4 Tours in Valladolid to Build a Day Around

1.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 214 reviews · 12 hours · from $75Our pick

Travel from Tulum to Chichen Itza with a bilingual guide such as Mariel, Ricardo, or John, then swim at Cenote Chichikan, enjoy a buffet lunch, and visit Valladolid. The 12-hour day begins early, helping you reach the ruins before the biggest crowds. Choose carefully between the standard and all-inclusive options.

“John & Adrián were excellent guides -- everything was prompt, well organized; the guided tour was extremely informative and very in-depth; and they were always willing to answer questions and give advice. Highly recommend this trip!”

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2.Valladolid Mayan Bees Tour with Lunch or breakfast and Honey Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

At Xkopek Parque Apícola in Valladolid, guides Jorge, Dianela, Gerardo, and Julia lead you through a dry cenote, jungle plants, native stingless-bee hives, and a working meliponario. You will open a hive, taste honey and bee products, and finish with breakfast or lunch. The 90-minute visit suits families, curious food lovers, and anyone seeking a local experience beyond ruins and swimming cenotes.

“Beautiful location, amazing bees, knowledgable and friendly guide. It was fascinating to learn about how Xkopek are working to protect the endangered Yucatan bees and preserve Majan culture. We also enjoyed the honey tasting and bought some of their delicious products. Nice lunch too in beautiful surroundings.”

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3.Rio Lagartos guided boat tour- Ek Balam from Valladolid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $198

Start from Valladolid in an air-conditioned vehicle and spend about two hours by boat in Río Lagartos, looking for flamingos, crocodiles, mangrove birds, and salt flats. After lunch, a certified guide leads you through Ek Balam. José and Gilberto are among the guides named for this tour. A cenote visit may be available, but admission costs extra.

“Amazing and unique experience with a very informative guide. We left the trip with more knowledge about the unique ecosystem in Rio Lagartos as well as the Mayans in the Yucatan. There wasn’t a question which was left unanswered.”

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4.Full Day Tour Chichen Itza plus Cenotes From Valladolid

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 107 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $88

From Valladolid, Mayab Travel Tours combines Chichen Itza with two cenotes, a Mayan ceremony, a regional buffet, and round-trip transport. Expect a certified English-speaking guide at the ruins, possible group changes, and extra cash charges for some cenote facilities. Driver Luis Osalde receives especially warm praise.

“When we where the first to visit a new underground cenote. Interesting guided tour at chichen itza Bad communication regarding pick-up time from Viator”

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