Chichen Itza, Yucatecan Buffet, Cenote Saamal and Valladolid
Overview
Travel into the heart of Yucatán for a full-day shared tour that brings together Chichen Itza, Cenote, Valladolid, and a regional buffet lunch in one complete cultural experience. This journey is ideal for travelers who want to explore ancient Maya history, swim in refreshing cenote waters, taste local flavors, and enjoy the colonial charm of a traditional Yucatecan town.
Your day begins with pickup before heading toward the Chichen Itza area. Before entering the archaeological site, enjoy a buffet lunch at a nearby restaurant with regional dishes and traditional Mexican flavors. Then, continue with your guides into Chichen Itza, where an approximately 1-hour guided visit reveals the history, architecture, and cultural importance.
After free time at the site, the experience continues to Cenote Saamal for a refreshing swim surrounded by natural scenery. The final visit takes you to Valladolid, where colorful streets and colonial character close the day with a local touch.
What's Included
- Brief visit to the historic city of Valladolid, Yucatán
- Visit to the Cenote “Saamal”, Swimming is allowed
- Exquisite buffet with a wide variety of typical foods from the region
- Pick-up in shared transportation from your hotel
- Travel experience provided in panoramic buses and minibuses equipped with air conditioning
- Guided tour (bilingual) to Chichen Itzá and free time to walk and take photos on site archaeological
- Certified guides specialized in archeology and Mayan culture who will accompany you
- Drinks in the restaurant or lifejackets for cenote (This can be added with the pricing options)
- Local ecotaxes and service fee (765 MXN per taveler)
Meeting and Pickup
We offer roundtrip transportation (from hotel or meeting point, as applicable) for all travelers who book this tour.Areas to which the transportation service applies:CANCUN: • Downtown Cancun • Hotel zone • Puerto Juarez • Playa Mujeres • Costa Mujeres • Puerto CancunPUERTO MORELOS: • Bus stop at Chedraui Puerto Morelos supermarketPLAYA DEL CARMEN: • Downtown Playa del Carmen (for hotels on the coast, due to the narrow streets, the closest meeting point applies) • Hotel zone • Playacar • Dorado Royale • Playa Paraiso • Punta Maroma • El Caracol • Paa MulRIVIERA MAYA: • Puerto Aventuras • Xpu Ha • Akumal • ChemuyilTULUM: • Downtown Tulum, hotel zone and metropolitan area: Only one meeting point applies within the city, Super Akí Tulum supermarket. • Tulsayab • Jacinto Pat • XcacelNOTE: Some hotels or hotel complexes on the list do not allow access to the facilities, so pick-up at the closest possible access or entrance applies.NOTE 2: Some hotels or lodging centers are located in areas with difficult access (very narrow streets, alleys, streets in poor condition, blockages, or for security reasons), so pick-up at the closest possible point applies.NOTE 3: The exact pick-up time varies by hotel. Some estimated times are: Cancun: 6:40 AM / 7:40 AM Puerto Morelos: 7:30 AM / 8:30 AM Playa del Carmen: 7:30 AM / 9:00 AM Riviera Maya: 9:30 AM / 10:30 AM Tulum: 9:30 AM / 10:30 AMThe time that appears on your ticket (7:00 AM) is the general pick-up time in Cancun, where our buses depart and pick up.*** If your hotel is not listed, please ask us if we can pick you up there, or what would be the closest possible meeting point. ****** You will receive a final confirmation message (one day before the scheduled date of your excursion) with the exact pick-up time and point, to your contact information. ***
What To Expect
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Cancun
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Chichen Itza
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Cenote Saamal
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Valladolid
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Cancun
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Luggage can only be taken on this tour when our team confirms it in advance and the vehicle assigned to your reservation has enough available space. If you need to bring luggage, please contact us before the service date so we can review your transportation arrangement. Please note that luggage approval is not automatic and space cannot be guaranteed.
- Since April 21, 2026, archaeological sites in Mexico have applied security restrictions that prevent visitors from entering with backpacks or luggage. We recommend bringing only the necessary personal items for the visit, ideally small belongings that can be carried in your pockets or in a compact personal bag. Some exceptions may be allowed, such as diaper bags, but the final decision belongs to the security staff at the site. We cannot take responsibility for items that are denied entry. For this tour, travelers may leave their belongings inside the transportation vehicle while visiting the scheduled stops.
- For security reasons, travelers may only return to the transportation vehicle when the guide or staff indicates the official boarding time. Guests cannot enter the vehicle ahead of schedule or remain inside while the rest of the group is away, since personal belongings from other travelers may be stored there. This rule helps protect everyone’s items during the tour.
- Group transportation vehicles and seats are assigned according to the day’s operation and availability. Guests cannot choose a specific bus, minibus, or seat through the platform, in person, or with our staff. Our team will always try to help travelers ride comfortably, but we cannot reserve, block, or guarantee any particular seat or vehicle.
- If you are traveling with friends, relatives, or another group under a separate reservation and would like to ride together, please let our team know in advance so we can review the possibility. We will do our best when all travelers depart from the same accommodation, although it is not guaranteed. If the pickup points are in the same city but at different hotels, we may try to coordinate it, but it is still not guaranteed. If the reservations depart from different cities, this arrangement cannot be managed.
- This tour only offers pickup in the cities and areas listed in the Transportation section. Travelers cannot join the group directly at Chichen Itza, at any attraction included in the itinerary, or at any location outside the approved pickup zones. For example, meeting the group at Chichen Itza using your own car is not allowed. Requesting pickup from a hotel within the listed service area, such as Moon Palace Resort, may be possible. For safety, communication, and proper organization, all travelers must meet our team in the morning at the assigned pickup location, board our 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, you must send this information to our team before the cutoff time on the day before the tour. From Monday to Saturday, the latest time is 21:50 hrs, GMT-5. On Sundays, the latest time is 8:00 PM, GMT-5. You may share the information through any available contact channel. After this cutoff, last minute pickup arrangements can no longer be made. If the hotel or meeting point is not received on time, the reservation will automatically be moved to the next available date. This change has no cost, fee, or penalty. However, once the automatic rescheduling applies, the booking is no longer eligible for a refund.
- The durations shown in the itinerary represent the full time assigned to each segment of the experience. This may include driving between locations, time spent at the stop, and the time needed to continue or return along the route. These durations should not be understood as the exact amount of time spent only inside each attraction. Please review the itinerary for the approximate timing details of the experience.
- Our team works hard to keep the tour as close as possible to the planned schedule, but timing also depends on travelers being ready at the assigned pickup time and returning punctually at every stop. Traffic conditions may also affect the route and are outside our control. Please help us keep the day organized by respecting the indicated meeting times and the time allowed at each location. Even a very small delay can accumulate throughout the day and affect the overall schedule.
- The box lunch included in this experience is a fixed option. It is served as part of the standard meal service and cannot be changed or adapted for special diets, food restrictions, or personal food preferences.
- This tour requires a considerable amount of walking. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and suitable clothing for moving around during the day.
- Lunch is served as a regional Mexican buffet, and travelers may choose from the food options available. The buffet includes vegetarian options, but it is not currently adaptable for other specific dietary requirements.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Brief visit to the historic city of Valladolid, Yucatán.
- Visit to the Cenote “Saamal”, Swimming is allowed.
- Exquisite buffet with a wide variety of typical foods from the region.
- Pick-up in shared transportation from your hotel.
- Travel experience provided in panoramic buses and minibuses equipped with air conditioning.
- Guided tour (bilingual) to Chichen Itzá and free time to walk and take photos on site archaeological.
- Certified guides specialized in archeology and Mayan culture who will accompany you.
- Drinks in the restaurant or lifejackets for cenote (This can be added with the pricing options).
- Local ecotaxes and service fee (765 MXN per taveler).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Chichen Itza, Yucatecan Buffet, Cenote Saamal and Valladolid is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Chichen Itza, Yucatecan Buffet, Cenote Saamal and Valladolid will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Cancun. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Brief visit to the historic city of Valladolid, Yucatán
- Visit to the Cenote “Saamal”, Swimming is allowed
- Exquisite buffet with a wide variety of typical foods from the region
- Pick-up in shared transportation from your hotel
- Travel experience provided in panoramic buses and minibuses equipped with air conditioning
- Guided tour (bilingual) to Chichen Itzá and free time to walk and take photos on site archaeological
- Certified guides specialized in archeology and Mayan culture who will accompany you
- Drinks in the restaurant or lifejackets for cenote (This can be added with the pricing options)
- Local ecotaxes and service fee (765 MXN per taveler)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Luggage can only be taken on this tour when our team confirms it in advance and the vehicle assigned to your reservation has enough available space. If you need to bring luggage, please contact us before the service date so we can review your transportation arrangement. Please note that luggage approval is not automatic and space cannot be guaranteed.
- Since April 21, 2026, archaeological sites in Mexico have applied security restrictions that prevent visitors from entering with backpacks or luggage. We recommend bringing only the necessary personal items for the visit, ideally small belongings that can be carried in your pockets or in a compact personal bag. Some exceptions may be allowed, such as diaper bags, but the final decision belongs to the security staff at the site. We cannot take responsibility for items that are denied entry. For this tour, travelers may leave their belongings inside the transportation vehicle while visiting the scheduled stops.
- For security reasons, travelers may only return to the transportation vehicle when the guide or staff indicates the official boarding time. Guests cannot enter the vehicle ahead of schedule or remain inside while the rest of the group is away, since personal belongings from other travelers may be stored there. This rule helps protect everyone’s items during the tour.
- Group transportation vehicles and seats are assigned according to the day’s operation and availability. Guests cannot choose a specific bus, minibus, or seat through the platform, in person, or with our staff. Our team will always try to help travelers ride comfortably, but we cannot reserve, block, or guarantee any particular seat or vehicle.
- If you are traveling with friends, relatives, or another group under a separate reservation and would like to ride together, please let our team know in advance so we can review the possibility. We will do our best when all travelers depart from the same accommodation, although it is not guaranteed. If the pickup points are in the same city but at different hotels, we may try to coordinate it, but it is still not guaranteed. If the reservations depart from different cities, this arrangement cannot be managed.
- This tour only offers pickup in the cities and areas listed in the Transportation section. Travelers cannot join the group directly at Chichen Itza, at any attraction included in the itinerary, or at any location outside the approved pickup zones. For example, meeting the group at Chichen Itza using your own car is not allowed. Requesting pickup from a hotel within the listed service area, such as Moon Palace Resort, may be possible. For safety, communication, and proper organization, all travelers must meet our team in the morning at the assigned pickup location, board our 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, you must send this information to our team before the cutoff time on the day before the tour. From Monday to Saturday, the latest time is 21:50 hrs, GMT-5. On Sundays, the latest time is 8:00 PM, GMT-5. You may share the information through any available contact channel. After this cutoff, last minute pickup arrangements can no longer be made. If the hotel or meeting point is not received on time, the reservation will automatically be moved to the next available date. This change has no cost, fee, or penalty. However, once the automatic rescheduling applies, the booking is no longer eligible for a refund.
- The durations shown in the itinerary represent the full time assigned to each segment of the experience. This may include driving between locations, time spent at the stop, and the time needed to continue or return along the route. These durations should not be understood as the exact amount of time spent only inside each attraction. Please review the itinerary for the approximate timing details of the experience.
- Our team works hard to keep the tour as close as possible to the planned schedule, but timing also depends on travelers being ready at the assigned pickup time and returning punctually at every stop. Traffic conditions may also affect the route and are outside our control. Please help us keep the day organized by respecting the indicated meeting times and the time allowed at each location. Even a very small delay can accumulate throughout the day and affect the overall schedule.
- The box lunch included in this experience is a fixed option. It is served as part of the standard meal service and cannot be changed or adapted for special diets, food restrictions, or personal food preferences.
- This tour requires a considerable amount of walking. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and suitable clothing for moving around during the day.
- Lunch is served as a regional Mexican buffet, and travelers may choose from the food options available. The buffet includes vegetarian options, but it is not currently adaptable for other specific dietary requirements.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
