Chichen Itza and cenote
Well reviewedPrivate full-day tour
The Maya city with the El Castillo pyramid, in central Yucatan. This long private day trip adds a cenote swim and lunch in Valladolid.
- Time needed
- 11 to 12 hours door to door.
- Price
- From about USD 176 per adult. Prices change.
- Getting there
- The tour with hotel pickup is the practical option. The drive from Playa is about 2.5 hours each way.
- Best time
- Arrive at opening. Tour buses from Cancun and Playa hotels start arriving around 10 to 11 am.
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup is offered, including the Grand Hyatt next door, according to the operator's booking page.
RatingsAbsolute Adventure Mexico 5.0 (328)as of Oct 2026
Not the owner's recommendations. Ratings are the figures we read on the date shown, and they change.
Known for
- It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988 and is Mexico's second most visited archaeological site, dominated by the Temple of Kukulcan.
- The private tour covers the ruins entry, a cenote swim at Oxman, Xkeken or Samula, and lunch.
- The day also includes free time in Valladolid.
- It is the longest day trip on this list.
Practical tips
- Plan for 11 to 12 hours. The drive alone is about 2.5 hours each way.
- Phones with selfie sticks and GoPros need a separate 60 peso permit, and the tour does not include it.
Stay a short walk away
Penthouse 315 at Aldea Thai sleeps 10, with a private heated rooftop pool and ocean views, a 1-minute walk (about 230 ft) from Mamitas Beach. The penthouse is also for sale.