Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun and Ikkil + Buffet and more! in Cancun
Cancun, Mexico

Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun and Ikkil + Buffet and more!

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Is Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun and Ikkil + Buffet and more! worth booking?

Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun and Ikkil + Buffet and more! is a 13-hour experience in Cancun, Mexico, from $68 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
58 / 100
Rating
4.2/5 (9)
Duration
13 hours
From
$68 per person

Leave the beach scenery behind for a full-day route into Yucatan, where the story of the ancient Maya, two striking cenotes, local cuisine, and a colonial town come together in one shared experience. The main highlight

What you get

    About this experience

    Leave the beach scenery behind for a full-day route into Yucatan, where the story of the ancient Maya, two striking cenotes, local cuisine, and a colonial town come together in one shared experience. The main highlight of the day is Chichen Itza, one of Mexico’s most famous archaeological landmarks. During the guided visit, travelers will discover the meaning behind its temples, symbols, architecture, legends, and the role this ancient city played in the Maya world. After the explanation, there will be time to explore independently. The journey then shifts into Yucatan’s natural landscapes with two cenote visits. Suytun offers a memorable underground-style setting with cool freshwater, while Ik Kil delivers a dramatic open-air cenote experience framed by rock walls and hanging vegetation. A regional buffet lunch is included near Ik Kil before the day continues to Valladolid, a colorful colonial city that adds a warm cultural ending to the route.

    What's included

    Included

    • Brief visit to the historic city of Valladolid, Yucatán
    • Visit to the Cenote “Suytun”, Swimming is allowed
    • Certified guides specialized in archeology and Mayan culture who will accompany you
    • Visit to the Cenote “Ikkil”, Swimming is allowed
    • Exquisite buffet with a wide variety of typical foods from the region
    • Shared transportation service with roundtrip included
    • Lifejackets for cenote
    • Box lunch (ham and cheese sandwich, and a beverage)
    • Guided tour (bilingual) to Chichen Itzá and free time to walk and take photos on site archaeological
    • Travel experience provided in panoramic buses and minibuses equipped with air conditioning

    Not included

    • Drinks of soft drinks at the restaurant
    • Entrances taxes and service fees (765 MXN per traveler)

    What you'll see and do

    1. Cancun

      The experience begins in Cancun with morning pickup and check-in for the shared transportation. After travelers board and the group is organized, the route heads inland toward Yucatan and the Chichen Itza region. This first part of the day is the transition from the Caribbean coast to a route shaped by archaeology, cenote waters, local food, and colonial scenery.

      180 minutes here

    2. Chichen Itza

      Before arriving at the archaeological site, the route may include a short stop near points of interest close to Chichen Itza. Once the group reaches the area, travelers will continue with the guides toward the entrance for the main cultural visit of the day. Inside Chichen Itza, the guided portion lasts approximately 1 hour. The guide will explain the site’s history, architectural details, myths, cultural value, and importance within the ancient Maya world. After the guided visit, travelers will have about 1 hour of free time to walk through the site independently, take photos, visit souvenir areas, or purchase a drink or snack before meeting the group again.

      180 minutes here

    3. Suytun Cenote

      After Chichen Itza, the tour continues toward Suytun Cenote. The drive from the archaeological area takes approximately 45 minutes. This stop introduces a different side of the day, replacing stone temples and open plazas with cool freshwater and one of Yucatan’s most recognizable cenote settings. Cenotes had deep significance for the ancient Maya and were often associated with sacred beliefs and the underworld. At Suytun, travelers will have time to swim, enjoy the clear water, and experience a unique natural setting in the peninsula.

      90 minutes here

    4. Cenote Ik kil

      The second cenote stop takes place at Ik Kil, a well-known natural site surrounded by tall rock walls, hanging vegetation, and a dramatic open-air atmosphere. Travelers will have approximately 45 minutes to swim and enjoy the refreshing water. Near Ik Kil, the experience also includes a buffet lunch with regional dishes and traditional Mexican flavors. This meal stop gives travelers time to eat, rest, and recharge before continuing toward the final visit of the day.

      90 minutes here

    5. Valladolid

      The final stop is Valladolid, a colonial city in Yucatan known for its colorful streets, relaxed rhythm, local traditions, and charming architecture. Travelers will have approximately 30 to 45 minutes of free time to walk around, take photos, enjoy the surroundings, and experience the local character of one of the region’s most representative historic towns.

      60 minutes here

    6. Cancun

      After the visit to Valladolid, travelers will board the transportation again and begin the return journey toward Cancun and the Riviera Maya. The ride back gives the group time to rest after a full day that included Chichen Itza, Suytun Cenote, Ik Kil Cenote, buffet lunch, and the colonial atmosphere of Valladolid. The tour concludes once travelers arrive at their confirmed drop-off points.

      180 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
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    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Large bags, suitcases, or extra luggage are not automatically accepted on this tour. They can only be brought if our team approves the request before the service date and if the vehicle assigned to your reservation has enough available space. Travelers who need to bring luggage must contact us in advance so the transportation setup can be reviewed. Space is limited, and authorization is subject to the operation of the day. Approval should never be assumed.
    • Since April 21, 2026, archaeological sites in Mexico have applied security rules that restrict entry with backpacks, luggage, and similar belongings. For the visit, we recommend carrying only essential items. The most practical option is to bring small belongings that can fit in your pockets or in a compact personal bag. Some items, such as diaper bags, may be considered exceptions, but the final decision is made directly by the security personnel at the entrance. We are not responsible for any item that is refused by the archaeological site. During this tour, travelers may leave belongings inside the transportation vehicle while completing the scheduled visits.
    • Access to the bus or minibus is only allowed at the official boarding time announced by the guide or staff. Guests may not enter the vehicle ahead of schedule, and they may not remain inside while the rest of the group is away. This rule is applied because other travelers may have belongings stored inside the vehicle, and controlled access helps protect everyone’s personal items.
    • Transportation units and seats are assigned by the operations team according to availability, route planning, group size, and the needs of the day. Guests cannot select a specific bus, minibus, seat, row, or space through the platform, at pickup, or directly with staff. Although our team will always try to keep the ride comfortable, no exact vehicle or seat can be reserved, blocked, or guaranteed.
    • If you are traveling with friends, relatives, or another group under a different booking, please notify us before the tour date if you would like to travel together. When all travelers depart from the same accommodation, our team may try to coordinate the request, although it is not guaranteed. If the pickup points are in the same city but at different hotels, we may review the possibility, but traveling together still cannot be assured. Reservations departing from different cities cannot be coordinated in the same vehicle.
    • This tour only includes pickup from the cities and zones listed in the Transportation section of the product. Travelers cannot join the experience directly at Chichen Itza, at any attraction on the itinerary, or at any location outside the approved pickup coverage. For example, arriving at Chichen Itza in your own vehicle to meet the group is not permitted. Pickup from a hotel within the listed service area, such as Moon Palace Resort, may be possible depending on the coverage shown for the tour. For safety, communication, and proper organization, every traveler must meet our team in the morning at the assigned pickup point, board the official transportation, and complete the required check-in process before the tour begins.
    • If your reservation does not yet include a confirmed hotel or meeting point, this information must be sent to our team no later than the day before the tour. From Monday to Saturday, the cutoff time is 21:50 hrs, GMT-5. On Sundays, the cutoff time is 8:00 PM, GMT-5. The information may be sent through any available contact channel. After the cutoff time, last-minute pickup arrangements can no longer be processed. If the required hotel or meeting point is not received on time, the reservation will automatically move to the next available date. This change has no additional cost, fee, or penalty. However, once the automatic rescheduling has been applied, the booking will no longer be eligible for a refund.
    • The durations shown in the itinerary describe the full time assigned to each segment of the route. These times may include transportation between locations, the visit itself, activity time, boarding, organization, and the time needed to continue or return along the itinerary. They should not be interpreted as the exact amount of time spent only inside each attraction. Please use the itinerary as an approximate guide to the overall flow of the day.
    • Our team works to keep the experience as close as possible to the planned schedule. However, the timing of the tour also depends on guests being ready at pickup and returning on time at every stop. Traffic, road conditions, and route-related delays may also affect the schedule and are outside our control. Please follow the meeting times indicated by the guide and respect the time assigned at each location. Even a very small delay can accumulate during the day and affect the rest of the operation.
    • The box lunch included with this experience is a fixed standard option. It cannot be changed, replaced, or adapted for dietary needs, food restrictions, allergies, personal preferences, or special requests.
    • This experience includes a considerable amount of walking. Comfortable shoes and practical clothing are recommended so travelers can move around more easily throughout the day.
    • Lunch is served as a regional Mexican buffet. Travelers may choose from the food available at the restaurant, including vegetarian options. At this time, the buffet cannot be customized for other specific dietary requirements, restrictions, allergies, or personal meal preferences.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Photo opportunities

    6 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Food and drink

    5 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    4 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Small groups

    2 mentions

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    Traveler reviews

    9 verified traveler reviews for Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun and Ikkil + Buffet and more!. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    428patricp · May 2026

    I loved the tour, the cenote is the best

    We did this tour with our family and honestly it was one of the best days of our trip. Chichen Itza was amazing to see in person and our guide explained everything in a fun and simple way that kept everyone interested, even the kids. Cenote Suytun was absolutely beautiful and felt very peaceful, while Cenote Ik Kil was so much fun for swimming and cooling off together after the heat. The buffet was really good too, with plenty of food options for everyone. Everything was well organized from start to finish and the transportation was comfortable, which made the whole experience easy and stress free for our family. We made so many great memories together and would definitely recommend this tourz

    via Tripadvisor

    santiagomP6740HT · February 2026

    The best tour

    Chichen Itza personally impresses a lot, but what we liked the most was that the guide made it easy to understand and entertain, with stories and details that make you enjoy the place really, not just go take pictures and already. He felt well carried and without chaos. Cenotes were just what we needed. Suytun is beautiful and has a very special vibe, and in Ik Kil yes or yes you want to get in the water because it feels amazing. The buffet fell perfect to recover energy and continue the day in good spirits. We ended up tired, but of that beautiful tiredness of having taken advantage of a lot and having lived a complete experience.

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    lois238 · December 2025

    Avoid this tour

    Extremely messy and unreasonable schedule: We were the few of the first to be picked up in early morning and sent back the last and not to the hotel!!!!!!!! 750am hotel pick-up in Playa de Carmen. 8am transferred to the big coach bus. 820am started to pick up other customers. 950am picked up the last group in Tulum and by then the tour officially started. Only 1 hour in cenote Suytun (long queue for photo taking, definitely not enough time to enjoy). Only 1 hour in Chichen Itza for people who chose to visit cenote Ik Kil, guided English tour took 50 mins (though the guide is really good). 6pm reached Valladolid, no time for dinner, don't see the point to even visit here. 630pm left Valladolid. And you thought they would send people back to PDC first? NO!!! Not in Mexico!!! They sent people back to Tulum first!!! 9pm reached tulum and started to drop off people. 10pm reached PDC. Out of 14 hours, almost 3 hours were wasted in picking up and sending people back who were picked up much later than us!!!!! Totally ruined Christmas eve!!!!! We would have finished the trip by 6 or 7pm rather than 10pm!!!! Hire a private van or rent a car!!!! Don't waste money and time on this!!!!!

    via Tripadvisor

    William_P · November 2025

    Pickup at 6:50am and the...

    Pickup at 6:50am and the driver arrived in time. Once we were on the bus, we were told to be drop off at a meeting point to continue with our tour. Visited Suytun Cenote, visitors who wished to go onto the platform to take pictures has to shower (neck down) to wash off any sunscreen and mosquitoes repellent. Stayed an hour and we head off to Mayan community to see Cocoa and buffet lunch. We headed to Chichen Itza after lunch and has an English guided tour, very well explained the history and have enough time to go around taking pictures. After Chichen Itza we went to Ikkil Cenote where visitors can spend some time and swim around. Stairs for both Cenote are quite steep and slippery, need to be extra cautious. We end the trip visited an old town - Valladolid. We were dropped off back at the hotel at around 9pm. It’s more than 12hrs. Very tiring day.

    via Viator

    cesarvJ6750QH · October 2025

    The Best way to explore Yucatán

    This tour is the best way to explore Yucatán in one day. Comfortable transportation, friendly guides, and stunning locations. Chichen Itza is a must-see, and the cenotes are absolutely beautiful. A great mix of history, adventure, and relaxation.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    13 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $68 to $70
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    3
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 58

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)55
    Review evidence (18% weight)33
    Booking momentum (14% weight)24
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)40
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun and Ikkil + Buffet and more!: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cancun.

    How much does Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun and Ikkil + Buffet and more! cost?

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    Prices start at $68 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cancun usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun and Ikkil + Buffet and more! take?

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    Plan for about 13 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cancun is not rushed.

    Is Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun and Ikkil + Buffet and more! worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cancun, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun and Ikkil + Buffet and more!?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun and Ikkil + Buffet and more! suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 13-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun and Ikkil + Buffet and more!?

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    Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cancun can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cancun and add a light layer if any part of the 13-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun and Ikkil + Buffet and more! start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cancun within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Cancun?

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    On Outty we rank every Cancun experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Early Access to Chichen Itza All Inclusive with Valladolid and Cenote Swim, Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya, Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Cancun?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Cancun?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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