Mexico · Archaeology

12-Hour Chichen Itza and Valladolid Tour with Cenote Swim

12 Hours Round trip from Valladolid Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the colonial Mexican city of Valladolid
02 Visit a Mayan community near Chichen Itza and see local produce from the Yucatán area
03 Swim in a sacred cenote for a refreshing break
04 Marvel at the magnificent architecture of Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Dig deeper into Mayan history and culture at Chichen Itza and admire its magnificent architecture on this full-day tour from Cancún. Explore the colonial Mexican city of Valladolid, visit a Mayan community in the Yucatán geographical area to gain insight into authentic local businesses and produce, and enjoy a refreshing swim in a beautiful cenote. The experience also includes a delicious homemade Mexican lunch before you discover this UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the 7 Wonders of the World.

Enjoy a refreshing swim in one of their cenotes (sacred wells).

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cancun, Valladolid, Chichen Itza

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Valladolid, Mayan Community, Cenote and Chichen Itza

Meet your Mexican tour guide at the agreed-upon location and ride to Valladolid, a colonial Mexican city founded by the Spaniards in 1543.
Visit one Mayan community surrounding Chichen Itza - Ebtun, Cuncunul, Kaua, Xcalacoop, or Piste. You will get to see the local community's produce from the Yucatán geographical area, including vanilla, paper, bee honey, chocolate, and more.
Have a delicious homemade Mexican lunch. Let the Mexican guide know if you are vegan or vegetarian.
Enjoy a refreshing swim in one of their cenotes (sacred wells).
End the day with a visit to Chichen Itza. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also one of the 7 Wonders of the World.

Where this trip takes you

Chichen Itza, Valladolid colonial city, cenote swim

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Valladolid 3 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

General admission to Chichen Itza
Entrance ticket to the cenote for swimming
Food (one lunch)
Round-trip transport: Cancun - Chichen Itza - Cancun
English-speaking Mexican tour guide

What's Not Included

Drinks or beverages
Towels
Lockers and life vest/life jackets for swimming in the cenote cave
Tips
For electronic devices such as GoPro cameras, Handycam, camcorders, and video cameras, a special fee of 45 MXN must be paid at the Chichen Itza ticket booth.