1-Day Chichén Itzá Tour with Cenote Swim and Valladolid

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Chichén Itzá, one of the Yucatán Peninsula's great Mayan archaeological sites
• 02 See El Castillo, the iconic step pyramid that dominates the ancient city
• 03 Swim in a beautiful cenote with crystal-clear waters
• 04 Enjoy authentic regional Yucatán cuisine
• 05 Stroll through the colonial city of Valladolid and its medieval religious sites

Discover the great Mayan monuments of Chichén Itzá on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. Explore this remarkable complex of Mayan ruins, including El Castillo, the ball court, the Temple of the Warriors, and the Wall of the Skulls, where graphic stone carvings still survive. Cool off with a swim in a beautiful cenote of crystal-clear waters, enjoy authentic regional Yucatán cuisine, and stroll through the colonial city of Valladolid, known for its medieval religious sites.

See the graphic stone carvings that survive at structures such as the ball court, the Temple of the Warriors, and the Wall of the Skulls.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Valladolid, Chichen Itza

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Chichén Itzá Ruins, Cenote Swim and Valladolid

Pick up from the hotel.

• Arrive at Chichén Itzá, a remarkable complex of Mayan ruins on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula.

• Explore the massive step pyramid known as El Castillo, or the Temple of Kukulcan. It dominates the ancient city, which thrived from around 600 A.D. to the 1200s.

• See the graphic stone carvings that survive at structures such as the ball court, the Temple of the Warriors, and the Wall of the Skulls.

• Swim in a cenote, a natural water-filled sinkhole.

• Enjoy a lunch of authentic Yucatecan dishes.

• Stroll through the colonial city of Valladolid, known for its medieval religious sites.

Drop-off at the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transportation in an A/C vehicle

• Admission to Chichen Itzá and the cenote

• English-speaking tour guide

• Regional-style buffet lunch

• City tour of Valladolid

What's Not Included

• Drinks during lunch

• Tips and personal expenses

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Swimsuits and towels

• Hat, sunglasses, sunblock, and bug repellent

Know before you go

Optional attractions that can be included:

• Tour and tequila tasting at Mayapán Tequila Distillery.

• Tour at Choco-Story Chocolate Museum.

• San Roque Museum.

• Ex Convent & Monastery of San Bernardino de Sienna.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Chichén-Itzá, Yucatan, Mexico

Tour start

Chichén-Itzá, Yucatan, Mexico

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.