Chichen Itza, Xcajum Cenote and Valladolid full-day tour with lunch
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Chichen Itza, Xcajum Cenote and Valladolid full-day tour with lunch

3.8/5
Great
Based on 15 reviews
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£86.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 14 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • Delve into the Mayan culture as you explore Chichen Itza
  • Enjoy a delicious buffet meal at an air-conditioned restaurant
  • Swim in a beautiful cenote and refresh in its crystal waters
What to expect

Delve into the Mayan culture by visiting the archaeological site of Chichen Itza, one of its most important architectural works which is considered one of the new seven wonders of the world. Recharge between visits with a refreshing swim in a beautiful cenote and lunch at a local restaurant.

Visit a Mayan village to observe the daily life of the current Maya, then visit a Cenote and marvel at its natural beauty and swim in its blue waters. Next, reach an air-conditioned restaurant for a delicious buffet meal including a salad bar, pasta, regional food, handmade tortillas as well as meat, fish, chicken and desserts (drinks are not included).

After lunch, continue to the archaeological site of Chichen Itza. Admire the Pyramid of Kukulkán, the Ball Game, the Temple of the Tigers, the Sacred Cenote, the Snail Temple, the Building of the Nuns and the Temple of the Warriors, among other buildings. After the guide's explanation, enjoy an hour of free time at the site. Stop one last time for a breathtaking view of Valladolid before returning to your hotel.

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What's included
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Lunch
  • check Guided tour
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's not included
  • x_not_included Drinks
  • x_not_included Tips
Where
Meeting point:
Pickup service available from hotels located in Playa del Carmen. Please select your pick-up location in the calendar and confirm the pick-up time and place with the local operator after booking. You'll find their contact data on your voucher.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • the cenote may change without previous notice
  • the pickup in Playa del Carmen starts at approximately 6.20am
  • times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions
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Provider
Encuentro T
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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Based on 15 reviews from verified customers

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  • Gig

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Chichen Itza was amazing and that's where we wanted to be and for longer. The guide was great. Very knowledgeable. We spent too much time at the maya ...

  • Monica

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Value for money is less as we didnt finish the full excursion due to the hurricane warning so we never made it to the valladolid part which is a shame ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Excelentes guias e cenote maravilhoso. Os guias do autocarro e em Chichen Itza deram uma aula de história fantástica.Contudo, a viagem para lá durou 5 ...

  • Swift

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Very enjoyable day, picked up very early then went to collect other guests abandoned in playa del carmen, the bus driver left us with no communicati ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - June 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Absolutely worth it! I had a great experience!

  • Radagast

    From United States of America - May 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Really educative tour, it was great to be toured by such a passionate gentleman. I’d personally skip a few stops of the tour but overall it was really ...

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