Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
Avoid crowds, beat the heat, no tourist traps, get to taste the best of the Yucatan cuisine home made cooked and swimm in the only private cenote, off the beaten path.
Our 5:50 am departure, will guarantee to be the first group inside Chichen Itza and take amazing pictures. Togheter we'll unveil the importance and history of this ancient maya city. A beautiful cenote, own by a family with mayan heritage discovered by stroke of luck in the backyard of their home, plenty of time to enjoy the crystal clear freshwater of this unique gem. The family will cook authentic home made food with fresh ingredients & hand made corn tortillas, all prepared at the moment. In Izamal you can climb the mayan pyramid of Kinich kakmo, walk among the magic streets of the city and visit the convent.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No weelchair acces
Chichen itza entrance fee are two tickets. one is the federal ticket and the second is a state tax. In this tour the federal ticket is included
Private tour available under request
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private cenote fee entrance
Professional licensed and experienced tour guide
Guided tour in Chichen itza and free time (2.5 hours)
Bottled water
*air conditioned vehicle with reclinable seats ( maximum 10 travelers)
We serve coffee and sandwich in the morning (turkey ham, cheese, lettuce and tomatoe) Vegetarian and vegan sandwich availabe under request
Chichen Itza federal ticket fee
Home made Food experience vegetarian and vegan options available $300 mx each people includes: Starter, sopa de lima and guacamole, main dish panuchos, black mole salbutes, and cochinita pibil tacos. Dessert, local fresh fruit drink included: hibiscus flower cold tea
Chichen itza State tax $570.00 mx each people
Chichen itza state tax for residents and mexican $200 mx each people
What To Expect
Cathedral de Merida
Your beautiful day will start picking you up at the meeting point Cathedral San Idelfonso. Our 6 am departure will guarantee to be the first ones inside the archaeological site
Chichen Itza
Upon our arrival we will the first group to enter in Chichen itza, since we will avoid long lines tu buy tickets. Our professional licensed tourguide will help you taking amazing pictures without people, then we will walk among the temples to unveil the history and misterys of this ancient mayan city
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Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Reviews
338 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best option to visit Chichen Itza
Diana H,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00You have to choose this tour. They welcome you with your sandwich and coffee. You are the first to arrive in Chichen Itza, if you are a student, retiree, teacher or student you do NOT pay!! The driver is your guide, we went with Don Delio, he is super friendly and correct, he explained all the details of the buildings. Take a blocker and umbrella. The cenote is ma-ra-vi-llo-so, you are in total privacy, which makes you enjoy it more. The food is homemade and delicious. Then we met Izamal, his church and his pyramid. Excellent choice to do the walk with them.
This small group tour to...
Glorines S,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00This small group tour to Chichen Itza, a private cenote, and Izamal was truly an unforgettable experience! From the start, our guide Edgar was absolutely fantastic knowledgeable, engaging, and incredibly helpful throughout the day. We were a genuinely small group, which made the experience even more personal and comfortable. One of the highlights was being the very first group to enter Chichen Itza, giving us the rare chance to explore the site before the crowds arrived. Edgar’s explanations brought the history to life in such a meaningful way. The cenote stop was equally special. It’s located on private family property, and we had the entire cenote to ourselves a peaceful, authentic moment that felt like a privilege. The family who hosts you is incredibly kind, and the meal they prepare is real, traditional food hands down one of the most authentic dining experiences I’ve had. Worth every penny. A quick note: if you have vertigo or any serious health conditions, I would recommend carefully considering if this trip is the right fit for you. The cenote access, while beautiful, does require some mobility and balance. Other than that, I would absolutely recommend this tour and this company without hesitation. I would gladly book with them again!
Early Chichen Itza tour highly recommended
Tamara d,
May 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Taking the early tour to Chichen Itza was a great decision as our guide had already purchased our tickets and we skipped the queues and got in as gates opened. The guide was very good and spoke both English & Spanish. We had about an hour after the 1.5 hour guided tour to explore. We then travelled to a home with a private cenote for a lovely swim and a home cooked meal. We had the cenote to ourselves. It was a very special experience. After lunch we visited Izamal the yellow city and climbed an old pyramid. We had about an hour to explore before we returned to Merida. A great day out. Highly recommend.
really great experience,...
DavinaC,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00really great experience, one of the first groups to arrive at chichen Itzá — i literally have pics with no one in the background. Private cenote was also a lovely experience, and food was incredible.
We got everything you...
Hunter G,
May 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00We got everything you could want out of a day trip from Mérida - Hernán was an expert tour guide in all ways and we thought the excursion was a great combination of experiences. Book it!
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