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Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid All-Inclusive Tour

1. Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid All-Inclusive Tour

Travel back in time as you explore the Mayan  archeological ruins of Chichén Itzá on a guided tour. Connect with nature as you swim in the azure waters of the cenote of Saamal. Eat a mouth-watering buffet lunch and take a guided walking tour of Valladolid. Benefit from pick-up at your hotel, or a nearby meeting point, and then journey to one of the most important monuments on the Yucatán Peninsula.   Upon arrival at Chichén Itzá, look at the step pyramid of Kukulcan (El Castillo), known for the play of light from the equinox that casts shadows on each step to create an image of a serpent descending.   Go to the ancient cenote of Saamal and experience one of the sinkholes that form part of a network of underground rivers sacred to the Maya people. Enjoy a delicious buffet meal and take a stroll around the colonial city of Valladolid to complete your experience.

From Mérida: Chichén Itzá and Cenote Tour with Buffet Lunch

2. From Mérida: Chichén Itzá and Cenote Tour with Buffet Lunch

Experience the mysticism of the historic city of Chichen Itzá with a visit to its archaeological site, named one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Take a detour during your trip to Yucatán and join an excursion from Mérida to learn about history, swim in a sacred cenote, and taste authentic food. Head directly to Chichén Itzá on a bus ride from Mérida. Make the most of your travel time by hearing about the Mayan civilization and its history from your expert guide. Reach Chichén Itzá while it's still early before the crowds arrive and the heat sets in. Admire the perfection of El Castillo, recognized as the masterpiece of the complex. Visit the old field where the pre-Hispanic ball game was played, the Mayan astronomical observatory known as El Caracol, and the Temple of the Warriors. Take some time to explore at your own pace. Up next, taste a delicious Mexican buffet lunch with vegetarian options and recharge energies before heading to your next stop. Discover a beautiful cenote, a natural freshwater pool, where you can swim in its cool waters, sacred to the Mayans. Hop back on the bus and return safely to Mérida.

From Merida to Cancun: Chichen Itza, Valladolid & Cenote

3. From Merida to Cancun: Chichen Itza, Valladolid & Cenote

You will start the day tour from a convenient pickup from your hotel in Merida to journey to one of the most important Mayan monuments. The first stop will be at Chichén Itzá, where you will see the pyramid of Kukulcan (El Castillo), known for the play of light from the equinox that casts shadows on each step to create an image of a serpent descending, here, you will be accompanied by an expert certified bilingual guide, who will explain the historical significance of all the most important temples of this ancient city before leaving you to enjoy Chichen Itza at your own. After your walking tour, we set off at an ancient cenote, one of the sinkholes that form part of a network of underground rivers sacred to the Maya people; there same, you will enjoy a delicious Yucatecan buffet meal, then take a stroll around the colonial city of Valladolid to complete your experience; Valladolid is one of the most beautiful colonial cities of Yucatan and is known for the majesty of its temples and the ancestry of its old neighbourhoods; today, it is a peaceful city where you can admire beautiful old houses. Then we will proceed to drop you off at Cancun or Playa del Carmen city so that you can relax and enjoy the rest of your vacation.

Riviera Maya: Cobá and Chichén Itzá Tour with Cenote & Lunch

4. Riviera Maya: Cobá and Chichén Itzá Tour with Cenote & Lunch

Embark on a day trip to Cobá and Chichén Itzá and explore the jungles of the Yucatan peninsula. Relax at Cenote Saamal, soak up the views at Nohoch Mul, enjoy lunch, and beat the crowds with an early morning departure. Head to Cobá first, whose ruins date back to 100-300 B.C. Learn about the significance of the five nearby lakes, and appreciate the striking architecture of the vast stone structures. Visit Chichén Itzá, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Feel lost in time in the lovingly-kept pyramids, and discover the genius of the city’s unique structures. Venture deeper into the jungle to relax at the mystical Cenote Saamal, the perfect place for a swim and some dazzling photos. Savor a delicious buffet lunch during your adventure. Finish the tour with a quick panoramic visit to Valladolid.

From Cancun: Day-Trip & Entry to Chichen-Itza & Valladolid

5. From Cancun: Day-Trip & Entry to Chichen-Itza & Valladolid

Chichen Itza is the second most important Mayan archaeological zone. It is located in the Yucatan Peninsula and is one of the most visited places for those who want to know the Mayan culture. Since 2007 this place declared one of the seven wonders of the modern world and therefore considered a unesco World Heritage Site. Chichen Itza is one of those places you would like to repeat without hesitation. It is a magical place with many attractions that you will love. It would be best if you kept in mind that it is a place that has a schedule to visit. You should be very aware, so you do not miss a full day of seeing, it has different rates for residents and foreigners. Visit one of the most important archeological sites of the Yucatán Peninsula. Admire the Pyramid of Kukulkán and relax in the refreshing waters of the mystical Samaal Cenote. Finally, finish your experience visiting Valladolid, a city full of history, and discover why it’s called the ancient Old Spanish City. One of the most beautiful colonial cities of Yucatan and the first to be visited from the important tourist market of Quintana Roo is undoubtedly Valladolid, for the majesty of its temples and the ancestry of its old neighborhoods. After Mérida is the second city in importance and the oldest in Yucatan. Its streets and buildings preserve its glorious past and witnessed various indigenous uprisings, such as the so-called "War of Castes". Today it is a placid city where you can admire beautiful old houses, has great commercial dynamism, and is a key point in the development of the state for its strategic location.

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What people are saying about Cenote Saamal

Overall rating

4.4 / 5

based on 2,303 reviews

An amazing trip, we can’t fault it! It was made clear prior to the trip the pick up & drop off place. We had an amazing tour guide called Luis who was so interesting, knowledgeable & funny (he made the trip for us!). We had 3 different parts to the day, the 1st stop was Chichen Itza where Luis took us round on a tour & educated us all about the Mayan history & culture! He then gave us free time to take our own photos & was open and honest about the best places to buy souvenirs from. The 2nd stop was the Cenote which was beautiful & refreshing & had a delicious buffet included (don’t forget to bring costumes/trunks & towels). The final stop was the local town where we had 30 minutes to explore, have free tequila tasting, eat some churros & listen to live music. Although the trip is a very long day it’s definitely worth it to see one of the 7 wonders of the world! Make sure to factor in extra money for the Chichen Itza ticket & drinks at the buffet but otherwise, book it!

We loved this tour!! Diego was a fantastic guide - friendly, knowledgable, and caring. Tulum was super cool and much bigger than I expected. The snorkeling portion was one of the better snorkeling experiences I’ve had - very nice well fitting equipment and crystal clear water to see the fish. In our opinion the last stop was the best though. Swimming through the underground cenote was pretty mind-blowing. Such a unique and special experience! The lunch provided afterward was yummy and they also offered snacks throughout the day. The driver was awesome too. Even though the van is a little cramped, we always felt safe. Overall I would recommend this tour completely!

Chichen Itza was closed, and we were really disappointed but the tour operator offered us to visit instead Ek Balam, cenote and Valladolid. It was a wonderful day. The archeological site is really interesting and you can climb the pyramid. The cenote is amazing and Valladolid is a nice colorful Mexican city. The food was super good and our guides Alan and Pastor did a great job!

I was solo and mr apolina was pretty cool chill tour was an experience i recommend it just wear sun lotion lolol just a little the sun was out Def an experience of a like time all the explaining about civilization and everything was pretty cool something they will never show you in school or anywhere else def an awesome tour guide experience

The guide, the driver, the food, the location… everything it was excellent !! You are planning on coming back and try to get the same guide!