RIVIERA MAYA · DAY TRIP
The Riviera Maya’s best days out.
The 15 most popular valladolid tours around Playa del Carmen. The ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Chichén Itzá, Cenote Saamal, and Valladolid in one long day with guides, lunch, and round-trip transport from Playa del Carmen.
Most Popular“Excelent service! Thanks Lalo, Hugo and Santiago. The best guides!!”
Guided Chichén Itzá, a cenote swim at Chichikan, and a Valladolid stop in one long day with transport, entrances, and tequila tasting.
Long day from Playa del Carmen with Chichén Itzá, a Mayan food show, the blue NoolHa cenote plus zip line, and Valladolid.
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Early trip from Playa del Carmen to guided Chichén Itzá, Sacred Cenote swimming, quick Valladolid, plus lunch and transport for a budget value.
“Caribe mex tours staff was very rude and disrespectful to me and family. When you would ask questions they would ignore us. The information given on the tour bus was horrible he spoke more Spanish than English and I ask for English speaking. I felt they were being prejudice because we were the only blacks…”
Private Chichén Itzá, Suytún cenote swim, Valladolid and lunch from Playa del Carmen. English guide, early entry, all fees included.
“I took a trip with my ladyfriend to Playa Del Carmen and we did a private tour of Chichen Itza which was absolutely incredible. We arrived early before the crowds came and sun was too hot,and left before all the tour busses started piling in.Perfect timing! The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and he…”
Guided Chichén Itzá from Playa del Carmen with cenote swim, buffet lunch, tequila tasting, and a quick Valladolid stroll.
“Fantastic trip! Frank was a great tour guide and Richard the driver kept us ok time! Truly unforgettable experience.”
Swim a crystal cenote, get guided time at Chichén Itzá, and stop in Valladolid on a long but well-paced Yucatán day trip.
“It was a lovely experience! Lots of shopping at the ruins. We had a charter bus that made transportation comfy. Bring plenty of water, snacks and money. Ismael was very knowledgable and funny. The driver drove us safely around. Prepare for a very long day!!”
12-hour Riviera Maya tour to Chichén Itzá, cenote swim, and Valladolid, with guided ruins, lunch buffet, and tequila tasting.
“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!”
Private day trip from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza, Cenote Oxman, and Valladolid with early pickup, a guide, and clear pricing.
“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.”
Ek Balam ruins, a refreshing Yalcobá cenote swim plus tastings, and a short Valladolid stop with pickup, lunch, and a small-group guide.
“The experience went well, although I would replace Valladolid with another more interesting activity since there is little to do thereAuto-translated”
A private early-start day trip from Playa del Carmen to Chichén Itzá, swim in a sacred cenote, and explore Valladolid with a certified guide.
“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…”
Chichén Itzá, Cenote Saamal swim time, Mayan buffet, and Valladolid in one long day from Playa del Carmen, with hotel pickup.
“Great day out, Daniel was a very knowledgeable guide. Really good experience but left an item on the coach and it’s now impossible to reach the contacts.”
Private day from Playa del Carmen to Chichén Itzá, Cenote Oxman swim, and lunch in Valladolid with an early start and English guide.
“After doing a deep dive into tour reviews in Cancun, my husband and I chose Tours with Mike and we’re so glad we did. We wanted a more personal experience, not to be herded around like lost cattle in a giant tour group.”
Private early Chichén Itzá tour with cenote swim and Valladolid. Expert guide, lunch, snacks, and a beat-the-crowds start.
“If you are looking for more than just a tour guide, Sabino is your man. He is a true historian whose passion for the region transformed our trip into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Booking with him is like visiting a local friend who has the 'insider details' to make you feel like a VIP.”
Private early access to Chichén Itzá plus Valladolid colonial lunch, with hotel pickup, skip-the-line entry, and a guided ruins tour.
“The main reason we travel is to learn and appreciate cultures that are different from ours. Our guide, Juan, provided us with wonderful insights during our visit to Chichén Itzá. He was very passionate about teaching us about the Maya civilization as he competently answered all of our questions. We were never bored, which is…”
The cenotes, the ruins, the reef — and every road out along the Riviera Maya.
