Chichen Itza & Two Cenotes Tour: Swim in Mayan Cenotes

Descend into two cenotes after exploring Chichen Itza's pyramid and thousand columns

A shared transport tour from Valladolid to Chichen Itza and two cenotes (Xcajum and Nool Ha) lasting seven to eight hours, with a certified Spanish-speaking driver, air-conditioned vehicle and travel insurance. Tickets to the sites and cenote entry fees are separate. The basic option includes transport and parking only, while the all-inclusive option bundles all entry costs. Minimum two people per booking. Children from age seven welcome.

The experience

The day starts with pickup at your Valladolid hotel or at the meeting point on street 42 between 39 and 49, next to the María de la Luz hotel downtown. From there, a certified driver fluent in Spanish and basic English takes the group in an air-conditioned vehicle to Chichen Itza, where you'll spend time with the Kukulkan pyramid, the observatory, the thousand columns, and the sacred cenote. The driver waits while you explore. You control how long you stay at the ruins.

After Chichen Itza, the tour moves to two different cenotes in separate locations. At Cenote Xcajum, you swim in the underground pool and a meal is included with the basic option. Cenote Nool Ha is the second stop, another chance to descend into the Mayan underworld and swim. The sequence keeps the two cenotes distinct rather than rushing through them back-to-back, and the spacing gives the day a natural rhythm.

The return to Valladolid happens at the end of the eight-hour window, dropping you at your hotel or back at the meeting point. Travel insurance covers the group throughout. Tickets to Chichen Itza and cenote entry are not included in the transport price (you buy them separately at each site), but the all-inclusive option bundles everything upfront if you prefer one payment. Reservations require a minimum of two people.

What’s included

• Travel insurance, a certified driver who speaks Spanish and basic English, air-conditioned transport, parking at Chichen Itza, and a meal at Cenote Xcajum.
• tickets to Chichen Itza and entry to both cenotes are purchased separately at each site, or bundled into the all-inclusive option at checkout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour Basico07:00Without a tourist guide: The basic option does not include a tourist guide at Chichén Itzá. Shared transport: The basic option is only a transport service. Does not include: The basic option does not include admission to Chichén Itzá and the cenotes. Pickup is included.

Tour Todo Incluido07:00Guided tour: Includes a tourist guide for the route inside the Chichen Itzá archaeological zone, choice of Spanish or English. Regional buffet lunch: The buffet lunch is regional and can be found at the first cenote, called Xcajum. Includes one drink. Cenote admissions: Includes admission to Chichen Itzá and to the cenotes of Xcajum and NoolHa. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (13 to 60 years) · Infant (7 to 12 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 41 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Xentour Mx

Is this one for you?Choose the basic tour if you want to control your spending and buy entry tickets only at the sites. Pick the all-inclusive option if you'd rather pay everything upfront and skip the ticket lines at each stop.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (7 to 12 years). Under 7: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Kukulkan pyramid and what else is there to see at Chichen Itza?

The Kukulkan pyramid is the main structure at Chichen Itza, a massive stepped pyramid that was built by the Maya and is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The site also includes the observatory, a thousand-column complex, and a sacred cenote: an underground sinkhole the Maya used for ceremonies and water.

Can I swim at both cenotes on this tour?

Yes, you swim at both Cenote Xcajum and Cenote Nool Ha. Both are separate stops on the route, so you get two different cenote experiences in one day.

Are meals included, or do I need to bring food?

A meal is included at Cenote Xcajum when you book the basic tour option. For Cenote Nool Ha and other parts of the day, bring your own food or purchase it at the sites.

What's the difference between the basic tour and the all-inclusive option?

The basic tour includes transport, the certified driver, travel insurance, parking at Chichen Itza, and a meal at Cenote Xcajum. You pay for tickets to Chichen Itza and cenote entry separately at each location. The all-inclusive option bundles all entry tickets and cenote fees into one upfront price.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the meeting point, or is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup is included if you're staying in Valladolid. If you prefer to meet the group instead, the meeting point is on street 42 between 39 and 49, in front of the downtown park next to the María de la Luz hotel.