Live the Chichen Itza and cool off in a Sacred Cenote
Overview
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8 hours
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Discover one of the New Seven Wonders of the World on this guided experience from Merida to the majestic Mayan city of Chichen Itza. Explore its ancient history with an expert guide, marvel at the imposing Pyramid of Kukulkán, the Ball Game and the Observatory. Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace, take unforgettable photos and immerse yourself in the unique energy of the site. This experience is perfect for those looking for an authentic connection with Mayan culture, combining comfort, knowledge and personalized service.
Complete your adventure with a visit to a beautiful cenote where you can swim in crystal clear waters surrounded by nature. Savor typical regional food made by local hands and relax as we take you back safely. Ideal for couples, families or curious travelers. Make your trip unforgettable and book today!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Chichen Itza
Our certified guide will be waiting for travelers at 8:00 a.m. at the meeting point located at the finish line of Paseo de Montejo in Merida, or will drop by directly at your hotel if requested. From there, you will accompany the group throughout the tour to Chichen Itza. Upon arrival, you take a guided tour of the main temples and structures of the site, such as the Temple of Kukulkán, the Ball Game, the Temple of Warriors and the Observatory. For about 1 hour with 30 minutes to 2 hours, the guide will explain the history, culture and secrets of this wonder of the Mayan world, with free time to take photos and enjoy the place.
Cenote Saamal
After exploring Chichen Itza, the group will move to Saamal Cenote, a beautiful semi-open cenote surrounded by tropical vegetation. Here, travelers can cool off by swimming in its crystal clear waters and enjoy the natural environment. The guide will provide safety recommendations and will be available during the visit. It gives enough time to swim, relax and take pictures. Dressing rooms, bathrooms and life jackets are also available on site. The stay at the cenote lasts approximately 2 hours.
Options
Live the Chichen Itza and cool off in a Sacred Cenote
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
This service includes roundtrip transportation to your hotel from Merida
This service does not include Lunch
Admission to Chichen Itza not included: $648 MXN foreign, $190–$290 MXN Mexican, $95 MXN children (3–12 years old), free under 3.
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Chichen Itza, Cenote Selva Maya, Valladolid and Izamal with our guide Ricardo Leon
Passenger427138,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A few days after Christmas 2025, we went on a full day private tour with Ricardo León as our personal guide. We were two people on this private tour and completely customized it to our liking. We were picked up promptly at our hotel in Merida at the time we had agreed (7:00 a.m.). Ricardo suggested we go straight to Chichen Itza to avoid the crowds, as it was Christmas season and there would be many people. When we arrived, there were already many people, but Ricardo already had our tickets at hand and we were able to enter immediately. Ricardo carried photographs and other documents that matched what we were seeing at the site, and shared everything with us as we went along. He showed great knowledge about the history of Chichen Itza and the pace of the visit was perfect. Our next stop was the Mayan Forest Cenote, which was amazing! Once again, Ricardo gave us an excellent suggestion: enjoy the cenote first and then lunch there, as there were not many people yet, but it would soon fill up. And he was right. By the time we finished our refreshing bath, many people had arrived heading straight to the cenote. Lunch was delicious! After Selva Maya, we finish our tour with visits to Valladolid and then Izamal, the yellow city. Throughout, Ricardo was friendly and focused on our excursion, making sure everything went perfectly and answering all our questions. We highly recommend Ricardo as a tour guide for any tour in the Merida region. Thank you very much, Ricardo!
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