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Tours/Merida/Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal

Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal

4.9(414)Merida10 hours
VIATOR4.8(251)TRIPADVISOR4.9(163)
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
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Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal

At a glance

Duration
10 hours
Price from
$85 / person
Location
Merida, Mexico
Rating
4.9 / 5 · 414 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 10
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
ECOEXPEDITIONSMEXICO off the beaten path experiences
Meeting point
Crossroad calle 60 and calle 45Corner Cafe La Habana santa Anapick up time 5 35 am

Description

Avoid crowds, beat the heat, no tourist traps, get to taste the best of the Yucatan cuisine home made cooked and swimm in the only private cenote, off the beaten path. Our 5:50 am departure, will guarantee to be the first group inside Chichen Itza and take amazing pictures. Togheter we'll unveil the importance and history of this ancient maya city. A beautiful cenote, own by a family with mayan heritage discovered by stroke of luck in the backyard of their home, plenty of time to enjoy the crystal clear freshwater of this unique gem. The family will cook authentic home made food with fresh ingredients & hand made corn tortillas, all prepared at the moment. In Izamal you can climb the mayan pyramid of Kinich kakmo, walk among the magic streets of the city and visit the convent.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
Start times
6:00 AM
Next available
Fri, Oct 9
Adult (ages 13–83)
$85
Child (ages 5–12)
$85
Infant (ages 2–4)
Free

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.

Tour Options

Chichen itza, private cenote/food experience and Izamal

Itinerary

Cathedral de Merida
30 min

Our beautiful day will start departing from the Cathedral San Idelfonso at 5 50 am

Chichen Itza
90 min

Upon our arrival we will the first group to enter in Chichen itza, since we will avoid long lines tu buy tickets. Our professional licensed tourguide will help you taking amazing pictures without people, then we will walk among the temples to unveil the history and misterys of this ancient mayan city

Chichen Itza
60 min

Now you'll have free time to explore on your own pace more of Chichen itza. our professional tour guide will advise you where to go.

Holca
Pass by

Hit the road again towards the private cenote, a off the beaten path unique gem discovered by struck of luck in the backyard of mayan family home, the only one in Yucatan

Holca
150 min

First, you'll swimm in the crystal clear water of the mayan family cenote, you'll meet the family and discover the history of this gem After swimming you will taste the home made food flavors of the Yucatan cuisine. Guacamole, sopa de lima, panuchos, salbutes and hand made fresh tortillas for tacos, all prepared with fresh ingredients, and some are from the family garden. Fresh local fruit locally grown will be part of this food experience. If you are vegetarian or vegan, don't worry since options are always available

Izamal
Pass by

Back to the road to the magic town of Izamal

Izamal
90 min

Get to climb in one of the mayan pyramids that can be found in the town, as well we will discover the history of the yellow town.

Merida
60 min

Back to Merida and we will drop you off at the meeting point. Thanks!!

What's included

Included
*air conditioned vehicle with reclinable seats ( maximum 10 travelers)
Private cenote fee entrance
Professional licensed and experienced tour guide
Guided tour in Chichen itza and free time (2.5 hours)
Bottled water
We serve coffee and sandwich in the morning (turkey ham, cheese, pesto, lettuce and tomatoe) Vegetarian and vegan sandwich availabe under request
lifevest at the cenote
Pick up Cafe LA Habana Santa Ana 5 35 am
Pick up Hyatt Regency 5 30 am
Three pick up locations
Pick up Catedral San idelfonso 5 50 am
Not included
Home made Food experience vegetarian and vegan options available $300 mx each people includes: Starter, sopa de lima and guacamole, main dish panuchos, black mole salbutes, and cochinita pibil tacos. Dessert, local fresh fruit drink included: hibiscus flower cold tea
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

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.9
414 reviews
5
385
4
18
3
3
2
2
1
6

How it compares in Merida

  • No. 5 by number of reviews among 382 tours in Merida
  • Starting price $85 is 38% below the typical $137 for tours of similar length in Merida

Excurgo comparison of 382 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No weelchair acces
  • Private tour available under request
  • Childrens 12 years old and under, free entrance ticket to Chichen itza
  • Meeting points available: Hyatt Hotel 5 35 am Cathedral San Idelfonso 5 50 am

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 this tour take?

Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.

How much does this tour cost?

Prices start at $85 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.

What days does this tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 6:00 AM.

How much does this tour cost for children?

Children aged 5–12 pay from $85, adults from $85. Infants go free.

Can I cancel this tour 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 Crossroad calle 60 and calle 45. Corner Cafe La Habana santa Ana. pick up time 5 35 am. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is this tour 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 Childrens 12 years old and under, free entrance ticket to Chichen itza

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is this tour worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 414 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by ECOEXPEDITIONSMEXICO off the beaten path experiences.

Reviews(414)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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Violeta_S
July 28, 2026 · via Viator
Family of 6 Had a Blast!

This was such a great experience! They were so knowledgable and we learned alot. I traveled with a 2 year old and everything was accessible. Starting with transportation it was cool and comfortable. Going early was definitely a good idea. We beat the crowds and most of the heat for Chichen Itza. Eating with a local family who also owned the cenote was awesome. Food was good and the cenote was refreshing. But beware it is steep to go down. We made it in time to climb pyramid and tour Izamal. Highly recommend this tour!

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Mitzy_V
July 13, 2026 · via Viator
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
June 28, 2026 · via Viator
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 l
June 5, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
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 · via Tripadvisor
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!

J
Joseph_M
April 25, 2026 · via Viator
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
April 23, 2026 · via Viator
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
April 15, 2026 · via Viator
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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Guadalupe_L
April 11, 2026 · via Viator
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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Eva_d
April 7, 2026 · via Viator
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!

$85/ person
4.9(414)
Duration10 hours
LanguagesEN, ES
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