How many days do you need in Valladolid & Tulum?
- Most travelers spend 6-7 days in Valladolid and Tulum combined
- Visiting Valladolid and Tulum in 5 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 8 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Holbox, Puerto Morelos, and Mexico City
How Many Days to Spend in Mexico
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Recommended Itineraries for Valladolid & Tulum
Recommended Itinerary for 1 Week
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cancún, Drive to Valladolid, Walking Tour | Valladolid |
| Day 2 | Ek' Balam Archaeological Site Tour, Bike to & Swim in a Cenote | Valladolid |
| Day 3 | Morning Visit to Chichén Itzá, Afternoon Yokdzonot Cenote Experience | Valladolid |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Tulum, Cooking Class with a Local Chef | Tulum |
| Day 5 | Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve Experience | Tulum |
| Day 6 | Morning Tour of Tulum, Afternoon Jungle Adventure | Tulum |
| Day 7 | Depart Tulum |
This weeklong, active journey will take you through the highlights of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. Begin in Valladolid, then prepare to visit Ek' Balam Archaeological Site and Chichén Itzá, and go swimming in ancient cenotes. Next, transfer to Tulum for a cooking class with a local chef, explore the canals of Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve by boat and self-propulsion, and thrill to a jungle adventure park before heading home. Read more
Extended Itineraries
9-Day Itinerary Including Puerto Morelos & Holbox
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cancún, Transfer to Tulum | Tulum |
| Day 2 | Chemuyil Cenotes & Tulum Ruins | Tulum |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Sian Ka´an Biosphere Reserve | Tulum |
| Day 4 | Tulum to Valladolid - Cobá Ruins, Culture, & Wildlife Tour | Valladolid |
| Day 5 | Morning Tour of Chichén Itzá: Maíz Workshop in Yaxunah | Valladolid |
| Day 6 | Walking Tour of Valladolid, Transfer to Holbox Island | Holbox |
| Day 7 | Free Day on Holbox Island | Holbox |
| Day 8 | Holbox to Puerto Morelos, Optional Activities | Puerto Morelos |
| Day 9 | Puerto Morelos to Cancún, Depart |
From Mexico's Caribbean coast to the colonial streets of Valladolid, this nine-day trip showcases thousands of years of history and culture while leaving ample time for rest and relaxation. Dive into cenote lagoons, marvel at the great pyramids of Chichén Itzá, and relax on the white-sand beaches of Holbox Island. Along the way, take part in cultural exchanges to learn about Indigenous Maya customs as you meet local families and enjoy traditional home-cooked meals. Read more
12-Day Itinerary Including Puerto Morelos & Holbox
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Cancún, Transfer to Tulum | Tulum |
| Day 2 | Cenotes of Chemuyil, Visit Tulum Archeological Site | Tulum |
| Day 3 | Free Day in Tulum | Tulum |
| Day 4 | Rio Secreto: The Mayan underworld | Tulum |
| Day 5 | Float in the Muyil Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve with transportation | Tulum |
| Day 6 | Archeological Site of Coba, Eco Center & Traditional Mayan Meal, Look for spider monkeys while boating around Punta Laguna, Transfer to Valladolid | Valladolid |
| Day 7 | Visit Chichén Itzá, Wonder of the Maya World, Discover Corn: the Sacred Food of the Gods in Yaxunah | Valladolid |
| Day 8 | Walking Tour of Colonial Valladolid, Transfer to Holbox | Holbox |
| Day 9 | Free Day on Holbox Island | Holbox |
| Day 10 | Free Day on Holbox Island | Holbox |
| Day 11 | Holbox to Puerto Morelos | Puerto Morelos |
| Day 12 | Puerto Morelos to Cancún, Departure |
From the colonial streets of Valladolid to the peaceful beaches of Holbox Island, this 12-day itinerary delivers plenty of adventure and relaxation in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. Tour ancient Maya ruins, go swimming in underground rivers, and enjoy some R&R on the white-sand beaches of Holbox Island. And that's just the start. Read more
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