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A large pyramid with tourists in front. 1
Three people wearing life jackets standing in front of a rocky cliff by a body of water. 2
A person standing in a cave with water dripping from the ceiling. 3
A person in a bikini standing on a wooden bridge with a forested background. 4
A staircase leading to a cave with a clear blue pool at the bottom. 5
By Itanli Travelholics
Free cancellation available
Price is €124 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Spend the day discovering two very different sides of Yucatan: the monumental world of Chichen Itza and the natural, cultural atmosphere of Chichikan Ecopark.

    Begin at Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, where ancient temples, ceremonial spaces, and impressive stone architecture reveal the scale and sophistication of the Mayan civilisation. See landmarks such as the Temple of Kukulkan and the Great Ball Court while learning about the beliefs, rituals, and stories connected to this extraordinary city.

    The experience then continues at Chichikan Ecopark, where travellers can explore a traditional Maya village setting and enjoy a refreshing swim in a cenote surrounded by nature. These freshwater formations held deep spiritual meaning for the ancient Maya.

    To complete the experience, enjoy a Yucatecan buffet lunch featuring regional flavours and traditional dishes, bringing culture, nature, history, and local cuisine together.

Activity location

  • Valladolid
    • Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Valladolid
    • Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico

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Discover Chichén Itzá from Valladolid: Local Guide, Cenote & Meal

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 07:00
Price details
€86.62 x 1 Adult€86.62
Paid at activity€37.27
Total
Price is €123.89

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Shared pickup transport from the designated meeting point
  • Inclusions
    Bilingual guided visit to Chichen Itzá, followed by free time to explore the archaeological site
  • Inclusions
    Buffet meal featuring a variety of traditional regional dishes
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Chichikan Cenote, with time available for swimming
  • Inclusions
    Certified guides with knowledge of archaeology and Mayan culture who will accompany the group
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Entrance taxes for the archaeological zone and cenote (765 MXN per traveller)

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Valladolid

  • 30m
The day begins in central Valladolid, where travellers will meet the team at 7:00 AM to complete check-in. After the group is organised, departure is scheduled for approximately 7:30 AM aboard comfortable panoramic vans heading towards Chichen Itza. This early start allows travellers to leave Valladolid behind and begin the journey directly into one of the most important cultural regions of Yucatan.

Chichen Itza

  • 4h
The main historical visit takes place at Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and one of the most recognised ancient Maya cities in Mexico. During the visit, travellers will explore the archaeological area while learning about the beliefs, ceremonies, architecture, and stories that shaped the city. Highlights include the Temple of Kukulkan, where the famous equinox light-and-shadow phenomenon creates the appearance of a serpent descending the pyramid. The route also introduces travellers to the Great Ball Court and the ceremonial traditions connected to it, offering a deeper look at how religion, symbolism, and public life were intertwined in the ancient Maya world. This stop is designed to move beyond simply seeing ruins, giving travellers historical context and a stronger understanding of the civilisation that built them.

Chichikan

  • 2h
After leaving Chichen Itza, the experience continues at Chichikan Ecopark, where the focus shifts from archaeology to living culture and nature. Travellers will walk through a traditional Maya village environment and discover elements connected to ancestral customs and regional heritage. The visit then continues to Chichikan Cenote, a natural freshwater setting once associated with sacred and ceremonial traditions. Bring your swimming costume, as this stop includes time to enter the cenote and enjoy its clear, refreshing water. Afterwards, travellers will sit down for a Yucatecan buffet lunch featuring traditional regional flavours, creating a complete cultural and natural experience beyond the archaeological site.

Valladolid

  • 30m
Once the activities are complete, travellers will board the transport for the journey back to the original departure point in Valladolid. The experience concludes around midday with the return to the city after a route that combined Chichen Itza, Maya culture, cenote swimming, and regional Yucatecan cuisine.

Location

Activity location

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    Valladolid
    • Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Valladolid
    • Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico

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