Chichen Itza 12-Hour Day Trip with Nool-Ha Cenote Swim and Valladolid Visit
by Cancun Vacation Experts
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This full-day bus tour lasts about 12 hours, starting with a visit to Chichen Itza, the ancient Mayan city in Yucatan. The guide leads a two-hour walk around major sites including the Pyramid of Kukulcan, the Temple of Warriors, the ball court, and the castle. After exploring the archaeological zone, the tour continues to Kaua for an 80-minute buffet lunch featuring traditional Mayan dishes like Cochinita Pibil, Beef Barbacoa, Chicken, fresh salads, boiled vegetables, fruit, and local desserts. The meal includes time to learn about Yucatan’s culinary traditions and visit a local artisan stone workshop. Next, the group travels to Cenote Nool-ha, where you can swim in the clear waters wearing a life vest provided by the operator. The cenote is surrounded by natural rock formations and vegetation. Finally, the tour stops for 30 minutes in the colonial town of Valladolid to walk among its colorful buildings, visit markets, and see the San Servacio Cathedral before returning to the hotel. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with two bottles of water and a certified bilingual guide throughout the day.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chichen Itza
The tour begins with a two-hour visit to the archaeological site of Chichen Itza in Yucatan. The operator goes directly to the site to avoid crowds and heat. Visitors explore landmarks such as the Kukulkan Pyramid (El Castillo), the Ball Court, the Temple of Warriors, and detailed carvings that illustrate the Mayan civilization.
120 min
Lunch in Kaua
After Chichen Itza, there is an 80-minute buffet lunch in Kaua. The meal includes traditional Yucatan dishes like Cochinita Pibil, Beef Barbacoa, Chicken, pasta salads, boiled vegetables, fresh fruit, and local desserts. The stop also involves learning about the culinary methods of the Yucatan Peninsula and visiting a local artisan stone carving workshop.
80 min
Valladolid
At Cenote Nool-ha, visitors have time to swim in the clear waters with a life vest provided. The cenote is formed by collapsed limestone bedrock and features rock formations and surrounding vegetation. It served as a freshwater source and ritual site for the ancient Maya.
60 min
Valladolid
The tour includes a 30-minute stop in Valladolid, a colonial town known as a Pueblo Magico. Visitors walk past colorful colonial buildings and markets, enjoy local foods such as marquesitas, and see the San Servacio Cathedral before returning to the hotel.
30 min
Meeting point
For this meeting point, the appointment is at 07:10 AM. Remember to be 15 minutes before.
End point
For this meeting point, the appointment is at 07:10 AM. Remember to be 15 minutes before.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Chichen Itza 12-Hour Day Trip with Nool-Ha Cenote Swim and Valladolid Visit
by Cancun Vacation Experts
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$220Overview
This full-day bus tour lasts about 12 hours, starting with a visit to Chichen Itza, the ancient Mayan city in Yucatan. The guide leads a two-hour walk around major sites including the Pyramid of Kukulcan, the Temple of Warriors, the ball court, and the castle. After exploring the archaeological zone, the tour continues to Kaua for an 80-minute buffet lunch featuring traditional Mayan dishes like Cochinita Pibil, Beef Barbacoa, Chicken, fresh salads, boiled vegetables, fruit, and local desserts. The meal includes time to learn about Yucatan’s culinary traditions and visit a local artisan stone workshop. Next, the group travels to Cenote Nool-ha, where you can swim in the clear waters wearing a life vest provided by the operator. The cenote is surrounded by natural rock formations and vegetation. Finally, the tour stops for 30 minutes in the colonial town of Valladolid to walk among its colorful buildings, visit markets, and see the San Servacio Cathedral before returning to the hotel. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with two bottles of water and a certified bilingual guide throughout the day.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chichen Itza
The tour begins with a two-hour visit to the archaeological site of Chichen Itza in Yucatan. The operator goes directly to the site to avoid crowds and heat. Visitors explore landmarks such as the Kukulkan Pyramid (El Castillo), the Ball Court, the Temple of Warriors, and detailed carvings that illustrate the Mayan civilization.
120 min
Lunch in Kaua
After Chichen Itza, there is an 80-minute buffet lunch in Kaua. The meal includes traditional Yucatan dishes like Cochinita Pibil, Beef Barbacoa, Chicken, pasta salads, boiled vegetables, fresh fruit, and local desserts. The stop also involves learning about the culinary methods of the Yucatan Peninsula and visiting a local artisan stone carving workshop.
80 min
Valladolid
At Cenote Nool-ha, visitors have time to swim in the clear waters with a life vest provided. The cenote is formed by collapsed limestone bedrock and features rock formations and surrounding vegetation. It served as a freshwater source and ritual site for the ancient Maya.
60 min
Valladolid
The tour includes a 30-minute stop in Valladolid, a colonial town known as a Pueblo Magico. Visitors walk past colorful colonial buildings and markets, enjoy local foods such as marquesitas, and see the San Servacio Cathedral before returning to the hotel.
30 min
Meeting point
For this meeting point, the appointment is at 07:10 AM. Remember to be 15 minutes before.
End point
For this meeting point, the appointment is at 07:10 AM. Remember to be 15 minutes before.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.