4 Valladolid Cave Tours to Get Booked Early

1.Full Day Tour Chichen Itza plus Cenotes From Valladolid

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 107 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $88Our pick

From Valladolid, this 6 to 7 hour outing combines Chichen Itza with cenote swimming, a Mayan ceremony, and a regional buffet. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle, receive Chichen Itza admission and a guide, and may join a larger group during the day. Expect changing cenote stops, optional locker and lifejacket fees, and a return to central Valladolid.

“Had a wonderful trip, our driver was very friendly. Offering drinks and water throughout the trip, slowing down to get good photos. The whole experience was nice, things went very smoothly and it was nice having a small group for the trip. I would absolutely recommend.”

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2.Chichen Itza skip the line – Cenote – Izamal from Valladolid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $189Top rated

Start from Valladolid around 7:15 a.m. with an English-speaking guide such as José or Gilberto. Visit Chichén Itzá before the worst heat and crowds, swim at Cenote Yokdzonot, eat a Maya community lunch, then explore Izamal’s yellow streets and climbable ruins. The small-group van returns to Valladolid after about 11 hours.

“We enjoyed a wonderful day trip with José as our guide. He was knowledgeable, engaging and simply the best guide we could ask for. You will not regret booking this tour. Arriving early at Chichen Itza makes a huge difference. Thanks again José!”

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3.All-inclusive Cenotes tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $82

Start in central Valladolid at 8:30 am for a seven-to-eight-hour cenote outing with private transportation, life vests, lockers, water, lunch, and hammock time. You visit peaceful Nool Ha, atmospheric Suytun, and Hacienda Chukum. Guides such as Miriam, Milia, and Jerry are known for patient pacing, local insight, and helpful photos.

“Had the greatest time on this tour! We ended up getting a private tour because no one else booked the tour and even got two cenotes to ourselves for a little bit because of the way the timing of the tour is scheduled.”

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4.Valladolid Tourist Shared Transport to Chichen Itza & Two Cenotes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

Start at 7:00 a.m. from Valladolid for Chichén Itzá before the main crowds, then visit two very different cenotes. Driver-hosts such as Mica and Ole handle transport, tickets, and local tips, while you explore independently. Expect a small group, air-conditioned van, extra entrance fees, and roughly seven to eight hours on the road.

“The day was very good, the Cenotes you are taken to are stunning and offer a closed and open option. Communication was clear, pick up was on time and Ole our driver was incredibly nice and welcoming. The best thing about this was, even though it was ‘down season’ the day was planned to avoid peak times. We saw Chichen Izta first, missing all of the tour buses, then to each Cenote we had the places to ourselves. Only thing was the buffet at one of the Cenotes was average at best (not in the control of the tour provider though). Highly recommend - this isn’t a tour it’s a…”

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