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Chichen itza, cenote and magic Izamal
4.8(83)Merida10 hours
VIATOR4.7(39)TRIPADVISOR4.8(44)
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At a glance
Duration
10 hours
Price from
$99 / person
Location
Merida, Mexico
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 83 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 10
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
ECOEXPEDITIONSMEXICO off the beaten path experiences
Meeting point
In front of the main entrance of Cathedral San Idelfonso
Description
Avoid crowds, beat the heat, no tourist traps, get to swimm in a natural beautiful cenote and support mayan communities
Our 5:50 am departure, will guarantee to be the first group inside Chichen Itza and take amazing pictures. We will start with a photo session from the best angles of the mayan pyramid without people. Then we'll unveil the importance and history of this ancient city, 2 hours and a half to discover the city with free time included. Afterwards we will go to a beautiful cenote that belongs to a mayan community, the cenote has not been modify as many others, so is very natural and amazing to swimm. The community have a restaurant and the menu is all about Yucatan cuisine, another 2 hours to enjoy and eat as well. Then we'll hit the road again towards Merida, drive of one hour average to Merida.
Other things to note
Transportation included
Ticket fee of Chichen Itza not included
Chichen Itza $697 pesos
Back to Merida between 4 and 5 pm
Tour Options
Chichen itza, cenote and magic Izamal
Itinerary
Chichen Itza
150 min
Discover Chichen itza without crowds with a professional licensed tour guide who will unveil the history of this maya city and enjoy free time
Holca
120 min
Discover a cenote located in a maya town and and get to swimm
Izamal
60 min
Enjoy the magical streets of the yellow town and get to climb a maya pyramid
Merida
60 min
Back to Merida and drop off at the meeting point (between 4 and 5 pm)
What's included
Included
Guided tour in Chichen itza and free time 2 hours and 30 minutes
Entrance fee to swimm in a cenote
Bottled water
Specialized licensed tour guide
Enjoy of a regional yucatan gastronomy lunch with drink included
Air-conditioned vehicle
we serve coffee and sandwich (turkey ham, cheese, lettuce and tomatoe) in the morning!
Transportation with air conditioned
Not included
Entry fee of Chichen itza 697mx pesos
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
10 people max per tour
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Chichen itza, cenote and magic Izamal take?
Chichen itza, cenote and magic Izamal lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Chichen itza, cenote and magic Izamal cost?
Prices start at $99 per person for this Merida experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Chichen itza, cenote and magic Izamal for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is In front of the main entrance of Cathedral San Idelfonso. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Chichen itza, cenote and magic Izamal offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(83)
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HK7
July 3, 2026
Lovely tour
A lovely guided tour. We were taken very early in the morning to Chichen Itza, which was a fantastic idea as we were first in line for the queue to get in. We also finished our tour before the heat became unbearable. Our guide & driver were wonderful and knowledgeable throughout.
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Armida_B
June 22, 2026
Perfect!!!
I’m so glad I chose this tour. It was perfect! We had such a wonderful time with this trip. Delio our guide was wonderful, he is very caring, funny and a very knowledgeable guide. He made sure that everyone we’re comfortable. It was a small group and we beat the crowd at Chichen Itza. We were the first ones to enter at 8am when they open and we’re done by 10:30 am, which was perfect because that’s when buses of tourist arrived. It can get really packed. We had to pay 700 MXN per adult for the tickets. If you pay cash Delio can get the tickets for you. After Chichen Itza got to experience swimming at a private Cenote and had a yummy tacos cooked by a local family. Then headed to the yellow town Izamal. This was amazing experience definitely recommend to book this tour.
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Katie I
April 25, 2026
Two great trips!
We had not only one but two great tours with this company. Hernan and Deilo, our guides, were great. We learned a lot about the Chichen Itza, went to a private cenote, and had a wonderful lunch. Then we went to Izmal which was great.
Hernan also helped us book a second trip with his company and we got to see Coba and three cenotes, on our way from Merida to Playa Del Carmen. Delio was our tour guide and driver. It was an amazing time. I would highly recommend this company!
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Z733VZjohns
February 13, 2026
inspiring
had a great time. our driver was the best.
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R2580NDheatherh
February 1, 2026
Fantastic tour!
Fantastic tour from start to finish. Excellent guide and guide who was very knowledgeable about the Mayan culture. We were the first people in line or Chichen Itza which is fantastic as it gets very busy quickly with large bus tours. Extremely clean transportation. The Cenote and lunch were amazing. One of the best meals we had in Mexico.
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Jet379158
December 17, 2025
Its worth it to get up early
Delia the tour guide was amazing - so knowledgeable and friendly - he kept it interesting all day long - it was fun to meet other people traveling and waking up early was totally the right call to be able to see chichen Itza with less tourists around. Thanks so much for an amazing day!
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M9027QMmartinl
November 11, 2025
Excellent trip
It was the epitome of professionalism from start to finish. Thanks Hernan. Very enjoyable and informative. Great. *****
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mohsinkdxb
December 16, 2024
The best tour experience
Fantastic tour hosted by Mario and Hernan. Excellent attention to detail and I loved their passion in making it a memorable experience for our group. We had first access into Chichen Itza which was great for photos. The traditional Mayan family lunch was superb and some of the most authentic Mexican food you will taste. The private Cenote was beautiful and it our group had it all to ourselves. Overall a wonderful day and would highly recommend Eco Expeditions Mexico.
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Fei_F
October 5, 2023
Absolutely worth it
I’m so glad I went on this trip, our guide Hernan is very considerate, it’s a small group, we saw everything we wanted to see, we were the first ones in Chichén Itzá so we got to avoid the crowds, the cenote is private and very beautiful, the pink lagoon is very pink! Very full packed schedule but not really tiring
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rexmundo77
July 13, 2023
Maya at it»s best
When you are in Yucatan, you have to take a trip to Chichen Itza and Cenotes. The pink lagoon will give you explanation on why the Flamingoes turn pink
1 people found this helpful
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