Chichén Itzá guided tour with cenote swim and Valladolid lunch

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Duration12h–14h

GroupUp to 50

LanguagesEN · ES

PickupAt your hotel

Chichén Itzá with a cenote swim and colonial Valladolid in one day

This guided tour of Chichén Itzá includes a certified bilingual guide, roundtrip transport by panoramic bus, entry to the archaeological site, a swim at Xkeken Cenote with lifejacket provided, and a buffet lunch of Yucatecan cuisine at La Casona restaurant in the colonial city of Valladolid. The tour runs 12 to 14 hours and covers three distinct stops: the pyramid complex, the cenote, and the city's main square with free time to explore.

12h–14h

Step-by-step itinerary

Chichen Itza, cenote, and Valladolid visit

Guided tour and free time at Chichen Itza
Swim in the Xkeken cenote
Buffet lunch at La Casona restaurant
Explore Valladolid main square and surroundings

The Experience

Valladolid sits between Chichén Itzá and the cenote on this route, so the day unfolds as a progression through three landscapes. The panoramic bus collects you from your hotel and carries you to the archaeological site first, where a certified guide leads you through the complex and then leaves you time to walk on your own. The guide speaks both English and Spanish throughout, so the explanations land clearly whether you travel solo or with someone who prefers a different language.

After the site, you head to Xkeken Cenote for a swim in water that shifts between shades of blue as sunlight filters down from the opening above. A lifejacket is provided, and the cenote sits inside a sanctuary — not a roadside stop. The water is cool and the space feels removed from the usual tourist circuit, even though you are part of an organized group.

Lunch happens in Valladolid at La Casona, where a buffet of Yucatecan dishes lets you eat as much as you want. Afterward, you have free time to walk the colonial main square and its surrounding streets — the colorful buildings and the pace of the city are a sharp contrast to the ruins and the cenote. Bottled water and drinks travel with you on the bus, and the whole day circles back to your hotel by the time the 12 to 14 hours close out.

What’s included

Roundtrip hotel pickup and transport by panoramic bus.
bilingual guided tour of Chichén Itzá in English and Spanish.
entry to the archaeological site.
lifejacket for the cenote swim.
time to swim at Xkeken Cenote.
buffet lunch of Yucatecan cuisine at La Casona in Valladolid.
free time to explore Valladolid's colonial main square.
bottled water and drinks onboard.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Mexico Travel Solutions

Is this one for you?The 12 to 14 hour commitment means you spend a full day away from your hotel, so book this tour when you have the time to move through three separate stops without rushing. The certified guide and fixed itinerary handle the logistics and the route, so you show up and follow the schedule rather than arranging transport between the ruins, the cenote and the city yourself.