Chichén Itzá & Cenote Saamal
Cancun
Description
Discover the majesty of Chichen Itza, one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, and refresh yourself in the crystal-clear Cenote Saamal with our complete tour. Guided by a certified archaeologist, you’ll explore the fascinating history and culture of the ancient Mayan civilization.
The tour includes air-conditioned transportation, light breakfast on board, entrance to the archaeological site, a regional buffet lunch, and a quick stop at the charming colonial town of Valladolid. You will also witness a traditional Mayan ceremony at a local restaurant.
A cultural, natural, and culinary experience you can’t miss in Yucatan.
Key Points
Max: Up to 50 persons
Duration: 12:00 hrs
Guide language: Spanish, English
What's Included
- Shared air-conditioned transportation
- Bilingual INAH-certified archaeological guide
- Entrance to Chichen Itza
- Regional buffet lunch + 1 non-alcoholic drink
- Cenote Saamal admission (life jacket mandatory, not included)
- Light breakfast and drinks on board (water, soft drinks, beer)
- Representation of a Mayan ceremony
- Quick visit to Valladolid
Itinerary
7:00 AM
Hotel/meeting point pick up
11:00 AM
Stop at Maya cooperative & buffet lunch
1:00 PM
Guided tour in Chichen Itza
3:00 PM
Swim at Cenote Saamal
5:00 PM
Quick visit to Valladolid
9:00 PM
Return to hotels
Where
What's Not Included
Recommendations
Requirements
- Wearing a life jacket in the cenote is mandatory and not included in your booking — it must be paid onsite (~ 70 MXN)
-Infants participate free (without a seat) but must pay a 100 MXN fee at the INAH ticket booth on the day of the tour
Cancellation Policy
- Your reservation includes free cancellation up to 24 hrs before the pick-up time.
- If not canceled before 24 hrs or if you do not show up on the day of the activity, 100% of the reservation amount will be charged.
Swimming with the whale sharks was worth every penny! No sunscreen so wear a swim shirt or rent a wetsuit. Our Captain Solomon was fabulous and our guide Nano was fun, energetic and did everything he could to make this a magical experience for everyone on board. We were the first pick up and last drop off which meant for a super long day but highly recommend!!
Karen Knight
July 2025
We took the whale shark watching tour; we had a fantastic day with tons of sharks. Truly a dream. I would recommend it a thousand times over.
Sofía Mühlhausen
July 2025
This was an amazing excursion. The Captain knew right where to drop you in so you can swim along the whale shark. If you hesitate, you ok be behind. The captain’s mate did a wonderful job of orienting you once you jumped in the water and he took amazing photos and video. I definitely recommend Gluup for this trip.
Robert Johnson
July 2025