Playa del Carmen

Chichen Itza the Mayan Wonder Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya

Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Chichen Itza Original Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya
  • 12 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

As one of the New7Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza is Mexico’s most popular attraction. Tick off the legendary landmark on this 12-hour tour of Chichen Itza, including a swim in a cenote and a visit to Valladolid, from either Cancun or Riviera Maya. Take a guided tour of the archaeological site, plunge into the refreshing waters of a cenote, and explore the colonial town of Valladolid. Unlimited drinks, a buffet lunch, and round-trip transport from your Cancun or Riviera Maya hotel are included.  
  • Travel by air-conditioned coach and enjoy unlimited beer, soda, and water on board
  • Take a guided tour of the Chichen Itza site, one of the New7Wonders of the World
  • Swim in a cenote and explore the colonial town of Valladolid
  • Buffet lunch and round-trip transport from Cancun or Riviera Maya hotels included

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Continental breakfast box
  • Open bar on board (soft drinks, beer, water)
  • Professional & certified guide
  • Traditional and regional lunch buffet
  • Mayan purification Ceremony
  • Visit of "Pueblo Magico" of Valladolid
  • Personal expense
  • Drinks are not included during lunch
  • Video cameras are allowed for an extra fee
  • Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

07:00 AM

Pickup details

Depending your hotel location the time may change, we will contact you by email ton confirm the exact pick up time and location. We do pick up major hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya, if you hotel in not deserved by our route we will set the closest pick up point.

What To Expect

At your Cancun or Riviera Maya hotel, board an air-conditioned coach destined for the iconic Mayan site of Chichen Itza, one of the New7Wonders of the World. During the 2-hour drive to Chichen Itza, stay hydrated with unlimited beer, soda, and water as your guide provides culture- and history-rich commentary.

On arrival at Chichen Itza, you’ll enter the ancient site and embark on a guided tour: see highlights such as the Kulkulkan Pyramid (El Castillo), the site’s crowning feature, and discover the mystifying acoustics of the Ball Court.

Following free time, reconvene with your guide and group and enjoy a buffet lunch at a nearby resort. Sated, head to a cenote to take a refreshing dip in its crystal clear water. Marvel at the unique beauty of the sinkhole, surrounded by ancient limestone and suspended vines.

Then, spend 20 minutes in Valladolid, a picturesque colonial town founded in 1543, before drop-off back at your hotel in either Cancun or Riviera Maya.

Cancun Shuttle Travel (Pass By)

Chichen Itza

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Xcajum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • The use of video camera inside the archaeological site has an additional cost
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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.

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Chichen Itza growls like a jaguar
Jennifer_S, Feb 2022
There is so much to see at Chichen Itza - and so much to learn. This is a MUST visit site for anyone going to the Yucatan Peninsula. However, with demand high, the only way to go...at least, in my findings...was in a big bus group. Not so easy to get around. We also visited Valladolid - for only 20 minutes... not enough time to see the glories of this colonial town. I would have preferred more time at both Chichen Itza and Valladolid. We also stopped at a cenote, which was stunning - not a cave, so open to the air with lots of flora. My preference would be...less retail therapy and more tour time...
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Adriana_C, Dec 2020
I paid $56 more per person for a VIP all inclusive which was not provided. Viator reimbursed me $20. Viator sells tours with extra amenities which are not provided.
Response from Host, Dec 2020
Dear Adriana, Thank you for sharing you experiences with us. We apologize for the inconvenience. The difference that you paid for the VIP option was only 10USD. That s why you have been refund for this amount. Beside this we hope that you enjoy the visit of Chichen Itza. See you soon in Mexico
The tour was pretty much as...
rxbjs, Nov 2016
The tour was pretty much as advertised. It was worth the spent although once in Cancun/Riviera Maya, it appears that similar if not the same trips for same can be arranged once you are there. It was billed as an english guide, however english was his second language and half of our van we had approx 15 people spoke spanish and thus, he spoke both languages throughout the tour. Once at Chichen Itza, he actually had to pass us to other experts/guides as he was apparently not qualified no credentials to provide the onsite Chichen Itza tour himself. So our english-speaking portion of the group was given to a guide that spoke english, and he was good. The food at the restaurant was pretty good. The cenote that we stopped at was also great, as it was not crowded.
The tour was great! Learned a lot of...
alicia_m, Jul 2016
The tour was great! Learned a lot of history about the ruins, and symbolism of the structures as well.
This tour was great.Be prepared for...
Amy C, Jul 2016
This tour was great.Be prepared for a very long and hot day,but absolutely worth it.Our guide on the bus was very knowledgeable and willing to answer questions.The driver was safe and considerate. Lunch at the cenote was delicious and service was outstanding.The guide at Chichen Itza also amazing!
this is the best value tour --of the...
mattie H, May 2016
this is the best value tour --of the chichen itza tours, for sure-- you do more events for your money. However the day is very long and you spend a ton of it in the van and it is not a luxury van. it is air conditioned and clean and fine. the cenote they take you to is not too crowded it's also pristine, really beautiful, and was a trip highlight for us. Chichen Itza is impressive and our tour guide was awesome. However it is so very hot there, so wear sunscreen. the other parts of the trip--the mayan village they take you to and the small stop at the public square of valladoild are less impressive than the cenote or chichen itza. they are fine and points of interest are explained by the guide but the village is very commercial and valladoild is more of a stopover you just get out of the car to stretch your legs there and there is a historic church there to take pics of. We learned a lot about how local mayan people are living and you could see a great deal of poverty, visible from the road. I would actually say this was one of the things that made the tour valuable to us because it gave us a more realistic view of mexico, more so than the resort where we'd been staying. I'm very glad we did the tour. If you are not willing to commit an entire day, do a different tour with less stops. Tour guide was good but pitched a little hard for tips on the drive home.
Great full day trip with an...
Stephen M, May 2016
Great full day trip with an excellent guide, only complaint was we visited Chichen Itza at the end of the tour and frankly the temperature in the middle of the day is exhausting so we didn't see all of the site. It would have been much better to do this part of the trip first and then we would have appreciated the cenote dip much more!
The tour was great! Our guide was...
Tomas_V, Apr 2016
The tour was great! Our guide was amazing. Zerferino did a fantastic job and he has so much knowledge about the era and the pyramids. My only complaint would be the transportation. The shuttle bus we were on was too small. It sat 18 passengers not counting the guide and the driver. 20 total. We sat in the back and it was way too hot and very cramped for that long of a drive.

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