Chichén Itzá, Cenote Ik Kil & Cobá: Full-Day Ruins Tour

Three Mayan Sites in One Day: Chichén Itzá, a Cenote Swim & Cobá Ruins

You visit three major Mayan ruins and swim in a natural cenote, all in one full day with a guide who knows the history and the logistics. Hotel pickup, lunch, cenote entry and life jacket are included. You pay entrance fees ($45 adult, $15 child) at pickup. Groups cap at 15 people, so the pace stays manageable and the experience doesn't feel like a factory tour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Coba Ruins

• Explore Chichen Itza Mayan city
• Swim at Cenote Ik Kil
• Tour Coba Mayan Ruins

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Chichen Itza 3h
2. Cenote Ik Kil Entry included 1h
3. Coba Mayan Ruins Entry included 2h

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Playa del Carmen, a professional guide for the full day, entrance to Cenote Ik Kil with life jacket and locker use, entrance to Cobá, a buffet lunch with one drink, unlimited water bottles and snacks (juice, cookies, fruit) on the minivan, and air-conditioned transportation. Chichén Itzá entrance ($45 per adult, $15 per child) is paid separately at pickup.

Times

• Every day No fixed time

Information

Full-day tour of Chichén Itzá, Cenote Ik Kil and Cobá ruins from Playa del Carmen. Small groups, hotel pickup, buffet lunch, cenote entry and life jacket included.

Group Up to 15 2 similar private tours ›

Live guide English and Spanish Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Ages Adult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3)

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

Good to know

Low physical effort

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The experience

The guide picks you up from your hotel in Playa del Carmen before sunrise: early enough that the drive to Chichén Itzá feels quiet and the ruins themselves aren't yet crowded. You'll skip the ticket line (entrance is $45 per adult, paid at pickup), and the first thing you see is the pyramid itself, massive and real in front of you, not a photo. Your guide walks you through what you're looking at: the ball court, the temple, the astronomical alignments the Maya built into the stone. It's not a lecture: more like someone who knows the place pointing out what matters.

After Chichén Itzá, you drive to Cenote Ik Kil, a sinkhole with a natural pool 130 feet below ground, ringed by limestone cliffs and roots hanging down into the water. You get a life jacket and locker space included, so you can actually swim without worrying about your stuff. The water is cool and clear, and there's time to float around before heading back to the van. Then comes lunch: a buffet at a local restaurant with a drink included, which matters when you've been walking in the heat for hours.

The last stop is Cobá, the first important Mayan site you'll visit that day. The ruins spread out across the jungle instead of being concentrated in one plaza like Chichén Itzá, so there's more walking, but also more quiet. Climbing the Cobá pyramid isn't guaranteed or included (the guide will tell you upfront), but if you do go up, the view of the jungle canopy is the kind of thing you remember. The whole day runs about 10 to 11 hours, and groups stay under 15 people, which means you're not moving as a mob.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included (except from Cancun or Isla Mujeres), and the van has air conditioning and unlimited water bottles. Bring sunscreen and wear shoes that grip. The cenote stairs are wet and the Mayan sites have uneven stone. If you're booking last-minute after 6 p.m. the day before, you'll need the provider to confirm, so check your email that evening.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3).

What's the difference between Chichén Itzá and Cobá?

Chichén Itzá is the larger, more famous site with concentrated temples and plazas. Cobá is spread across jungle with more walking between ruins. Both are major Mayan cities, and this tour includes both.

Is the cenote swim mandatory?

No. You can skip it if you prefer, but entry and a life jacket are included in the price, so most people go in.

Can I climb the Cobá pyramid?

Climbing is not included or guaranteed. The guide will let you know if it's open on the day of your tour.

What time does the tour start and end?

Hotel pickup happens early morning (exact time depends on your location in Playa del Carmen). The full day runs about 10–11 hours, with drop-off in the late afternoon.

Is lunch included?

Yes. A buffet lunch with a drink is included. Dietary restrictions should be mentioned at booking.

Do I need to pay entrance fees separately?

Yes. Chichén Itzá ($45 adult, $15 child) is paid at pickup. Cenote Ik Kil and Cobá entries are included in the tour price.

What's not included?

Climbing the Cobá pyramid, any meals or drinks beyond the buffet lunch and one drink, and tips for the guide.

Can I book if I'm staying in Cancun?

Hotel pickup is not available from Cancun or Isla Mujeres. You'd need to arrange your own transport to the meeting point or book a different tour option.

Operated by Mayan Riviera Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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