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Chichén Itzá Tour: Cenote Swim & Valladolid Visit
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Uncover the mysteries of the Mayans on a tour to Chichén Itzá, a sacred cenote, and Valladolid. Explore ancient ruins, swim in a magical sinkhole, and indulge in a Mexican buffet and tequila tasting.
Uncover the mysteries of the Mayans on a tour to Chichén Itzá, a sacred cenote, and Valladolid. Explore ancient ruins, swim in a magical sinkhole, and indulge in a Mexican buffet and tequila tasting.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Chichen Itza - Begin your journey at Chichen Itza, exploring key sites at this World Heritage location, such as the ball court, El Castillo (the Castle), the Pyramid of Kukulkan, and the Temple of the Warriors. Enjoy a guided tour and have some free time to wander and discover on your own.
- El Castillo - The Kukulcán Temple is a pre-Hispanic…
- Chichen Itza - Begin your journey at Chichen Itza, exploring key sites at this World Heritage location, such as the ball court, El Castillo (the Castle), the Pyramid of Kukulkan, and the Temple of the Warriors. Enjoy a guided tour and have some free time to wander and discover on your own.
- El Castillo - The Kukulcán Temple is a pre-Hispanic structure constructed in the 12th century AD by the Mayan Itza in their capital city, Chichen Itza.
- CENOTE CHICHIKAN - Delight in the extraordinary experience of swimming in a magical cenote reserved for our group, and savor the exquisite Mexican cuisine offered at the cenote’s restaurant. The local community, which protects this cenote, will also provide a tequila tasting to enhance the experience.
- Valladolid - Explore Valladolid, recently designated as a Magic Town of Mexico, with the guidance of an expert bilingual guide.
- Iglesia De San Servacio - A magnificent Catholic church featuring two bell towers, originally founded in 1545 and reconstructed in the 1700s.
- Plaza e Parque Francisco Canton - Stroll through the charming main square of Valladolid.
What's Included
- Admission to Chichen Itza (tax included in the All-Inclusive option)
- Certified guide
- Buffet Lunch with vegetarian options
- 30 minute stop at Valladolid’s Main Square
- Air-conditioned vehicle and Toll Road
- Hotel pick up or Meeting Point (depends on the option selected)
- Tequila tasting
- Cenote and access to facilities (restrooms, dressing rooms…)
- Admission to Chichen Itza (tax included in the All-Inclusive option)
- Certified guide
- Buffet Lunch with vegetarian options
- 30 minute stop at Valladolid’s Main Square
- Air-conditioned vehicle and Toll Road
- Hotel pick up or Meeting Point (depends on the option selected)
- Tequila tasting
- Cenote and access to facilities (restrooms, dressing rooms…)
What's Not Included
- Chichen Itza tax for shared tour with meeting point & hotel pick-up
- Life vest and locker rental at cenote (included in the All-Inclusive option)
- Drinks (one included in the All-Inclusive option)
- Chichen Itza tax for shared tour with meeting point & hotel pick-up
- Life vest and locker rental at cenote (included in the All-Inclusive option)
- Drinks (one included in the All-Inclusive option)
Additional Information
Unlock the mysteries of the Mayans with this tour to Chichén Itzá, a magical cenote & Valladolid.
Start this experience by visiting the charming Valladolid, a colonial town where we will make a panoramic visit. Afterward, you will be having a refreshing bath at a sacred cenote, an enchanting underground sinkhole. Take your time to enjoy its magical…
Unlock the mysteries of the Mayans with this tour to Chichén Itzá, a magical cenote & Valladolid.
Start this experience by visiting the charming Valladolid, a colonial town where we will make a panoramic visit. Afterward, you will be having a refreshing bath at a sacred cenote, an enchanting underground sinkhole. Take your time to enjoy its magical water. After this, you will be enjoying a Mexican buffet here, as well as enjoying a tequila tasting.
Finally, you will arrive at Chichen Itza, UNESCO World Heritage site, where you will be learning the secrets and history of the pre-Columbian city while marveling at the Pyramid of Kukulcan. Follow your guide around Chichén Itzá, one of the main archaeological sites of Yucatan’s peninsula. You’ll also have free time to stroll this fantastic archeological site.
- Visitors must pay Chichen Itza tax (listed in the exclusions). Mexicans, students and teachers have a discount (not applicable without the official identification)
- No cash is accepted for Chichen Itza tax.
- if Valladolid is closed due to special events, you will have extra time in the other activities
- The tour at Chichén Itzá will be split by language. During transport it will be in both languages
- Be aware that certain hotels may be charged an additional fee of 10 USD if they have difficult access.
- The order of the activities might change due to operational reasons.
Location
MP1 Amigotours
Punta Nizuc - Cancún
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Miriam_p
Apr 28, 2025
Chichen-Itza Family Adventure - It is a very long day, but it went by fast. We learned so much!! Great adventure for the whole family.
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Kylei_l
Apr 7, 2025
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid ⭐ - If you're thinking about booking this, and you have 12 hours to dedicate, go for it! At such a great price, you'd be silly not to!
We took our two kids, 7 & 10. The tour departs from Cancun but we were staying in Tulum. For $10USD/pp a separate shuttle picked us up early and took us to a rendezvous where we boarded the bus. There were two shuttles collecting non-local passengers, so it wasn't too crowded.
The bus was very comfortable, with plenty of room, air conditioning, and a very clean bathroom.
Our guide was Carmen and she was warm and kind, with a great sense of humor and so much knowledge regarding all three destinations. At Chichen Itza, she guided us through the ruins and we learned so much, it was absolutely incredible. She has a soft voice so stick close to her if you're not going off on your own. She also left us plenty of time for photos at each stop.
Chichen Itza was breathtaking, I cannot recommend it enough.
The cenote was indescribable, truly a magical experience. We met with a shaman who blessed us, bought some beautiful souvenirs, and then swam in a cenote so beautiful that I cannot put it to words. The buffet lunch was perfect and there was so much to do, and tons of strategic photo ops.
Valladolid was authentic and charming, I wish we had more time there. The market in the town square was the perfect way to end the day, and Carmen told us where we found the most delicious ice cream.
This was a truly incredible, memorable and once in a lifetime excisions. Our family will remember it forever. Thank you so much Carmen for an unforgettable day, and to our driver Lorenzo for keeping us alive and rolling. 👏🏼
My tips:
1) the tour is 12 hours but if you're staying outside of Cancun, it could take longer. We opted for the 5:00AM tour, leaving Tulum at 4:30AM and getting back at 8:30PM. That being said, the bus is very comfortable and you can sleep easily.
2) Bring A LOT of water. Chichen Itza is so hot and dry with very little shade. We survived it but had to take frequent breaks with the kids, it was easily still worth it and there is concession at the front gate. Be prepared for extreme heat and direct sun. Again, it's 100% worth it.
3) Bring cash! You can shop at Chichen Itza, where the vendors will bargain, as well there is a gift shop at the cenote (highly recommend supporting them by purchasing), and again at Valladolid, where the market vendors only accept cash, but there are also storefronts that take cards.
4) Extra fees - Amigo tours is forthcoming that there are some extra fees (about $90USD for 4 of us) to cover your Chichen Itza tax, and your locker/life vest rental at the cenote. Pay these online ahead of time, and make sure you read all the emails/communication they send you.
5) if you're not sure about something, text them! I messaged them on Whatsapp with some confusion regarding our shuttle and they got back to me promptly and we're so helpful!
If you're looking for a tour to Chichen Itza, book this one!
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Caprice
Apr 7, 2025
A must go! Marcela is the best tour guide! Life changing experience! - Couldn't post my original review. It's too long I'll post full experience on Google. It's completely amazing & worth it
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Samantha_d
Mar 24, 2025
Wonderful trip, just pack snacks and water - The day was wonderful. So many wonderful things to see. It is a very long day. We had snacks on us but not enough. And bringing water is a must.
We all loved the cenote and the ruins were quite a sight. We enjoyed it all.
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Dumaka_s
Mar 23, 2025
5 Stars All the Way! - The trip was awesome! Rodrigo and Carlos were the perfect team. Rodrigo knew so much history, was a great communicator, and made sure we all had fun and the best pics!
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Jenuine121
Mar 10, 2025
Isaac and Richard - Best Amigo Team - My friend and I enjoyed the tour very much with Isaac (guide) and Richard (driver). What I loved about our tour was Isaac. His passion to share his Mayan heritage and his in-depth knowledge of the history and culture made the tour very special. His humble confidence and wit comes through his personality, which made him personable. Richard drove with gentleness and safety. Both were very kind and welcoming. The team are highly recommended. Please tip them because the group is with them 12 hours and protecting and maximizing the day for you. We left at 5am. Was perfect because Chichen Itza can get very hot. The cenote in this particular tour was shallow. The one I went to 10 years ago was very deep and open inside. If you are looking for a deeper, more open one, just a note for expectations - this one is better for kids, elders, and people who prefer to wade in the water.
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Anonymous
Mar 5, 2025
Issac was the tour guide... - Issac was the tour guide and Freddy was the driver. They were really good in explaining and conducting the tour.
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Alexthomascv
Mar 24, 2025
Experience of a Couple - My wife and I took the 5:00 AM tour, and our pick-up arrived at 4:40 AM as we were the first ones on the list. However, the bus spent nearly 1.5 hours picking up other guests from various hotels in the zone, which made for a slow start.
Overall, the tour was well-organized, and our guide was very knowledgeable about Mayan history and culture. While the detailed explanations were informative, they left us with only about 30 minutes to explore Chichen Itza, which felt quite rushed. Lunch at Cenote Chichikan was decent, though nothing exceptional. We also had a brief stop in Valladolid but only got about 20 minutes there - definitely not enough time. An hour would have been ideal to properly experience the town.
We arrived back at our hotel around 5:00 PM, and in hindsight, we were glad we chose the 5:00 AM tour instead of the 8:00 AM option. It gave us time to unwind and enjoy a relaxed dinner after a long but enriching day.
Would recommend this tour, but be prepared for some time constraints at each stop!
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Rahul_a
Apr 8, 2025
Convoluted itinerary - Unhelpful guide - This was supposed to be both a Spanish/English tour. The guide mostly spoke Spanish sprinkling a few English words in-between and expected us to follow along. The itinerary was not clear but the tour description hinted and we expected to first visit Chichén Itzá followed by Xenote/lunch and Valladolid on the way back. Instead the first stop was a tourist trap which wasted time on selling trinkets and leaving no time for the main attractions later. Who wants to eat lunch 2 hours after breakfast? The tour guide also droned on for over 90 mins on the bus all of which could be summarized in 10 mins - time which we could have rested on vacation instead of listening to his lame jokes.
Also at Chichén Itzá we had to retrieve something from the bus and Juam the tour guide was unhelpful saying its a rental bus and he does not have the phone number of the driver. Seriously??
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Prithy_b
Mar 2, 2025
Not excellent - bus was late and had to wait for a long time - Overall was good but when lunch is included why charge for simple water - doesn’t make any sense, shouldn’t water be the first thing that’s served, when you sit down to eat ! Also the lunch was so so
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