Chichen Itza Full Day Tour: Explore Ancient Wonder and Enjoy Regional Cuisine

Embark on a full-day tour of Chichén Itzá, the ancient wonder of the modern world. Avoid the crowds and heat by being one of the first to enter the site. Enjoy a refreshing swim in a Mayan cenote and savor delicious regional cuisine. Explore the charming yellow town of Izamal and climb the impressive Kinich Kak mo temple. Join our small group for a personalized and unforgettable experience.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Merida - We will start this great adventure by meeting at the meeting points already mentioned.
  • Chichen Itza - We will begin our tour to the archaeological zone of Chichén Itzá, where we will begin to share a general background of the Mayan culture, so we can enjoy and better understand the site.
  • Chichen Itza - Our expert guides and…
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Certified Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees
  • Entrance fee - Chichen Itza Nacional
Additional Information

Experience a unique adventure with small groups and personalized service. Enjoy a 5-star experience with our fully customized service.
Our 6:00 am pick-up ensures arrival at Chichen Itza before the crowds and heat. Discover this modern world wonder for 2 hours: 1 hour and 20 minutes with a guide and 40 minutes of free time for photos and shopping.
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Location
C. 59 398
Calle 59
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Derrick_c
Jan 16, 2026
A fantastic day with Freddie and Diego !! - Freddie our tour guide was very good ! He first spoke in English and then Spanish. Never hesitating switching constantly from English to Spanish. Our driver Diego was very attentive in making sure everyone got on and off the smaller sized coach safely and was very gracious. The tour itself is a must do experience if you are in Mérida. It was a thirteen hour day by the time we got home, with an early morning meet up with our tour in downtown Mérida at 6:25 am, but worth every second. On the second stop at the Cenote, the water was much warmer than expected and we hated getting out. Everything was well worth every peso it cost us and we recommend to everyone that has a free day in Mérida to take this excursion.
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Jacobdb2299zq
Jan 9, 2026
Tour to Chichen Itza, Izamal, and Cenote with Freddy - Freddy and Mario were excellent. Freddy provided excellent information and allowed us time to explore, and the tour was polished and well run. Getting to Chichen Itza early made it magical.
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Analetg
Jan 4, 2026
Tour - Excellent Tour! Mr. Freddy the best guide!! Schedules and proper transportation according to itinerary! We definitely recommend it my husband and I!
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Val77entina
Jan 1, 2026
Book this tour, now! - This was one of the best day tours we have ever been on. Every tour will tell you that they beat the crowds, but this tour really does and we had Chichen Itza not to ourselves but it wasn‘t crowded at all. Our Guide Rosendo did a fantastic job in explaining all the details about the site, the Maya, their believes and customs. He was very knowledgeable and passionate in explaining and answering all questions. We also enjoyed the cenote a lot, again very few people. The last stop was Izamal, we got the information needed and could explore the site on our own which was fantastic. Thanks too to our driver Jason, who brought us safe and sound to the attractions. We can highly recommend this tour!!
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Margaret_d
Dec 29, 2025
A wonderful tour filled... - A wonderful tour filled with great information. Took all day as advertised. Being there at 6 helps with the heat and the crowds.
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Frederic_a
Dec 28, 2025
It was really perfect.... - It was really perfect. The guide was excellent, the explanations were clear and precise and the three visits are worthwhile. We highly recommend!
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Paul_w
Nov 24, 2025
Get there early!!! It’s worth it - What a great and informative trip! The highlight has to be going to Chichen Itza first thing. You won’t realise how important this is until you leave! Freddie is full of knowledge and history about the site and the tour is done in the right order. It is a long a day but it was great for me, a solo traveller to see everything in one day when i wasn’t in the area long. The van was both new and comfortable. With Carlos driving you will be safe and your personnel belongings should you wish to leave them in the van (which we all did) whilst exploring!
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Aaron_s
Jan 8, 2026
Good but not great - This was fine but not amazing. We got off to a late start with organizational issues which meant we arrived at Chichen Itza at 8.30 when there were already loads of people. I chose this tour to avoid that. The cenote was excellent though very touristy as well and the buffet lunch was good. A quick stop at Izamal was nice. The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly though I found his directing us to a particular vendor at Chichen Itza and his aggressive solicitation for tips at the end of the tour off putting. Chichen Itza was impressive and unfortunately a “must-see” hence the hoards. You gotta get there early
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Kvet2012
Dec 10, 2025
Stress-free transport to big sites! - Super easy way to see some of the biggest sites in the area. Really appreciated the bilingual tour of Chichen Itza and our time in Ixmal; the cenote was gorgeous and having some free time there was great! It was a little bit difficult at times to understand directions, however, as some explanations were only given in one languages. I also noticed that the number and length of explanations during the Chichen Itza tour differed significantly in one language vs. another - there were a couple times we felt we missed out on some of the details. Still, a great tour and well worth not having to worry about the hassle of traveling from Merida!
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Sitong_z
Jan 1, 2026
The main tour guide did... - The main tour guide did not have a sense of time. The bus arrived late, and we were not the first groups to get into the site. Before entering, the main tour guide spent about 30 minutes figuring out tickets. He also did not care about us, who need to use credit card to buy tickets. My boyfriend ended up finding out himself. If we have waited for the guide’s instructions, we would be even more late. By the time we entered the site, it was already very crowded and hot. On the way back to Merida, someone was eating cheese with very strong smell. The guide did not have rules for respecting others on the bus. Our guide at Chichen Itza was good. His name was Ronendo (can not remember the name exactly). As a Mayan and who knows Mayan culture and language, he was enthusiastic and explained things well. One thing to really look out for: both of us were very sick after coming back. I had not vomit since 10 but I vomit twice after the tour. Chat told me that the cause was highly likely to be the cenote. We did not even put our mouse or nose into the water, but we had very serious diarrhea and stomach issues.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).