Chichen Itza Day Trip from Tulum
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the ancient Chichen Itza ruins
- Swim in a refreshing cenote
- Enjoy a traditional Mexican lunch
- Learn about Mayan history and culture
- Experience a full-day adventure from Tulum
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Tulum
- Guided tour of Chichen Itza
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
Start the experience by visiting the great Saamal, one thin stone walkway that gets you into a perfect pool where you can immerse yourself in the turquoise water. This is one of the most photogenic cenotes
Enjoy a delicious and tradictional buffet lunch from a Yucatecan kitchen in the restaurant nearby the cenote.
After you swim in to sacred waters and tasted our traditional dishes will go to Chichen Itza.
Be amazed by one of the New Seven Wonder of the World and know about its history on a guided tour. Discover the Temple of Kukulkan also known as "El Castillo" , the circular observatory El Caracol and The Great Ball Court wich is the largest playing field in Mesoamerica. Just to mention some of the structures.
Last stop but not least, Valladolid. We briefly visit this colonial town located in the heart of Yucatan, by the main square you can buy souvenirs form the local artisans and see the churche of San Gervacio.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves walking on uneven surfaces; comfortable footwear is recommended.
- The cenote swim is optional; life jackets are provided for safety.
- Vegetarian meal options are available upon request; please inform us in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and swimming.
- Bring swimwear, a towel, and a change of clothes for the cenote visit.
- Don't forget sunscreen, a hat, and insect repellent for sun protection and comfort.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Children ages 3 years and under are free, but their seats are subject to availability. They may have to ride on their parents' laps if seats are not available
- It is recommended that you bring comfortable lightweight clothing, walking shoes or sneakers, a hat, sunglasses, a swimsuit, a towel, an extra change of clothes and biodegradable sunscreen
Traveler reviews
Was definitely a great experience! ✨ Had so much fun!
Was definitely a great experience! ✨ Had so much fun!
Great Excursion
Our tour guide Rhett was great! He was very friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the Mayan Culture. Swimming in the Cenote was fun. Visit to the Pyramid was hot but overall a great experience. Food was delicious. I gave a four star rating due to transportation. Shuttle was too small to accommodate all the passengers and their belongings for the trip. Our family was very uncomfortable due to tight space. Would recommend trip with the knowledge of cramped transportation.
Great Mayan history tour
Rafael was great and knowledgeable. The driver was also very kind and drove safety. I really enjoyed the tour. I know a bit about Mayan history but this tour gave me so much more. And a visit to a world wonder! Can’t beat it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great tour – well organised and a fantastic experience
I had a really great experience on this tour and would definitely recommend it. The pickup location was only about five minutes from my hotel in Playa del Carmen, which made the start of the day very easy and convenient. The tour guides were excellent – very friendly, knowledgeable and informative throughout the day. They did a great job explaining the history of the Mayan sites and also made sure everyone in the group felt comfortable and looked after. Chichen Itza itself was incredible to see in person and the guides shared lots of interesting information about the Mayan civilisation which made the visit even more meaningful. The cenote was also a highlight for me. Swimming there was such a unique experience and something I’ll definitely remember from my trip. We also got to try some tequila and sample some local Mexican food, which was a nice cultural touch. It was also interesting learning about the Mayan community and their traditions. I also met some really lovely people on the tour which made the day even more enjoyable. Overall it was a long but very rewarding day and a great way to experience some of the most famous sights in the region. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area.
10/10 for culture and fun
This tour was so fun! Jose Luis was really fun and full of love and knowledge about the Mayan culture and people. My friend and I had a great day and enjoyed every stop. Bring a hat! Chichen Itzsa is hot and there isn’t a ton of shade.