Mexico · UNESCO Heritage Sites

12-Hour Chichen Itza and Valladolid Tour with Cenote Swim

12 Hours Round trip from Cancún Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Valladolid, a colonial Mexican city founded by the Spaniards in 1543
02 Visit a Mayan community near Chichen Itza and see local production of vanilla, paper, honey, and chocolate
03 Swim in a sacred cenote for a refreshing break during the tour
04 Discover Chichen Itza, the former religious capital of the Mayan city
05 See one of the 7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Visit Mayan communities and gain insight into their local businesses on this full-day tour. Explore Valladolid, take a refreshing swim in a beautiful cenote, and admire the magnificent architecture of Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the 7 Wonders of the World.

Refresh yourself with a swim in one of their cenotes (sacred wells).

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cancun, Valladolid, Chichen Itza

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cancún, Valladolid, Mayan Community and Chichen Itza

Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location and get ready to make the most of the day ahead.
Travel to Valladolid, a colonial Mexican city founded by the Spaniards in 1543.
Visit a Mayan community surrounding Chichen Itza, such as Ebtun, Cuncunul, Kaua, Xcalacoop, or Piste.
See how these communities produce vanilla, paper, bee honey, chocolate, and more in the Yucatan geographical area.
Enjoy a delicious homemade Mexican lunch. Please let the Mexican guide know if you are vegan or vegetarian.
Refresh yourself with a swim in one of their cenotes (sacred wells).
End the day with a visit to Chichen Itza. It was once the important capital of the Mayan city for religious purposes. Today, it is considered a UNESCO cultural World Heritage Site and is also one of the 7 Wonders of the World.