Valladolid & the East
Izamal Tours from Valladolid
An Izamal tour from Valladolid is an easy day through the interior: about 105 km each way, roughly 1 h 20 min, with Chichén Itzá on the way. Izamal is the yellow town of the peninsula, a quiet colonial centre built around a large convent on top of an older Mayan pyramid base. Send a quote request with your hotel, dates and group size and we can arrange pickup in Valladolid.
Izamal tour options from Valladolid
From Valladolid, Izamal is usually part of a day that also includes Chichén Itzá. A private vehicle lets you choose which to visit first. If you are weighing up a Izamal day trip from Valladolid, the practical question is how much of the day you want to spend on the road versus at the town.
The Convent of San Antonio de Padua dominates the main square, and the streets around it are painted a uniform yellow. You can walk the arcades, visit the convent atrium, see the Kinich Kakmó pyramid and take a horse-drawn calesa around the town.
- Izamal on its own as a half-day or relaxed full-day trip
- Izamal with a hacienda or cenote stop
- Izamal paired with Chichén Itzá or Valladolid
Pickup times & drive from Valladolid
From Valladolid we take toll highway 180D or the free highway 180 west past Chichén Itzá to Kantunil, then north to Izamal. The route passes the ruins, so combining the two is easy. A Valladolid to Izamal tour is mostly decided by the first hour, so we fix the pickup time around the opening time and the drive.
Chichén Itzá lies on the route and makes an obvious pairing, and a cenote near the ruins is a common stop. Izamal is at its best in the morning and late afternoon, with lighter crowds.
| Detail | From Valladolid |
|---|---|
| Distance | About 105 km |
| Drive each way | About 1 h 20 min |
| Typical pickup | 8:00–9:00 |
| Back in Valladolid | About 16:00–18:00 |
Sample itinerary from Valladolid
- 8:30 – Pickup in Valladolid
- 9:00 – Drive west on toll highway 180D
- 10:30 – Arrive in Izamal and walk the town
- 11:30 – Convent and market
- 12:30 – Calesa ride and lunch
- 14:00 – Optional Chichén Itzá stop on the way back
- 15:30 – Drive back to Valladolid
- 16:30 – Drop-off in Valladolid
Prices from Valladolid
From Valladolid the distance is moderate, so prices are between Mérida and Cancún departures, and a private vehicle is the main format. For a Izamal tour from Valladolid the biggest price drivers are the length of the drive, the number of people and whether entry fees and lunch are bundled.
| Format | Typical range (2026) |
|---|---|
| Shared small-group tour | Uncommon from Valladolid; ask us if you are travelling in a group |
| Private vehicle with driver | USD 170–280 per vehicle (up to 4–6 people) |
| Typically extra | Calesa ride, entry to Kinich Kakmó, lunch, tips |
What's included
These are the items we can usually arrange on a Izamal tour from Valladolid:
Wandering the town costs nothing; a calesa ride and some site entries are paid separately. Your quote says which extras are included.
- Pickup and drop-off in Valladolid at your hotel or an agreed meeting point (where pickup can be arranged)
- Air-conditioned vehicle and a local driver
- A local driver, with a guide for the convent if you request it
- Bottled water on board
- Time to walk the town and have lunch at a local restaurant
Tour vs. going on your own from Valladolid
Whether this is the best Izamal tour from Valladolid for you depends on who is travelling and how much you value time. From Valladolid you can reach Izamal by rental car with ease. A tour is useful if you want to combine Chichén Itzá and Izamal in one day with a driver.
| Option | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Private driver or tour | USD 170–280 per vehicle | Door to door, with Chichén Itzá optional |
| Bus via Kantunil | About MXN 150–300 | Changes and waits |
| Rental car | About MXN 900–1,500 per day plus fuel | Easy, with a mostly toll-free road |
| Taxi | A few thousand pesos round trip | Negotiate in advance |
Other day trips from Valladolid
FAQs
How early do we leave Valladolid?
Pickup is typically 8:00–9:00, and you are back by about 16:00–18:00. Exact times depend on your hotel and the season.
Is Izamal close to Valladolid?
It is about 105 km, so roughly 1 h 20 min by road.
Can we do Chichén Itzá on the same day?
Yes, the route passes right by the ruins, so it is a natural pairing.
Is Izamal worth a full day?
On its own it suits a half day to a relaxed day. Most visitors pair it with another stop such as Chichén Itzá, a cenote or a hacienda.
Want this trip planned for you?
Tell us your dates, group size and where you are staying. We check availability with local guides and send back a price.