meeting Point: You must travel to the assigned meeting point. We will try to locate it in the one closest to you. |
| Hotel Pickup - Bilingual | €45 / person | English, Spanish | Pickup included |
| Tour + Amenities & BoxLunch | €63 / person | English, Portuguese, Spanish | PLUS Package: Includes: Boxlunch Baguette or Croissant, Energy Bar, Pack of 5 drinks and 1 Organic Repellent or Sunblock Lockers in Cenote Pickup included |

## What's included

- Certified guide
- Panoramic visit to Valladolid
- Buffet lunch
- Food demonstration of Mayan cuisine
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 2 bottles of water during the tour
- Zipper in the cenote

## Not included

- Lockers
- Admissions to archaeological area and cenote : 47 USD per adult and 20 USD per minor, payable when boarding the unit.
- Mexican adults with current INE have preferential rates.
- Drinks in the restaurant
- Souvenirs, personal expenses and tips

## Itinerary

1. **Chichen Itza** (2h) - They will visit Chichen Itza, one of the 7 new wonders of the world and one of the most important archaeological sites in Mexico. Accompanied by a bilingual cultural guide, they will tour its main structures, such as the Temple of Kukulkán, the Ball Game and other ceremonial...
2. **Kaua** (2h) - You will enjoy a gastronomic experience in Kaua, where you will get to know part of the regional Mayan cuisine through a demonstration with local ingredients and traditional flavors of Yucatan. Afterwards, you will have time to enjoy a buffet meal in the restaurant.
3. **They will be refreshed at Cenote Nool Ha, an ideal natural space for swimming...** (1h) - They will be refreshed at Cenote Nool Ha, an ideal natural space for swimming and relaxing after the archaeological visit. During this stop, life jackets and access to the cenote zip line are included, according to the operation of the place.
4. **Valladolid** (20m) - They will make a panoramic visit to Valladolid, one of the most representative magical towns in Yucatan. During this short stop you will appreciate its colonial atmosphere, historic architecture and the traditional charm of its streets.

## 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

The meeting point is outside the Starbucks in Tulum, just 100 meters from Domino's Pizza. Located in Tulum, there you will find our guide, identified in blue uniform with the logo and name "Ekinox Tours" in silver letters, waiting for you at the entrance of the square to start the tour.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## 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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Chichén Itzá Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #6 of 31** | €26 | 11h | 4.87 (3103) | shared |
| [Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/chichen-itza-cenote-and-valladolid-small-group-day-trip/?format=md) | €194 | 10h | 4.95 (2210) | shared |
| [Chichen-itza & Cenote Private Tour](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/chichen-itza-cenote-private-tour/?format=md) | €245 | 9h | 4.99 (209) | shared |
| [Chichen Itza from Tulum with cenote, Valladolid and Mayan cuisine](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/chichen-itza-from-tulum-with-cenote-valladolid-and-mayan-cuisine/?format=md) | €26 | 12h | 4.91 (395) | shared |

Ranked #6 of 31 in Chichén Itzá Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €26 to €471, median €111; typical length 12h. 7 of 31 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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