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Chichen Itza, Cenote, Izamal Experience
4.9
414 Ratings
Mérida
Embark on a small group tour to Chichen Itza and Cenote to explore Mayan history and indulge in a gastronomic delight of Yucatan’s finest flavors. Discover hidden gems, swim in a private underground cenote, and savor local delicacies.
Embark on a small group tour to Chichen Itza and Cenote to explore Mayan history and indulge in a gastronomic delight of Yucatan’s finest flavors. Discover hidden gems, swim in a private underground cenote, and savor local delicacies.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cathedral de Merida - The delightful day begins with a departure from the Cathedral San Ildefonso at 5:50 am.
- Chichen Itza - Upon arrival, the group will be the first to enter Chichen Itza, avoiding long ticket lines. A professional licensed tour guide will assist in capturing stunning photos without crowds, followed by a walk among the…
- Cathedral de Merida - The delightful day begins with a departure from the Cathedral San Ildefonso at 5:50 am.
- Chichen Itza - Upon arrival, the group will be the first to enter Chichen Itza, avoiding long ticket lines. A professional licensed tour guide will assist in capturing stunning photos without crowds, followed by a walk among the temples to uncover the history and mysteries of this ancient Mayan city.
- Chichen Itza - Enjoy free time to explore Chichen Itza at your own pace, with guidance from the professional tour guide on where to go.
- Holca - Continue the journey to a private cenote, a unique hidden gem discovered by chance in the backyard of a Mayan family’s home, the only one of its kind in Yucatan.
- Holca - Begin by swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Mayan family cenote, meet the family, and learn about the history of this treasure.
After swimming, savor the homemade flavors of Yucatan cuisine. Enjoy guacamole, sopa de lima, panuchos, salbutes, and freshly made tortillas for tacos, all prepared with fresh ingredients, some from the family garden. Fresh, locally grown fruit will also be part of this culinary experience. Vegetarian and vegan options are always available.
- Izamal - Return to the road to the enchanting town of Izamal.
- Izamal - Climb one of the Mayan pyramids in the town and discover the history of the yellow town.
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Merida - Return to Merida, where drop-off will be at the meeting point.
Thank you!
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle with reclinable seats
- Maximum 10 travelers
- Private cenote entrance fee
- Professional licensed and experienced tour guide
- Guided tour in Chichen Itza with 2.5 hours of free time
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Lifevest at the cenote
- Three pick-up locations
- Pick-up at Cafe LA Habana Santa Ana at 5:35 am
- Pick-up at…
- Air-conditioned vehicle with reclinable seats
- Maximum 10 travelers
- Private cenote entrance fee
- Professional licensed and experienced tour guide
- Guided tour in Chichen Itza with 2.5 hours of free time
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Lifevest at the cenote
- Three pick-up locations
- Pick-up at Cafe LA Habana Santa Ana at 5:35 am
- Pick-up at Hyatt Regency at 5:30 am
- Pick-up at Catedral San Ildefonso at 5:50 am
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance ticket fee Chichen itza foreign visitors $700 mx pesos cash only
- Entrance ticket fee Chichen itza mexican visitors, temporary and permanent residents $310 mx cash only
- Lunch
- Entrance ticket fee Chichen itza foreign visitors $700 mx pesos cash only
- Entrance ticket fee Chichen itza mexican visitors, temporary and permanent residents $310 mx cash only
Additional Information
Escape the crowds, stay cool, and avoid tourist traps while savoring the finest homemade Yucatan cuisine and swimming in a unique private cenote, away from the usual tourist paths.
With a 5:50 am departure, the group will be the first to enter Chichen Itza, capturing stunning photos. Together, the group will explore the significance and history of this…
Escape the crowds, stay cool, and avoid tourist traps while savoring the finest homemade Yucatan cuisine and swimming in a unique private cenote, away from the usual tourist paths.
With a 5:50 am departure, the group will be the first to enter Chichen Itza, capturing stunning photos. Together, the group will explore the significance and history of this ancient Maya city. A beautiful cenote, owned by a family with Mayan heritage and discovered by chance in their backyard, offers ample time to enjoy its crystal-clear freshwater. The family will prepare authentic homemade meals using fresh ingredients and handmade corn tortillas, all crafted on the spot. In Izamal, visitors can climb the Mayan pyramid of Kinich Kakmo, stroll through the enchanting streets of the city, and visit the convent.
- No weelchair acces
- Private tour available under request
- Childrens 12 years old and under, free entrance ticket to Chichen itza
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Meeting points available:
Hyatt Hotel 5 35 am
Cathedral San Idelfonso 5 50 am
Location
Catedral de Mérida - San Ildefonso
Calle 60
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(414 Ratings)
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Mitzy_v
Jul 13, 2026
Unique Experience - Delio provided an excellent experience by picking us up promptly, he had sandwiches , water and coffee for us and gave a historical context of Chichen Itza and Izamal. The family's cenote was pristine and intimate. The food was delicious, everything about this tour was amazing.
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Katie_p
Jun 28, 2026
Delio was the best tour... - Delio was the best tour guide! He’s been a tour guide for over 30 years. He is so knowledgeable, kind and funny. We were the very first ones in line to get into Chichén Itzá as it opened. It was great to be there with less people. We had ample time to tour it with delio and walk around alone. The cenote was owned by a private family with no other tourists there, just our group. The lunch the owners made was the best tacos I’ve had in Mexico. Izamal was a short stop with not much to do/see, but it was worth it to see the pretty town. Overall great experience and would recommend!
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Orale
Jun 5, 2026
Ask for Delio, he was the best tour guide! - The tour guide makes all the difference in these tours. There were only 6 of us, as Delio likes to keep his tours on the smaller size which I prefer. He picked our group up early to visit Chichén Itzá but for a good reason. We beat the heat and the crowds! The private cenote was incredible. And the lunch was delicious! I really mean it, the lime soup was something I’ve never tasted before but can’t stop thinking of it. Delio was kind and never once pushed any sales since everyone knows him around town. He made an experience my teen daughter and I will never forget. Thank you Delio!
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Martharu5256rw
May 2, 2026
Unforgettable day - It was an incredible experience. Our tour guides knew their way around (the early start is smart!), answered all the questions and took us to places “regular” tourists wouldn’t get to experience. Great vibes, great food, a great time! Thank you so much!
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Joseph_m
Apr 25, 2026
Experience of a lifetime!!! - It is like nothing you can even imagine. Pure magic. And Delio is such an amazing guide and person. Every moment is steeped in Mayan wonderment. The group is small so its very personal and meaningful. We also had great people in our group.
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Katherine_i
Apr 23, 2026
Great tour and guides! - The pick up was punctual, the transportation was comfortable, and the tour guides were knowledgeable. Everything was fantastic! I was even able to book a second trip for two days later while on the tour which was also awesome! I highly recommend this company! I would definitely use them again and already have.
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Lovinglife_l
Apr 15, 2026
Fantastic! Must do! - From beginning to end Delio & Hernan were fantastic, courteous, professional, extremely informative, catered to both Spanish & English guests, we learned so much history and the vegetarian options were delicious 😋.
Going first thing in the morning meant beating the crowds, traffic and the heat, bravo for the 5:30am pick up 👏🏻
Due to the early arrival, Chichen Itza was not crowded, we had the beautiful Cenote all to ourselves and also the lunch, Itzmal is a beautiful and quaint little town and the ruins very easy to climb.
Highly recommend this tour and both gentlemen are a great asset to the company, our sincere thanks ♥️
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Eva_d
Apr 7, 2026
Tour of 10! I would repeat! - Top! The tour is super well organized. We arrived first to Chichen Itza! Amazing
Experience in the unique and special cenote
The guide, driver... 10!
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Virginia_h
Apr 1, 2026
excellent tour, better clarity of pickup time - Delio was an excellent guide! he marked us because we had not reached the meeting point and waited for us. But on the reservation it NEVER says you get picked up at the Hyatt at 5:30, everywhere says 6:00. I think you can give that more clarity.
The arrival time in Chichen Itza was excellent and the whole tour very varied and the times very well established.
Except for the clarity of the pickup time, we liked it very much!
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Guadalupe_l
Apr 11, 2026
Dissapointing - We should have also read the one star reviews because they would have warned us about this waste of money. First off, we wasted our precious vacation time on what we were really looking forward to. We were promised breakfast and coffee- we recieved jail style sandwiches on bread with little to no mayo, so we ate a dry sandwhich..FINE. We moved on from that. Next when we arrived to Chichen Itza, the guide explained for maybe 20 minutes tops and left us to have free time. We found ourselves wanting to know more and being impressed by other tour guides who were taking their time to explain and even had full pictures to show their group. Next our guide Delio, took us to one of his compás artifacts stands who they were EXTREMELY OVERPRICED. Tip do not buy here first*. NEXT we drove an hour to someones backyard for him to tell us this was the cenote we will be swimming in. Not even kidding, someone backyard that looked more like a dungeon. Then we had lunch that the family of the house cooked... the family was nice but the food was overpriced. By the way, you will still have to pay an additional 300 pesos on top of what you pay for for the tour!! Also keep in mind you will also have to pay $700 pesos for the Chichen Itza tickets. So an extra 1,000 pesos on top of what you pay for the tour. You are basically paying for the transportation and to be overcharged. Overall 1/5 experience. We shlould have saved our time and our money!
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