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Chichén Itzá, Valladolid, and Cenote from Cancun With Lunch

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Ideal for travelers short on time, this packed day trip visits Chichén Itzá, Valladolid, and a cenote from Cancun. After pickup from your hotel, head to a Yucatan village where you have lunch and shop for handicrafts. Then, visit the ancient Maya ruins of Chichén Itzá, which you’ll explore with a guide. Swim in the waters of a cenote and finish the tour by heading to Valladolid, known for its Spanish colonial architecture, where you’ll spend roughly 30 minutes.

Overview

Ideal for travelers short on time, this packed day trip visits Chichén Itzá, Valladolid, and a cenote from Cancun. After pickup from your hotel, head to a Yucatan village where you have lunch and shop for handicrafts. Then, visit the ancient Maya ruins of Chichén Itzá, which you’ll explore with a guide. Swim in the waters of a cenote and finish the tour by heading to Valladolid, known for its Spanish colonial architecture, where you’ll spend roughly 30 minutes.

Itinerary

  • Yucatan

    After one of our vehicles picks you up at your hotel or meeting point in Cancun or Riviera Maya, between 6:45 to 7:45 am, you will be transferred to the starting point of the tour to the archaeological sites. There, you will board the transportation where, during the course of the day, a certified guide will assist you and provide you interesting information about the ruins, cenotes and mayan villages.

    We will arrive to Yucatan to enjoy a delicious regional buffet lunch of the Yucatecan cuisine. Next to the restaurant you will find Mayan handicrafts manufactured by yucatecan artisans at the best prices.

    1 hour
  • We follow our way to the archaeological area of Chichen Itza, one the Seven Wonders of the World, where you will take a tour accompanied by a certified guide. You will have free time to continue exploring the amazing ruins, shop and take pictures.

    2 hours
  • Cenote Saamal

    We will take you to discover the natural landscape of Hacienda Selva Maya, a spectacular place where you can appreciate and get to know the beauty of its gardens, rest areas and colonial arches, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy and relax in its impressive Cenote Saamal swimming in its refreshing waters that are constantly fed by subway streams.

    1 hour
    Admission Included
  • Valladolid

    We will back to the Riviera Maya or Cancun, and we visit briefly the colonial city 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, located in front of the square and main park of the city.

    30 minutes

Location

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Address

Chichén Itzá, 97170 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico

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Experience

Highlights

  • A full-day tour to Chichén Itzá and Valladolid with pickup
  • Swim in Cenote Saamal, among the most beautiful in the Yucatan
  • Don’t stress about packing food: A buffet lunch is included
  • Round-trip transportation from Cancun and the Riviera Maya
  • Inclusions

    • Admission to Cenote Saamal.
    • Quick visit to Valladolid city
    • Admission to Chichén Itzá.
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Lunch
    • Certified Guide

    Exclusions

    • Taxes for professional or GoPro cameras in Chichén Itzá
    • Lifejacket and lockers
    • Breakfast box lunch and drinks (Upgrade to Plus tour to include them)

    Additional Information

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Guide Languages

    • English

    • Spanish

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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