Mexico · Archaeology

12-Hour Mayan Ruins Tour of Chichén Itzá and Coba with Ik Kil Swim

12 Hours Round trip from Chichén-Itzá Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Swim in the mesmerising Ik Kil cenote
02 Explore the famous expanse of Chichén Itzá
03 Visit the Kukulkan Pyramid and the Observatory at Chichén Itzá
04 Climb the Nohoch Mul Pyramid for incredible views at Coba
05 Avail a bicycle ride to the Nohoch Mul Pyramid

Embark on a 12-hour tour through the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico to explore landmark relics and remains of the bygone Mayan civilisation. Discover the famous expanse of Chichén Itzá, including the Kukulkan Pyramid, then cool off with a swim in the mesmerising Ik Kil cenote. Continue to the Coba ruins to visit the Nohoch Mul Pyramid, where you can climb to the top for incredible views and avail a bicycle ride to the pyramid.

Discover the famous expanse of Chichén Itzá, including the Kukulkan Pyramid, then cool off with a swim in the mesmerising Ik Kil cenote.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Chichen Itza, Coba

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Chichén Itzá, Ik Kil Cenote and Coba Ruins

Meet your tour guide at Chichén Itzá to kick off your tour.
Explore Chichén Itzá with your guide and learn about its history as one of the largest Mayan cities built by the Maya people of the Terminal Classical period. The city had a diverse population, which is reflected in the diverse architectural styles found in the region.
Traverse well-preserved structures like the Kukulkan Pyramid and the Observatory. The pyramid is a Meso-American step pyramid and the main attraction in Chichén Itzá.

Continue your Yucatán excursion with a swim in the Ik Kil cenote, a stunning natural limestone sinkhole. The cenote has a water level of about 26 metres below ground level, with a stairway that leads down below.
Enjoy a hearty lunch.
Take a tour of the Coba Mayan ruins with your guide. You will visit the Nohoch Mul Pyramid, one of the most significant structures in Coba. You can climb to the top of the pyramid for incredible views of the area and avail a bicycle ride to the pyramid.