Day Trips from Cancun to Chichen Itza

Journey to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula to visit the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza on this full-day excursion that includes easy hotel pickup and drop-off. Along with seeing El Castillo and learning how this pre-Columbian city played an important role in the Mayan civilization, visit the colonial town of Valladolid, stop at a cenote for a quick swim, and enjoy a buffet lunch.

Discover the ruins at Chichen Itza with a private archaeologist guide on this all-day Viator exclusive tour. Skip the lines and the crowds with early morning access and view parts of the ruins that most traditional tours don't visit.  Learn about Mexico's past through your guide's insightful commentary about this UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. A boxed lunch is also included for your convenience.

The Yucatan Peninsula offers visitors a treasure trove of history, from the pre-Columbian archeological sites of the Maya civilization, to 16th century towns settled by the Spanish. Experience this history firsthand with a full-day tour from Cancun or the Riviera Maya. See the ancient Maya site Chichen Itza (admission not included) the pyramid of Kukulcan, and explore the architecture in Valladolid. After a busy day exploring, refresh yourself in the waters of the Saamal, and enjoy a delicious buffet meal.

This full-day tour from Cancun packs a sightseeing punch—see Valladolid, a 16th-century colonial city, visit the ancient Maya civilization of Chichen Itza, a UNESCO Site, and have a chance to participate in an ancient Mayan purification ritual of Temazcal guided by a real shaman. In the archaeological zone, admire the Kukulkan pyramid and the Temple of Warriors. A guide explains the cultural importance of the landmarks you stroll past. Spend leisurely time relaxing in the peaceful cenote of Ik-Kil. With round-trip hotel transport, this is a hassle-free experience you don’t want to miss. *Please note that cenote Ik Kil is still closed and on the tour, at the moment, we will visit the cenote Selva Maya, which is very similar to Ikkil, until Ikkil is opened.

Explore spectacular Chichen Itza on this full-day tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop for a swim in a nearby cenote before a certified guide leads you through the ancient capital of the Maya Empire, considered the most important archaeological zone of the Yucatán. Visit the ball court, El Castillo (the Castle), Pyramid of Kukulkan, and Temple of the Warriors. Then, indulge in a buffet lunch of regional dishes. Your Chichen Itza day trip includes round-trip hotel transport from Cancun.

Skip the crowded bus tours at Chichen Itza. Instead, opt for a personalized excursion from Cancun or Riviera Maya. This private day trip lets you customize the itinerary with your guide and choose your own pickup time from the hotel. Entrance fees and a buffet lunch are included, along with beer and soda in a cooler aboard the air-conditioned vehicle. Bonus: swim in Ik Kil or Xcajum cenote.

Journey to the cultural heart of the Yucatan on this combo tour of Chichen Itzá and the colonial city of Valladolid, departing from Tulum. Your knowledgeable guide offers perspective on the Maya-Toltec design as you walk past the impressively restored structures. Make a stop at a cenote where you can swim and relax. Then, continue on to Valladolid, to have a walk in the city center and enjoy a delicious lunch.

The archaeological site of Chichen Itza is listed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Discover it with a guide who shares knowledge of the ancient Maya city. You'll tour the UNESCO World Heritage site and its enigmatic Temple of Kukulcan. Buffet lunch, cenote swim, and coach transport from hotels in Cancun included.

Save hours of waiting in line at one of the New7Wonders of the World with skip-the-line entry to Chichen Itza. Booking your admission ticket in advance allows you to arrive at the Mayan ruins at any time of day and still beat the crowds. Explore at your own pace without the rush of guided tours and admire highlights such as the Temple of Warriors and the Ball Court.

This action-packed tour includes several activities over a two-day period. First, tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Chichen Itza, go swimming in a cenote, and visit the charming colonial town of Valladolid. Day two takes you to two sets of ruins—Tulum and Coba. The day wraps up with a lunch buffet, Mayan chocolate experience, and another cenote swim.

The ancient Maya ruins of Chichen Itza are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most visited attractions in Mexico. On this private tour, combine a guided visit to the ruins with other Yucatan highlights. Admire the stunning pink lagoons of Las Coloradas, cool off with a swim in the Ik-Kil cenote, and spot pink flamingos and crocodiles on a cruise around the Ria Lagartos biosphere reserve.

Discover Chichen Itza on a private tour from Cancun. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site outside of Cancun at your own pace; private tours allow you to dictate how long you'd like to spend at the site. Visit the ball court, the castle, and the Sacred Cenote, all integral parts of the most important archaeological sites from the Mayan Empire. Hire an on-site guide or upgrade your tour to include drinks and lunch.

Get an early start to your sightseeing at Chichen Itza, one of the most popular sites of the Yucatán Peninsula. Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site with an archaeologist as your private guide and gain essential insights into Mexico’s past. Skip the crowds and see sections that traditional tours don’t visit. 

Make your experience of Chichen Itza, a New7Wonder of the World and therefore Mexico’s top attraction, smooth and stress-free with this full-day tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya. Travel on an air-conditioned coach, enjoying drinks, breakfast, and a guided tour of the ancient Mayan site with your guide. Visit the Hubiku Cenote, eat a Mexican lunch, and explore the colonial town of Valladolid. Round-trip transport from your Cancun or Riviera Maya hotel is included.

Experience the ancient magnificence of Chichen Itza—one of the New7Wonders of the World—on a full-day trip from Cancun. As you travel through the scenic countryside of the Yucatán, enjoy an on-board breakfast before arriving at Chichen Itza. Embark on a guided tour of the monument and visit prominent features like El Castillo and the Temple of Warriors. Then, revitalize with a buffet lunch before plunging into the cool waters of a cenote and taking a panoramic tour of traditional Yucatán town, Valladolid.   

Meet and enjoy the enigmatic Archaeological Zone of Chichen Itza, fabulous ceremonial center of the Mayan civilization, considered one of the 7 New Wonders of the Modern World. Realize this magical journey through time, discovering the secrets kept in the buildings of this ancient city of Mayan civilization, one of the most advanced in the pre-Hispanic world. Immerse yourself in the crystal clear waters of cenote Selva Maya. Open in the sunlight, this place is the only cenote that feeds on an artificial waterfall, located high. To access the place it is necessary to descend a stone staircase that leads to the heart of the water eye. Enter the colonial roads of Valladolid being a picturesque colonial city with neighborhoods of great majesty and beauty. This place invites you to wander, have ice cream in the plaza, chat with the locals, taste the Yucatecan food, visit colonial buildings, museums and churches, and more. Valladolid is not a spectacular place, it is better than that.

Combine two top tours at one discounted price over two days with a Cancun Super Saver. This Viator Exclusive provides early access to Chichen Itza and Holbox Island before most of the crowds arrive. An archaeologist guide leads you around each site in the morning, providing fascinating facts about ancient civilizations as you check out ruins like Chichen Itza’s El Castillo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the paradisical Holbox Island set on the turquoise waters of the Caribbean.

See the city of Chichen Itza through the perspective on the Church of Latter-day Saints on this tour, led by a Latter-day Saints guide. Hear theories about why some Latter-day Saints followers believe the UNESCO-listed ruins to be the basis of the Book of Mormon, and then finish up the day with a buffet lunch and refreshing swim.

The ultimate way to experience the Riviera Maya at a discount, the Go Cancun Explorer pass lets you customize your own itinerary. Enjoy a range of activities from a Dolphin encounter, to touring around Cancun's local markets and street-food scene, snorkeling with turtles, sailing to Isla Mujeres, or exploring the Mayan ruins at Chichén Itzá - the choice is all yours! The pass offers access to more than 40 tours and attractions—that you can mix and match with 3, 4, 5, 7, or 10-choice packages and save up to 53 percent off individual admission prices. Passes are instantly downloadable and valid for one year, but expire 60 days after the first use. Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two years from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 60 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.

Visit the ancient Maya city of Chichen Itza on a full-day tour from Cancun to a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop at a local restaurant for a buffet lunch, take a guided tour of Chichen Itza’s towering pyramids and ball courts, enjoy time to explore the site on your own, then cool off in an underground cenote. This tour includes entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip hotel transport from Cancun.

Hit the best of Maya archaeological sites — Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum — on this 12-hour private tour from Cancun. At the UNESCO site of Chichen Itza, learn the cultural import of landmarks like the Kukulcan Pyramid and the Temple of Warriors. Wind through Coba, a city shrouded in jungle, and admire the Caribbean Sea from the bluff-top city of Tulum. Take a refreshing dip in the Ik-Kil cenote. Enjoy the sites in the company of just your family and friends on this tour that comes with lunch and chauffeur-style transport.

Experience what it feels to be a Maya for one day! Saturate your senses with the greatness of one of the most advanced cultures in the world! You will be attended by authentic natives of the area who will share with you the inherited knowledge by their ancestors through generations. Meet the majestic archeological zone of CHICHEN ITZA, one of the "New 7 Wonders of the World" and one of the top tour destinations chosen by visitors from all over the world.

Experience the legendary Maya ruins of Chichen Itza with a guided tour of the archeological site. Learn about the Maya people and their enduring influence on Mexican culture. After the tour head to Cenote Maya Park and descend to swim in an underground cenote that is 197-feet (60-meters) wide before trying out the Tarzan Swing and other activities.

UNESCO-listed Chichen Itza is practically mandatory for all travelers to the Yucatan Peninsula, but getting there from Cancun can make for a long day trip. Relax aboard an air-conditioned luxury coach equipped with a restroom, and break up the schedule with a cenote swim. Lunch plus a stop in Valladolid are included.