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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.
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:
24 hours
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
- 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
- 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
- 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…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Carl_h
May 29, 2024
Highly recommend this tour with Raul - We were lucky to have Raul as our guide and Abi as our driver. Raul is an encyclopedia of knowledge about Chichen Itza, and explained the significance of all of the buildings, their ages, and uses. Additionally, he provided a great deal of background on the Maya and their culture. After our excellent tour, we met Abi back at the van (comfortable and cool, which was most welcome on the very hot day we visited) and he handed us cold, wet towels to refresh ourselves. A variety of drinks were offered as well. We then went to lunch at Ik Kil - tasty! Our next stop was a dip in the beautiful, otherworldly cenote at Ik Kil. The quite cool water was wonderful and we spent about 45 minutes floating around. Because we left Mérida around 6:00 a.m., we missed much of the crowd at both the ruins and cenote. We ended with a pleasant trip back to our Air BNB. Wonderful experience!
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Orla_s
Apr 22, 2024
Best tour ever! - Such an amazing tour! We learnt so much about Mexico's history and felt really well looked after by our tour guide Vincente and driver Alex.
They went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. This tour is worth every penny - I can't recommend it highly enough.
Thank you Vincente and Alex.
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658mabelb
Apr 20, 2024
Our first visit to Yucatan - This was our family reunion just my siblings and me. It was their first time in Mexico and our first time visiting La Peninsula de Yucatan. Vicente (our tour guide) and Aby (our driver) made the difference. It was a hot Yucatecan day and they brought a cooler with water, pop and snacks. We were told a lot of information from the Mayan culture and specifics on Chichén Itzá. From picking us up at the hotel to lunch and bringing us back to the hotel we felt safe, welcomed and eager to come back with these gentlemen in our next visit to Yucatan.
I highly recommend Vicente and Abi they are just awesome.
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Jennifer_b
Apr 18, 2024
Great experience for 12 adults - We rented this service for 12 adult guests. The driver and tour guide were extremely knowledgeable and kind. The vehicle was well maintained, had strong air-conditioning, and included coolers of plenty of water, soda and beer. It was plenty of time at the ruins and at the Ik Kil Cenote. The cenote had a restaurant, showers, changing rooms, and more onsite so it reduced time traveling in the shuttle. Would highly recommend!
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Jorge_g
Apr 10, 2024
Incredible trip with the best guide! - This was such a perfect trip! Vicente was an incredible tour guide - he was friendly, extremely knowledgeable and really easy going. He gave us lots of time to see everything and had lots of great suggestions. We really enjoyed how knowledgeable he was. The tour was so interesting and fun! We loved our driver. Abe as well! He made sure we always had cold drinks and was so kind throughout the trip. We felt very safe the entire day. Vicente also takes beautiful pictures, and we are so thankful for the amazing pictures he took for us so we can cherish the memories we made.
Highly recommend this tour - you will love it! Make sure to ask for the best guide and driver - Vicente and Abe!
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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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