CHICHEN ITZA · MEXICO
The Yucatan's classic day trips.
The 10 most booked guided tours in the Yucatan. What each day actually covers, the operator running it, and what you pay.
A 12-hour guided day trip from Cancun to Chichén Itzá plus a cenote swim and Valladolid buffet with unlimited drinks.
“Very well organized, long day. All together this tour was about 12 hours.”
Early access to Chichén Itzá from Cancun with skip-the-line entry, a local guide, and more time for photos before the crowds.
Reduced-group Chichén Itzá trip from Playa del Carmen with hotel pickup, bilingual guiding, lunch, and early access for a faster day.
“This is the perfect tour if you want a shorter day away from the resort or don’t have the energy for an all day tour. We were some of the first people into Chichén Itzá. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and we were home in time for a nap, afternoon on the beach and…”
A long but rewarding day from Playa del Carmen: cenote swim, guided Chichén Itzá, and a colonial Valladolid stop with lunch included.
“It is a long day but it is also a GREAT day! We had Jorge as our tour guide and Orlando as our driver. Jorge is super informative and great at switching back and forth between English and Spanish (which might be harder for folks who have English or Spanish as a second language). Orlando…”
Chichén Itzá and Sacred Cenote swim plus Valladolid from Cancún, guided all day with Mexican buffet lunch. Budget for add-ons.
“The guide explained everything both in English and in Spanish. Especially Chichén Itzá tour was awesome. Never know it was one of the 7 wonders.”
Guided Chichén Itzá history with admission, cenote swim, and lunch. Hotel pickup from Cancun plus a short Valladolid stop.
“I wish I didn’t take this tour . First , The tour company told me the pickup time was 6:50am. But the driver arrived at 7:20 .”
Chichén Itzá, Cenote Suytún, Cenote Ik Kil, and Valladolid in one long day from Cancun with guides, food stops, and hotel pickup.
“It's unfortunate that a great tour was soiled by poor communication, a complete lack of price transparency, and an inconsiderate end to the trip.”
Skip-the-line entry to Chichen Itza from Cancun with self-guided time and an optional bilingual guide. Learn how the ticket swap works.
“Great to see the ruins. Commercial vendors everywhere kind of ruin the feeling of the ruins. Go early or late afternoon. Less people.”
Deluxe Chichén Itzá day trip from Cancun with hotel pickup, Xkeken cenote swim, Valladolid lunch, and bilingual guidance for $169.
“The tour was well-organized and run efficiently starting from the hotel pickup, which is very important since Chichen Itza is 2.5 hrs away from Cancun. I'd highly recommend this tour.”
Sunrise early-access Chichén Itzá from Playa del Carmen with a bilingual guide, hotel pickup, and UNESCO morning magic before crowds.
