RIVIERA MAYA · DAY TRIP
The Riviera Maya’s best days out.
The 15 most popular chichen itza day trips around Playa del Carmen. The ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Private VIP tour to Chichén Itzá at opening, then Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman swim and lunch in Valladolid, with hotel pickup.
Most Popular“Excellent trip! Beautiful site. Interesting guide well prepared(we had a great time despite the rain) and lots of fun in the Cenote!”
Private full-day Chichén Itzá with a licensed guide, a sacred cenote swim, and Valladolid lunch, with convenient round-trip transfers.
“We did a private tour to Chichen Itza, lunch, and a cenote — and it was hands down one of the best days of our entire trip.”
Chichén Itzá, Cenote Saamal, and Valladolid in one long day with guides, lunch, and round-trip transport from Playa del Carmen.
“Excelent service! Thanks Lalo, Hugo and Santiago. The best guides!!”
Long, guided day from Playa del Carmen combining Chichén Itzá, a sacred cenote swim, Maya village culture, and a quick Valladolid stop.
“Wonderful experience definitely needs to be on the bucket list. Also learned a lot about the history of the Mayan people.”
Guided Chichén Itzá, a cenote swim at Chichikan, and a Valladolid stop in one long day with transport, entrances, and tequila tasting.
Early small-group day trip linking Chichén Itzá, Ik Kil cenote swim, and Coba ruins, with breakfast, lunch, and guide—plus a cash add-on.
“Overall great trip, especially nice guides. Mini bus was ok. Here are some points”
Long day from Playa del Carmen with Chichén Itzá, a Mayan food show, the blue NoolHa cenote plus zip line, and Valladolid.
“We took this tour out of Playa del Carmen after deciding not to rent a car for our trip. We enjoyed seeing Chichen Itza, the Cenote, and Vallodolid, but the latter two locations were way too rushed on this tour, and lunch was served way too late in the day for how long of a…”
Express Chichen Itza tour from Playa del Carmen with reduced-group van pickup, bilingual guide, lunch, and early ruins time.
“This is the perfect tour if you want a shorter day away from the resort or don’t have the energy for an all day tour. We were some of the first people into Chichén Itzá. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and we were home in time for a nap, afternoon on the beach and…”
Early access to Ek Balam and Chichen Itza plus a cenote swim and Mexican buffet from Playa del Carmen, with small-group pacing.
“Marcella was absolutely amazing! Our driver was really good too. He drove safe, our van was nice, and comfortable. Sexy Marcella knew the history of the area, it's people, their customs, their story, as well as what each one of the buildings in the ruins were used for. She had no problem diving into the…”
Private Chichén Itzá day trip from Playa del Carmen with guided ruins, cenote Saamal swim, Valladolid lunch, and drinks included.
“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”
Private day trip from Playa del Carmen to Chichén Itzá, Valladolid, and Cenote Xux-Ha with early entry, A/C comfort, and flexible timing.
“We had an incredible private tour with Jesús M. of Chichén Itzá, the beautiful city of Valladolid, and a stunning cenote. Jesús was absolutely fantastic — so knowledgeable about history, culture, and local traditions, and he answered all of our (many!) historical questions with patience and enthusiasm. He was a wonderful guide and driver, always…”
Early trip from Playa del Carmen to guided Chichén Itzá, Sacred Cenote swimming, quick Valladolid, plus lunch and transport for a budget value.
“I think a few of these tours on Viator end up going to the same bigger tour company, which was a bit confusing when I got to the meeting point and was called by a different company. Anyway I was on board and I had a really good time.”
Full-day Maya ruins tour from Playa del Carmen: Chichén Itzá, Ek Balam, and Cenote Saamal swim with lunch, guide, and pickup.
“This tour is a super long day, but I think worth it if you want to be able to climb a Mayan ruin and see Chichén Itzá in the same day. The cenote is also refreshing after being in the heat. The whole tour took 14 hours (2 hours longer than advertised). Most of the…”
Private Chichén Itzá, Suytún cenote swim, Valladolid and lunch from Playa del Carmen. English guide, early entry, all fees included.
“Amazing trip with Josh. Really made the experience special and like you were visiting a unique and locations only locals know about. Lots of history too.”
Luxury coach day trip from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza with guide, breakfast, lunch, and Ik Kil swim plus Valladolid views.
“Very knowledgeable. Very organized. Great service. Included beverages, breakfast, and lunch all appreciated and decent but not extravagant.”
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