Full-day Chichen Itza journey, with guides + cenote + buffet
Overview
Explore the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza on this exciting day trip from the beautiful Riviera Maya or vibrant Cancun. After a fascinating journey through the fascinating Yucatan Peninsula, you will arrive at this world-renowned enclave to admire its impressive points of interest, such as the majestic Kukulcán Pyramid, also known as "El Castillo", and the extraordinary Ball Court Maya. Delight in enriching tales of ancient pre-Columbian civilization as you venture through this magical site, guided by a local expert. Then, depart Chichén Itzá and continue your journey to a cenote, where you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in its crystalline waters to fully revitalize yourself.
Rest and enjoy a splendid buffet lunch, composed of a wide variety of exquisite Mexican cuisine dishes. Finally, embark on your early afternoon return to your accommodation, with hearts full of wonder for the rich history and culture you have experienced on this unforgettable journey.
What's Included
- Brief visit to the historic city of Valladolid, Yucatán
- Visit to the Cenote “Saamal”, Swimming is allowed
- Exquisite buffet with a wide variety of typical foods from the region
- Pick-up in shared transportation
- Round trip aboard our luxury air-conditioned panoramic buses
- Guided tour (bilingual) to Chichen Itzá and free time to walk and take photos on site archaeological
- Certified guides specialized in archeology and Mayan culture who will accompany you
- Drinks in the restaurant (This can be added with the pricing options)
- Lifejackets / lockers (2 usd each one)
- Taxes on archaeological zone and cenote (mandatory): 765 MXN per person; 570 per child (age 3-10)
Meeting and Pickup
We offer roundtrip transportation (from hotel or meeting point, as applicable) for all travelers who book this tour.Areas to which the transportation service applies:CANCUN: • Downtown Cancun • Hotel zone • Puerto Juarez • Playa Mujeres • Costa Mujeres • Puerto CancunPUERTO MORELOS: • Bus stop at Chedraui Puerto Morelos supermarketPLAYA DEL CARMEN: • Downtown Playa del Carmen (for hotels on the coast, due to the narrow streets, the closest meeting point applies) • Hotel zone • Playacar • Dorado Royale • Playa Paraiso • Punta Maroma • El Caracol • Paa MulRIVIERA MAYA: • Puerto Aventuras • Xpu Ha • Akumal • ChemuyilTULUM: • Downtown Tulum, hotel zone and metropolitan area: Only one meeting point applies within the city, Super Akí Tulum supermarket. • Tulsayab • Jacinto Pat • XcacelNOTE: Some hotels or hotel complexes on the list do not allow access to the facilities, so pick-up at the closest possible access or entrance applies.NOTE 2: Some hotels or lodging centers are located in areas with difficult access (very narrow streets, alleys, streets in poor condition, blockages, or for security reasons), so pick-up at the closest possible point applies.NOTE 3: The exact pick-up time varies by hotel. Some estimated times are: Cancun: 6:40 AM / 7:40 AM Puerto Morelos: 7:30 AM / 8:30 AM Playa del Carmen: 7:30 AM / 9:00 AM Riviera Maya: 9:30 AM / 10:30 AM Tulum: 9:30 AM / 10:30 AMThe time that appears on your ticket (7:00 AM) is the general pick-up time in Cancun, where our buses depart and pick up.*** If your hotel is not listed, please ask us if we can pick you up there, or what would be the closest possible meeting point. ****** You will receive a final confirmation message (one day before the scheduled date of your excursion) with the exact pick-up time and point, to your contact information. ***
What To Expect
Chichen Itza
5 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Cenote Saamal
5 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Valladolid
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Archaeological sites, being federally protected areas, charge a fee for the use of professional cameras, which must be paid on site. This is only mandatory if you are using professional photo/video equipment.
- This tour involves a lot of walking, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and clothing.
- The included lunch is a buffet of regional Mexican food and you are free to choose what you want to eat. This buffet contains options for vegetarians (it is not yet adaptable for other specific dietary regimes).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Brief visit to the historic city of Valladolid, Yucatán.
- Visit to the Cenote “Saamal”, Swimming is allowed.
- Exquisite buffet with a wide variety of typical foods from the region.
- Pick-up in shared transportation.
- Round trip aboard our luxury air-conditioned panoramic buses.
- Guided tour (bilingual) to Chichen Itzá and free time to walk and take photos on site archaeological.
- Certified guides specialized in archeology and Mayan culture who will accompany you.
- Drinks in the restaurant (This can be added with the pricing options).
- Lifejackets / lockers (2 usd each one).
- Taxes on archaeological zone and cenote (mandatory): 765 MXN per person; 570 per child (age 3-10).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full-day Chichen Itza journey, with guides + cenote + buffet is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full-day Chichen Itza journey, with guides + cenote + buffet will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Brief visit to the historic city of Valladolid, Yucatán
- Visit to the Cenote “Saamal”, Swimming is allowed
- Exquisite buffet with a wide variety of typical foods from the region
- Pick-up in shared transportation
- Round trip aboard our luxury air-conditioned panoramic buses
- Guided tour (bilingual) to Chichen Itzá and free time to walk and take photos on site archaeological
- Certified guides specialized in archeology and Mayan culture who will accompany you
- Drinks in the restaurant (This can be added with the pricing options)
- Lifejackets / lockers (2 usd each one)
- Taxes on archaeological zone and cenote (mandatory): 765 MXN per person; 570 per child (age 3-10)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Archaeological sites, being federally protected areas, charge a fee for the use of professional cameras, which must be paid on site. This is only mandatory if you are using professional photo/video equipment.
- This tour involves a lot of walking, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and clothing.
- The included lunch is a buffet of regional Mexican food and you are free to choose what you want to eat. This buffet contains options for vegetarians (it is not yet adaptable for other specific dietary regimes).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
