Chichen Itza tour from Cancun: Ruins, cenote swim, Valladolid

Chichen Itza's pyramid and ball court, then a cenote swim in the same day

This full-day tour from Cancun visits Chichen Itza archaeological site with a 2.5-hour guided tour, includes breakfast on the luxury bus and a buffet lunch at the site, then moves to Cenote Ik Kil for an hour of swimming. The route also passes through the colonial city of Valladolid. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cancun are included, and a professional guide leads in English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Chichen Itza and surroundings

• Travel aboard luxury bus with breakfast
• Guided tour of Chichen Itza ruins
• Enjoy buffet lunch and explore area
• Swim at Ik Kil Cenote
• View colonial city of Valladolid
• Travel to Playa del Carmen

The Experience

The day starts with breakfast on board the luxury bus as you leave Cancun, then heads to Chichen Itza, one of the seven New Wonders of the World. A professional guide leads a 2.5-hour walk through the ruins, covering the pyramid, the ball court and the other major structures. After the tour, you eat a buffet lunch at the Viator Hospitality Suite on the grounds, where you can rest in the hammock area or take a short walk to see regional plants, artisan work, a traditional Mayan house and a small shop.

From there the route moves to Cenote Ik Kil, a natural sinkhole with clear water and limestone walls. You get an hour to swim and float in the cenote before heading back toward Cancun. The bus passes through Valladolid, the colonial city between the ruins and the coast, so you see it from the road. Beverages and a water bottle travel with you throughout the day.

The full outing runs 11 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off. Wheelchair access is available at the site, though the cenote has stairs down to the water. Vegetarian lunch can be arranged if you request it when booking. Children must be with an adult, and infants can sit on a lap or ride in a stroller.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cancun.
• breakfast on the bus with bread, coffee, orange juice and fruit.
• Chichen Itza entrance and a 2.5-hour guided tour.
• buffet lunch at the site.
• Cenote Ik Kil entrance and an hour to swim.
• beers and bottled water throughout the day.
• professional guide in English or Spanish.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by CANCUN PASSION

Is this one for you?Book this if you want three separate experiences—Chichen Itza, cenote swimming, and Valladolid—bundled into one full day with hotel pickup included; choose the vegetarian lunch option at checkout if you need it.

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Top questions

How long is the guided tour at Chichen Itza?

The guided tour at Chichen Itza lasts 2.5 hours and covers the main structures including the pyramid and ball court with a professional guide in English or Spanish.

What's included in the meals on this tour?

Breakfast on the bus includes bread, coffee, orange juice and fruit; lunch is a buffet of typical regional and international food served at the Viator Hospitality Suite at the archaeological site. Beers and bottled water travel with you all day.

How much time do you spend swimming at Cenote Ik Kil?

You have about an hour to swim and enjoy the water at Cenote Ik Kil before the bus heads back toward Cancun.

Does the tour include hotel pickup in Cancun?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Cancun are included in the tour price. The guide speaks English or Spanish.

What is Cenote Ik Kil like?

Cenote Ik Kil is a natural sinkhole with clear water surrounded by limestone walls, accessible by stairs down to the water level. It's a popular swimming spot on the route between Chichen Itza and the coast.

Can you visit Valladolid on this tour?

The tour passes through Valladolid, the colonial city between Chichen Itza and Cancun, so you see it from the bus during the drive back.