Chichen Itza, Cenote Swim & Valladolid From Riviera Maya
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Is Chichen Itza, Cenote Swim & Valladolid From Riviera Maya worth booking?
Chichen Itza, Cenote Swim & Valladolid From Riviera Maya is a 12-hour experience in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, from $81 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.9/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 3.9/5 (7)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $81 per person
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure to Chichén Itzá, one of the most iconic ruins of the ancient Maya world. Explore towering pyramids, sacred temples, and legendary spots like the Kukulkan Pyramid, Temple of the Wa
What you get
- Visit and swim at the Cenote Noolha (can be replaced by Cenote Chichikan depending on availability)
- Bilingual certified guide
- Short visit at Valladolid Magic Town (25 minutes)
- Buffet meal at a mexican restaurant
- Visit at Chichen Itza Ruins (1 hour guided and 1 hour free)
- Round Transportation from Riviera Maya & Playa Del Carmen
About this experience
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure to Chichén Itzá, one of the most iconic ruins of the ancient Maya world. Explore towering pyramids, sacred temples, and legendary spots like the Kukulkan Pyramid, Temple of the Warriors, the Observatory, and the massive Ball Court. Your guide will share fascinating stories that bring it all to life, with plenty of time to snap those epic photos. Afterward, take a refreshing dip in Cenote Noolhá, a hidden jungle gem with crystal-clear water, lush greenery, and dramatic rock walls. It’s the perfect way to cool off and relax. Depending on availability, we might visit Cenote Chichikan instead, just as stunning with its own magical jungle vibe. Wrap up the day in Valladolid, a charming colonial town where you can stroll colorful streets, browse local shops, and grab a bite of authentic Yucatecan food before heading back.
What's included
Included
- Visit and swim at the Cenote Noolha (can be replaced by Cenote Chichikan depending on availability)
- Bilingual certified guide
- Short visit at Valladolid Magic Town (25 minutes)
- Buffet meal at a mexican restaurant
- Visit at Chichen Itza Ruins (1 hour guided and 1 hour free)
- Round Transportation from Riviera Maya & Playa Del Carmen
Not included
- Does not include drink buffet
- Life vest at the cenote 5 USD
- Preservation tax of 17 USD per person
What you'll see and do
Chichen Itza
In this guided tour you will visit one of the seven wonders of the world, where you will learn about its history, you will know the sacred cenote, the temple of the warriors, the temple of Kukulcan, after the guided tour you will have free time to take photos or walk around the archaeological area.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Dive into the magic of the jungle at Cenote Noolhá! Surrounded by lush greenery and towering rock walls, this crystal-clear cenote is perfect for a refreshing swim or simply soaking up the peaceful vibes as sunlight filters through the trees. Depending on availability, we might visit Cenote Chichikan instead, an equally stunning spot with cave-like features, jungle views, and that same magical atmosphere. Either way, you’re in for an unforgettable dip in nature’s own swimming pool.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Valladolid
Arriving in the heart of Valladolid a colonial town, make sure to take pictures of its beautiful church and enjoy some local treats
25 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 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Nauticos del Caribe
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Life vest is mandatory
- Does not include Preservation tax of 17 USD per person
- Cenote Noolha can be replaced by Cenote Chichikan depending on availability
- Travelers must bring towels, swim suit and change of clothes
- Backpacks are not allowed at Chichen Itza Ruins (any type of backpacks)
- Only small bags are allowed at Chichen Itza Ruins
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for Chichen Itza, Cenote Swim & Valladolid From Riviera Maya. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing experience
We had an amazing day in Chichen Itza. We stopped for lunch first and got a chance to shop and learn about traditional Mayan cultural. Our schedule was changed to the cenote next as the queues in Chichen Itza were very long. The cenote was beautiful and so refreshing as it was such a hot day and a unique experience. Next was Chichen Itza which was amazing. It wasn’t crowded anymore and our guide was so good. I wish I remembered his name. He really made the tour a fantastic experience. It is very hot. And not much shade so definitely being a hat. The only downside I’d say is the day was made longer by poor punctuality from the rest of the group. At each stop there were delays despite being told by our guides to get back by a certain time. We started at 7am and it was after 9pm before we were back at our hotel and we were one of the first drop offs. Also after leaving the hotel in the morning we stopped at a big shopping area and had to go in there and pay the preservation tax. It was a little confusing as I had assumed the tour guide would be taking payment on bus. They said that cash was preferred as using a card would be dearer so I suggest bringing cash for that and other incidentals like drinks at the buffet and water at Chichen Itza. And also for rental of the life vests and lockers at the cenote which were $5 usd each. Definitely a must do experience if you haven’t been before!
Response from the operator: We appreciate your detailed review about the experience Chichen Itza and it's surroundings are an amazing place to be, the culture itselfs it's outstanding
via Viator
Bad agency
It is a very badly planned excursion, we were quoted at 7 and left 11⁄2 hours later, we spent a lot of time in a sales place and all that made the trip and importantly a very short visit, the guide was wonderful, but the rest of the staff was rude, disrespectful and mocking, even when I told them of the departure time they told me that if I complained around here they control what to post and that they do not. It was a very expensive and not worthwhile trip
Response from the operator: Gracias por compartir su experiencia, Usted fue recogida a la hora en que se le citó, usted presentó múltiples quejas de que otras personas estaban siendo recogidas, este tour es publicitado como un tour compartido lo cual significa que otras personas serán recogidas El tiempo en cada parada también es explicado en el tour antes y después de compra. Nadie se burló de usted, se le dio explicación apropiada ante todos sus comentarios, lamentamos su confusión Es imposible controlar que reviews se ven o no, fue al contrario, nosotros la invitamos a dejar su review como usted deseaba Nuestro personal de atención a cliente jamás atentará contra el respeto de nuestros clientes, ellos están preparados para atender todo tipo de actitudes o situaciones
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Disappointed
Our experience was a bad one ! We were rush the entire time and we spend more time traveling to places to change transportation and pick up more people. We got pick up 7:30am and drop off at 11.45pm We spent 1:30 min in Chichén Itzá, 20min in the Cenote and 20 and Valladolid!! The places are amazing we just wish we had more time to experience it !!
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your experience The time of transportation can be affected by the traffic in the area, this tour is advertised as a shared tour, more people will be picked up and dropped off We will work into the logistics of the tour to have more time at each stop
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience but a very long day travelling
Our tour guides were friendly and informative. My fiancé and I really enjoyed learning about Mayans on the journey. The lunch was really nice after a little walk around their shop, there were a few little moments of up-selling on the tour but it’s all optional, expected and there’s no pressure to purchase anything. Chichen Itza was great with a guide. Lots of helpful information and then time to walk around yourselves and take any photos you’d like. The stalls all over the place trying to sell things was an irritation but that’s not the fault of the tour operator by any means. The Cenote was a highlight, it was a bit of a shame that there are some small extra costs like hiring locker and life vests (which are compulsory anyways) but it was still a fantastic experience. Just make sure you bring extra cash for the day, also for things cold drinks. Valladolid was very nice to visit although we would’ve liked a little more time. You only have 30mins to walk round, look in any shops, grab a bite from the market which isn’t very long. The downside to journey was travel time unfortunately. The tour is described as 12hrs but we didn’t anticipate all the other hotel pickups on route, with us being one of the first. In total we must’ve spent 10hours on minibus/coach, which was extended through no fault of tour operator by a tyre that deflated on our coach and then the engine of the minibus we switched to giving up one stop from our hotel which meant an additional delay. So the reason for not giving five stars was transparency on additional costs albeit they were small, and transparency specifically on how you expect to travel dependent on your resorts location for pickup so you can plan and be mentally prepared for a journey. However all the experiences were as described and we got out of the trip what we wanted which was good. I’m sure we will only remember the great memories and forget about the very long hours travelling in years to come.
Response from the operator: We greatly appreciate that you shared your experience that detalied, we are happy to know that you enjoy each of the stops. We'll work into improving the times so the transportation time can be lesser We hope to welcome you again soon! There are still a lot of Ruins and Hidden Beauties waiting for you
via Tripadvisor
Chichén Itzá Wonder
Great trip and excellent guides. Juan was entertaining and most knowledgeable - everything ran smoothly and although it was a long day, we enjoyed it all.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your experience, the time is always worth it! We hope to welcome you again to show you all the hidden wonders!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $81 to $94
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Chichen Itza, Cenote Swim & Valladolid From Riviera Maya: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Playa del Carmen.
How much does Chichen Itza, Cenote Swim & Valladolid From Riviera Maya cost?
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Prices start at $81 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Playa del Carmen 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 Swim & Valladolid From Riviera Maya take?
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Plan for about 12 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 Playa del Carmen is not rushed.
Is Chichen Itza, Cenote Swim & Valladolid From Riviera Maya worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.9/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Playa del Carmen, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Chichen Itza, Cenote Swim & Valladolid From Riviera Maya?
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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 Swim & Valladolid From Riviera Maya suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Chichen Itza, Cenote Swim & Valladolid From Riviera Maya?
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Around 2 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 Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Chichen Itza, Cenote Swim & Valladolid From Riviera Maya 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 Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen?
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On Outty we rank every Playa del Carmen experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour, VIP Tulum Private Tour, Chichen Itza Private Tour VIP. 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 Playa del Carmen?
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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 Playa del Carmen?
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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.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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