If there's one unmissable place in the Riviera Maya, it's Chichén Itzá. On this day trip, besides visiting the archaeological site, we'll get to see and bathe in the Chichikan cenote, a spectacular natural pool.
Day Trip Details
Having picked you up at your hotel in Riviera Maya, we'll make a brief visit to an artisan shop before starting the trip.
First, we'll visit the most important and renowned remains of the Maya civilization—Chichén Itzá. In 1988, it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and in 2007 was named one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World!
We'll pass through the ancient city with an expert guide in the Maya world and learn about its history. As we enjoy its legends and curiosities, we'll visit the Chichén Itzá temples. Among the most spectacular are the legendary Kukulcan Temple and the Temple of Warriors, decorated with images of war and guarded by a forest of columns.
After the tour of this ancient Mayan city, we’ll return to the vehicle, and after a 30-minute drive, we’ll arrive on the outskirts of Valladolid. There, you’ll find the Chichikan cenote, where we'll be able to take a refreshing dip in the blue waters. After we've dried off, we'll make our way to a local restaurant for a delicious buffet lunch.
Once we've refuelled, we'll make our way toward the colonial city of Valladolid. Here, we'll enjoy a 25-minute scenic tour of the old town, enjoying such sites as the church of San Servacio, the Municipal Palace and the Municipal Market.
Finally, we'll head back to Riviera Maya, dropping you off at your hotel or the meeting point 12 to 13 hours after initial pickup.
What Will We See on This Day Trip?
On this tour, we’ll visit the main must-see sites in Chichén Itzá:
- Pyramid of Kukulcán (El Castillo)
- Temple of the Warriors
- Great Ball Court
- Platform of Venus
- Platform of the Eagles and Jaguars
In addition, we’ll visit the Chichikan cenote, enjoy a buffet lunch, and view the main monuments of the Yucatecan city of Valladolid from the outside:
- Church of San Servacio
- City Hall
- Municipal Market
Pickup Info
When making your reservation, you can choose whether you’d prefer to be picked up at your hotel or go to a meeting point. If you choose the tour with pickup, the day trip includes pickup from the following hotels and meeting points in Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya. When making your reservation, please let us know which of the locations listed you’d like us to pick you up from.
If you select the option without pickup, during the booking process you can choose one of the 11 meeting points in the Riviera Maya that we offer.
Entrance Fee
The entrance fee to Chichén Itzá is not included, so you will need to pay this amount on the day of the tour. People with disabilities and Mexican citizens are eligible for a discount on the Chichén Itzá entrance fee upon presentation of the appropriate identification on the day of the tour. The discount will not apply without official identification.
Please note that this discount only applies to:
- Mexicans over 60 years old
- Retired Mexicans and pensioners
- Mexican teachers and students
- Mexican researchers
- Mexicans under 12 years of age
- Disabled people of any nationality
Itinerary Order
Please note that, due to organizational reasons, the order of the visits described in the itinerary may change.
