Chichén Itzá tour with cenote swim and Valladolid: Small group

Stand inside one of the world's seven new wonders, then cool off in open cenote water.

A small-group tour from your hotel to Chichén Itzá archaeological site, with a swim in a private cenote at Hacienda Oxman, a buffet lunch with drinks, and free time in the colonial town of Valladolid. A certified bilingual guide leads the day. Hotel pickup and all transport are included. The tour runs 10 hours and suits travelers with moderate fitness.

Step-by-step itinerary

Chichen Itza, cenote swim, Valladolid visit

• Meet guide at hotel
• Transfer to Chichen Itza
• Visit Chichen Itza archaeological site
• Transfer to cenote
• Swim in cenote
• Buffet lunch with drink
• Visit colonial town of Valladolid

The experience

The guide meets you at your hotel and drives you to Chichén Itzá, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the seven new wonders of the world. You walk the archaeological site with the guide, who explains the structures and history. After the visit, you transfer to Hacienda Oxman, an exclusive cenote property where you have free time to swim in the open water. A life jacket is provided. The cenote's refreshing water is the main draw after hours on the ruins in the sun.

A regional buffet lunch with one drink waits after your swim, served at the hacienda restaurant. Then you drive to Valladolid, a colonial town with plazas and colonial architecture, where you have free time to walk around, shop, or sit in the main square. The guide is with you throughout. The day ends with your return to the hotel.

The tour runs 10 hours total. A certified guide speaks English, Spanish, French or German. Choose your language at booking. Bottled water and soft drinks are provided during the day. Children from age 1 are welcome. Vegetarian lunch options are available if you request them when you book.

What’s included

• Life jacket at the cenote.
• certified bilingual guide in English, Spanish, French or German.
• bottled water and soft drinks throughout the day.
• round-trip hotel pickup and all transport.
• exclusive Hacienda Oxman cenote entry.
• regional buffet lunch with one drink.
• free time to explore Valladolid.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private Chichen Itza discovery tourGuide in 4 languages · No fixed timePrivate tour, pickup is included

Chichen Itza from the Riviera MayaGuide in 4 languages · No fixed timeSmall group tour in English or Spanish on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays; in German on Tuesdays and Thursdays; in Portuguese on Saturdays; in French on Sundays. Lasts 6 hours: a 3-hour guided tour with free time at Chichen Itza, a 1-hour lunch at a hacienda, and a 1-hour visit to Valladolid. Lunch is a buffet and refreshments at a Mexican hacienda. Travel is in 12-passenger vans, and pickup is included.

Day trip to Chichen Itza departing from CancunGuide in 4 languages · 06:00Pickup from Cancun is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 20

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Ocean Tours Mexico

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want three distinct stops (Chichén Itzá, cenote swim, and Valladolid) on a set itinerary with a small group rather than customizing your own route.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What is Chichén Itzá like when you arrive with the guide?

Chichén Itzá is one of the seven new wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The guide walks you through the archaeological structures and explains their history and significance. You are not rushed. The visit is part of a small-group tour, so the pace is personal.

Can I actually swim in the cenote, or is it just a look?

You have free time to swim in the open cenote at Hacienda Oxman. A life jacket is provided, and the water is refreshing. It's the main reason many travelers book this tour after spending hours at the ruins.

Is lunch included, and what if I'm vegetarian?

A regional buffet lunch with one drink is included. Vegetarian options are available. Let the operator know at booking if you need one.

How much free time do I get in Valladolid?

The itinerary includes free time in Valladolid, a charming colonial town, so you can explore the plazas, shop, or sit in the main square at your own pace.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?

Yes, the guide meets you at your hotel and provides round-trip transportation for the entire day. The tour runs 10 hours total.