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Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour with 3 Options
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Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour with 3 Options

By Sat Mexico Tours
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Dive into Yucatan’s cultural heritage on this full-day tour from Cancún or the Riviera Maya, calling at Chichén Itzá (admission not included), the Cenote, and Valladolid. Benefit from the historical knowledge of your guide as you explore the Maya ruins and colonial city, then cool off with a swim in the cenote’s fresh waters. Avoid hidden costs with transfers and a buffet lunch included in the price.
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Ages 0-99, max of 40 per group
Duration: 12h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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Highlights
  • Tick off Chichén Itzá (own expense), the Valladolid in just one day
  • Learn more about the Yucatan’s rich history from your certified guide
  • Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transfer with hotel pickup included
  • Keep energized for a full day’s sightseeing with a buffet lunch provided
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  • Certified bilingual tour guide throughout journey
  • Visit an amazing mayan "cenote" (sinkhole)
  • Special area reserved for the buffet meal
  • 30 minute stop at Valladolid main square
  • A non-alcoholic beverage (alcohol only in All Inclusive option)
  • Entry/Admission - Valladolid
What's not included
  • Beverages in the Buffet
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Rent lockers and lifejackets at $4 USD each (included in All-Inclusive option).
  • Entry/Admission - Chichen Itza


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Option 1
    Ultramar, Av. José López Portillo Calle 49, Puerto Juarez, Juárez, 77525 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
    MEETING POINT FOR COSTA MUJERES AND PLAYA MUJERES HOTELS
  • Option 2
    Smart Cancun The Urban Oasis, Av Tulum 4, capilla ecumenica, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
    MEETING POINT FOR CANCUN DOWNTOWN HOTELS
  • Option 3
    Hampton Inn by Hilton Cancun Cumbres, Luis Donaldo Colosio Supermanzana 310 Manzana 1, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
  • Option 4
    Aquaworld, Blvd. Kukulcan, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
  • Option 5
    Forever 21, 5ta. Avenida Norte Mz 35 L. B21, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
    All our travelers stay in Playa del Carmen downtown hotels, the meeting point will be Forever 21 Quinta Alegría (Is located outside La Quinta Alegría Mall).
  • Option 6
    Starbucks Playacar, Paseo Xaman-Ha Lt. 19 Mz. 25 Zona 4 Playa del Carmen, Playacar, 77710 Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico
    All our travelers stay in Playacar hotels, the meeting point will be Starbucks Plaza Playacar
  • Option 7
    SUPER CHEDRAUI PUERTO AVENTURAS, Km. 270 Carretera Federal 307 Mz 012.002 Lt 001.060 Fraccionamiento, 77733 Puerto Aventuras, Q.R., Mexico
  • Option 8
    Súper Akí Tulum, Carretera Federal Tulum Ruinas s/n, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico
    All our travelers stay in Tulum hotels, the meeting point will be Super Aki Tulum.
  • Option 9
    GOmart Agua verde, KM 2695 MZA 29 LTE 2, México 307, 77780 Puerto Aventuras, Q.R., Mexico
    All our travelers stay in Puerto Aventuras hotels, the meeting point will be outside Go Mart Agua Verde. The Go-Mart is located next to the booth of the Puerto Aventuras complex.
  • Option 10
    7-Eleven Pentenpich, CARRETERA FEDERAL CHETUMAL-PUERTO JUAREZ. SUPER MANZANA 30 MANZANA 01 LOTE 01-02, 77580 Puerto Morelos, Q.R., Mexico
    If you stay at Sensira Resort and Spa Riviera Maya, Margaritaville Beach Resort Riviera Maya, Desire Riviera Maya Resort, Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun, Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun
  • Option 11
    7-Eleven Regatta, Joaquín Zetina Gasca, 77586 Puerto Morelos, Q.R., Mexico
    If you stay at Ocean Coral & Turquesa, Dreams Sapphire Resort & Spa, Excellence Riviera Cancun, Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa the meeting point will be at 7-Eleven Regatta.
  • Option 12
    Motel Sensaciones, Benito Juárez Sm 38, M 41, L35, Carr. Cancún - Tulum, 77507 Puerto Morelos, Q.R., Mexico
    If you stay at Haven Riviera Cancun, Royalton Riviera Cancún, Royalton Splash Riviera, Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun, Hilton Cancun All Inclusive Resort, Waldorf Astoria Cancún, Dreams Natura Resort & Spa the meeting point will be at MOTEL SENSACIONES NEXT TO THE LETTERS “TEQUILA”
Pickup details
  • We can provide you pick up at most hotels located in the hotel zone of Cancun and Riviera Maya or a meeting point near your hotel at Cancun, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen & Tulum. If you are staying in a Boutique Hotel, Hostel or Condominium, we will look for a nearby location as a meeting point. Most Frequent Meeting Points: Cancun Downtown: Hotel Oasis Smart 7:10 AM Playa del Carmen: Forever 21 Quinta Alegria 6:30 AM Tulum: Super Aki Tulum 7:10 AM The pickup time will be between 6:30 AM - and 7:30 AM; you will get exact details via email 2 days before your activity date.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 110186P2

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • The use of a life jacket is mandatory in the cenote
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 110186P2

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      • Sat Mexico Tours
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      • Curious44842773929
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A trip to remember!
        Such a great team! Norma and Moto kept us informed the entire tour, lots of great detail went into the tour and we were kept entertained for the whole day. Highly recommend!!
        Written September 20, 2024
      • SimC0913
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        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Tour-don’t miss it
        I hope to give this tour 5 stars-I removed one star due to the poor pick up driver late for 45 minutes-He put us outside the main road suffering for waiting to pick up! They sent us to change the waiting place in the morning around 3am at that day. Other -the tour guide, the food, the places we visited -I give them 5 stars! Don’t miss the seven wonders of the world & visit the beautiful Cenotes! During visiting in September -Chichen Itza,it was so hot-only wearing hat do not help a lot. Bring your umbrella will be most helpful 😄. I always hide under the tour assistance’s umbrella, otherwise I would have heat stroke 😢😄. Dressing white color& long pant might help not to have mosquito bite too! Enjoy your trip!
        Written September 20, 2024
      • SamJA00
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        An amazing Mexican excursion!
        Fantastic excursion ran by SAT tours Mexico, staffed by Victor, Rafa and driver Luis! We had a brilliant day at a Mayan cooperative, Chichen Itza, Chichikan Cenote (which was also the lunch stop) and lastly Valladolid. The cenote was one of the most amazing things I have seen, a real surprise! The history and context provided by Rafa was excellent, and at all stops we had both guided tour time, and our own free tome. The trip was organised very well, everything was done for us, we did not queue/wait for any tickets. This was excellent value for money at around £30gbp per person, I would have happily paid more. Thank you SAT, Victor, Rafa and Luis!
        Written September 20, 2024
      • O4717ZZsofiaa
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing!!!
        Miriam and Iván made this excursion amazing! Highly recommend! Had the best time, Miriam was very fun and knowledgeable and Iván’s driving was very smooth :)
        Written September 19, 2024
      • Ambassador565233
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Chichen Itza, Cenote Samaal, and Valladolid
        Miriam was such a great guide! Her English and Spanish was very good. She was very knowledgeable about each destination and provided clear communication. She was so friendly!! Ivan was a great bus driver. He was very professional and drove us safely to each destination.
        Written September 19, 2024
      • A8254WFninas
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Experience
        Miriam was an amazing and friendly guide, and made the trip worth it! Definitely 5 stars and would go again if i’m back in Cancun!!
        Written September 19, 2024
      • reibekar
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Early tour
        Ivan and Miriam were very accommodating for waiting for us when we were late in the morning and was very understanding. Overall me and family had a great experience. It’s worth waking up early 😅
        Written September 19, 2024
      • Josh W
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        100% worth it!
        Me and my partner had a great day out on this tour and we’d definitely recommend it. Our tour guide Miriam and the driver Ivan were great throughout the day. Miriam was so informative, down to earth and answered all the questions we threw at her. Time at each area seemed spot on, and we definitely got our moneys worth.
        Written September 19, 2024
      • Y5690BKkimberlyc
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A Great Experience!
        The Tulum experience was not only beautiful but also very educational! There was so much to learn about and from the Mayan people! We loved our guide Ben and Raphael who were so completely thorough, passionate and fun! It is HOOOOOTTTTT so be prepared to wear cool clothing! I wore moisture wicking and spf clothing. Our driver provided such a comfortable ride and the bus was very clean. The views of the beach were incredibly beautiful! The food at the shops after to tour was delish!
        Written September 19, 2024
      • 130tamikas
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great experience
        We had a great time. Hugo and his crew were wonderful and very helpful at all times. Just a tip bring a hat and good walking shoes because it gets hot and you’re walking for a long period of time. The cenote is beautiful!!
        Written September 19, 2024
      • Cruiser763516
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing and Funny Adventure
        An amazing tour of around 11-12 hours that include 3-4 stops, Chichen Itza, Maya selva (cebote samal), and Valladolid. The tour is a three hour ride (one way) from Cancun to Chichen Itza, on the way to Chichen Itza we stopped in a local shop where you could look and even buy some artisanal Mayan products and even coffee (which was much needed as we took the 8 am tour and woke up at 6am). After the little stop we continued to Chichen Itza where Moto gave us a tour in the premises, which was around an hour, the tour was a very interesting and funny. Moto explains very well in English and Spanish alike. Before the tour we were given instructions as what is allowed to bring to the premises and what isn’t, so don’t bring a lot of snacks. After the tour we had about an hour for ourselves to take pictures, stroll around the vendors, and just look around. It was veryyyyy hot so do consider that- bring a hat!!! Or even an umbrella or a fan. After that we went on to our next stop- Maya Selva, which is were we ate lunch and had a chance to enter a beautiful cenote. We had around an hour and a half for lunch and the cenote so I would manage my time better in this part as we took our time at lunch and had around 15 minutes to actually enjoy the water in the beautiful cenote. Bring a towel, a change of clothes and water shoes for this stop, take in mind that the premises has lockers and life jacket rentals for 65 Mexican pesos each. After the cenote we went on to our next stop- Valledolid which was a nice town with a nice town square, we had around thirty minutes in the town which wasn’t a lot since we had a free tequila tasting that took up a lot of that time. The tour guides- Moto and Hugo were amazing, were very helpful and kept the tour funny. Some days before the tour I was sent a WhatsApp where the trip sent me a message about my pickup time and location and if I had any questions. We had some question so we wrote to them late at night and we got a very fast reply and they were very useful.
        Written September 18, 2024
      • priscillacU1252MW
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Family on tour
        The tour team Alex (bus driver), Raul & Paul (tour guides) is awesome. They were friendly, humorous, and extremely knowledgeable of Mayan culture/history. We are a family with 3 young kids and they made the tour manageable for us with clear instructions at each stop and most importantly, PRIOR to the trip with detailed info on what to expect and what to bring.
        Written September 18, 2024
      • Alexander L
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Worth it!
        All in all, a great tour Paul was a very well spoken and informative tour guide that made the day go smoothly. The first stop in Kaua is strictly a tourist trap. Very high pressure sales tactics and a not so pretty pit stop. Avoid purchasing anything as the prices are hyper inflated to target tourists. Chichen itza was a phenomenal experience. 2 hours is just right, and the 1 hour guided tour was terrific. The Cenote is a nice stop. Decent buffet although drinks are extra. (Alcoholic/non alcoholic.) Valladolid is beautiful and I wish there was more time to spend there. A very charming town with delicious street food
        Written September 18, 2024
      • mydelyndag
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent tour
        We had an amazing time, Alex Raul and Paul gave us an excellent service and gave us a very detailed tour. We had a lot of fun and I recommend it.
        Written September 18, 2024
      • hectoraO4141GS
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Awsome!!!!
        I book this tour with my gf and we had a great experience , the staff Alexis , Raul & Paul explained everything really nicely and were very knowledgeable on all subjects, they were also kind and had a great sense of humor definitely will return and recommend!!!
        Written September 18, 2024
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      Viktor
      Harrison, TN2 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Our experience with this tour was not the best experience. When signing up for the tour it states that they will pick you up between 7-8 am. When I received the email on the pick up time it stated that it would be 8:35 am. We were picked up at 9:15 am. We also had more stops and people to pick up afterwards. We headed to the actual destination (chichen itza) well after 10 am.

      The tour guide was pleasant and was nice. Both the tour agents were also knowledgeable. The bus driver was nice as well.

      After the site (chichen itza) instead of heading to the cenote (we headed to a different one since Ik kil was closed), they informed us that they had to make another detour, as one of their buses had broken down and needed us to go pick up their passengers. This was not a big deal to me, however i do think it’s important to note as we were already so very behind schedule.

      Lunch on the itinerary was suppose to be 2:00 pm, we arrived their well after 4:30.

      Afterwards we headed to the city of Vallodolid. We did not get the full 30 minutes in the city either as when we pulled into it the sun was already setting.

      Even simple requests by myself to the tour agency were denied. They were very unaccommodating.

      I would not recommend this tour. There are plenty of other tour options, please look at those first.

      Also if you do decide to book with this tour agency, please make sure to have 994 pesos ready. You do have to pay the tax for the tour, in addition to the money that you already payed to book the tour. They will not let you onto the bus until that is payed.
      Written October 14, 2020
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      Al F
      5 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2020 • Couples
      Our tour guides, Juan & Luis, were amazing! They were so passionate about teaching us more about the Mexican culture. They both spoke very well in English & Spanish. The company they worked for was Ekinox Tours.
      Time @ Chichen Itza was very good. I would recommend picking up souvenirs there but only paying in EXACT change & not buy souvenirs from the Mayan village where you are served lunch. They are overpriced. I would have liked less time @ lunch and more time to spend in Valladolid. It was such a nice / cute city with a lot to do but only got 25 minutes to spend there. The cenote was amazing and beautiful! Highly recommend this tour for the price. It is a very long day, but so so worth it for the money spent.
      Written January 3, 2020
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      Maria R
      Bayside, NY5 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2021
      Absolutely amazing day! Our tour guide Alan and driver Alfredo were great. Our stops included a tequila distillery (main reason was a bathroom stop but there was a beautiful field of agave and an artisanal gift shop, for 10-15 minutes), Chichen Itza (for 2 hours), Hacienda Maya (this is where the included buffet is and the cenote, for 1.5-2 hours), and lastly the city of Valladolid (for 35 minutes). The drive was pretty long but not bad, seats were comfy so I slept through most of it. The day in general is long, be prepared with comfy shoes, sunscreen, LOTS of water (on our day it was 93 degrees but with the humidity it was up to 106!) and snacks as they advise you. When we got to Chichen Itza we were placed in groups of 9 (bigger groups beware if you don't want to get split up, this is a new COVID regulation) and one certified tour guide led us around the ruins. Our tour guide, Carlos, did amazing and was super knowledgeable. If anyone is thinking of coming here without a group/company, that's good too BUT make sure you pay for a certified tour guide when you get there. It's just so much better to understand the meaning behind the Mayan structures. We payed $30 each for the admission fee for Chichen Itza which we were well aware of when we booked this tour so that's great, no surprises. Some fees we weren't aware of were at the Cenote where life jackets are mandatory and cost $2 USD each, and the locker was $2 USD each also. At the buffet, drinks are NOT included. I had my water so I was good. My boyfriend payed $3 USD for orange juice, I believe that was the price for a water bottle too. Overall amazing experience. 10/10 recommend! We got back to our hotel at about 8 pm.
      Written July 17, 2021
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      Dear mroms0816 First of all, let me thank you for visiting Mexico; we are happy to serve people from all around the world, we are glad you enjoyed this tour, thanks for leaving a review and taking the time out to share your experience with us, we work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you we look forward to serving you again soon!
      Written July 24, 2021
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      Corine L
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2022 • Friends
      Our tour was lead by Cesar and driver Fernando and they were fantastic. The English was very understandable, informative, and engaging. Pickup was incredibly easy from our hotel. The guide spoke on a mic on the bus to prep us for each destination, telling us his suggestions and general knowledge (ex. bathroom locations, cultural history, etc.) so I never felt lost, bored, or confused. I didn't have too many expectations, but I'm truly impressed by the experience. I was worried from looking at the itinerary that we would exit the bus, take a few photos, and depart, but the pacing was really great. I didn't think our time was too rushed or too slow.

      On top of the tour fee is the $30USD/533MXN skip the line fee for Chichen Itza (which you can choose not to do and wait in the long lines w/o the guide) and you really do just walk right in. We got about an hour walking around the area with the guide telling us about the history and culture and it was super informative and fun. He chatted with our group for a bit longer since we were still interested and then we got about 30 minutes to take pictures/shop which was a perfect amount of time. We were provided two bottles of water each.

      At the cenote, there is a 40MXN fee for a lifejacket if you decide to swim and optional 40MXN for a locker. Changing rooms and showers are also there. We had two hours for swim/eat. Our tour arrived before most of the others so if you decide to swim first, there is almost no crowd. The buffet we had afterward was pretty good (drinks are not included in the price).

      After we get free time in Valladolid which is a small colonial style city square that you get dropped off at. There is a choice to do a tequila tasting but I forgoed that and went off to get some desserts nearby that Cesar recommended.

      Overall, really impressed by the care and professionalism and hopefully you get our duo on your tour as well.

      There's a lot of walking and moving, possibly under direct sun (it was really overcast on our visit and not too hot but I can definitely imagine it can get intensely hot). I would consider this if you have mobility issues, young children, etc.
      Written January 4, 2022
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      Dear, corinel871. First of all, let me thank you for visiting Mexico, we are happy to serve people from all around the world! We are glad you enjoyed this Chichen Itza tour, we have made this tour with love. Thanks for leaving a detailed review, and mentioning our team Cesar and Fernando, you’re right, they are great! we really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us and recommending us, we count ourselves lucky for customers like you. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Best wishes
      Written January 5, 2022
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      Ernest
      San Francisco, CA2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2022 • Couples
      An amazing unparalleled experience from top to bottom in no small part due to the engaging guidance from Cesar and the masterful driving from Captain Daniel. Comfortable charter bus ride with A/C and bathroom makes the two hour (three including hotel drop offs) drive go by fast. Cesar loves his job and you can see how his passion for Mayan culture and people translates into his informative, educational, and mindful explanations. He really made Chichen Itza come to life and we left with an even deeper appreciation for the Mayan civilization and their technological advancements. The cenote we visited was a slice of paradise and the lunch was delicious after a refreshing swim - perfect after all the sun. Drinks cost extra but it's worth the $2 USD to try "Monkey Blood" which is lemonade and hibiscus tea (like a tropical Arnold Palmer). Tequila tasting was not really tequila tasting but actually a sampling of various local spirits and liquors that are unique to the region (which is actually way better because we got to taste things that we never even knew existed). Could not recommend this tour more strongly for anyone visiting Cancun - I wish that Cesar could lead every tour that I'll ever go on. Come for the info, stay for the jokes. Absolutely stellar service - thank you so much, Cesar and Daniel!
      Written March 23, 2022
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      Hello, ernestwaynewong. First of all, let me thank you for visiting Mexico; we are happy to serve people from all around the world! Thanks for the awesome review! It means so much when our best customers share their experiences we're grateful for customers like you! We hope this encourages other travelers to enjoy this adventure. SAT MEXICO Team is looking forward to serving you again. Best wishes!
      Written March 24, 2022
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      SW
      4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2022 • Friends
      The cenote was AMAZING and the food was delicious. I really appreciated the guided tour portion of Chichen Itza! I recommend to bring your own masks since they will be needed for waiting in line at Chichen Itza or when you’re getting food at the buffet line or you can just purchase when you exit the bus. I’d also recommend some cash (around USD $3) for the life vest for the cenote or extra for the locker. Keep in mind the conversion rate from pesos to USD. I received change for a $10 USD when I gave them a $20 USD. This was on me since I didn’t know until after I’d left what the conversion rate was. Ivan (our driver) and Alan (our guide) made this trip super great! :)
      Written July 5, 2022
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      We are thrilled to have you as part of the SAT MEXICO family! Thank you for sharing your kind words with us. it means the world to our entire team and us! We look forward to serving you again soon!
      Written July 14, 2022
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      Tina
      2 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2020 • Family
      We had a family group of 14 for our tour on Jan 2,2020. Our first stop was at an agave plantation where they make tequila (one of only two plantations in Mexico). It was pretty cool. Our tour guide, Tacho, was great! He was enthusiastic, funny, and knowledgeable. He spoke English well and he did a great job switching between Spanish and English for explanations. Our next stop was Chichen Itza. The tour was thorough, with some time at the end for shopping and photos on our own. My teenagers thought the tour was too long, but I expected that from them. I totally geeked out learning all about the Mayan history there. After the tour we went to a Cenote where we had a yummy buffet lunch and a short time to swim in the Cenote. We then boarded the bus for the small historical town of Valladolid. We stopped there for about 20 minutes...Enough time for a churro and bathroom break, then headed home.
      Pros: Great, knowledge tour guide, comfortable bus, great lunch.
      Cons: Time it took to pick up other tour-takers, A/C went out on the back half of the bus on the way home, would have liked a little more time at the Cenote (it was incredibly busy the day we were there)
      All in all, I thought it was great and would definitely recommend it.
      Written January 3, 2020
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      NeliaM80
      7 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We absolutely loved our tour of ChichenItza, Ik Kil etc. It was my 2nd time but my husbands' first. Alan was an excellent guide, elaborating a little more than my guide in 2016. He is friendly fun and entertaining - the same goes for Manuel, the bus driver. He played great Mexican music on the bus and every now and then, he would break into song. We loved this. The places we saw were amazing, well worth the hype and the tour fee (really affordable, even for us South Africans with a terribly poor exchange rate). Even though I dont drink alcohol, I also enjoyed the little tour of an algave distillery. All in all, highly recommended!
      Written March 4, 2020
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      Harpreet S
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2021 • Friends
      This was a great tour! Highly recommend! Professor Balam and Caesar are very knowledgeable about the sites you visit. Having a guided tour such as this - you learn and appreciate what you see. Our favourite part had fo be seeing the Chichen Itza! For us, the tour started at 8am, we were expected to be in the hotel lobby (Rui Palacd Las Americas) by 7:40am. It was close to a 3h drive to Chichen Itza. We made a quick 20 minute stop at a agave distillery, where you can grab snacks, water, and souvenirs. After this, it’s Chichen Itza, then about a 30 mins drive to cenote (where there is a lunch buffet, drinks are not included), and then another 10 min drive to the city of Valladolid (enjoy churros, ice cream, elote). I do recommend that you bring pesos with you, although almost all places did take USD/visa. The tour recommends wearing shoes - I was ok in comfortable sandals. Definitely bring hat, sunscreen, towels, water proof phone case AND water shoes would be great for when you’re swimming in the cenote. You’re able to leave your stuff on the bus! The bus is comfortable, and has a (clean!) washroom available as well. Overall, we had a great time, and I’m sure you will too with these awesome guides! Enjoy :)
      Written October 18, 2021
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      Dear, T3785YRharpreets. We are glad you enjoyed this Chichen Itza tour; we have made this tour with love! Thank you so much for your kind words, we work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you. We hope you can come back to Mexico and serving you again soon! Best wishes.
      Written October 19, 2021
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      Jeremy P
      Berlin, Germany4 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2022 • Couples
      Impressive historical site of xichen itza. Well preserved and partially restaured. You need to pay 30USD on top for the entry per person. The beating heat unfortunately do not go well together with long lasting explanations from our guide about the site. Getting straighter to the point with key intersesting facts would be enough. After 15min of explanation, half of the group was not focused anymore, in despair research for shadow. (you can rent an umbrella for 60pesos, or bring yours).

      Be prepared to be approached by pushy salespeople from the beginning until the very end, who are all selling pretty much the same thing (3-4 stands and you have seen them all). They like to blow in a kind of water pipe, imitating the jaguar roar. it is funny the first and second time, but not anymore after 50.

      The 2hours stop at the cenote is also impressive landmark (Cenote Saamal). But managed as a company, which very much remove a part of its charm. You need to pay extra 50pesos for renting a mandatory life jacket, another 50 for a locker. The lunch was inclusive and consists of a buffet (the employees serve you and the waiting line can build up). You need to pay your drinks extra (50-150pesos per drink)

      Finally the colonial town of Valladolid, which has a great charm :) you will only get 30min to visit it all...where 2hours would be a reasonable time to enjoy what the city has to offer. And tequila / jewelry salesman will jump at your neck once you are out of the bus.

      The visited locations definitely are worth it and deserving 5 stars. The organizators are friendly and knowledgeable, they will encourage you to buy from their specific friends salesperson along the trip.
      The personalized Maya calendar is a great idea if you are looking for a nice present (23USD)
      Written May 10, 2022
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      Hello, jerem5913. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback with us, we're grateful for your honest feedback, all review is important to us since we strive incredibly hard here to make every customer experience enjoyable. Best wishes!
      Written May 11, 2022
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