Chichen Itza Day Trip from Riviera Maya


12 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

Discover the mystery and allure of Chichen Itza, the ancient capital of the Mayan Empire, on a full-day tour from Playa del Carmen. At this UNESCO World Heritage site, marvel at the architectural wonder of the Kukulcan Pyramid, see the great ball court and learn about Mayan ceremonial customs. Before reaching Chichen Itza, swim at a nearby cenote, a deep natural well of clear water. End your tour with Mayan cuisine at a buffet lunch before heading back to your Hotel

Inclusions

  • Certified guide
  • Brief visit to colonial Valladolid
  • Lunch - Buffet lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Visit to cenote
  • Bottled water - 2 Water Bottles during the tour.
  • Entry/Admission - Cenote Saamal

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Riviera Maya, Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula

Pick-ups from the Riviera Maya between 6:50 and 8:30 am.
You will be transferred to the starting center for excursions to the archaeological sites. There you will board the transportation, a certified guide will welcome you and accompany you during the course of the day providing assistance and interesting information.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cenote Saamal, Valladolid Mexico

During the trip, we visit the Suytun ecotourism center ("Stone Center" in Maya) with a wonderful sacred cenote located in the middle of the jungle of the Yucatan Peninsula where you can enter to purify yourself in crystal clear waters. According to the Mayan belief, these lands are protected by a mythological figure, the guardian of the jungle, called ALUX.

The restaurant is located 2 minutes from the cenote, where we will offer you a delicious buffet with authentic Yucatecan dishes.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chichen Itza, Chichen Itza, Yucatan Peninsula

The next stop is in the archeological zone of Chichen Itza where you will take a tour accompanied by a guide certified by the Ministry of Tourism of Mexico, you will also have time to continue expounding the wonderful vestiges independently.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Valladolid, Valladolid, Yucatan Peninsula

On the way back to Riviera Maya, we briefly visit the center of the Magical Town of Valladolid, located in the heart of Yucatan to admire the splendor of colonial Mexico in the architecture of its buildings, temples and the Church of San Gervacio, the oldest in the peninsula, same that began to be built in 1543, located in front of the main square and park of the city.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Riviera Maya, Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula

Arrival at your hotel between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Duration: 1 hour

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children ages 3 years and under are free, but seats are subject to availability; they may have to ride on parents' laps if seats are not available
  • Operated by a multilingual guide
  • It is recommended that you wear or bring comfortable lightweight clothing, walking shoes or sneakers, a hat, sunglasses, biodegradable sunblock, a swimsuit, towel and change of dry clothing
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
askarjunior
January 2018

I had a great time on this tour. Tour guide Miriam was friendly and helpful.

deird_is
January 2018

We saw a lot in the scheduled time. The stop for lunch and shopping was much better than a tour taken previously with another company.

Adelaida C
December 2017

A must if you are in Cancun. I learned so much on this tour thanks to our knowledgeable guide. I have a friend who visited on his own a couple years ago without a tour and when I got back and was telling him about it he was bummed he missed so much by not getting a professional tour.

natillias
December 2017

We had a great time on this tour! Our guides, Liz and Gerardo, were really enthusiastic and knowledgable. The journey to Chichen Itza is very long from Playa del Carmen approximately 2:30/3 hours each way so do go prepared! Absolutely loved both Chichen Itza and the Cenote we visited. Truly am...

Fred_T
January 2022

Gonzalo was very informative and interesting thoroughly enjoyed him! Felt I was rushed on my visit to Villadolid

Josh_C
August 2021

We had a fantastic day touring these locations. It seems like a long day when you read the description, and it is, but this tour is absolutely jam-packed with activities. We were certainly never bored! We also had a fantastic guide, Victor, who kept everything running safely and smoothly. All sai...

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