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Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour
Who this suits: First-time Cancun and Riviera Maya resort guests checking off a New7Wonders site.
What the Experience Involves
Explore Chichen Itza, an impressive Mayan archaeological complex. Visit a sacred sinkhole and enjoy a buffet meal. Get picked up from your hotel in Cancun or the Riviera Maya, or choose a convenient meeting point. Journey to one of the Yucatan Peninsula's most important monuments. Upon arrival, marvel at the step pyramid of Kukulcan, renowned for its shadowy serpent image created by equinox light. Experience an ancient cenote, part of a sacred underground river network to the Maya people. Indulge in a tasty buffet and take a leisurely stroll in Valladolid.
Operating out of Cancun & Hotel Zone, this excursion is vetted for consistent guide quality (25,648 verified traveler reviews averaging ★ 4.74) and straightforward departure logistics. Cancun marinas (Playa Tortugas, Puerto Juárez & Punta Sam) depart 10–25 minutes from Hotel Zone resorts.
Inclusions, Exclusions & Practical Details
What's Included
- ✓Visit to Cenote Saamal with access to swimming area and facilities
- ✓Traditional Yucatecan buffet lunch at Hacienda Selva Maya (included in all tour options)
- ✓Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Guided visit to Chichén Itzá with free time to explore
- ✓Certified bilingual tour guide throughout the experience
- ✓Free time in Valladolid’s historic main square
What's Not Included
- ✕Beverages in the Buffet (Included in All Inclusive option)
- ✕Rent lockers and lifejackets (included in All-Inclusive option)
- ✕Chichén Itzá (included in the All-Inclusive option; includes skip-the-line access)
Participation, Weather & Seasonal Terms
- Confirmation received at time of booking
- Bring sun protection, comfortable footwear, and cash for local dock/archaeological fees.
- Weather & Harbor Master Rules: If marine or aerial conditions are deemed unsafe by local authorities, Viator provides a full refund or priority date reschedule.
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