The 15 Best Chichen Itza & Cenote Day Trips

1.Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24,293 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $45Our pick

Spend about 12 hours with a bilingual guide such as César, Luis, Edwin, or Hugo, traveling from Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or nearby hotels to Chichén Itzá, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid. Expect a long bus day, a buffet lunch, a required life jacket at the cenote, and limited free time in Valladolid.

“Extremely well organised. Long day from start to finish but so worth it. Our guide Antonio was so knowledgeable and made it a really fun experience.”

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2.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,789 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $34

Join Amigo Tours for a 12-hour day from Cancún, Riviera Maya, or Playa del Carmen. A bilingual guide such as Kevin, Beto, Manuel, or Ramiro leads you through Chichén Itzá, followed by Cenote Chichikan, a Mexican buffet, tequila tasting, and a short Valladolid visit. Choose carefully between standard, VIP, private, and all-inclusive options.

“Fantastic, Well-Organised Chichen Itza Tour – Highly Recommended This Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid tour was absolutely excellent from start to finish. Everything ran perfectly on time, the organisation was clear and smooth, and the whole day had a relaxed, positive atmosphere. A special thank you to our guides, Paul and Kevin, who were knowledgeable, engaging, and made the experience both informative and fun with plenty of interesting facts and humour throughout the day. Our driver Jorge was also fantastic — safe, professional, and very friendly. We had enough time at each stop to truly enjoy the sites without feeling rushed, and the pacing of the day felt very well…”

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3.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,722 reviews · 12 hours · from $49

Travel from Cancún or Riviera Maya to Chichén Itzá with a certified English or Spanish guide, then swim at Cenote Chichikan and visit Valladolid. Guides such as Rodrigo, John, Kevin, and Manuel are known for lively history talks. Compare the Standard, VIP, and All-Inclusive options carefully, since lunch, entrance taxes, drinks, lockers, and life vests vary.

“We are very happy with our experience on this excursion. From the very first moment, we felt really comfortable with our guides, Alberto and Kevin, and our driver, Augusto. During the trip to the cenote, Alberto explained a bit about Maya culture and he really knows how to keep people entertained while also keeping them interested in what he is saying. We had Kevin as our guide in Chichén Itzá, and his passion for history and culture made us fall in love with every small detail he shared with us. He made it so easy to understand everything about the Maya civilization! Overall, we highly recommend this tour if you…”

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4.Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,657 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $26Best value

From Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or nearby Riviera Maya hotels, you’ll ride an air-conditioned bus to Chichen Itza, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid. Guides such as Rafa, Cesar, Martin, and Hugo lead the day in English. The low price covers transport, lunch, and the cenote, but Chichen Itza admission, drinks, lockers, and life jackets cost extra.

“We absolutely loved this tour to Chichén Itzá, the cenote, and tequila tasting. It’s definitely a long day, but 100% worth it. Our guide Rafa was amazing — funny, extremely knowledgeable, and we learned so much from him. Our driver Enrique was also wonderful; very kind, calm, and thoughtful. After spending about two hours under the sun at Chichén Itzá, he surprised us with cold water, which was such a nice touch. Chichén Itzá truly wowed both my husband and me. We love ancient history, so seeing it in person was incredible, and we still had time at the end to take photos. Visiting the Maya village was another highlight…”

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5.Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,558 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $29

Visit Chichen Itza with guides such as Ricardo, Diego, or Carlos Moo, then enjoy a Mayan cooking demonstration and buffet lunch in Kaua. Swim, jump, or zip-line at Cenote Noolha by Chichikan, and finish with a short stop in Valladolid. Expect an early start, a large group, and a long day.

“The tour of the Mayan ruins was great mainly due to the information provided by the guide about the people and their culture.”

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6.Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,104 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $214

Travel from Tulum in a small group to Chichen Itza, Valladolid, and Cenote Xux Ha. Guides such as Miguel, Paloma, Santi, and Alondra bring the Maya site to life, while lunch, snacks, drinks, entrance fees, and hotel transfers are included. Expect a long but well-planned day, with the cenote often providing its quietest and most memorable hour.

“Excellent experience. The guide was very informative about the history of chichen itza and we learnt so much about the culture and history of the Mayan people. The Cenote we were taken too afterwards was beautiful and the water very cool and refreshing!”

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7.Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,501 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $110

Leave Cancun early for Chichen Itza, with a bilingual guide such as Ricardo, Francisco, or Roberto. You’ll see El Castillo, the ball court, and Temple of the Warriors, swim at Cenote Nool-Ha, eat a Yucatecan buffet, and make a short Valladolid stop. Hotel pickup, lunch, admission, life vest, and two water bottles are included, but a $40 government fee is extra.

“Very nice experience. A little confusing when tax and admission are listed as two different things. We spent a great deal of time figuring out that it was actially the same. A bit long stops in the heat. Great memorable day”

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8.Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,479 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $92

Start early from Cancun for Chichen Itza with certified archaeological guides, free exploration time, a regional buffet, a swim at Saamal Cenote, and a stop in Valladolid. The bilingual tour may include guides such as Daniel and Roberto. Shared transport, admission, water, and taxes are included.

“The 13 hour day contained 6 hours of a comfortable bus. Spanish/english translation fast and a bit confusing for those with no spanish experience. Daniel did a nice job as guide/host. Roberto did a wonderful job on the site.as guide”

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9.Tulum & Coba with Cenote, Cave Exploration, Lunch & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,274 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $79

Start before sunrise for Tulum’s cliff-top Maya ruins, Cobá’s jungle roads and Nohoch Nah Chich cenote. A guide such as Manuel, Ricardo or Kevin explains the sites in English, while lunch, cave swimming, chocolate and tequila tastings round out the day. Expect a long ride, early pickup and a full schedule.

“I have traveled a lot and done a lot of excursions and this was by far the best. Our guide was extremely knowledgable, fun, and empathetic to my fear of heights - but I conquered that!!! I especially like the cenote and special lunch. I would r”

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10.Tour Chichen Itza 2 Cenotes Suytun and Ik-kil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,201 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $270

You’ll travel by air-conditioned bus with a bilingual guide to Chichén Itzá, Cenote Suytún, Cenote Ik Kil, and Valladolid. The tour includes admission to Chichén Itzá, cenote swims, a sandwich, drinks, and round transport. Expect an early start, a full schedule, and a group of up to 50 people.

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11.Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,089 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $361

Travel privately from Playa del Carmen, Cancun, or Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza with a licensed archaeological guide. After the ruins, swim at Cenote Saamal, eat regional food, and visit Valladolid. Guides such as David, Alberto, Claudia, and Helios are praised for clear explanations, photos, flexible pacing, and thoughtful service.

“My husband and I had a fantastic experience on this private day tour to Chichén Itzá, a cenote, and Valladolid. Our guide, Claudia, was absolutely wonderful — kind, knowledgeable, and a joy to spend the day with. She shared so much insightful information about Mayan history and culture, and we also really enjoyed simply chatting with her about modern Mexican life and traditions. The tour was perfectly paced. The cenote was stunning and refreshing, and lunch in Valladolid was a delicious local experience. Claudia was also an excellent driver — we always felt safe and well taken care of. Highly recommend this tour with Claudia if you're looking for a…”

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12.Tulum, Coba, Cenote, and Mayan Ceremony Full-Day Tour plus Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 973 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about 12 hours visiting Tulum’s coastal ruins, Coba’s jungle temples, and Cenote Mariposa. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Mildred, Angel, Arturo, or another assigned guide, leads the day, with lunch, a Mayan ceremony, roundtrip transport, life jackets, and lockers included. Expect early pickup, long drives, walking, and extra entrance fees.

“It’s a full days worth of activity! I would recommend it. Or guide was very knowledgeable. Long bus rides: bring a book and snacks!”

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13.Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 911 reviews · 12 hours · from $58

Spend about 12 hours exploring Chichen Itza with a guide such as Beto, Pastor, Manuel, or Frank, then cool off at Cenote Chichikan and visit Valladolid. Some departures start very early to beat the heat and crowds. Lunch is included only with the VIP option, while the Chichen Itza tax, drinks, life vest, and locker cost extra.

“The cenote was fun to swim in and Arturo/Pastor were very knowledgeable”

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14.Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 886 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $165

Leave before sunrise for Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, and Coba in a group capped at 15. Guides such as Tonantzin, Jesus, and Antonio lead the ruins visits, help with photos, and keep the day moving. Breakfast, buffet lunch, transport, cenote entry, life jacket, and lockers are included. Chichen Itza admission costs extra in cash.

“It’s worth paying for this smal group tour. It went perfectly. The guide, driver the tour was great. Antonio gave us a lot of information about chichen and all the other ruins. The cenote was an incredible experience. Thank you”

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15.Coba Multun-Ha Cenote Tulum and Mayan Museum Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 773 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Spend a full day exploring Coba and Tulum with a guide such as Jesus, Antonio, Gabriel, or Tonantzin, then cool off in Multum Ha Cenote. The tour includes hotel transport, a buffet lunch, museum admission, and a group capped at 15, but adults must pay a separate $45 Tulum access fee in cash.

“Our tour guide made it a fun experience but a bit confusion on the pick up place. It should be El Dorado Royal main lobby meeting.”

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