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Chichen Itza from Cancun: The 15 Best Day Trips

119 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Chichen Itza is two and a half hours from the Hotel Zone, so the departure time decides the day. These 15 sort the early-access runs from the coach classics, with the cenote, the lunch and the Valladolid stop each one adds.

Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour - Valladolid: a pleasant town with little time to spare
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Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

1.Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24,293 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $45Our pick

Travel from Cancún or the Riviera Maya to Chichén Itzá with a bilingual guide, then visit Cenote Chichikan for a swim and buffet lunch. The day ends with a short stop in Valladolid. Guides such as César, Luis, Edwin, and Hugo have been praised for lively explanations of Maya culture. Check your package carefully: the lowest fare may not include the archaeological-site entrance fee.

“Long day, but a fantastic your. César was an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge about Chichen Itza and Mayan culture. The lunch at the hacienda is good and the cenote was a great experience. I only wish we had a little more time in Valladolid.”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch - A quick look at Valladolid
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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

2.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,789 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $34

Travel from Cancun, Riviera Maya or Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza with a certified guide, then swim at Cenote Chichikan, have a buffet lunch and tequila tasting, and stop in Valladolid. Expect a long day, up to 40 people and different package options. Guide teams vary, with names such as Beto, Kevin and Manuel among recent tour leaders.

“Juam was amazing and the whole entire experience was absolutely incredible! The cenote blew me away and the transportation and organization of the event was perfect.”

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Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch - Cenote Chichikan: a cool pause in the day
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Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch

3.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,722 reviews · 12 hours · from $49

Spend a full day visiting Chichén Itzá with a certified guide, swimming at Cenote Chichikan and making a short stop in Valladolid. Transfers are available from Cancún and other resort areas. Guide teams vary, but past departures have included Rodrigo, Manuel and Kevin. Check the package carefully: the $44 Chichén Itzá tax and buffet lunch are not included in every option.

“Really enjoyed the trip. Gary and Marcela were very knowledgeable about Myanmar culture and Chichen Itza. The 05:00 was a good idea as there were limited queue at Chichen Itza and you skipped the line anyway more than enough time at Chichen Itza. The Cotes was good but could have done without the ‘hard sell’ in the market and after tequila tasting.”

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Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting - A cenote swim and lunch at Chichikan
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Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

4.Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,657 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $26

Travel from Cancun or the Riviera Maya to Chichén Itzá with a guide, then cool off with a swim at Cenote Chichikan. The day also includes a buffet lunch, a tequila tasting and a brief stop in Valladolid. Pickup is offered in some areas, but Chichén Itzá admission costs extra, and the full trip can run longer than 12 hours.

“Rafa is an incredible and very knowledgeable guide. I would recommend this tour to anyone. I feel I picked the right one.”

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Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive: Hotel Pick up & All Fees - Guides can turn the stones into a story
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Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive: Hotel Pick up & All Fees

5.Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive: Hotel Pick up & All Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,123 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $165

Leave Cancun before dawn for Chichen Itza, where a certified guide explains the meaning of El Castillo, the Great Ball Court and other Maya structures. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, tolls and site tax are included. Expect an early start, a guided visit of about two hours and a long drive that can vary with hotel pickups.

“It was a long trip from playa de Carmen but glad we did the very early visit and one of the first few buses to arrive. The place was not too busy and could really appreciate the beauty of the place. Our tour guide Kevin, fun and knowledgeable explained the history well.”

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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo - Cenote Noolha: a cold-water finish
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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

6.Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,558 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $29

This 11-hour Cancun excursion combines Chichen Itza with a Mayan food demonstration and buffet in Kaua, a cenote swim with a zip line, and a short Valladolid stop. Guides such as Ricardo, Diego, and Abel lead the history and logistics. Budget extra for the $42 adult admission fee, drinks, and any locker rental.

“Everything was excellent. It felt a little hurried but we enjoyed every part of the trip. Mauricio and Carlos know so much incredible information on the Mayans! I really enjoyed their presentations.”

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Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit - A Yucatecan buffet stop, with shopping attached
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Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit

7.Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,501 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $110

This 12-hour shared trip from Cancun pairs Chichen Itza’s Kukulkan Pyramid, ball court, and temples with a swim at Cenote Nool-Ha, a buffet lunch, and a short Valladolid stop. A bilingual guide leads the day, with past guides including Ricardo, Roberto, Francisco, and Victor. Hotel pickup, a life vest, lunch, and two bottles of water are included; budget an extra $40 per person for government fees.

“Simply awesome. Well arranged. Picked up on time and walked us thru entire history of mayans. Great fun.”

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Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote - At Chichen Itza, give the pyramid your attention
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Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote

8.Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,479 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $92

Start with shared hotel pickup around 6:00 am, then travel by air-conditioned bus to Chichen Itza with certified guides. You get a guided site visit and free time, a regional buffet, a swim stop at Saamal Cenote, and a visit to Valladolid. Daniel and Roberto are named as the host and site guide.

“The 13 hour day contained 6 hours of a comfortable bus. Spanish/english translation fast and a bit confusing for those with no spanish experience. Daniel did a nice job as guide/host. Roberto did a wonderful job on the site.as guide”

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Tour Chichen Itza 2 Cenotes Suytun and Ik-kil - Ik-Kil: a swim beneath high, green walls
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Tour Chichen Itza 2 Cenotes Suytun and Ik-kil

9.Tour Chichen Itza 2 Cenotes Suytun and Ik-kil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,201 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $270

Spend about 13 hours traveling by air-conditioned bus from Cancun to Chichen Itza, Cenote Suytun, Cenote Ik-Kil, and Valladolid. A bilingual guide leads the archaeological visit; admission to Chichen Itza, cenote visits, a sandwich, and drinks on board are included. Bring money for extras, and plan for a long day.

“Started at 7am and Got back 10:30PM. Many stops that were just for shopping. Not enough time for the important stops. White bread sandwich for breakfast.”

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Chichén Itzá Guided Tour with Cenote & Buffet at Valladolid - Chichén Itzá rewards a focused visit
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Chichén Itzá Guided Tour with Cenote & Buffet at Valladolid

10.Chichén Itzá Guided Tour with Cenote & Buffet at Valladolid

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 680 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $169

From Cancún, Playa del Carmen, or the Riviera Maya, this 12-hour trip pairs Chichén Itzá’s Maya monuments with a swim at Santuario Xkekén and a Yucatecan buffet in Valladolid. A bilingual guide leads the site visit; guides such as Ramos and Diana have been praised for lively explanations. Transport, site admission, breakfast, lunch, and drinks are included.

“This is a terrific tour! Our tour was timed perfectly, and you even get beer and naps along the way! In Valladolid there is a terrific buffet! 5 stars! Safety and security were always important to the tour guides as well as entertainment and speaking English too.”

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From Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Day Trip - Cenote Chichikan offers a cool-water pause
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From Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Day Trip

11.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 662 reviews · 12 hours · from $48

Travel from Cancún with a certified guide to Chichén Itzá, Cenote Chichikan and Valladolid. Expect Mayan history at the Kukulcán Pyramid and Great Ball Court, optional swimming, and a tequila tasting. Guides such as Manuel, Beto and Frank have led engaging, well-organized trips, but names vary. The buffet lunch is included only with the VIP option.

“Great organisation before and during the trip. The guide Manuel was always doing his best to keep the group together and gave us much information about the Maya and their culture. However, it is a tight schedule to be able to visit all three places. If you take the later trip, the itinary is changes and you visit Chichen Itza as last stop. Also a great thanks to the driver Carlos.”

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Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Cancún with Cenote - Naayil Kú: a cultural stop with a staged demonstration
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Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Cancún with Cenote

12.Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Cancún with Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 644 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

Travel from Cancún to Chichén Itzá with a guide, swim at Cenote Noolha by Chichikan, and visit Naayil Kú Maya Village for a blessing, ball-game demonstration and tequila tasting. The day also includes a short stop in Valladolid. Pickup and meal options vary by package, and substantial site fees are paid separately.

“Pyramid temple was very impressive Cenote was amazing The bus ride was extremely comfortable The guides were excellent nice and intelligent very knowledgeable”

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Cancun: Chichen Itza Early Access Guided Tour - The morning drive from Cancun
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Cancun: Chichen Itza Early Access Guided Tour

13.Chichen Itza Early Access Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 616 reviews · 9 hours · from $32

Leave Cancun early for Chichen Itza, enter through a separate line and explore the temples with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide. The visit is scheduled for about two hours, with time for photos and independent wandering. Guides on recent departures have included Rodrigo, Juam, Kevin and Frank. Transport and entry are included, but the $44 CULTUR tax, meals and drinks are not.

“The trip was wonderful - Juan our tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny and made the tour very rememberable and told us everything we needed to know. Jose was our driver and was efficient and did a great job for such a long day!”

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Chichen Itza, Coba & Cenote with optional Lunch & Hotel Pick-up - Cenote Chichikan: a welcome swim and lunch stop
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Chichen Itza, Coba & Cenote with optional Lunch & Hotel Pick-up

14.Chichen Itza, Coba & Cenote with optional Lunch & Hotel Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 538 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $72

Travel from Cancun or the Riviera Maya to Coba, Chichén Itzá, Cenote Chichikan and Valladolid with a professional guide. Expect an early start, a short visit at Coba, guided time at Chichén Itzá, and a swim and buffet lunch at the cenote if you select that option. Check taxes and rentals before booking.

“Paul was an amazing tour guide, and Saul was a great driver getting us all across the Yucatan for this adventure. They're a dream team! Getting to Coba early was perfect, the cenote was beautiful and tons of fun, and Chichen Itza was obviously unforgettable. I would recommend this tour (especially if Paul is guiding and Saul is driving) to anyone!”

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Chichen Itza, Beautiful Cenote and Valladolid All Inclusive Tour - Cenote Oxman offers a cool change
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Chichen Itza, Beautiful Cenote and Valladolid All Inclusive Tour

15.Chichen Itza, Beautiful Cenote and Valladolid All Inclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 523 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $129

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Chichén Itzá, where a bilingual guide introduces landmarks such as the Kukulkan Temple and Great Ball Court. The day also includes a Maya cultural stop, a swim at Hacienda Oxman Cenote with lifejackets, a regional buffet lunch and a brief visit to Valladolid. Pickup is offered across Cancún and parts of the Riviera Maya.

“Early start and late finish. Lots of travel in a van. All of the stops were great and well worth it. First stop at a Maya village to learn about the culture. Then to Chichen Itza. One our tour with our guide and 1 hour to explore. Very hot and no wind. Definitely need hat/umbrella (would recommend a cooling towel). Plenty of time to explore. Then to Cénote. Short visit felt rushed, but was probably enough time. Then to Vallolidid City. This was a very short visit. Wish this would have been a longer stop. List of architecture and things to look at. Time in van was long but worth…”

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