Private Chichen Itza Tour from Merida: Discover Mayan Ruins and Ik-Kil Cenote
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Chichen Itza
Embark on a private tour from Merida to Chichen Itza, the iconic Mayan ruins and a World Wonder. Explore the ancient buildings and learn about their astronomical and architectural significance. Then, refresh yourself in the stunning Ik-Kil Cenote.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chichen Itza - Guided visit through the archaeological site and free time to go on your own
  • Cenote Ik kil - Cool down in the waters of the Cenote Ik-Kil, enjoy the amazing natural view that surrounds it
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bilingual guide available from hotel pick-up
  • Onboard cooler with complimentary beers, sodas, and water
  • Included lunch
  • Guided tour of Chichen Itza
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join us in this private tour to discover the most emblematic and important ruins of the Mayan civilization considered as a World Wonder. Chichen Itza is majestic archaeological site full of mysticism; Its astronomic, mathematical and architectural contributions make this place a must-do for Yucatan visitors.

With the help of a certified guide you will know the amazing buildings like the pyramid ‘El Castillo’, the Observatory, the Temple of the Thousand Columns, The ball court, among many others.

After visiting Chichen Itza we will head to Ik-Kil, an amazing Cenote where you will cool you down in its fresh waters while enjoying the spectacular view

Location
Chichen Itza
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jasonbrandt_b
Feb 20, 2024
Chichén Itza - Great excursion! Learned so much about Chichén Itzá. Our tour guide Javier was informative and friendly. The cenote was cool to swim in. The food was not so great at Cenote.
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Robert_j
Feb 17, 2024
Great guide made for a wonderful experience - Our guide, Carlos, was exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly. He led us on a wonderful tour of Chichen Itza.
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Robert_p
Feb 15, 2024
Best tour and tour guides we have had in years. - Great weather for our trip to Chichen Itza. Carlos was a superb guide giving us all kinds of new information as well as great new sources to update my library. Alex was a great driver and we all had such a good time. The cenote was really a nice break if I could have found my wife's swimming suit. Lunch was really good as well as relaxing. Carlos and Alex are the best team. If you want to really learning about the Maya these are your people. I taught Pre Columbian hist for 27 years and I learned so much new data. Awesome experience.
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Catheryn_m
Jan 31, 2024
Vendors and large crowds at Chichen Itza ruin the experience! - I recommend the guide and driver. Excellent! Learned new information about Mayan history. However, the dozens of vendors at Chicken Itza inside the grounds, and near these magnificent structures ruin the entire experience, and the restaurant at the cenote was so-so; food geared towards the masses that visit. Recommend booking same guide and driver but go to Uxmal from Merida instead. Uxmal is serene and beautiful. Chicken looks like a slum on the way to the sight and inside. Shame on the Mexican government for letting it happen. In addition, there appears to be no effort to control the numbers allowed inside. Hoards of tourists from Cancun. If you do go to Chichén, go early.
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Digitalcreator
Jan 21, 2024
Great time! Thank you! - The booking was easy and clear, all questions were answered and arrangements for pick up was easily sorted out. Driver Alex and guide Vicente arrived on time and were friendly and immediately offered us refreshments for the long drive ahead. Along the way we were told the story of the re-discovering of the ruins and some of the colonial history... showing us pictures of the early drawings and photos of the restoration efforts. At the site he told us of the Inca and Mayan people and the mystics and legends they followed. Very informative and descriptive guide! Next came cold towels, more drinks and snacks and a short drive to Cenote Ik Kil. Lunch buffet was small, but adequate. Definitely enough to eat and was tasty.. try the "monkey blood drink" tart and refreshing (no actual monkey though) Cenote was BEAUTIFUL! Clear water, not too crowded. Magical.
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Tatia_e
Jan 13, 2024
Great day tour - We had a fantastic time seeing Chichén Itzá and the cenote on this well organized tour. Vincente is a great tour guide with lots of knowledge about Mayan civilization, and he could answer all our questions. We were able to skip the line and focus on seeing the sights at a relaxed pace. Highly recommended!
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Grayson_c
Jan 8, 2024
Great private tour - Vicente was excellent. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We appreciated that he was dedicated to sharing an evidence based history of the region. We also got to skip the lines !
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Rutger_l
Jan 7, 2024
Wonderful trip to must see sites - We had a great time with Vicente and Alex. They were very accommodating, informative, and always ready with a cold drink, snack or towel. Both the Mayan temple and Cenote are must sees! One of the best private tours we have had.
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Sarah
Jan 5, 2024
Awesome place - It was an incredible experience! Definitely glad we opted for a private tour! Beautiful place and Vincente was so knowledgeable and fun to spend the day with!!
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Ginna_a
Jan 4, 2024
Wonderful day at Chichen-Itzá and surroundings - Beautiful sight. There is more than only the Chichen-Itzá pyramid. The guide and driver were very polite and helpful. Chichen-Itzá and cenote Il Kil were packed with people. I wish I had gone earlier :) but still possible to make nice pictures.
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