expedia
One Key

Earn OneKeyCash when you sign in and book an activity

A person in a green dress and hat standing in front of a large pyramid. 1
Chichen Itza Tour: Guided Trip, Mexican Buffet and Saamal Cenote 2
A person in a long dress walking on a brick pathway towards a historic building with arches and a tower. 3
A woman sitting on a white plastic chair in front of a historic building with a stone facade and a clock. 4
A woman standing in front of a colorful sculpture with the word "WIND" in the center, with a historic building in the background. 5

Chichen Itza Tour: Guided Trip, Mexican Buffet and Saamal Cenote

By Josmar Line
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$143 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 13h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Leave Riviera Maya behind for a full-day trip into the cultural heart of Yucatán, where ancient Maya history, regional food, sacred freshwater, and colonial charm come together in one complete experience. This shared tour takes travellers to Chichen Itza, Cenote Saamal, and Valladolid, creating a balanced route for those who want to see more than just the beach side of Mexico.

The day begins with pickup in Cancun before the road leads inland towards the Chichen Itza region. Along the way, the experience unfolds with local flavour through a buffet lunch near the archaeological area, followed by a guided visit inside one of the most important ancient Maya cities. After learning about its temples, architecture, and cultural meaning, travellers will have free time to explore.

The route then changes from stone ruins to clear cenote waters at Cenote Saamal, a refreshing natural stop surrounded by Yucatán scenery. To finish, Valladolid adds a colourful colonial touch before the return journey.

Activity location

  • Chichen Itza
    • Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chichen Itza
    • Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico

Check availability

Chichén Itzá Classic

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Chichén Itzá Classic: Round trip by bus, guided tour and free time in Chichén Itzá, swim in a cenote, visit to valladolid, and mexican buffet.
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
NZ$67.32 x 1 AdultNZ$67.32
Paid at activityNZ$75.64
Total
Price is NZ$142.96
Until Sat, 25 Jul

Chichén Itzá Plus

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Chichén Itzá Plus: With this option you add: Drinks on board the bus throughout the tour, 1 bottle of water per person in archaeological zone.
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
NZ$83.72 x 1 AdultNZ$83.72
Paid at activityNZ$75.64
Total
Price is NZ$159.36
Until Sat, 25 Jul

Chichén Itzá Deluxe

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Chichén Itzá Deluxe: With this option you add: Drinks on board the bus, 1 bottled water in archaeological zones, Box lunch, 2 drinks in restaurant.
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
NZ$101.85 x 1 AdultNZ$101.85
Paid at activityNZ$75.64
Total
Price is NZ$177.49
Until Sat, 25 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Brief visit to the historic city of Valladolid, Yucatán
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Travel aboard panoramic buses or minibuses with air conditioning
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Certified guides specialised in archaeology and Mayan culture who will accompany you
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the Cenote “Saamal”, Swimming is allowed
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour (bilingual) to Chichen Itzá and free time to walk and take...
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Exquisite buffet with a wide variety of typical foods from the region
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick-up in shared transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks in the restaurant (This can be added with the pricing options)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance taxes on archaeological zone and cenote (765 MXN per person)

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Suitcases, large bags, or extra luggage are not automatically accepted on this experience. They may only be brought when our team has reviewed the request before the tour date and confirmed that the assigned vehicle has enough available space. If you need to travel with luggage, please contact us in advance. Our team will check the transport assigned to your reservation and let you know whether it can be accommodated. Space is limited, and authorisation is never guaranteed.
  • Archaeological sites in Mexico have applied stricter entry controls since April 21, 2026. Under these measures, visitors are not allowed to enter with luggage, backpacks, or similar items. We recommend carrying only what you truly need for the visit, such as small personal belongings that fit in your pockets or in a compact personal bag. Some items, such as nappy bags, may be considered exceptions, but the decision is made only by the security team at the entrance of the site. We cannot be held responsible for belongings that site personnel refuse to allow inside. During this tour, guests may leave personal items inside the transport vehicle while completing the scheduled visits.
  • Once the group arrives at a stop, guests may not return to the transport vehicle until the guide or staff announces the official boarding time. Entering the bus or minibus before the scheduled return time, or staying inside the vehicle while the rest of the group is away, is not permitted. Other travellers may have belongings stored inside, so vehicle access must remain controlled for security reasons.
  • Vehicles and seats are organised by the operations team according to the day’s logistics, route, group size, and availability. Guests are not able to select, reserve, or request a specific bus, minibus, vehicle, row, or seat through the booking platform, during pickup, or directly with our staff. Our team will always try to make the ride comfortable, but specific seats or vehicle spaces cannot be guaranteed.
  • If your friends, relatives, or travel companions booked separately and you would like to ride in the same vehicle, please notify our team before the tour date. We may try to coordinate this when all travellers are departing from the same accommodation, but it is not guaranteed. If the pickups are located in the same city but at different hotels, we can review the possibility, although travelling together still cannot be assured. When reservations depart from different cities, this type of coordination cannot be arranged.
  • This experience only includes pickup from the cities and areas listed in the Transport section of the product. Travellers may not join the tour directly at Chichen Itza, at any attraction included in the route, or at any place outside the authorised pickup zones. For example, arriving at Chichen Itza in your own car and joining the group there is not allowed. Pickup from a hotel located within the listed service area, such as Moon Palace Resort, may be possible depending on the coverage shown for the product. For safety, communication, and proper organisation, every traveller must meet the team in the morning at the assigned pickup location, board the official tour transport, and complete the required check-in process before the experience begins.
  • If your reservation still does not include a confirmed hotel or meeting point, you must send this information to our team no later than the day before the tour. From Monday to Saturday, the cut-off time is 21:50 hrs, GMT-5. On Sundays, the cut-off time is 8:00 PM, GMT-5. You may provide the information through any available contact channel. After the cut-off time, last-minute pickup arrangements can no longer be processed. If the hotel or meeting point is not received before the deadline, the booking will be automatically rescheduled to the next available date. This change does not generate an extra fee, penalty, or additional charge. However, once the reservation has been rescheduled for this reason, it will no longer be refundable.
  • The durations listed in the itinerary represent the complete time assigned to each part of the route. These times may include transfers between locations, time at the stop, activity time, boarding, group organisation, and the time required to continue or return along the route. They should not be interpreted as the exact amount of time spent only inside each attraction. Please review the itinerary as an approximate guide to the flow of the day.
  • Our team works to keep the tour as close as possible to the scheduled plan. However, the timing of the experience also depends on travellers being ready at the assigned pickup time and returning promptly at every stop. Traffic, road conditions, and route-related delays may also affect the schedule and are outside our control. Please respect the meeting times indicated by the guide and the time allowed at each location. Even a very short delay can accumulate during the day and affect a large part of the overall itinerary.
  • The box lunch included with this tour is a fixed standard option. It cannot be changed, replaced, or adapted for special diets, allergies, food restrictions, or personal meal preferences.
  • This experience includes extended walking during the day, especially during the visits and sightseeing portions of the itinerary. Comfortable footwear and light, practical clothing are recommended so travellers can move around more easily.
  • Lunch is served buffet-style with regional Mexican dishes. Guests may choose from the food available at the restaurant, including vegetarian options. At this time, the buffet service cannot be customised for other specific diets, food restrictions, allergies, or personal meal preferences.

Activity itinerary

Riviera Maya

  • 3h
The day starts in Riviera Maya, where travellers are picked up from their hotel or previously confirmed meeting location. After boarding the transport and completing the initial organisation, the route leaves the Caribbean side of Quintana Roo behind and continues towards the inland landscapes of Yucatan. This first stretch is the transition into a different side of the peninsula: ancient Maya heritage, traditional flavours, freshwater cenotes, and the colonial atmosphere that surrounds the Chichen Itza region.

Chichen Itza

  • 3h
Before the main archaeological visit, the route includes a brief stop near areas of interest located close to Chichen Itza. Around this part of the day, travellers will also enjoy a buffet lunch at a nearby restaurant, with regional dishes and traditional Mexican flavours available. After the meal, the group will continue towards the entrance area of Chichen Itza with the guides. Once inside the archaeological site, travellers will take part in a guided visit of approximately 1 hour through one of the most important ancient Maya cities in Mexico. During this guided portion, the guide will share context about the site’s history, architecture, cultural value, and the role this city played in the Maya world. Afterwards, travellers will have around 1 hour of free time to explore the area independently, take photos, walk through the site, and enjoy the atmosphere of this world-famous landmark at their own pace.

Cenote Selva Maya

  • 3h
The experience then shifts from archaeology to nature as the group continues towards Cenote Saamal. The drive to the cenote takes approximately 1 hour. Surrounded by the natural scenery of Yucatan, Cenote Saamal offers travellers a refreshing pause after the visit to Chichen Itza. Cenotes were deeply meaningful to the ancient Maya and were often associated with sacred beliefs, water, and the hidden world beneath the surface. During this stop, guests will have time to swim, cool off in the clear freshwater, and enjoy one of the peninsula’s most representative natural landscapes. After the cenote visit, transport will continue towards Valladolid. The drive to the city takes approximately 1 hour.

Valladolid

  • 1h
The final visit of the day takes place in Valladolid, a historic colonial city with colourful streets, traditional architecture, calm plazas, and a strong Yucatecan identity. Travellers will have approximately 30 to 45 minutes of free time to experience the area at their own rhythm. This time can be used to walk around, take photos, admire the surroundings, and enjoy the local character of one of Yucatan’s most charming towns. This stop adds a cultural closing moment before the return journey begins.

Riviera Maya

  • 3h
After the time in Valladolid, travellers will board the transport again and begin the return route towards Cancun and the Riviera Maya. The return drive takes approximately 2 hours. This final part of the tour gives guests time to rest after a full day that brought together Chichen Itza, regional food, Cenote Saamal, and the colonial charm of Valladolid.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Chichen Itza
    • Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Chichen Itza
    • Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico

Best Deals on Things to Do

Experience the wonders of the world up close with great deals on things to do near and far. Expedia offers one-of-a-kind activities that allow you to explore Chichen Itza your way. Whether you love nature, culture, food or a bit of adventure, we have the perfect activity for you.

Top experiences in Chichen Itza

With so many activities in Chichen Itza, planning the perfect day out may seem like a daunting task. Expedia is here to take the hassle out of finding the best attractions, tours and activities in Chichen Itza. Families, couples and business travellers can all find the perfect activity in Chichen Itza to create life-long memories with the help of Expedia.