Chichen Itza & Cenote Private Tour: Swim & Mayan Lunch

The cenote at Oxman has a Tarzan swing. You jump from it straight into the water.

A private guided tour of Chichen Itza, the UNESCO-protected New Seven Wonder, followed by swimming and snorkeling at the open cenote Oxman, with a stop in the 16th-century colonial town of Valladolid and authentic Mayan lunch included. A professional archaeological guide walks you through the Mayan site and its history, then you have free time to explore and photograph before heading to the cenote for water activities.

Step-by-step itinerary

Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid

• Tour Chichen Itza archaeological site
• Free time for shopping and photos
• Swim and snorkel at Oxman cenote
• Enjoy Tarzan swing into cenote
• Visit colonial town of Valladolid
• Have lunch at El Meson del Marques
• Walk and explore Valladolid town

The experience

Chichen Itza is a six-hour day built around three stops. You start at the archaeological site itself with a guide who explains the Mayan history and culture as you walk. The guide speaks English, Spanish, French or German depending on your choice at booking. After the tour of the ruins, you get free time to shop and photograph on your own before moving to the next stop.

The cenote Oxman is an open sinkhole with crystal-clear water where swimming and snorkeling happen. The Tarzan swing lets you jump from a rope into the water, and you can swing and snorkel as many times as you want during your time there. Snorkeling equipment is provided. Between Chichen Itza and the cenote, you stop in Valladolid, a colonial town built in the 16th century, where you have free time to walk around before lunch at El Mesón del Marqués, a restaurant in town serving traditional Mexican food.

Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle is included, as is hotel pickup. The tour runs at a pace suitable for all fitness levels, and the vehicle and all areas are wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can travel in a pram, stroller or specialized infant seat.

What’s included

• Private transportation and hotel pickup.
• admission to Chichen Itza.
• snorkeling equipment at the cenote.
• traditional Mayan lunch at a restaurant in Valladolid.
• professional archaeological guide in your chosen language.
• an air-conditioned vehicle throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 49 years) · Senior (50 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

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Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to swim and snorkel at a cenote as part of the same day as Chichen Itza, rather than visiting the ruins alone. The private vehicle and guide mean the pace and stops are set for your group, so you don't arrange transport separately or navigate between sites yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6).

What exactly is the cenote at Oxman and what can you do there?

Oxman is an open cenote, a natural sinkhole filled with clear water sacred to the Mayan people. You can swim, snorkel with provided equipment, and use the Tarzan swing to jump into the water as many times as you want during the tour.

How much time do you spend at Chichen Itza itself?

The archaeological site is the main stop on the tour. You walk it with a professional guide who explains the history and culture, then have free time to take photos and shop before the group moves on to Oxman cenote and Valladolid.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Yes, lunch is included at El Mesón del Marqués in Valladolid. It features traditional Mexican cuisine, and the tour description notes it as one of the best restaurants in town.

Does the tour include transportation from your hotel?

Yes, private hotel pickup is included. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with the group for the full six hours.