Chichén Itzá & Chichikan Cenote Day Trip, Playa del Carmen

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If there's one unmissable place in the Riviera Maya, it's Chichén Itzá. On this day trip, besides visiting the archaeological site, we'll get to see and bathe in the Chichikan cenote, a spectacular natural pool.

Details

Duration

12 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off (depending on selected option)
Transport by bus
English–speaking guide
Admission to the Chichén Itzá archaeological site
Admission to Chichikan Cenote
Buffet lunch
Tequila tasting

Not included

Chichen Itzá fee: 697MXN for non–national adults and 315MXN for Mexican national adults
Compulsory life jacket hire: 100MXN per person

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Reviews of our customers

8.2

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February 23, 2026
Brie Neppl
Steamboat Springs, United States
We really enjoyed our entire excursion. So many great things to see and a few nice surprises along the way. Juam covered so many amazing facts about...
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September 4, 2025
Soraya
Ireland
Rodrigo promised one of the best tours of our lives, and he delivered! After a 2-hour ride with fascinating Mayan history, we explored Chichen Itza, e...
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November 12, 2024
Lucia
Spain
It was a very special day. The best part of the trip was our guide Alberto (Beto). He has a great cultural and historical knowledge of Mexico and the ...
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November 14, 2023
Nádia
Lisboa, Portugal
One word to describe this tour: incredible. The cenotes and Chichen Itza, there are no words to describe it... you just can't lose!!! Valladolid tra...
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September 2, 2022
Michael
Newcastle, United Kingdom
Me and partner on Tui holiday in Puerto Adventuras and booked this trip ourselves as the Tui prices were much more expensive. Picked up direct from ou...
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December 11, 2021
Melis
Frankfurt Am Main, Georgia
Our guide Daniel is such a talker -in the good way! We learned so much about everything from the temple to the dwell and the Mayas in general! He hold...
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April 24, 2024
Nicolas Hasler
Switzerland
ISACH, OMAR AND ALEXIS from world tour where really great and they have a huge knowledge about the Chichen Itza and chichi Kan sites and culture. Very...
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April 6, 2024
Juan Sebastian
Spain
Fenomenal y todo muy bien organanizado. El guia Beto fuen excelente y el precio igual. Muy muy reconendado.
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August 13, 2023
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Mexico
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United Kingdom
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Day Trip Details

Having picked you up at your hotel in Riviera Maya, we'll make a brief visit to an artisan shop before starting the trip.

First, we'll visit the most important and renowned remains of the Maya civilization—Chichén Itzá. In 1988, it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and in 2007 was named one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World!

We'll pass through the ancient city with an expert guide in the Maya world and learn about its history. As we enjoy its legends and curiosities, we'll visit the Chichén Itzá temples. Among the most spectacular are the legendary Kukulcan Temple and the Temple of Warriors, decorated with images of war and guarded by a forest of columns.

After the tour of this ancient Mayan city, we’ll return to the vehicle, and after a 30-minute drive, we’ll arrive on the outskirts of Valladolid. There, you’ll find the Chichikan cenote, where we'll be able to take a refreshing dip in the blue waters. After we've dried off, we'll make our way to a local restaurant for a delicious buffet lunch.

Once we've refuelled, we'll make our way toward the colonial city of Valladolid. Here, we'll enjoy a 25-minute scenic tour of the old town, enjoying such sites as the church of San Servacio, the Municipal Palace and the Municipal Market.

Finally, we'll head back to Riviera Maya, dropping you off at your hotel or the meeting point 12 to 13 hours after initial pickup.

What Will We See on This Day Trip?

On this tour, we’ll visit the main must-see sites in Chichén Itzá:

Pyramid of Kukulcán (El Castillo)
Temple of the Warriors
Great Ball Court
Platform of Venus
Platform of the Eagles and Jaguars

In addition, we’ll visit the Chichikan cenote, enjoy a buffet lunch, and view the main monuments of the Yucatecan city of Valladolid from the outside:

Church of San Servacio
City Hall
Municipal Market

Pickup Info

When making your reservation, you can choose whether you’d prefer to be picked up at your hotel or go to a meeting point. If you choose the tour with pickup, the day trip includes pickup from the following hotels and meeting points in Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya. When making your reservation, please let us know which of the locations listed you’d like us to pick you up from.

If you select the option without pickup, during the booking process you can choose one of the 11 meeting points in the Riviera Maya that we offer.

Entrance Fee

The entrance fee to Chichén Itzá is not included, so you will need to pay this amount on the day of the tour. People with disabilities and Mexican citizens are eligible for a discount on the Chichén Itzá entrance fee upon presentation of the appropriate identification on the day of the tour. The discount will not apply without official identification.

Please note that this discount only applies to:

Mexicans over 60 years old
Retired Mexicans and pensioners
Mexican teachers and students
Mexican researchers
Mexicans under 12 years of age
Disabled people of any nationality

Itinerary Order

Please note that, due to organizational reasons, the order of the visits described in the itinerary may change.

8.2

Excellent 443 Travelers·35 reviews

February 23, 2026
Brie Neppl
Steamboat Springs, United States
We really enjoyed our entire excursion. So many great things to see and a few nice surprises along the way. Juam covered so many amazing facts about...
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September 4, 2025
Soraya
Ireland
Rodrigo promised one of the best tours of our lives, and he delivered! After a 2-hour ride with fascinating Mayan history, we explored Chichen Itza, e...
As a couple
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November 12, 2024
Lucia
Spain
It was a very special day. The best part of the trip was our guide Alberto (Beto). He has a great cultural and historical knowledge of Mexico and the ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
November 14, 2023
Nádia
Lisboa, Portugal
One word to describe this tour: incredible. The cenotes and Chichen Itza, there are no words to describe it... you just can't lose!!! Valladolid tra...
As a couple
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September 2, 2022
Michael
Newcastle, United Kingdom
Me and partner on Tui holiday in Puerto Adventuras and booked this trip ourselves as the Tui prices were much more expensive. Picked up direct from ou...
As a couple
Is this useful?
December 11, 2021
Melis
Frankfurt Am Main, Georgia
Our guide Daniel is such a talker -in the good way! We learned so much about everything from the temple to the dwell and the Mayas in general! He hold...
With friends
Is this useful?
April 24, 2024
Nicolas Hasler
Switzerland
ISACH, OMAR AND ALEXIS from world tour where really great and they have a huge knowledge about the Chichen Itza and chichi Kan sites and culture. Very...
As a couple
Is this useful?
April 6, 2024
Juan Sebastian
Spain
Fenomenal y todo muy bien organanizado. El guia Beto fuen excelente y el precio igual. Muy muy reconendado.
As a couple
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August 13, 2023
Casandra Anastasia Corzo Velasco
Mexico
They helped us a lot. They try to solve everything.
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September 20, 2022
Jeddy Da Costa
United Kingdom
Would highly recommend Marcela was great
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