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Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

4.7 · 25,609 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cancún Operated by Sat Mexico Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
12h
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
06:30 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
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 25,609 reviews at €45 per person.

Best for: Meeting point tier at €45 per person: guided site, Cenote Saamal swim, buffet, Valladolid; entry fee at the gate unless All inclusive. 4.74 from 25,609 reviews. Chichén Itzá Tours comparison

Trade-off: Entry fee extra unless All inclusive tier.

In our comparison: #28 of 31 in Chichén Itzá Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 19, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

4 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
Meeting point option The page priceLunch 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 Travelers’ Choice Awards – Best of the Best. Starting points: ARIA Playacar, Av.10 lote 1 local 46, Playa del Carmen Quintana Roo Fraccionamiento, Fase II, Playacar, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico Aquaworld, Blvd. Kukulcan, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico GOmart Agua verde, KM 2695 MZA 29 LTE 2, México 307, 77780 Puerto Aventuras, Q.R., Mexico Hotel Smart Cancun, Av. Tulúm 4, capilla ecumenica, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico Hotel Tequila Cancun, Carretera Federal Cancún - Puerto Morelos, 77560 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico Shasa Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall, Av. Constituyentes 269, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico Starbucks Centro Maya, Carr. Cancún - Tulum 2100, Ejidal, 77702 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico Súper Akí Tulum, Carretera Federal Tulum Ruinas s/n, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico€45
Hotel pick-up optionLunch 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 vehicle access is not available. Ranked #1 Tour in Mexico: Ranked #1 Tour in Mexico and #7 Worldwide in 2025 by Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards – Best of the Best. Pickup included€63
Chichen All inclusive optionAll 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 Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards – Best of the Best. Pickup included€181
Private Chichen Itza 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 lunch: Traditional buffet with regional flavours. Private round transportation: Round-trip from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Additional inclusions: Courtesy stops. Pickup included€848 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 19 September 2026.

Included and not 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
  • 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)

Reviews

4.7
25,609 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 24,090 of 25,609

Star breakdown of all 25,609 ratings

5 stars
22,018 · 86%
4 stars
2,072 · 8%
3 stars
633 · 2%
2 stars
290 · 1%
1 star
596 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and cenote swim, though souvenir stops can feel dominated by sales pitches.

Praised

  • Engaging guides share detailed knowledge of Mayan history and culture
  • Cooling off in the cenote after visiting the hot ruins
  • Comfortable coaches with effective air conditioning
  • Attentive staff help travellers feel safe and looked after

Complaints

  • Souvenir stops bring sales pressure and overpriced goods
  • Extra admission, drink and cenote equipment charges caught some travellers off guard
  • Some found the pace comfortable while others wanted more time at Chichen Itza or Valladolid
  • Delays at stops can push hotel returns later than advertised

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (3 September 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
For those who are in the town of Akumal, If you're staying at Moon Palace Grand or Nizuc (Palapa de Tours), Haven Riviera, Royalton Riviera, Hilton Cancun All-Inclusive, or Dreams Natura, your meeting point will be at Hotel Tequila Cancun (next to Motel Sensaciones)., We see you at Go Mart Petempich (next to main entrance Gulf Jazmin), On the avenue, If you stay at Ocean Coral & Turquesa, Dreams Sapphire Resort & Spa, Excellence Riviera Cancun, Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa the meeting point will be at 7-Eleven Regatta. , All our travelers stay in Puerto Aventuras hotels, the meeting point will be outside Go Mart Agua Verde. The Go-Mart is located next to the booth of the Puerto Aventuras complex., For coordination purposes, travelers staying in Tulum will meet at Super Aki Tulum., For coordination purposes, travelers staying in Playacar hotels will meet at 7-ELEVEN AT ARIA PLAYACAR., All our travelers stay in Playa del Carmen downtown hotels, the meeting point will be Shasa Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall (Is located outside La Quinta Alegría Mall)., If you're staying in downtown Cancún or Isla Mujeres, this is the meeting point for your pick-up., If you're staying at a hotel in Costa Mujeres or Playa Mujeres, this is the closest meeting point for your pick-up.
Departure
06:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Sat Mexico Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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.

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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included

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 Chichén Itzá Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #28 of 31€4512h4.74 (25609)shared
Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip€19410h4.95 (2210)shared
Chichen-itza & Cenote Private Tour€2459h4.99 (209)shared
Chichen Itza from Tulum with cenote, Valladolid and Mayan cuisine€2612h4.91 (395)shared

Ranked #28 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. Compare all 31 Chichén Itzá Tours

From €45 per adult · Meeting point option