Tours to Chichen Itza from Cancun or Playa

You can get tours to Chichen Itza from Cancun and Playa del Carmen.

Since July 7th, 2007 the “Temple of Kukulcan” in Chichen Itza, is considered one of the 7 wonders of the modern world. Chichen Itza is located north of the Yucatan Peninsula, 197 km (123 miles) from Cancun, 119 km (74 miles) from Merida Yucatan, and 3 km (1.8 miles) from the famous Cenote IK KIL.

From Cancun to Chichen Itza

The majority of the tours from Cancun include a buffet meal, round-trip transportation from Cancun to Chichen Itza, and access to the famous Cenote IK KIL. Some tour packages also include hotel pickup and drop-off, which is very convenient if you don’t want to worry about transportation to a meeting point. For a full breakdown of all transport options from Cancún, including bus, ADO, and Tren Maya, see our 2026 Cancún transport guide.

Read the tour description because some tours do not include an extra tax fee that Chichen Itza charges.

We recommend these tours if you are visiting Cancun

From Playa del Carmen

Tours from Playa del Carmen often include a stop at a town called Valladolid, which is about 40 minutes away from Chichen Itza or 35 minutes from Cenote IK KIL.

Exploring the archeological site of Chichen Itza is a must when you travel to Cancun or Playa del Carmen.

Before or after you explore Chichen Itza, it is highly recommended to explore the mystic Cenote IK KIL. The entrance fee starts at $240 Mexican pesos and includes free parking, showers, changing rooms, life vest, locker, and the awesome experience of swimming at the Cenote, which is 48 meters or 158 ft deep! Don’t forget to wear a life jacket. You can get your skip-the-line tickets at cenotetickets.com.

The Cenote Ik Kil was the host of three Red Bull Cliff Diving Series events, in 2010, 2011, and 2014.