From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food
Description
We are a company committed to providing the best quality service to our travelers when traveling in new, comfortable and clean vans; always in the company of the best certified guides to discover the most important tourist destinations in Yucatan. We guarantee you the best experience when traveling with us as our routes are designed to provide enough time in each place you visit with the goal of enjoying it. For this tour are 12 hours in total (7am to 7pm). When visiting Chichen Itza you will always be in the company of the certified guide and visit the most important monuments such as El Castillo, the Mayan ball game, the venus platform, the Tzompantli, sacred cenote and snail observatory among others. All vans feature an icebox so you can have your drinks fresh during the tour. The tour takes place in both languages (in Spanish and English).
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Itinerary
This tour starts at 07:00 a.m. We have three meeting points to be able to take this tour, it is estimated 30 minutes to have everyone on board the van, then we stop at a self-service store so that they can buy water and snacks for the way, at 08:00 a.m. we are on our way to the first destination that is Chichen Itza, which is 2 hours walk.
When arriving at the archaeological site, tickets are purchased for the entrance to the site (it is important to mention that this access ticket is not included and must be paid when arriving in cash with Mexican pesos or by card has an additional charge of 3% over the current price). 2 hours are spent to tour the archaeological site in the company of the guide and additional 30 minutes of free time. The most important monuments are visited in the following order: Snail Observatory, Ossuary, The Market, Thousand Columns Group, The Castle, Mayan Ball Game, Tzompantli, Venus Platform and Sacred Cenote.
Then we get in the van and go to the Ik Kil cenote that is 15 minutes walk, you enter directly with the bracelets provided by the guide, here you have lockers to store belongings, there are bathrooms and showers to change, the use of life jacket included is mandatory, it is important to wear swimsuit and water shoes (if you do not have water shoes you must enter without shoes to the cenote). A total of 1 hour and a half is available on site in 15 minutes to change, 1 hour to swim and 15 min to change again (it is important to bring a towel).
The next stop is 15 minutes away and is the restaurant at Hacienda Yay Beh D ́Cámara where you have 1 hour to eat in a delicious buffet with a variety of Mexican dishes. Food is included with a drink (fresh flavored water).
Finally, we go to Izamal which is 1 hour walk, we take a guided tour in the magical town when visiting the convent and the main square, known as the city of the three cultures because it combines the pre-Hispanic and colonial history of the state while reflecting contemporary life; when walking its streets you will notice a very curious detail, as all the houses are painted yellow with white. Here you have 20 minutes of explanation with the guide and 40 minutes of free time in the main park.
We finish the tour at the same meeting point where we pass you in the morning. Between 07:00 and 07:30 p.m. we are finishing this tour in Merida. Return time to Merida is 1 hour from Izamal.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We contacted you a day earlier by WhatsApp to send you recommendations about the tour and remind you of the departure time. The office is the first departure point, so if you get there you will have the opportunity to choose the best seats. You board the vehicle in the order as they arrived at the office, so it is recommended to arrive about 10 minutes before 07:00 am.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Arrive on time at the selected meeting point (Maximum 10 minute wait)
- Dress in comfortable clothes for walking (fresh clothes, light colors and comfortable shoes)
- Bring a swimsuit and towel separately, in the cenote there are bathrooms and showers
- Wear a cap or hat and sunglasses.
- Bring official identification if you are Mexican
- In the van you take a fridge with ice to store the drinks you carry
- Have a good breakfast before leaving on the tour
- Tickets to Chichen Itza can be paid in cash or by card (additional charge of 3%)
- Not recommended for travelers who have trouble walking or use cane
Reviews(409)
Our guide Inel gave us lots of information that helped us to appreciate Chichen Itza more than we would have on our own. We had plenty of free time to explore it on our own after her tour as well. The experience at the cenote was magical. The selection for lunch was limited but the food was good, especially the cochinita pibil. We honestly were too hot and tired to enjoy Izamal properly, but all in all it was a great day!
Really good trip – highly recommended!Mauricio was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide. Chichen Itza was exciting with plenty of time on its own, Ik Kil-cenoten was incredibly beautiful, and Izamal was a super cozy town. There was a good atmosphere in the bus across all nationalities. It was also a delicious detail with a refrigerator in the bus on an otherwise very hot day.
Awesome experience with my family. Pedro, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided exceptional service. Highly recommend this tour!!!
Thank you for your review! 💛 We're so glad you and your family had a great experience. We'll share your kind words with Pedro. Hope to see you again soon!
Excellent tour, the cheapest on social media since it includes entrance to the cenote and food... If you had umbrellas like other tours I came across, it would undoubtedly be ranked among the best.
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! 😊 Nos alegra que hayas disfrutado el recorrido. También agradecemos tu sugerencia sobre las sombrillas; la tomaremos en cuenta para seguir mejorando. ¡Esperamos verte de nuevo!
Mauricio and Cat were such great guides and every part of the tour was well thought out and interesting.
Thank you for your kind review! 💛 We're so glad you enjoyed the tour. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Mauricio and Cat. Hope to see you again soon!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was an excellent tour from Mérida to Chichén Itzá, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil, and the food experience. Everything was very well organized, and the whole day was enjoyable from start to finish. Our guide was great—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience even better with interesting information and a great attitude. Visiting Chichén Itzá was unforgettable, Izamal was beautiful, and swimming in Cenote Ik Kil was amazing. The food was also delicious and a wonderful part of the tour. Highly recommend this experience if you want to see some of the best highlights of Yucatán in one day!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 💛 We're delighted you enjoyed every part of the tour and that our guide helped make it even more special. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Yucatán soon!
Victor and Ramon are truly a wonderful team! Our trip was very thorough and Victor provided great knowledge and answered any questions we had during the whole trip! Ramon is a wonderful safe driver! Our family was very happy with our experience!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're happy you enjoyed your tour with Victor and Ramon. We hope to see you again soon!
We booked this tour and it was perfect. Our guide Jorge and the driver David were perfect; we couldn't have asked for better. They explained everything we needed to know about the Maya world perfectly and made the trip enjoyable. Cenote Ik Kil is a perfect place to relax and refresh after the day. The agency provides all the useful information before departure. Highly recommended
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy you enjoyed your tour with Jorge and David. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again!
The attention from the guide Criss was of the highest quality, always attentive to our needs and very informed at all times
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste la experiencia y que Criss hizo un excelente trabajo. Esperamos tener el placer de recibirte nuevamente muy pronto.
Everything was very good, I liked the food, the service, everything I liked
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste la comida, la atención y toda la experiencia. ¡Esperamos verte de nuevo muy pronto!
