Tours & experiences

Chichen Itza from Playa with cenote, Valladolid and Mayan cuisine

About this experience

Experience a complete experience in Yucatan with this tour to Chichen Itza, one of the 7 new wonders of the world. Travel from your departure area in an air-conditioned unit accompanied by a certified guide, who will share the history, architecture and legacy of Mayan culture.

During the tour you will visit Chichen Itza and you will know emblematic structures such as the Temple of Kukulkán and the Ball Game. Afterwards, you'll enjoy a dining experience in Kaua with a demonstration of regional Mayan cuisine and buffet lunch.

The adventure continues at Cenote Nool Ha by Chichikan, where you can swim, wear a life jacket and enjoy the included zip line. Before returning, you will take a panoramic tour of Valladolid, one of the most representative magical towns in Yucatan.

An ideal experience to combine history, culture, gastronomy, nature and tradition in one day.

At a glance

  • Duration: 12 hr–13 hr

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Pickup at Meeting Point
Pickup at Meeting Point: You must travel to the assigned meeting point. We will try to locate it in the one closest to you.
Tour + PLUS Package
Pickup at Riviera Maya Hotel
PLUS Package: Includes: Boxlunch Baguette or Croissant, Energy Bar, Pack of 5 drinks and 1 Organic Repellent or Sunblock
Lockers in Cenote
Pickup included
Hotel Pickup - Bilingual
Pickup at Riviera Maya Hotel
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr–13 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesPortuguese (live guide), English (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 12 hr–13 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Certified guide
  • 2 bottles of water during the tour.
  • Buffet lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Admissions to archaeological area and cenote : 47 USD per adult and 20 USD per minor, payable when boarding the unit.
  • Lockers
  • Mexican adults with current INE have preferential rates.
  • Drinks in the restaurant
  • Souvenirs, personal expenses and tips

Itinerary and highlights

They will visit Chichen Itza, one of the 7 new wonders of the world and one of the most important archaeological sites in Mexico. Accompanied by a bilingual cultural guide, they will tour its main structures, such as the Temple of Kukulkán, the Ball Game and other ceremonial spaces that showcase the astronomical, architectural and cultural legacy of the Mayan civilization.

You will enjoy a gastronomic experience in Kaua, where you will get to know part of the regional Mayan cuisine through a demonstration with local ingredients and traditional flavors of Yucatan. Afterwards, you will have time to enjoy a buffet meal in the restaurant.

They will be refreshed at Cenote Nool Ha, an ideal natural space for swimming and relaxing after the archaeological visit. During this stop you can enjoy the cenote, the use of life jacket and the zip line included within the experience.

They will make a panoramic visit to Valladolid, one of the most representative magical towns in Yucatan. During this short stop you will appreciate its colonial atmosphere, historic architecture and the traditional charm of its streets.

Visit this magical town on an express visit

Meeting and pickup information

  • Meeting point outside the cafe
  • Meeting point outside the square.
  • We pick up at main hotels in the Mayan Riviera. In case of being downtown Playa del Carmen or Carretera a Boca Paila, hostels, motels, airbnb or hotels with difficult access, we will assign a meeting point.

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Ekinox Tours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr–13 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We pick up at main hotels in the Mayan Riviera. In case of being downtown Playa del Carmen or Carretera a Boca Paila, hostels, motels, airbnb or hotels with difficult access, we will assign a meeting point.
Which guide languages are listed?
Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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