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Chichen Itza Tour: Explore Ancient Ruins and Cenotes
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Chichen Itza
Explore Chichen Itza and swim in stunning cenotes. Beat the crowds, learn Mayan history, and enjoy refreshing underground waters on this exclusive tour.
Explore Chichen Itza and swim in stunning cenotes. Beat the crowds, learn Mayan history, and enjoy refreshing underground waters on this exclusive tour.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Chichen Itza - The journey begins with travelers being picked up from their hotel by 7 a.m. to reach Chichen Itza before the crowds and heat set in. A certified guide will lead a tour, revealing the most fascinating aspects of the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza. The tour will cover architecture, culture, art, and history, and with some luck,…
- Chichen Itza - The journey begins with travelers being picked up from their hotel by 7 a.m. to reach Chichen Itza before the crowds and heat set in. A certified guide will lead a tour, revealing the most fascinating aspects of the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza. The tour will cover architecture, culture, art, and history, and with some luck, participants might even learn a bit of the Mayan language. Don’t miss the chance to explore Chichen Itza’s enduring temples and palaces. The tour includes visits to the Great Ball Court, one of Mexico’s largest, the Temple of the Warriors, discussions about the impressive sacred cenote, and of course, the Kukulkan Temple, one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, among other structures.
- Cenote Ik Kil - After an engaging and warm tour of Chichen Itza, the next stop is one of the region’s most stunning cenotes, where visitors can swim leisurely at their own pace. It’s crucial to adhere to safety protocols while in the cenote.
- La Tia Poloc - After a refreshing swim, enjoy a delicious regional lunch (à la carte) featuring handmade tortillas at a traditional restaurant offering authentic regional flavors (drinks not included).
- D’zitnupt Cenote - There are three types of cenotes: open, closed, and semi-open. The next cenotes to visit are Samula and Xkeken. These cave-like cenotes with their blue waters are sure to amaze. They are located 20 minutes from the city of Valladolid.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Guide service in the archaeological zone of Chichen Itza
- 1 meal (traditional/vegan lunch, vegetarian or with any allergies notify in advance)
- Water bottles
- Driver
- Parking lot
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Guide service in the archaeological zone of Chichen Itza
- 1 meal (traditional/vegan lunch, vegetarian or with any allergies notify in advance)
- Water bottles
- Driver
- Parking lot
What's Not Included
- No drinks included in the restaurant (at lunch)
- Tickets for access to the cenote Ikkil
- Tickets for access to the cenotes xkeken and samula
- Access tickets to Chichen itza (DOMESTIC FARE)
- Tickets to Chichen Itza (Foreign Rate)
- No drinks included in the restaurant (at lunch)
- Tickets for access to the cenote Ikkil
- Tickets for access to the cenotes xkeken and samula
- Access tickets to Chichen itza (DOMESTIC FARE)
- Tickets to Chichen Itza (Foreign Rate)
Additional Information
Embark on an exciting journey from Valladolid to explore the awe-inspiring pre-Hispanic city of Chichen Itza.
The tour begins with a convenient pick-up from your accommodation (6:45 a.m. / 7:00 a.m.). As the first to arrive, you’ll have the opportunity to experience Chichen Itza while avoiding the heat and crowds. Upon arrival, a certified local guide…
Embark on an exciting journey from Valladolid to explore the awe-inspiring pre-Hispanic city of Chichen Itza.
The tour begins with a convenient pick-up from your accommodation (6:45 a.m. / 7:00 a.m.). As the first to arrive, you’ll have the opportunity to experience Chichen Itza while avoiding the heat and crowds. Upon arrival, a certified local guide will provide an insightful explanation of Mayan culture (1.50 hours), followed by at least 40 minutes of free time to explore.
After discovering Chichen Itza, the adventure continues with visits to three stunning Cenotes. Nestled within the breathtaking rainforest of Yucatan, you’ll visit the Ik Kil, Xkeken, and Samula cenotes.
Savor a delicious traditional lunch at a local restaurant, featuring handmade tortillas and regional flavors. This exclusive experience is designed for very small groups, allowing you to enjoy the tour at a relaxed pace.
Traveling with a group of three or with friends/family? Special discounts are available.
Location
Chichen Itza
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
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Alice_l
Feb 28, 2026
Full experience tour! - Excellent tour all around! They checked in with us the night before with all the information we needed for a smooth pick up. The driver was punctual and friendly. They purchased tickets (at the correct price) for Chichen Itxa entrance ahead of time. We were one of the first groups and making it nice for photos and to not be in the extreme heat. Our guide Enrique was great!! Perfect amount of history without inundating us. The driver was clear as he drove us to lunch and the cenotes, whenever we were done with one stop he was suddenly right there with a bottle of cold water. Normally don’t go for these early AM tours but 100% worth it for such a full day!!
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Charlotte
Feb 28, 2026
Fab day - definitely recommend! - Despite being a bit pricey this tour is definitely worth it. The early pick up meant we beat the crowds for most of Chichen Itza which was great. Enrico was a great guide with a lot of history knowledge. The cenotes are amazing and all unique. I’d recommend not looking at too many photos before you go so that you can get the wow factor like we did :)
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Kay_thefrenchie
Feb 27, 2026
A dreamed day with Lakintours - We had an amazing tour at Chichen Itza and 3 cenotes with Lakintours. I first thought that it was a bit pricy but eventually looking back I think that it was totally worth it because everything was simply perfect. Communication to get things organised was super clear and fast, no hidden costs, full transparency. The tour is organised for small groups and I like it a lot (we were a group of 3). Our driver, Gustavo, was the sweetest person: he drives carefully, he was super caring and patient, nicely discussing about his region, and he was super punctual, which was highly appreciated when waiting at 6.55 to be picked up. The tour itself was awesome: we arrived at Chichen Itza before it opened, so we were among the first ones in. There was therefore no crowd and the temperature was still fine. I am very happy that we had a guide to explain us the ruins, we learned a lot. Then, the visit of the cenotes was also perfect, it was enough time to fully enjoy a bath in each of the cenotes and to take pictures. Lunch was incredible, we had a super nice meal with one drink included. Overall, it was a great experience and I can only recommend Lakintours for those who seek high quality, authentic (almost private) tour at Chichen Itza and 3 cenotes (Ik kil, Xkeken and Manula). Big thanks again to Gustavo!
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T9778gyclareb
Feb 25, 2026
Outstanding! - Everything about this tour was wonderful. Our driver was amazing, the tour itself of Chichen Itza was informative and worth going early because there were not a lot of people and it wasn’t too hot. The three cenotes were incredible and the meal was delicious. We even got the chance to make our own tortillas! Overall, 10/10 experience and worth every penny and more.
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Sara_p
Feb 22, 2026
Perfect. - Very good tour, small group, the guide for visiting chichen itza was extraordinary (Eduardo), the cenotes chosen for the tour are magnificent.
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115beritl
Dec 25, 2025
Best trip ever - We were a group of two adults and two teenagers, and we had an absolutely amazing experience! This was without a doubt the best tour we could have wished for, and we would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to explore Chichén Itzá and the cenotes around Valladolid in a smooth, relaxed, and truly educational way.
We were picked up early at our hotel and arrived right at 8:00 a.m. when Chichén Itzá opened. Thanks to our excellent driver, we passed through checkpoints effortlessly and were dropped off as close to the entrance as possible. Cold bottles of water were offered throughout the day, which was a very welcome and thoughtful touch.
At the entrance, we were greeted by an outstanding guide who was Maya himself. He gave us a fascinating 1.5-hour tour of Chichén Itzá, and impressively, even our teenagers were fully engaged the entire time. His English was flawless and very easy to understand.
After the guided tour, we had time to explore the site on our own before heading to the cenotes. On our way out, we clearly saw the huge advantage of starting early and having a private tour, as long lines of buses were waiting just to enter.
We visited three beautiful cenotes and enjoyed a delicious lunch at a local spot. Everything was perfect. Our driver/guide was incredibly friendly, kind, and helpful. My son especially had a fantastic time with him, sitting in the front during the drive and chatting along the way.
A huge thank you for an unforgettable experience – it was truly the perfect way to spend a day in and around Valladolid!
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Sylvia_c
Dec 13, 2025
Chichen Itza and Cenotes Tour - The driver was friendly and helpful and showed us where everything was and arranged a time to meet up. He gave us good information and recommendations. The guide who gave us a tour of Chichen Itza had excellent English and gave us lots of interesting and useful information about the site. The lunch location was excellent Mayan food.
We were told it would be better to buy our tickets ahead of time but as we got there ahead of time, it wasn’t an issue.
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Veronika_f
Dec 9, 2025
A great experience! Our... - A great experience! Our driver and Tour Guide in Chichen Itza were so kind and friendly! We felt very safe all the time, were early at Chichen Itza and could enjoy it before it gets too crowded. The Cenotes were beautiful and there was enough time and no stress.
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Jennie_p
Dec 9, 2025
Great day out, interesting and fun - Great day trip with a very helpful driver and brilliant guide at Chichen Iza. The cave cenotes were amazing and the lunch fun at a traditional restaurant where we hand made tortillas on an open fire! Great fun and learned loads about Mayan culture.
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Mairdavies124
Nov 17, 2025
Definitely book this tour when in Valladolid - Great experience - our tour guide of the Chichen Itza (Martin) was particularly amazing and the tour was very insightful. Definitely worth booking!
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