Chichen Itza Full-Day Archaeological Tour: Visit Sacred Cenote & Experience Valladolid's Magic

Immerse yourself in the ancient Mayan culture with a full-day tour of Chichen Itza. Explore the sacred cenote, marvel at the Kukulkan pyramid, and experience the magic of Valladolid.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Valladolid - In Valladolid, enjoy leisure time exploring the charming streets of this enchanting town. Visit the renowned San Servacio Church, constructed by the Spanish, capture memories in the main park, and shop for local handicrafts.
  • Chichen Itza - This guided tour takes you to one of the seven wonders of the world, where you will delve…
What's Included
  • Round transportation from Tulum City meeting point
  • Mexican buffet lunch
  • Certified bilingual guide
  • Visit at Valladolid Colonial Town (25 minutes)
  • Visit at Chichen Itza Ruins (1 hour free and 1 hour guided)
  • Swim at the Cenote Noolha (can be replaced by Cenote Chichikan depending on availability)
What's Not Included
  • Beverage in the restaurant
  • Life vest 5 USD
  • Preservation Tax of 17 USD per person
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Travel back in time with a guided tour of Chichén Itzá, a renowned landmark of the ancient Mayan civilization. Experience a one-hour guided exploration of significant structures such as the Pyramid of Kukulkan, the Temple of the Warriors, and the Great Ball Court, followed by some leisure time to discover the site independently.
Afterward, refresh with a…

Location
Súper Akí Tulum
The meeting point will be at Super Aki Market, right outside of the main gates, the customer will have to reach to the provider to confirm the exact pick up time (number listed at the voucher)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Aymie_r
May 3, 2024
A long, tiring day - I generally enjoyed this tour, but I also felt it could have been a bit shorter and better organized. Our first stop was at a cenote. It was a lovely location and a great swim, but I would have preferred to do this at the end of the day, especially since the day got hotter. Swimming in cooler water would have felt so refreshing! Our next stop was for lunch. There was a lot of forced shopping, looking at very poor quality souvenirs, and standing in the sun listening to some random story. The lunch was not very good and the staff was rude. I left a small tip in a basket before getting my food, and was asked again for a tip when leaving. Next up was Chichen Itza. By this point, the day was getting hotter and hotter. Our guide had us walking around in the sun while he rambled on and on. The history could have been explained in a clearer manner, or skipped altogether so we could wander around on our own. What made Chichen Itza so frustrating was being constantly harassed by men selling crappy souvenirs at every turn. And I mean EVERY TURN. The entire property is filled with them. Between listening to jaguar calls and “one dollar one dollar” for two hours in the hot sun, I had my fill. I’m honestly shocked the government allows this many people to sell at the landmark. Lastly was Valladolid. It was a quick stop for only 30 minutes. Cute little square, but could have given it a miss. And then a very long, slow drive back to Tulum. All in, it was a 12 hour day. I think the most annoying part was feeling like something was constantly being pushed in my face. Like the guy who boarded the bus and started selling bottles of liqueur, and I felt the tour guide was overly pushy asking for tips. People who are offering services to tourists should know that we find this behaviour rude. Being asked flat out multiple times for a tip makes us want to tip even less. If I were to do this again or recommend a tour, I would either rent a car or get a tour that just takes you straight there and back without all of the stops along the way.
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From $90
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).