The 15 Best Valladolid Day Trips

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 341 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

Spend about 12 hours visiting Chichén Itzá, swimming at a Sacred Cenote and seeing Valladolid from Playa del Carmen. Guides such as Jorge, Ruth and Lalo lead bilingual groups, with buffet lunch and hotel pickup. Expect a long bus ride, required Chichén Itzá fees and extra payment for a cenote vest.

“Lovely day seeing Chichen-Itzá with a gorgeous celote after to cool down. The part of visiting Valladolid was not need it”

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7.Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · 11 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Travel from Tulum to Chichen Itza, NoolHa Cenote, a Yucatecan food demonstration, and Valladolid with a certified guide. The day includes transport, lunch, bottled water, and an optional breakfast package. Guide Perfecto has been praised for making the history clear and fun.

“My first time to use Viator and it was the worst experience ever ! Never will i use it again. I'm an Expedia user. We bought tickets to see Chichen Itza, a cenote, and Villadolid. It was supposed to be a 12 hour trip. We got up at the crack of dawn for a 7am pick up which we had to cab to from our hotel resort (600 Mxn pesos). We got to the pick up point and after waiting for 15 min called the phone number online (EKINOX TOURS) and was informed they had no space for us. The tour was full. We had digital tickets, a confirmation number,…”

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8.Private Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $320

Leave Playa del Carmen at 7:00 a.m. with a private English-speaking guide such as Josh, Leo, or Manu. Visit Chichen Itza, swim at Suytun Cenote, enjoy a Mayan family lunch, and see Valladolid at your own pace, with entry fees and drinks included.

“10/10. This is your sign to BOOK IT!! You cannot NOT do this if you’re in town. Worth every penny to have a private guide and beat the crowds at chichen itza and the cenotes. Group tours are a 13 hour day, private is 6-7 hours. You’ll spend the money on other stuff anyways, just put it to this private tour instead and you will not regret it. Our guide Leo was phenomenal. He was very knowledgeable with historical and cultural facts. Easy to talk to and very personable. We rode in a 2023 sienna, very comfortable. These guides are federally certified and recognized so you’re riding safely. Chichen itza…”

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9.Playa del Carmen: Chichen Itza, Valladolid, Cenote & Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 196 reviews · from $89

Travel from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza with a Spanish or English-speaking guide, then cool off at Cenote Chichikan, enjoy a buffet and tequila tasting, and make a short Valladolid stop. Guides such as Marcela, Arturo, Rodrigo, Frank, and Omer have led this popular 12-hour outing.

“Paul was brilliant & very knowledgeable. Driver Ivan made us feel very safe & comfortable. The only downside is it’s a long day but it’s out of there control of course. We was also told soft drinks would be included in the price but when we arrived at the Cenote after a scorching day we had to pay. Not much of an issue just a heads up in case you planned not to bring money if you think it’s free.”

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10.Guided Tour to Chichen Itza Cenote and Valladolid

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $49

Spend 12 to 14 hours traveling from Playa del Carmen to a cenote, Chichen Itza, and Valladolid. A bilingual guide such as Jorge, Gaby, or Tony may lead the day. Expect shared transport, a regional buffet, swimming, shopping stops, and a long but rewarding schedule.

“Hands down the best. We had a great time and the tour guide made it extremely fun. Take a lot of water cause it is hot. The food was good and the cenote was so cool.”

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11.Chichen Itza with exclusive Cenote Maya and Valladolid free time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $135

Travel from Tulum to Chichen Itza with a bilingual guide, then cool off at Hacienda Oxman Cenote and enjoy a buffet lunch with drinks. Guides such as Sara, Sarah, and Claudia have led past departures. You also get free time in Valladolid, round-trip transport, water, and a life jacket.

“Exploring and learning about the history of the local Mayan temples. Tour guide was professonal, knowledgeable, patient and helpful. They had beverages and snacks for us. Chichen Itza was interesting. Very hot weather. Bring hat and water. Cenote was refreshing. Food was okay. Walking around Valladolid town after rain was much better than walking in the heat. It had a lot of local food and shops. Overall it was a nice adventure.”

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12.Riviera Maya: Chichen Itza, Valladolid & Cenote Swim Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 123 reviews · from $89

Travel by coach from Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza with a bilingual guide, then swim at Cenote Chichikan, eat Yucatecan dishes, and visit Valladolid. Expect a full, hot day with strong cultural content, a memorable cenote stop, and extra costs for the Chichen Itza tax, drinks, lockers, and life vest.

“An unforgettable, authentic Maya experience! Our guide Rodrigo and driver Alexas were absolutely exceptional. From start to finish, they made the experience deeply engaging, informative, and truly personal. If you’re looking for more than just a tour—something that will surprise you, move you, and leave you in awe—this is it. We couldn’t recommend it more!”

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13.Private Tour to Chichen Itza, Cenote Oxman and Valladolid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $230

Leave Playa del Carmen at 6:30 am for a private, guided day at Chichen Itza, Cenote Oxman, and colonial Valladolid. Guides such as Jessica and Ivan have led the route. Bring extra cash for the archaeological site, cenote, lunch, and drinks.

“This was a full day adventure to chitzenitsen a cenote and the city of Vallioid. Our guide. Jessica was knowledgeable and friendly beyond belief. She made the experience meaningful and fun. I cannot recommend this journey enough.”

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14.Ek Balam, Mayan Cenote and Valladolid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $199

Travel from Cancun or Riviera Maya to Ek Balam with a bilingual guide, then swim in a clear open-air cenote at Yalcobá, enjoy a Mayan ceremony, tastings, lunch, and a short Valladolid visit. Guides such as Ricardo and Felix bring history and humor to this long but rewarding day.

“We had an amazing time on the tour to Ek Balam, the Mayan cenote, and Valladolid! The entire day was well organized, and each stop offered something unique and memorable. Ricardo, our tour guide, was absolutely wonderful. He was very knowledgeable about Mayan history, culture, and archaeology. He explained everything with such passion and clarity, and he made the entire group feel engaged and taken care of. You can truly tell he loves what he does. A huge thank you as well to Luis, our driver, who kept us safe and comfortable throughout the trip. The ride was smooth, and he was always friendly and attentive. One thing we really…”

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15.Chichen Itza VIP Private Tour – Sacred Cenote & Valladolid Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $270

Leave Playa del Carmen at 6:00 am in a private air-conditioned van with a certified guide and driver. Visit Chichen Itza before the crowds, swim at Hacienda Oxman Cenote, enjoy a local lunch, and explore Valladolid. Guides such as Alex, Manuel, Joshua, and Dulce have led this route.

“Joshua was so patient with our family and provided great information on all the spots we visited but especially Chichen Itza. And our driver Rodrigo got us around safely and on time! I highly recommend starting EARLY. We left Playa del Carmen at 6:15 and arrived at Chichen Itza just before the gates opened at 8am. No lines! On our way out, a couple of hours later the line of vans and buses was sooo long. And the site was very crowded. And we got back to our hotel in time to shower and get ready for our dinner reservation. I also like that we could adjust our day as…”

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