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Chichen Itza Tour: Explore Mayan Wonders
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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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(43 Ratings)
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Craigmq5729oc
May 22, 2026
Great Day Trip from Valladolid - We had a great time on this tour. Our driver, Sergio, was very professional, punctual and friendly. Communications were clear with Lakin Tours via WhatsApp, whilst the transportation on the day was smooth. The local lunch included in the price was also amazing.
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Igor_z
May 1, 2026
Amazing experience of Chichen Itza - We had an amazing experience on our trip to Chichén Itzá! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. Our guide, Martin, was truly exceptional—his knowledge, passion, and storytelling made the history come alive. He explained everything in a very engaging way and was always happy to answer all of our questions, which made the visit even more interesting.
After the tour, our driver took us to some stunning cenotes—absolutely beautiful and a perfect way to cool off and relax. We also enjoyed a delicious lunch at La Tía Poloc, which was a great addition to the day.
Everything ran smoothly, we were provided with water throughout the trip, and all the details were clearly explained in advance. Highly recommended—this was a fantastic experience!
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Spela_r
Apr 14, 2026
Peaceful early visit, small group & fantastic guides - We had a great experience on this tour and would highly recommend it. Being such a small group (only three people) made it feel more personal and flexible.
We arrived at Chichen Itza early, at the opening time (before the crowds), which made the visit more enjoyable. Enrique was an excellent guide—very professional and knowledgeable, explaining not just the main attraction but the entire site in an interesting way.
Sergio, our driver, was also wonderful—kind, punctual, and well organized. He gave clear instructions throughout the day and showed us around the cenotes, making everything run smoothly.
Lunch at a local restaurant was delicious, and we also tried out how to make tortillas. The tour was also very flexible, allowing us to finish a bit earlier when we didn’t need as much time at the cenotes.
10/10 experience!
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Adamc592
Apr 14, 2026
Excellent Tour - This was an excellently planned tour.
We were picked up and driven to Chichen-Itza (via the pickup of one other person), arriving before it had opened. This was perfect as it meant we were there before it was too hot and busy so we could get lots of good photos. Our tour guide Enrique was excellent.
We then stopped off at 3 different Cenotes and a typical Mexican restaurant on our way back to our hotel.
Our driver was friendly and would always let us know how long each part of the journey was. He also helped organise the Chichen-Itza tickets in advance so that we didn't have to queue on the day.
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Eduardo_l
Apr 10, 2026
Chichen itza - Excellent experience, we went to look very early for the driver, very friendly, and told us a lot about the cenotes, always available water, the best thing about the trip is chichen itza, there we were with another guide, that you must highlight his knowledge knew how to answer all our queries, the guide was Eyder Misael Dzib Yam, a very trained man, with very complete knowledge about the Mayan culture, a real history class, highly recommended.
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Q1861gdchristineh
Apr 8, 2026
Chichen Itza & 3 cenotes - Wonderful, well organised tour of Chichen Itza and surrounding cenotes. Small number of people for this tour. Turned out to be a private tour for our small group of four people. Highly recommend. Lunch included and is at a local restaurant.
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Caroline_c
Mar 26, 2026
To do! - A must! The driver was friendly. The guided tour of Chichen Itza taught us a lot. Small group of 4, it was perfect!
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Juliold3701gm
Mar 25, 2026
Excellent everything, food, transportation, guide, would recommend many times and of course would return to book with them - Very good transport and an excellent driver, attentive first and foremost detail and handles very safe, very rich food and nice cenotes, an excellent guide
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Bebeloca
Mar 15, 2026
It is recommended - Very good experience. Sergio picked us up from the hotel and took us to Chichen Itza and then to 3 cenotes. Very friendly, we ate very well at lunch. Eyder, the guide of Chichen Itza, very friendly also and answered all our questions. We loved this tour
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P7700tnjessical
Apr 21, 2026
A new wonder and the gateway to the underworld - Great tour, with a perfect amount of time at each place. Lakin drive you to Chichen Itza and you have a separate tour guide onsite, and it was fantastic to get there ahead of the crowds and heat (although quite a bit of shade around the place as well as bathrooms). Lunch was a little underwhelming, but there was enough food, and the cenotes were a highlight - our driver Sergio was knowledgeable, polite and reliable. We'd recommend this tour again!
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