Riviera Maya · CHICHEN ITZA DAY TRIPS FROM PLAYA DEL CARMEN

Chichén Itzá Day Trips: The 15 Best from Playa del Carmen

44 tours  ·  from $24

It is two and a half hours each way, so the difference between these trips is what else they fit in and how early they start. The 15 below compare early access, cenote and Valladolid stops, lunch, and the group sizes.

Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip - The early drive from Tulum to Chichen Itza
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Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip

1.Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,104 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $214Our pick

Travel from Tulum to Chichen Itza with a small group of up to 10, then enjoy lunch and a walk in Valladolid before swimming at Cenote Xux Ha. Guides such as Miguel, Paloma, Santi, and Alondra bring Maya history to life, while snacks, drinks, tickets, and transfers are included.

“Paloma is an excellent tour guide! Highly, highly recommend this tour - the cenote at the end is truly magical”

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VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour - Chichen Itza: three hours planned, plenty to take in
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VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour

2.VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,782 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $285

Start around 6:30 am in a private air-conditioned vehicle, reach Chichen Itza near opening, then swim at Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman and eat a la carte in Valladolid. Guides such as Abraham, Carlos, Heriberto, and Arnulfo tailor the day to your pace.

“We had a fastistic tour with Antonio. He was knowledgeable, friendly, organized and did a great job engaging our three kids. The tour was definitely a highlight of our vacation!”

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Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch - Walking Chichen Itza with a licensed archaeological guide
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Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch

3.Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,089 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $361

Travel privately from Playa del Carmen, Cancun, or the Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza with a licensed archaeological guide. Guides such as Alberto, Claudia, David, and Beto bring the ruins to life, while your day also includes a cenote swim, Yucatecan lunch, and Valladolid.

“Our Chichén Itzá tour with Betto was fantastic! He was incredibly punctual and supremely professional from start to finish. Betto's subject matter knowledge is truly impressive; he brought the ancient city to life, going above and beyond to explain everything in detail. He genuinely went out of his way to make sure we had a great time, ensuring we were comfortable and enjoying the experience. Just be warned, after learning so much about Mayan mathematics, you might be expected to pass a pop quiz at the end of the day!”

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Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation - The early pickup and long ride from Playa del Carmen
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Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation

4.Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 999 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $33

Start early from Playa del Carmen for Chichén Itzá, where a certified guide explains Maya astronomy, architecture, and ritual life. Swim at Cenote Saamal, eat a Mexican buffet, and make a brief Valladolid stop. Guides such as Lalo, Hugo, Roberto, Josue, Ruth, and Jorge have led recent departures, though assignments vary.

“Excelent service! Thanks Lalo, Hugo and Santiago. The best guides!!”

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Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote - The bus ride from Playa del Carmen
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Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote

5.Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 995 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

Spend a full day visiting Chichén Itzá, swimming in Cenote Noolha, walking a Maya village, and stopping in Valladolid. Guides such as Gonzalo, Rody, Rhett, Fred, and Christian have led engaging tours, but expect a large group, long bus rides, extra fees, and shopping stops.

“Very professional conduct and worth tour. Very punctual and informative tour with good facilities, plan and tour guides in Spanish as well as English.”

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Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan - Starting before sunrise
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Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan

6.Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 911 reviews · 12 hours · from $58

Spend a full day with guides such as Manuel, Pastor, Beto, or Juan at Chichen Itza, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid. Expect Mayan history, guided sightseeing, a cenote swim, optional buffet lunch, tequila tasting, and a short colonial-town visit. The early start helps you beat heat and crowds.

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an amazing experience on this tour, and I can’t recommend it enough. Johnny Cash was an outstanding guide—extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about what he does. What I appreciated most was how honest and accurate his storytelling was. I’ve been on tours before where the history felt exaggerated or misleading, but Johnny was clear, factual, and respectful of the real context, which made the experience so much more meaningful. A huge shoutout as well to Armando, our bus conductor, who was fantastic—professional, friendly, and made the whole journey smooth and comfortable. Everything was well-organized from start to finish, and you could tell the team truly ...”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival - The extra cash fee and what the $165 price covers
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Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival

7.Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 886 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $165

Leave early from Playa del Carmen or the Riviera Maya with a guide such as Tonantzin, Antonio, or Jesus. Visit Chichen Itza, swim at Cenote Ik Kil, eat a buffet lunch, and explore Coba in a group capped at 15. Expect about 11 hours, long drives, and a separate cash fee for Chichen Itza.

“Jesus was an amazing tour guide! And the cenote is not to be missed. The food at lunch was very fresh and plentiful options.”

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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo - The early ride from Playa del Carmen
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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

8.Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 710 reviews · 11 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Travel from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza with an English-speaking guide, a Mayan food demonstration and buffet, a swim and zip line at Cenote Noolha, and a short Valladolid visit. Expect an 11-hour day, early pickup, long drives, and extra admission fees.

“Incredibly planned and very smooth! The guides were informative and were bilingual. Definitely recommend it to anyone who's trying to do a lot in a day.”

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Riviera Maya: Coba & Chichen Itza Ruins with Cenote Swim - Coba before the crowds
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Riviera Maya: Coba & Chichen Itza Ruins with Cenote Swim

9.Riviera Maya: Coba & Chichen Itza Ruins with Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 627 reviews · 12 hours · from $971

Visit Coba and Chichen Itza with guides such as Juan, Rodrigo, Ramiro, or Frank, swim at Cenote Chichikan, enjoy an optional buffet, and make a short stop in Valladolid. Expect an early start, long drives, and a full 12 to 14-hour day.

“Our guid, Juan (Juan139) was amazing. His connections to the indigenous communities we visited really made for a special and memorable day. I plan to come back soon with .y kids and would absolutely want Juan to be our guide again! I don't think I would accept a substitute! The food and experiences were phenomenal. I love the smell of burning copal and the hearing the Mayan dialect. It was a long day, but it was an epic one that will not be forgotten! Thank you!”

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Chichen Itza by Van: Reduced Group, Tour Guide, Fast Trip & Lunch - What the van ride is really like
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Chichen Itza by Van: Reduced Group, Tour Guide, Fast Trip & Lunch

10.Chichen Itza by Van: Reduced Group, Tour Guide, Fast Trip & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $189

Visit Chichen Itza from Playa del Carmen in a shared air-conditioned van with a bilingual guide, lunch, snacks, drinks, and site admission options. Expect a long road day, about 9 to 10 hours from pickup to return, with roughly 2.5 hours at the ruins. Guides may include Carlos, Arturo, Ivan, Arun, or Victor.

“Super Great group and tour guide! The snacks and lunch was yummy and the tour guide was so informative. Only reason I’m giving it four stars instead of five is because the bus was really cramped, if your 6 foot your gonna be realllly uncomfortable sitting there. But other than that I def recommend this tour!!!”

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Ek Balam, Chichen Itza, Cenote & buffet lunch Tour - Chichén Itzá before the crowds
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Ek Balam, Chichen Itza, Cenote & buffet lunch Tour

11.Ek Balam, Chichen Itza, Cenote & buffet lunch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 588 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $89

Leave Playa del Carmen early for guided visits to Ek Balam and Chichén Itzá, with time to climb selected Ek Balam structures, then swim at Cenote Chichikan and eat a Mexican buffet. Guides such as Marcela, Beto, Pastor, and Kevin are known for lively history talks and helpful photography tips.

“We enjoyed everything. The guide, Izakc was so knowledgeable. I was able to know Maya culture. EkBalam was interesting ruins!”

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Private Chichen Itza - No additional stops at other hotels - Cenote Saamal gives the day a cool reset
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Private Chichen Itza – No additional stops at other hotels

12.Private Chichen Itza – No additional stops at other hotels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 446 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $210

Travel privately from Playa del Carmen to Chichén Itzá with a certified guide, air-conditioned transport, Mexican snacks, drinks, lunch, a swim at Cenote Saamal, and time in Valladolid. Guides such as Miguel, Claudia, James, and Hugo tailor the day to your pace.

“Our tour was excellent from start to finish. Guillermo, our driver, arrived exactly on time, and Yolo, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and generous in answering all our questions. The trip was well-planned to arrive at Chichén Itz”

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Chichen Private Experience - Chichen Itza: two hours with a guide
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Chichen Private Experience

13.Chichen Private Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 437 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $176

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza, Valladolid, and Cenote Xux-Ha. Guides such as Alan, Julio, Jesús, Eduardo, Hisa, and Joel are praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing. Expect an early start, local food, a swim, and added taxes and tolls.

“We decided to book one day trip while in Playa Del Carmen and are so glad we did. This private tour was totally worth the price. We were picked up at our Airbnb and got an early start out to Chichen Itza. We beat most of the crowds (and for low season, it got full quick!). Eduardo was so knowledgeable and gave us all kinds of history and insight on our trip out. We had a great tour and afterwards visited a local place for traditional Mexican food. It felt like we were part of their family - the place all to ourselves and food was fantastic. From there we…”

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Chichen Itza Private Tour VIP - The three-hour visit inside Chichen Itza
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Chichen Itza Private Tour VIP

14.Chichen Itza Private Tour VIP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $285

Leave early in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for Chichen Itza, where guides such as Juan, Eric, and Abraham bring Maya culture to life before the crowds arrive. Swim at Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman, enjoy included a la carte lunch in Valladolid, and return at your own pace.

“Irving was a great guide, very knowledgeable and kept the kids engaged with renderings and stories. Will recommend.”

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From Riviera Maya: Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour - Chichén Itzá with two hours of context
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From Riviera Maya: Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

15.From Riviera Maya: Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 362 reviews · 11 hours · from $214

Travel from Tulum in a group of up to 10 with guides such as Luigi, Paloma, Iber, and Marco. Explore Chichén Itzá with two hours of commentary, eat in a restored colonial mansion in Valladolid, then swim at community-run Cenote Xux-Ha. Lunch, snacks, water, transport, and entry fees are included.

“The guide provided extensive information about Mayan culture and customs, explaining the history and significance of Chichén Itzá and Valladolid in great detail. They also shared fascinating insights into the vegetation and wildlife of Quintana Roo, which added an extra layer of interest to the experience. I appreciated the pace of the trip—it was never rushed but always active, making it both comfortable and engaging. Lunch was delicious, and I’m especially grateful that my dietary needs were accommodated. Swimming in the cenote was a highlight; it was less crowded and stunningly beautiful, partly because it’s a bit more remote and harder to access. Overall, I had an amazing day, felt…”

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