Mexico · Archaeology

10-Hour Chichen Itza and Valladolid Tour with Cenote Swim

10 Hours Round trip from Tulum Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Chichen Itza, one of the most spectacular archaeological Mayan sites
  • 02 Refresh in a local community-run cenote surrounded by exuberant nature
  • 03 Enjoy lunch in the courtyard of a restored colonial mansion in Valladolid
  • 04 Wander through Valladolid's coloured colonial architecture and craft shops

Drive from Tulum to visit the most astonishing Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza, where spectacular structures such as the Pyramid of Kukulkan and the Great Ball Court reveal the grandeur of this ancient city. Continue to a local community-run cenote for a refreshing swim surrounded by mysticism and exuberant nature, then head to Valladolid for lunch in the courtyard of a restored colonial mansion. Round out the day wandering through coloured colonial architecture, craft shops, and the rich local atmosphere of Valladolid.

Get away from the crowds and refresh yourselves in the blue waters of a local community-run cenote.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Valladolid, Chichen Itza, Tulum
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Tulum to Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid

  • Pick up between 7:00 am - 8:00 am from Tulum. Drive for about 2 hours to reach Chichen Itza. Selected as one of the New Wonders of the World, it is one of the most spectacular archaeological sites and the most researched and reconstructed of all Mexico's ancient cities. Visitors can explore the secrets of the Mayan civilisation and gain a vision of how the city once looked.
  • When you reach Chichen Itza, an expert guide will lead you through centuries of history and development, helping you understand the amazing architecture, art, and engineering integrated into the city. Visit renowned structures such as the Pyramid of Kukulkan and the Great Ball Court to know more about the Mayan civilization.
  • Get away from the crowds and refresh yourselves in the blue waters of a local community-run cenote. This is another wonderful experience, with the cenote right at the centre of life in this village. The deep sinkhole is full of birds' nests and tree roots and is surrounded by mysticism and exuberant nature.
  • Have delicious regional cuisine in the courtyard of a restored colonial mansion, and wander around the city of Valladolid, where past and present come together to delight visitors with the sights of coloured colonial architecture and the tastes of incredibly rich gastronomy.
  • Click photographs with beautiful backdrops, go craft shopping, and get a taste of Mexican life.
  • You will be dropped off in Tulum between 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm.
Chichen Itza, Pyramid of Kukulkan, local community-run cenote, Valladolid

Where this trip takes you

Chichen Itza, Pyramid of Kukulkan, local community-run cenote, Valladolid

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tulum 3 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation in an air-conditioned van

  • Professional Mexico tour guide for guidance in Chichen Itza

  • All entrance fees (Chichen Itza, cenote)

  • Lunch, snacks, and drinks

What's Not Included

  • Tips

What to bring

We recommend that clients bring:

  • Comfortable clothes and shoes (sandals are okay)
  • Bathing suit, sunglasses, and towel
  • Camera and binoculars
  • Sun protection (biodegradable, but preferably clothes to aid with sun protection)
  • Some cash

Know before you go

  • Please note that there are no ATM machines in the area, and none of the vendors accept credit cards.
  • The guides, drivers, and waitress appreciate tips for their excellent service. Because of them, you will leave with many great memories.
  • The monumental and impressive restoration of the Chichén Itzá site provides a unique perspective of the former grandeur of this ancient Mayan city.
  • The visit to the city of Valladolid and its marvellous surrounding cenotes makes for a balanced combination of activities. This is a tour where you will experience a day of authentic Yucatec culture and the past and present of the Maya.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexique
Tour start
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Tulum.

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