1-Day Chichén Itzá and Valladolid Tour with Cenote Swim

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Temple of Kukulkan, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
• 02 Swim in a beautiful cenote known by the Mayans as "the entrance to the underworld"
• 03 Savor local gastronomy during a delightful lunchtime experience
• 04 Visit the Convent of Saint Bernardino and the chocolate museum
• 05 Discover Valladolid, "La Perla de Occidente," with its XVI-century church and Main Plaza

Visit Mayan ruins, enjoy a cenote swim, stroll through a colonial town, and discover local traditions and food on this full-day experience. Explore Chichén Itzá and the famous Temple of Kukulkan, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, known for its huge solar calendar. Cool off in a beautiful cenote, a natural underground swimming pool the Mayans called "the entrance to the underworld," then enjoy local gastronomy. The day also includes the Convent of Saint Bernardino, the chocolate museum, and time in the Heroic city of Valladolid, "La Perla de Occidente," with its XVI-century church, City Hall, and Main Plaza.

I will always be flexible and run the whole tour according to your own rhythm and pace.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Valladolid, Chichen Itza

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Chichén Itzá, Valladolid and Cenote Experience

• Pick up at your meeting point.
• Arrival at Chichén Itzá (2:30h)
• Chichén Itzá guided tour (2:00h)
• Arrival at the colonial village of Valladolid (45m)
• Visit the Convent of St. Bernardino (30m)
• Depart to the cenote (25m)
• Free time in the cenote (45m)
• Lunch (1:00h)
• Drop off back at your hotel.

I will always be flexible and run the whole tour according to your own rhythm and pace. This tour can be customized upon request.

Logistics may change according to the guide's advice or for security reasons.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guiding services
• Private transportation
• Admission tickets
• Private certified guide-driver
• 1st class private vehicle with A/C
• Parking lots and toll roads
• Travellers insurance on board
• Purified bottled water and sodas

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Souvenirs
• Lunch, drinks, and snacks
• Meals and beverages
• Snorkeling equipment, life jackets, or other equipment

What to bring

• Swimming suit and towel
• Cap or hat for sun protection
• Biodegradable sun protector and mosquito repellent
• Extra dry clothes and a light jacket
• Tennis shoes, adjustable sandals, or boots
• Photographic or video camera
• Have breakfast before the tour, or bring a box lunch
• $45 (Mexican currency) for using a video camera, GoPro, iPad, or selfie stick in the archaeological site

Know before you go

• The tour is not 100% accessible for individuals with disabilities, but since these are private tours and experiences, we strive to tailor ourselves to the individual needs of each team member.
• Meeting point + tour duration
  • Meeting point options: rail or bus station, cruise ship port, airport, hotel, address, or intersection
  • Duration: 8 hours
  • We can also adjust the tour length and pick-up times according to your wishes.
• Transportation
  • Comfortable private transport van with A/C, tourist plates, legal permits, and traveller's insurance on board. (Up to 10 travelers; if your party is bigger than ten travelers, I will make the necessary arrangements, and we will adjust the total cost.)
• Estimated local cash needed
  • 2000 in Mexican pesos - approximate prices per person you will have to pay:
  • Local gastronomy (beverage not included): $15 USD
  • Extra cash for souvenirs and other expenses
  • Subject to change without previous notice
• For handicrafts and souvenirs, or maybe to leave some tips to the people of the Mayan villages, they will help us all day long in different spots of the adventure and will be grateful.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

97751 Chichén-Itzá, Yucatan, Mexico

Tour start

97751 Chichén-Itzá, Yucatan, Mexico

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.