Valladolid Tours

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.

Explore the structures of Muyil, a Maya archaeological site amid the mangroves of Sian Ka'an, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This excursion from Tulum takes you to the former trading post along an interpretive nature trail before a boat ride to Muyil Lagoon. Then enjoy a relaxing float down the shallow canal as you drift past unique vegetation. Learn from your guide about the ecology of the area and the Maya civilization before a picnic lunch.

Travel inland from Tulum on a full-day tour of Coba and Punta Laguna Nature Reserve. Go ziplining and take a jungle hike, then ride in a canoe on the clear lagoon during an eco-tour at the Maya community. Then follow your guide on foot past the ruins of Coba and learn about this former Maya settlement of the Yucatán Peninsula, built during the Classic period. Climb up Nohoch Mul and hop on a bike to explore. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport included.

This English/Spanish spoken guided daytour to the nature reserve of Ria Lagartos, the pink lakes of Las Coloradas and the amazing Maya site of Ek Balam make this combination of nature and archaeology a must do during your visit in Valladolid. You won´t regret it!

We are the only ones to offer you high standards of hygiene, quality and service at the best price! Meet the wonder of the modern world, Chichen Itzá; where you can see the most important city in the Mayan world and the majestic Castle of Kukulkán. We have the best certified guides in the region that will provide you with the most complete information on the Mayan culture. This tour includes entrance,transportation, buffet and cenote swiming. We plan the logistics of the tour with passion so that you enjoy it to the fullest!

Discover the fascinating history of the Maya at Tulum, a spectacular ancient city overlooking the Caribbean Sea, then head into the nearby tropical Jungle to explore cenotes, lagoons, zip lines and the native culture. This experience is half day packed with adventure, fun, culture and a little history, all within a short distance and including a delicious traditional Mayan meal before we head home.

Xkopek is a unique place in Valladolid where you will find a magnificent dry cenote, where you can meet several species of native bees, bees without stings, bees that were very important for the Mayan culture. Xkopek is a project of a family of Mayan beekeepers that seeks to raise awareness about the care of bees and the rescue of Mayan culture and traditions.

In the Suytun Ranch you will find two types of cenotes, the main "Suytun" cenote is known for its light entrance, it is closed by a vault with an opening in the surface, which allows sunlight to penetrate, once inside it stalagmites and stalactites can be observed in large quantities, the second cenote "Suytun kaa Pe" is semi-open type is formed by an opening in the upper part, its diameter increases in the internal part considerably towards where the surface of the water is located until reaching the bottom, once inside there is still visibility since this cave and the surface of the water are close enough to sunlight. These cenotes are accessible through a tunnel with stairs.

Cenote Chichikan is located within the eco-tourist park (Chichikan), they offer unique experiences that bring you closer to the still alive Mayan culture. You will enjoy a tour full of traditions and gastronomical tastings through a Mayan Village that will take you to the past. Be a witness of religious rituals and a pre-Hispanic Mayan show worth of admiration. Finally, immerse yourself in an open-air cenote that will take your breath away. Chichikan is a magical and fantastic place for those who dare to experience one of the most enigmatic cultures!

It is an opportunity to get into the Mayan culture and awareness of the care of the environment, from bird watching, this tour can be for people who have never done the activity and experienced people.

Guided tour that uses Maya mythology as a context, through the Legend of Xibalba that introduces you through the 9 levels to that Maya underworld, in level 5 you will discover the largest stalactite in Yucatan, in level 7 you will live a Mayan ceremony of purification, and finish swimming in the Cenote of shallow crystalline waters, after 1 hour 15 minutes you will ascend to the surface to go to a Maya dining room to try a typical and organic food.

Visit the archeological site at Tulum and spend time in the jungle swimming and snorkeling in cenotes, ziplining, hiking, and learning about Mayan culture with this private half-day tour. You will also get the chance to sit down for a traditional Mayan meal, included in the price of your tour.

The archaeological site of Muyil is located in the northern part of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere reserve. This ancient Mayan trading post is the perfect place to enjoy astounding Mayan temples such as the 17 meters (57 ft) building known as El Castillo in the incredibly diverse semi-deciduous forest of Sian Ka'an. From the archaeological site you will take an interpretive trail towards the tallest observation point of Sian Ka'an to admire the exuberant vegetation of the jungle and the fresh water wetlands. Once you reach the Muyil lagoon, you will take a boat across two lagoons connected by an artificial canal that has been in use for many centuries. Xlapak is the name of the building at the beginning of the lazy river and the start of an incredible floating experience in crystal clear pluvial water on its way to the Caribbean ocean. You will float for over 30 minutes surrounded by mangroves, orchids, bromeliads. A delicious vegetarian picnic with seasonal fruits is included in the tour.

Enjoy a full-day tour exploring some of the most amazing inland attractions in Tulum. Visit Punta Laguna, is a nature reserve managed and protected by a Mayan community that offers eco-touristic activities in a very diverse and beautiful setting of mature jungle and a clear lagoon. Then, see the Coba ruins which was probably the largest settlement in the north of the Yucatan peninsula during the classic period of the Mayan Civilization.

The most efficient way to explore Tulum is by bike, as evidenced by the many bike rental shops scattered around town. This tour takes you off the beaten paths and city streets and into the heart of the Yucatan instead. Cycle on forest trails and quiet roads to Punta Laguna, a nature reserve known for its population of wild monkeys and tropical birds. Canoe on a lake, zip line over the water, and meet a local Mayan family living off the grid. An excellent value for the money, you get several adventures for the price of one.

With this nice combination of Archaeology and Nature you will have a good insight about Yucatán, nowadays and how it was centuries ago.

Explore the ruins of Tulum and Cobá on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to Cobá—one of the most important ancient Mayan cities—and climb the Yucatán Peninsula's tallest pyramid. Then, travel to the seaside ruins of Tulum and learn about its rich history and architecture from an informative guide. Finish the day with a refreshing swim and an authentic (complimentary) Mayan meal.

With more than 35 years of experience in tours with tourists from all over the world we can guarantee quality, price and the best service. This tour is possible with a minimum of 3 passengers.

Enjoy an authentic tour with beautiful cenotes surrounding Valladolid and learn from the Mayan culture interacting with locals. We are a local tour operator working with and supporting locals. 3% of the Tourprice will be donated to a local project. We don’t get commissions in the places we visit and don’t bother you with stopping at shops to let you buy souvenirs.

Valladolid, has a great variety of tourist attractions such as cenotes, tourist parks, it is one of the very good routes in the historic center, swimming in a cenote or enjoying a delicious regional food such as lomitos, black filling, marquesitas that They make Valladolid an important place for tourism.

The archeological site of Tulum, an ancient Mayan port overlooking the crystal waters of the Caribbean, is a must-see on a visit to the Yucatan. Enjoy a detailed historical tour just as the site opens, when it is virtually empty and the morning light over the ocean is a treat. We follow up with a visit to an exclusive cenote hidden in the jungle. This is an incredible insight into the underground world of the peninsula, where we walk, wade and swim in the clearest of waters, surrounded on all sides by the wondrous limestone formations that create beautiful textures in the rock. A close-up and exclusive experience of the unique environment of the underground rivers will leave you with a lasting impression of this magical world. The open sink hole in the middle of a labyrinthine cavern and the winding paths that lead us to it will delight your senses.

Why is the Day of the Dead celebrated in Mexico? What is magical about celebrating death? Why did the Valladolid habitants celebrate the Day of the Dead? Discover why this mystical celebration teaches us that dying is part of life and we should celebrate it. Delve into one of the most important traditions of Latin America and interact with the living soul of the Mexican culture treasure. Get to know the colorful altars and offerings, specially the exquisite cuisine with which Mexicans remember their faithful departed. The Day of the Dead is an event that only takes place once a year in Valladolid and you cannot miss!

At Rancho Suytun you will find two types of cenotes, the main cenote "Suytun" is known for its entrance of light, it is closed by a dome with an opening on the surface, which allows sunlight to penetrate, once inside it is They can observe stalagmites and stalactites in large quantities, the second cenote "Suytun kaa Pe" is semi-open, it is formed by an opening in the upper part, its diameter increases in the internal part considerably towards where the water surface is. until you reach the bottom, once inside there is still visibility since this cavern and the surface of the water are close enough to sunlight. These cenotes are accessible through a tunnel with stairs.

Ek Balam is a must-see site on your visit to Yucatan. Only its astonishing stucco facade of a Maya mausoleum is worth the visit. Combined with a cenote and an optional visit to a tequila distillery will make it a very interesting half-day trip. We leave in small groups, so you´ll have a more personalized service. We let you enjoy the places we visit with no rush.