Chichen Itza, Cenote Swim & Izamal Magic Town with Buffet Lunch
Description
This tour brings together the very best of Yucatán in one seamless, immersive, and thoughtfully crafted day. Explore the iconic Chichén Itzá at the perfect time to fully enjoy its grandeur and capture incredible photos. Then, cool off with a refreshing swim in a sacred cenote, savor the rich flavors of traditional Yucatecan cuisine, and stroll through the charming yellow streets of Izamal, one of the region’s most picturesque towns. Every detail is taken care of—from comfortable transportation to expert guiding—so you can simply relax and enjoy every moment. Whether it’s your first visit to Mexico or one of many, this is an unforgettable experience that will stay with you long after your trip ends.
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Itinerary
Ride from Mérida to Chichén Itzá and back at the end of the tour
Start your day with exclusive early entry to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Arriving before the large crowds and heat of midday, you’ll explore the iconic pyramids and ceremonial plazas in a calm, comfortable setting. Your professional guide will share fascinating facts, local legends, and the best photo spots to capture this awe-inspiring site. Here, you will enjoy a wonderful traditional Yucatecan buffet lunch, featuring authentic regional flavors and local specialties.
After exploring the ruins, head to a nearby cenote—an underground freshwater pool considered sacred by the ancient Maya. Take a refreshing swim in its crystal-clear waters while soaking in the peaceful, magical surroundings. It’s the perfect way to cool off and connect with nature.
End your day in Izamal, one of Mexico’s official Pueblos Mágicos. Walk through its striking yellow-painted streets, visit the historic San Antonio de Padua Convent, and climb the Kinich Kak Moo pyramid—the third largest in Mexico—for panoramic views of this culturally vibrant town.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mexicans have a discount on the Chichen Itza tax upon presentation of their ID on the day of the tour. The discount will not be applicable without the official identification.
- Please bear in mind that the tour involves a lot of movement and walking, which is why it is not accessible for wheelchair users.
Reviews(318)
Very educational and fun! Julian was a great guide! I am glad he took us there early before the heat descended
It’s an early morning and a long day of travel but we enjoyed all of it. Chichen Itza was the first stop. Freddie, our tour guide, did a great job providing background and history of the Mayan culture. We had plenty of time at the end of the tour to explore the grounds on our own. Next stop was the cenote and lunch. We enjoyed swimming even though it was quite cold! The town of Izamal was also interesting—took lots of photos l!
Our experience with our guide Carlos was top notch. He arrived punctually and provided was a clear schedule, communication was very good related to what would be needed to enter the two destinations that needed admission fees. We visited three sites: Chichen Itza, which was absolutely beautiful! Arriving early allowed us to beat the crowds and stay for a good amount of time enjoying the archeological site. We then went to the XCajum Cenote, which as far as cenotes go, was amazing. More than the hole-in-the-ground you usually find, this place had nice facilities around it, including lockers, bathrooms, changing rooms, and a very delicious buffet lunch. It's an upgraded experience in my opinion. Finally, we headed to the town of Izamal, a small jewel frozen in time, we walked around the monastery (one of the oldest in America) and a fascinating Mayan temple. Carlos was extremely knowledgeable, attentive, and personable. Highly recommended for anyone that wants to experience Yucatan in a single day!
We loved the experience overall. We’ve done a lot of tours and unfortunately, this guide was not our favourite. We also felt like this tour was rushed. Buffet food wasn’t very good. Beautiful cenote, and cool experience in this new places.
Dear tyler_s, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the cenote and discovering these new places. We’re sorry that aspects of the tour, such as the travel time and buffet, didn’t fully meet your expectations. Our guides are highly trained professionals, dedicated to providing quality information and service throughout the tour, however, we will take your comments into account to review and see how we can improve for future tours. We truly value your feedback, and we hope to have the chance to welcome you again on another tour in the future. Kind regards from Amigo Tours. -Alma
An incredible experience with my wife. Rosendo was an incredible guide. he spoke five languages and communicated in both English and in Spanish and was very knowledgeable about the sites we were visiting. it was well paced and an incredible value. the cenote was amazing to swim in as well. couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Dear Journey30656355406 We love knowing that we offered you good service and a memorable experience. Thank you very much for giving us your trust, we deeply appreciate it. We look forward to sharing with you more adventures like this in the future! Kind regards from Amigo Tours. -Alma
The tour was very engaging with a good balance of activities. Freddy was a knowledgable and fun tour guide who seamlessly blended between English and Spanish so everyone was able to follow along
Amazing trip full of archeology to swimming to food and shopping, had a wonderful time. Guide was very knowledgeable, fun to talk to, and could speak fluently well in several languages. The archeology tour was awesome, swimming in the Cenote was a blast and highlight for myself. Would 100% recommend.
Dear Wyatt F We are pleased to hear that the team that accompanied you on your tour did an impeccable job and were able to ensure that you enjoyed every moment. We hope to see you again on one of our tours for another new and rewarding adventure. Kind regards from Amigo Tours. -Alma
Tour guide was the best part of the whole trip! He was so informative and so well versed in the history and culture of the areas we went too. The cenote was beautiful and Chichen Itza was amazing. So much to learn and see, and knowing the little details that are hidden in plain sight around the area.
This trip was amazing. So much to do and the van was clean and had good AC. Our guide Rosendo was amazing. He was super knowledgeable about Merida, Chichen Itza, and Itsal. He gave us so much cool insight into where we were and the history and culture behind it. The cenote was amazing and decent price for ATV riding as well. Buffet was solid. It was great experience overall. Thanks guys!
So informative!!!! Freddy our tour guide was excellent and Raul our driver was great too! Ask for them!
