9-Hour Chichén Itzá and Izamal Tour with Private Cenote Swim

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Chichén Itzá, the New Seventh Wonder of the World
• 02 Unwind in a secluded private cenote off the beaten path
• 03 Savor Yucatán cuisine in a traditional homemade food tasting
• 04 Immerse yourself in the vibrant yellow town of Izamal

Embark on a 9-hour tour from Mérida to explore Chichén Itzá, swim in a secluded private cenote, and spend time in the enchanting yellow town of Izamal. Enjoy a guided visit and free time at Chichén Itzá, followed by a private cenote experience with a traditional homemade food tasting prepared with fresh ingredients. The day also includes time to discover Izamal and its captivating surroundings at your own pace.

Embark on a 9-hour tour from Mérida to explore Chichén Itzá, swim in a secluded private cenote, and spend time in the enchanting yellow town of Izamal.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Merida, Chichen Itza, Izamal

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Chichén Itzá, Private Cenote, and Izamal Discovery

• Pick up at the meeting point at 5:50 am at Catedral de San Ildefonso, Mérida, Mexico.
• Enjoy a 2.5-hour guided tour of Chichén Itzá, followed by free time to explore the site at your own pace.
• Spend 2.5 hours swimming in a private cenote and enjoying a food degustation.
• Have 1.5 hours of free time in Izamal.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
• Licensed tour guide
• Purified bottled water
• Federal ticket for Chichén Itzá
• Access to a private cenote
• Traditional homemade food tasting with fresh ingredients
• Guided tour of Izamal
• Lifejackets are available for use at the cenote

What's Not Included

• Chichén Itzá state tax: 524 MX pesos per person
• Cenote and food experience: 300 MX pesos

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Towel
• Sunblock
• Cash to pay the fees

Know before you go

• The tour departs at 5:50 am, ensuring you are among the first to enter Chichén Itzá.
• While lifejackets are available at the cenote, they are not mandatory.
• The tour includes options for vegetarians.
• Foreign visitors should be aware of the additional state tax of $524 MX when visiting Chichén Itzá.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Calle 60 & Calle 61, Centro, Mérida, Yuc., México

Tour start

C. 60 & C. 61, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.