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Travel into the heart of Yucatán on a full-day shared experience that brings together Chichen Itza, two remarkable cenotes, a regional buffet lunch, and the colonial beauty of Valladolid. This tour is designed for travelers who want a complete day of history, nature, culture, and local flavor in one route.
The journey begins with morning pickup before heading toward Chichen Itza, one of Mexico’s most iconic archaeological sites. With the guidance of your tour team, you’ll walk into the ancient Maya city and discover its temples, stories, architecture, and cultural importance before enjoying free time to explore, take photos and more.
After the archaeological visit, the day continues with two cenote experiences: Suytun, known for its striking natural setting, and Ikkil, famous for its dramatic rock walls and lush vegetation. A buffet lunch with regional dishes adds a flavorful pause before the final stop in Valladolid, a colorful colonial city that closes the day with Yucatecan charm.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We offer roundtrip transportation (from hotel or meeting point, as applicable) for all travelers who book this tour.
Areas to which the transportation service applies:
CANCUN:
• Downtown Cancun
• Hotel zone
• Puerto Juarez
• Playa Mujeres
• Costa Mujeres
• Puerto Cancun
PUERTO MORELOS:
• Bus stop at Chedraui Puerto Morelos supermarket
PLAYA DEL CARMEN:
• Downtown Playa del Carmen (for hotels on the coast, due to the narrow streets, the closest meeting point applies)
• Hotel zone
• Playacar
• Dorado Royale
• Playa Paraiso
• Punta Maroma
• El Caracol
• Paa Mul
RIVIERA MAYA:
• Puerto Aventuras
• Xpu Ha
• Akumal
• Chemuyil
TULUM:
• Downtown Tulum, hotel zone and metropolitan area: Only one meeting point applies within the city, Super Akí Tulum supermarket.
• Tulsayab
• Jacinto Pat
• Xcacel
NOTE:
Some hotels or hotel complexes on the list do not allow access to the facilities, so pick-up at the closest possible access or entrance applies.
NOTE 2:
Some hotels or lodging centers are located in areas with difficult access (very narrow streets, alleys, streets in poor condition, blockages, or for security reasons), so pick-up at the closest possible point applies.
NOTE 3:
The exact pick-up time varies by hotel. Some estimated times are:
Cancun: 6:40 AM / 7:40 AM
Puerto Morelos: 7:30 AM / 8:30 AM
Playa del Carmen: 7:30 AM / 9:00 AM
Riviera Maya: 9:30 AM / 10:30 AM
Tulum: 9:30 AM / 10:30 AM
The time that appears on your ticket (7:00 AM) is the general pick-up time in Cancun, where our buses depart and pick up.
*** If your hotel is not listed, please ask us if we can pick you up there, or what would be the closest possible meeting point. ***
*** You will receive a final confirmation message (one day before the scheduled date of your excursion) with the exact pick-up time and point, to your contact information. ***
Itinerary
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1Cancun
The day begins with morning pickup and check-in as travelers board the shared transportation in Cancun. Once the group is ready, the route heads toward Chichen Itza, opening the experience with the excitement of traveling from the Caribbean side of Mexico into the cultural heart of Yucatán. This first part of the tour sets the tone for a full day filled with ancient history, cenote waters, regional flavors, and colonial scenery.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Chichen Itza
Before reaching Chichen Itza, the route may include a brief stop near points of interest close to the archaeological area. Once at the site, travelers will walk with the guides toward the main entrance and begin the historical highlight of the day. Inside Chichen Itza, guests will enjoy approximately 1 hour with a guide, learning about the city’s architecture, myths, cultural meaning, and the role this ancient Maya city played during its most important period. After the guided visit, travelers will have about 1 hour of free time to explore independently, take photos, visit souvenir areas, or enjoy the atmosphere of this world-famous landmark.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Suytun Cenote
The experience continues with a visit to Suytun Cenote, one of the most recognized cenotes in the region. Cenotes were meaningful natural formations for the ancient Maya, often connected with sacred beliefs and the underground world. At Suytun, travelers will have time to enjoy the cool, clear waters and admire a unique natural setting that brings a refreshing change after the archaeological visit. This stop adds a beautiful and scenic moment to the day before continuing toward the next cenote experience.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Cenote Ik kil
The tour also includes a visit to Ik Kil Cenote, an internationally known natural site surrounded by impressive rock walls, hanging vegetation, and a powerful connection with nature. During this stop, travelers will have approximately 45 minutes to swim and enjoy the cenote’s refreshing waters. Near the cenote, guests will also enjoy a buffet lunch with regional dishes and traditional Mexican flavors. This is the moment to recharge, taste local food, and prepare for the final cultural stop of the route.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Valladolid
The final visit takes place in Valladolid, a colonial city known for its colorful streets, peaceful atmosphere, local traditions, and beautiful architecture. This stop offers a glimpse into the everyday charm and cultural identity of Yucatán. Travelers will have approximately 30 to 45 minutes of free time to walk around, take photos, enjoy the surroundings, and experience the local atmosphere at their own pace.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6Cancun
After the visit to Valladolid, travelers will board the transportation again for the return journey toward Cancun and the Riviera Maya. This final part of the tour offers time to rest after a full day of Chichen Itza history, cenote swimming, regional flavors, and colonial scenery. The experience comes to a close as travelers arrive back at their confirmed drop-off points.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Luggage may only be brought on this experience if two conditions are met: there must be enough available space in the vehicle assigned to your booking, and our team must approve it before the tour date. If you need to travel with suitcases or larger bags, please contact us in advance so we can review your transportation assignment. Because vehicle space is limited, luggage approval is not automatic and cannot be guaranteed.
- Since April 21, 2026, archaeological sites in Mexico have applied security measures that restrict access with luggage, backpacks, and similar items. We recommend bringing only what is truly necessary for the visit. Ideally, travelers should carry small belongings that fit in pockets or in a compact personal bag. Certain exceptions, such as diaper bags, may be considered by site security staff. However, the final decision belongs exclusively to the personnel at the entrance. We are not responsible for any item that is denied access by the archaeological site. For this specific tour, travelers may leave belongings inside the transportation vehicle while visiting the scheduled stops.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Luggage may only be brought on this experience if two conditions are met: there must be enough available space in the vehicle assigned to your booking, and our team must approve it before the tour date. If you need to travel with suitcases or larger bags, please contact us in advance so we can review your transportation assignment. Because vehicle space is limited, luggage approval is not automatic and cannot be guaranteed.
- Since April 21, 2026, archaeological sites in Mexico have applied security measures that restrict access with luggage, backpacks, and similar items. We recommend bringing only what is truly necessary for the visit. Ideally, travelers should carry small belongings that fit in pockets or in a compact personal bag. Certain exceptions, such as diaper bags, may be considered by site security staff. However, the final decision belongs exclusively to the personnel at the entrance. We are not responsible for any item that is denied access by the archaeological site. For this specific tour, travelers may leave belongings inside the transportation vehicle while visiting the scheduled stops.
- For safety and security reasons, guests may only return to the vehicle when the guide or staff announces the official boarding time. Travelers are not permitted to enter the bus or minibus early, or remain inside while the rest of the group is away. This rule is in place because personal items from other guests may be stored inside the vehicle, and access must be controlled to help protect everyone’s belongings.
- Buses, minibuses, vehicles, and seats are assigned by the operations team according to availability and the organization required for that day’s route. Guests cannot choose or request a specific vehicle or seat through the booking platform, directly with staff, or at the pickup location. Our team will always try to make the ride as comfortable as possible, but exact seats, spaces, or vehicles cannot be blocked, held, or guaranteed.
- If you are traveling with relatives, friends, or another group that made a separate reservation, please let us know before the tour date so we can check whether it may be possible for everyone to travel together. When all travelers are picked up from the same accommodation, we will make an effort to coordinate it, but it is still not guaranteed. If the pickups are in the same city but at different hotels, we may try to arrange it, although traveling together cannot be assured. If the reservations begin in different cities, this request cannot be coordinated.
- Pickup service is only available in the cities and zones listed in the Transportation section of this product. Travelers cannot meet the group directly at Chichen Itza, at another attraction included in the itinerary, or at any location outside the authorized pickup areas. For example, joining the tour at Chichen Itza after arriving in your own vehicle is not allowed. However, pickup from a hotel located within the approved service area, such as Moon Palace Resort, may be possible depending on the listed coverage. To keep the tour properly organized and ensure safe communication with all guests, every traveler must meet our team in the morning at the assigned pickup point, board our transportation, and complete the required check-in process before the experience starts.
- If your reservation does not yet show a confirmed hotel or meeting point, you must send this information to our team no later than the day before the tour. From Monday to Saturday, the deadline is 21:50 hrs, GMT-5. On Sundays, the deadline is 8:00 PM, GMT-5. You may provide the information through any available contact channel. After the deadline has passed, same-day or last-minute pickup arrangements can no longer be processed. If we do not receive the required hotel or meeting point information on time, the reservation will be automatically moved to the next available date. This automatic date change has no extra cost, fee, or penalty. However, once the booking has been rescheduled for this reason, it will no longer be eligible for a refund.
- The durations shown in the itinerary represent the complete time assigned to each section of the experience. These times may include driving between locations, the visit itself, activity time, boarding, organization, and the time required to continue the route or return. They should not be understood as the exact time spent only inside each attraction. Please refer to the itinerary for the approximate timing of the full experience.
- Our team works to keep the tour as close as possible to the planned schedule. However, the timing also depends on guests being ready at the assigned pickup time and returning promptly at each stop. Traffic, road conditions, and other route factors may also affect the day and are outside our control. Please follow the meeting times given by the guide and respect the time assigned at every location. Even a very short delay can accumulate during the day and affect the overall operation of the tour.
- The box lunch included with this experience is a fixed option served as part of the standard meal arrangement. It cannot be changed or adjusted for special diets, food restrictions, allergies, or personal preferences.
- The included lunch is served as a regional Mexican buffet. Travelers may choose from the food options available at the buffet. Vegetarian options are offered, but the buffet is not currently adaptable for other specific dietary requirements.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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