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Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

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Chichen Itza Plus with Cenote Swim and Lunch

From $62.00

Price varies by group size

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 12 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Journey to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula to visit the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza on this full-day tour and experience this incredible archeological site with a local guide. First, take a panoramic tour through the colonial town of Valladolid and then stop at a cenote for a refreshing swim. Midway through the day, enjoy a typical buffet lunch and a tequila tasting, and then explore the archeological site. Walk along El Castillo and the Pyramid of Kukulcan and learn how this pre-Columbian city played an important role in the Mayan Civilization.
  • Visit to Chichén Itzá, Cenote, and Valladolid with free time
  • Hotel pick up available from Cancún, Rivera Maya, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum
  • Enjoy an included Mexican-inspired buffet lunch
  • Choose from different package options when booking

What's Included

  • Buffet Lunch with vegetarian options
  • Certified guide (English or Spanish)
  • 30 minute stop at Colonial Valladolid
  • Visit and swim in a sacred cenote (ticket included)
  • Hotel pick up (if VIP option selected).
  • Tequila tasting
  • Chichen Itza local tax (39 USD per adult and 6 USD per child)
  • Life vest in the cenote
  • Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

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End point

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Pickup details

Hotel pick-up is included only if the option is selected. The exact pick-up place and time will be confirmed the day before the tour. Pick-ups start at 5 am or 8 am, depending on the start time selected.

What To Expect

If you’ve opted for the VIP tour or private tour, your guide will pick you up from most hotels in Cancun and the Riviera Maya; if you haven't, make your way to one of the convenient meeting points. Pay for your Chichen Itza tickets and relax on the journey to Valladolid.

Your guide introduces the highlights of this charming colonial town, leaving time for photos, then you embark for a nearby cenote. After swimming in its clear waters, feast on a Mexican buffet (vegetarian options available), then enjoy a tequila tasting hosted by the local community.

Arrive at Chichen Itza around midday. You’ll have 2–3 hours on site, with a guided tour of the key locations, including El Castillo (the Pyramid of Kukulcan), the Temple of the Warriors, and the ball court, plus free time to explore and take pictures.

Return to your hotel or meeting point around 12 hours after you left.

Valladolid

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza e Parque Francisco Canton (Pass By)

Iglesia De San Servacio (Pass By)

CENOTE CHICHIKAN

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Chichen Itza

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

El Castillo (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • For safety reasons, it is mandatory to wear life vest at the cenote (not included)
  • All visitors to Chichen Itza need to pay a local tax of 39 USD per adult, 6 USD per child. Only credit card payment the day of the tour or before by paypal
  • Fee for use of video camera at Chichen Itza
  • Please bring water and snacks
  • The tour at Chichén Itzá will be only English or only Spanish. During transport it will be in both languages
  • Valladolid may be closed due to special events. In that case, you will have extra time in the other activities
  • Mexicans, students, teachers, and children have a discount on the Chichen Itza tax upon presentation of their ID on the day of the tour. The discount will not be applicable without the official identification.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:What do we need to wear?

A:It is recommended to bring comfortable shoes, swimsuit and towel for swimming in the cenote.

Jul 2019

Q:Do I need to bring my confirmation / ticket?

A:Please bring your ID and your voucher (printed or digital).

Jul 2019

Q:What is the pick up location?

A:We offer pick ups from most hotels. Let us know where you are staying in the 'Special Requirements' box in the Traveler Details section during checkout. Or you can let us know after booking by visiting 'Manage my Booking' and emailing us there.

Jul 2019

Q:What additional money do we need to bring?

A:Remember that this tour does not include the tax of $ 23 usd / $ 406 pesos per person for the entrance to the archaeological zone that by official disposition was approved on January 1, 2019. This tax can be paid in cash or credit card (with a 5% charge). In case of being in cash, we ask you to bring the exact amount.

Jul 2019

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Featured review
Samantha_T
Excellent tour! Vincent Padilla was a phenomenal tour guide. I truly appreciated his knowledge and enthusiasm in giving us the history. The food was excellent. Recommending this tour to everyone. Thank you!!

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Awesome day with the best local guide.
Michael_R, Apr 2024
We had a great day today. Started in beautiful Valladolid, then onto Cenote which is so beautiful. Nice lunch, tequila tasting (although it's only 1) then onto Chichen Itza. Our guide Rodrigo is Mayan and his family lived beside Chichen itza so he knows his stuff. The guy is super friendly and knowledgeable. Top air conditioned bus. Well worth the trip here. Thank you for a great day out !
Day out in Mexico
Graham_H, Apr 2024
Cenote and Chichén Itzá the travelling time accepted although long loved swimming in centre planed so that we were the only people their
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Graham_H, Thank you for your feedback. We love to hear we gave you an amazing time! We hope to see you soon again, thanks for touring with us! Warm greetings from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
A rip off
Jenna_A, Apr 2024
First of all, they're not as transparent about all the extra fees you'll have to pay onsite (in the bus, where if you don't have enough cash or data, you're out of luck, because there's no wifi). You end up paying almost $100 more (for swimming in the cenote and entrance into chichen itza), so the whole tour is almost $200, not $100 like you pay online. Before you buy the tour, they tell you that it includes tequila tasting. That's just a gimmick to get you to book it. You get 2 pill-sized plastic cup portions of tequila from a vendor in a small shack who is only giving them to you so you can buy his $60+ bottles. Also, don't go there when it's super hot. Our tour guide made us stand directly in the sun while other tour guides went in the shade. People in the group were getting out of breath and sunburnt. The only thing I liked about this tour (other then the chichen itza itself of course), was the host on the bus. He had a really great sense of humour and kept it entertaining on the long rides (2.5 hours there and 2.5 hours back if I recall). The tacos at the cenote buffet were also really good, although, avoid the habanero sauces, unless you don't mind suffering for a little. It's a very long day, so you can't really plan anything except a late dinner after. I'm an avid traveller and I've experienced a few tours around the world in my days. Unfortunately, this one felt like a rip off.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Jenna, We appreciate you taking the time to give us your feedback, although we are sorry you felt like this. There are some taxes and fees that we cannot charge while booking, but that need to paid directly at the visited sites, however we try to reduce waiting time by collecting these taxes at the bus. All the extra fees that should be considered are specified in the description of the tour and also sent in you confirmation and reminders. Despite that, we are glad that you enjoyed the time with our guide and the lunch! We hope to have you at another one of our tours! Kind regards from the team at Amigo Tours, Lorena.
Thumbs-up
Richard_N, Apr 2024
Nice tour, clean and comfortable bus. Tour guide Issac was fun, and bus driver was safe. Would do another Viator tour for sure. Good job!! 👍
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Richard_N, We love to hear about your amazing experience! Thank you for sharing it. We'll be waiting for you again with open arms! :). Warm greetings from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
Great Experience Outside of a Resort
Len_S, Apr 2024
The whole experience was worth it and enjoyable. If you're staying at an all-inclusive, it's worth it to get out. It was very hot so we brought a lot of water but there were places to buy drinks. The cenote was well worth it and a great experience. Chichen Itza was also a great tour but hot. We went there last and we were with our guide for the first hour and then allowed to roam for another 40 minutes approximately. We had to walk quickly to see the other parts of the site and didn't get to see everything. But it was a cool experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Len_S, We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour with us! It's wonderful to know you found the cenote experience and Chichen Itza tour worthwhile. Thank you for your feedback. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Amigo Tours Team. Chelsea
10/10 amazing
Aimee_P, Apr 2024
Marcella and Rodrigo were excellent. They are so passionate and it really made the day special. The journey is very long but definitely worth it. The centre was beautiful and tequila delicious. Chichen Itza was just something else and Rodrigo bought it alive. 10/10 day. Thank you
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Aimee_P, Thank you so much for your kind words, we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Marcella and Rodrigo. We're delighted to hear that their passion made your day special. We strive to provide unforgettable experiences, and we're proud to hear that your day with us was a 10/10. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Kind regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours. Chelsea
Marcella and Ivan are so...
Katie_M, Apr 2024
Marcella and Ivan are so knowledgeable and make the experience so personal and memorable. They both keep everyone’s attention with perfect humor. Both are absolute fantastic tour guides and I would definitely take this tour again.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Katie_M, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your experience with Marcella and Ivan was so enjoyable and memorable. We're so glad to hear that their humor kept everyone engaged and entertained throughout the tour. We can't wait to welcome you back on another tour soon! Kind regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours. Chelsea
Fantastic experience to see the great wonders of the world!!!
Jourdan_A, Apr 2024
Carmen and driver Marcos were great guides for our group. Carmen was very sweet, light-hearted and knowledgeable. Being in the cenote and swimming in that water was so purifying (it actually cured my sunburn) and seeing the pyramid and ruins was otherworldly. Fantastic experience!!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Jourdan_A, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that Carmen and Marcos helped make your tour unforgettable. We're pleased to have been a part of your adventure and hope to see you again soon for more especial moments. Warm regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours. Chelsea
Spring break
Joyce_A, Apr 2024
Pick up was on time. It was a good historical trip but not all of it for kids. The cenote part was good. Just felt that we needed more time .most of the trip was spent on the road. Avery long day.Ivo and Frank from Amigo tours were very good at giving info us about the places we visited . Very punctual on time Shout out to Agustin the driver for taking us back safe.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Joyce_A, Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to know that you enjoyed the historical trip and the cenote visit. We appreciate your suggestions on enhancing our itineraries. We appreciate you choosing us and look forward to hosting you again soon. Kind regards, The Quality Team at Amigo Tours. Chelsea
Sexy Marcello was great
Eli_S, Apr 2024
Sexy Marcello was fantastic. Would recommend her tour. Highly knowledge 1234567891011121314151617181920212223
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Eli_S, Thank you for your kind words towards Marcela, we truly appreciate it, we hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure! Warm greetings from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
Fun and amazing
Regina_W, Apr 2024
I loved hearing about the Mayan history and visiting the ancient temples. The Cenote was amazing and fun place!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Regina_W, Thank you for letting us show you some of the most important Mayan history and culture, we're glad to know that you enjoyed the tour. We hope to see you again soon! Warm greetings from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
Scam
Dale_C, Apr 2024
The tour bus did not show up to our hotel The tour operator then proceeded to lie about it, expecting us to prove we were there (how???) Viator were useless and just parroted what the tour operator said, immediately took their side and refused a refund Book elsewhere it’s worth a higher price to avoid this company
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Dale, We are sorry you couldn't enjoy the tour. As Viator told you, we sent them evidence that our guides were at your hotel looking for you, but they didn't find you. We asked you to wait outside the lobby, but the guides even went inside to look for you but still couldn't find you. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip. Kind regards from te team at Amigo Tours, Lorena.
Fun experience
Amy_D, Apr 2024
I loved the stop in Valladolid, the cenote and the trip to Chichen Itza. The lunch was delicious as well. The only complaint I had was that we only had about an hour and twenty minutes at the cenote, and for about twenty minutes we were brought through the gift shop and made to wait there, while being pressured to buy things, which reduced our time at the lunch and cenote.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Amy_D, We're delighted to know that you enjoyed the stop in Valladolid, the cenote, and the trip to Chichen Itza, and that you found the lunch delicious. We apologize for the inconvenience with the time at the cenote and will review our itinerary to improve future experiences. Thank you for your feedback! Kind regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
Historical swim, lunch and tequila.
Andy_M, Apr 2024
I was looking forward to Chichén Itzá and it didn’t disappoint. Too bad aggressive vendors are allowed on site as they do take away from the experience. The cenote was wonderful as was the lunch served. Not many people from the group did the tequila tasting and that’s too bad because it was awesome tequila.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Andy_M, Thank you for choosing us for your Chichén Itzá adventure! We're happy to hear that we met your expectations. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the cenote, lunch, and tequila tasting. Kind regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
Great Experience!
Leilanie_L, Apr 2024
Marcela is the best guide ever! She was even willing to take photos of us and she is great at it. She is very passionate about her work. We can't ask for more. The tour is worth every penny even if it is too hot!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Leilanie_L, Thank you so much for your review of Marcela! We're thrilled to hear that she made your tour experience so memorable. Your kind words mean the world to us. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Kind regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
4 thumbs up
christa_k, Apr 2024
4 thumbs up from the two of us! Best tour guide we have ever experienced. He grew up in Chichen Itzá and his passion and wealth of knowledge he shared with us was truly remarkable!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear christa_k, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with our tour guide. Your kind words mean the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure soon! Kind regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
Not stroller friendly
Sreekanth_U, Apr 2024
These places are not stroller friendly if you have small kids. The Tequila guys seemed to be boarded and unfriendly.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Sreekan, We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any inconvenience you experienced. We understand the importance of family-friendly tours and are continually working to improve accessibility for all our guests. Regarding the Tequila experience, we'll address to ensure our guests receive the warm and welcoming hospitality we strive for. Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention. Warm greetings from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
Juam and Marcella were great! Beautiful places !
Victoria_V, Apr 2024
The Cenote is probably the prettiest in the area. It’s deep and you climb down using stairs. No flip flops allowed down the steps, only water shoes. You’ll leave them up top. They have an area (small) your towel . Chichén Itza is HOTTT. It’s even hotter in the summer. Rent the umbrellas!! Our tour guides Marcella and Juam were very patient and knowledgeable. They don’t mess around with punctuality though lol pay attention to pick up times. Someone was almost left behind for being superrr late. They won’t let you interfere with the rest of the scheduled activities. I appreciated that. Great experience !
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Victoria_, Thank you for your detailed review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cenote and found it to be the prettiest in the area. It sounds like you had a great time exploring Chichén Itza as well! We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Best regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
Tour de Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid
Chintan_P, Apr 2024
It was fun trip - guide Frank was so great. Everything was on time. Food was great- good vegetarian options. Chocolate tequila is must to try.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Chintan_P, Thank you so much for your feedback! We are happy to know that Frank did a great job and that there were vegetarian options :). Let's meet again for another adventure! Kind regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
Needs Improvement
AnneLise_S, Apr 2024
The guide Frank was very good and knowledgeable, but I was disappointed by some aspects of the tour. Firstly, I paid extra and selected a hotel to be picked up from, from the drop-down list on Viator to then find out the day before that they did not pick up from this hotel and that I had to go to the meetup point which was too far to walk, hence I had to take an Uber to get there. I had to contact Viator myself to be refunded the difference. On the way back from the tour after a very long day, even though those of us who were picked up from this particular hotel had been picked up last in the morning were now the last ones to be dropped off after spending over an hour on the bus going through the hotel zone dropping off everybody else at their hotels. Not only that but we were not even dropped off in front of the hotel but further away on the other side of the road, and then I had to call an Uber to get to where I was staying. It would be good if they could pick up people from all the hotels on the list on Viator and not only those in the hotel zone and having several transports picking up and dropping people off would also be much better. Secondly, the Tequila tasting was included in the price of the tour, but we could only taste one, never had I been to a tasting of anything where you only had only one tasting! Thirdly, a cenote was also included but it would be good to say on the tour description that you have to get down 90 steps to get to the cenote, not everybody can walk up and down so many steps, me included. It would be much better to choose a cenote that is more easily accessible. If they improved these aspects then it would be a good tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear AnneLise_S, Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the issues you faced during the tour. We will work to improve our pick-up and drop-off procedures, as well as clarify the tour inclusions. Your comments are valuable to us, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour soon. Best regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
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