Chichen Itza & 3 Cenotes Small Group Tour with Lunch

Chichen Itza before the heat, three cenotes to swim, a local meal in between

A small-group day tour from Valladolid to Chichen Itza with a certified Spanish/English guide, three cenote visits, and traditional local lunch. You're picked up at 6:45 or 7:00 a.m. to arrive early and explore the temple of Kukulkán, the ball court and the sacred cenote with minimal crowds. After Chichen Itza, you swim at Cenote Ikkil, Cenote Xkeken and Cenote Samula before lunch at a local restaurant.

The experience

The pickup comes early (6:45 or 7:00 a.m. from your accommodation), so you reach Chichen Itza before the midday heat and the tour groups that arrive later. A certified local guide leads you through the Mayan city for at least 40 minutes of free time to explore on your own, and explains the temple of Kukulkán, the great ball game court, the temple of warriors and the thousand columns, as well as the sacred cenote. The guide speaks Spanish and English, and the group stays small enough that the pace feels personal rather than rushed.

After Chichen Itza, the tour shifts to water. You visit three cenotes in sequence (Ikkil, Xkeken and Samula) each one a natural sinkhole with its own character and depth. You swim in each one, so bring a swimsuit and a towel. Between the cenotes and the drive back, you eat a traditional lunch at a local restaurant: handmade tortillas and regional flavors, no drinks included. The whole day runs 7 to 8 hours from pickup to drop-off, and the air-conditioned transport handles the long stretches between sites.

Travel insurance and parking are covered in the price. The tour is designed for very small groups, which is why the early start and the certified guide matter. You're not competing with the crowds that build through the afternoon.

What’s included

• Traveller insurance.
• parking.
• air-conditioned transport.
• certified Spanish/English guide.
• certified local driver with basic English.
• traditional lunch with handmade tortillas and regional flavors.

Options for this experience

2 options

Basic tourGuide in English or Spanish · 06:45 and 07:00Chichen Itza guide: small-group guided tour inside Chichen Itza. Traditional food: enjoy a traditional meal at a regional Yucatecan restaurant (drinks and extras not included). Tickets not included: entrance tickets to Chichen Itza and the cenotes are not part of the price. Pickup is included.

All inclusive tourGuide in English or Spanish · 06:45 and 07:00Chichen Itza guide: small-group guided tour inside Chichen Itza. Traditional food: taste and enjoy a traditional meal at a regional Yucatecan restaurant (drinks and extras not included). Tickets included: all of your tickets for Chichen Itza and the cenotes are covered. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Lasts 7h–8h, runs every day at 06:45 and 07:00, from US$ 109 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish, in groups of up to 5 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:45 and 07:00

AgesAdult (10 to 69 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 5

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 44 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Bintour

Is this one for you?The early 6:45 or 7:00 a.m. pickup is what lets you explore Chichen Itza before the afternoon crowds and heat arrive, so if you want to see the temple of Kukulkán and the ball court without the rush, this timing is the reason to book it. The small-group format means the pace stays personal and the guide can answer questions as you move through the site.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What is the temple of Kukulkán at Chichen Itza?

The temple of Kukulkán is the most recognizable structure at Chichen Itza, a four-sided pyramid built by the Maya. Your guide explains its history and significance as part of the tour.

Can I swim in all three cenotes, or just some of them?

You swim in all three cenotes (Ikkil, Xkeken and Samula) as part of the tour itinerary. Bring a swimsuit and towel for each one.

How early do I need to be ready for pickup?

Pickup happens at either 6:45 a.m. or 7:00 a.m. from your accommodation in Valladolid, depending on the option you choose. This early start gets you to Chichen Itza before the crowds and heat build up.

Does the lunch include drinks?

The traditional lunch at a local restaurant is included, with handmade tortillas and regional dishes, but drinks are not included in the price.