Chichen Itza, Cenote Suytun & Cenote Ik Kil tour from Valladolid

Two cenotes have natural skylights. Suytun's opens from above, Ik Kil's from the side.

A 12-hour guided tour from Valladolid takes you to Chichen Itza, one of the Seven Wonders, where you walk the Main Esplanade, the Sacred Cenote and the Temple of the Thousand Columns with a live guide. Then swim in two separate cenotes (Ik Kil and Suytun) with a regional buffet included, and finish in Valladolid's colonial streets. Round-trip transport with air conditioning and drinks on the bus are included. The guide speaks English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Cenote Ik Kil1h · entry included
2. Hospitality Suite at Chichén Itzá2h
3. Suytun Cenote1h · entry included

Visit Chichen Itza and nearby cenotes

• Tour Chichen Itza ruins
• Free time at Chichen Itza
• Swim at Cenote Ik Kil
• Buffet lunch with regional dishes
• Swim at Cenote Suytun
• Free time in Valladolid town

The experience

The day starts with a swim at Cenote Ik Kil, where you cool off in crystal-clear water before eating a buffet of traditional Yucatan dishes at the site's restaurant. The cenote sits open to the sky, ringed by limestone walls that drop straight into the water: a place the Maya considered sacred. After you eat and swim, the guide leads you to Chichen Itza itself.

At Chichen Itza, a live guide walks you through the Main Esplanade, the Observatory, the Sacred Cenote, the Ball Game court and the Temple of the Thousand Columns, explaining the history and architecture as you move between them. You get free time afterward to take photographs or wander the site on your own before heading to the next stop.

Cenote Suytun comes next. This one sits underground, accessed by a stone platform that juts into the water. A natural opening in the vault above sends a shaft of light down into the cenote, illuminating the interior. You have free time to swim here as well. The restaurant at Suytun serves drinks (not included in the tour price, though drinks on the bus are). The final stop is Valladolid, where you walk the colonial streets, visit the Church of San Servacio built by the Spanish, photograph the main plaza and browse local handicrafts before the drive back.

What’s included

• Round-trip transport with air conditioning from Valladolid.
• entry to Chichen Itza with a guided tour of the Main Esplanade, Observatory, Sacred Cenote, Ball Game court and Temple of the Thousand Columns.
• swimming time at both Cenote Ik Kil and Cenote Suytun.
• a regional buffet lunch.
• drinks on the bus.
• and free time to explore Valladolid's colonial center, including the Church of San Servacio and the main plaza.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by YAMEVI TRAVEL

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a full day combining Chichen Itza's main structures with swimming at two cenotes, rather than splitting the experience across separate trips.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4).

What exactly is a cenote and why are there two on this tour?

A cenote is a natural sinkhole formed when limestone bedrock collapses, exposing groundwater below: the Yucatan sits on a vast underground aquifer and these pools were sacred to the Maya. This tour includes two because they are geologically different: Ik Kil opens to daylight from above, while Suytun is underground with light entering through a natural skylight in the vault, so you experience both types in a single day.

What is the Church of San Servacio in Valladolid?

The Church of San Servacio is a colonial-era church built by Spanish conquistadors in Valladolid's main plaza. It is one of the town's most recognizable landmarks and a common photo stop during the free time you have there.

Do I need to bring my own towel and swimsuit?

The tour details do not mention towels or swimwear provided, so bring your own swimsuit and a towel. The cenotes are natural water, so wear shoes or water sandals if you prefer them for the rocky bottoms and platforms.