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Snorkeling in 4 cenotes from Merida: Life jacket included★ 4.92 (190) · 9h
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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Izamal: Early Access Small Group Day★ 4.86 (243) · 11h–12h
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Valladolid, Cenote Suytun & Cenote Oxman tour from Mérida★ 4.97 (119) · 12h
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 14 options: US$ 57–US$ 409 (median US$ 91). With an extra fee to pay on site: 6 of 14. With 100+ reviews: 10 of 14.
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Private experiences (4)
Chichen Itza, Izamal & Private Cenote: Early Entry, Home Cooked LunchYou’ll slip into Chichen Itza before sunrise crowds arrive, wander ancient stones almost alone, then swim in a private cenote owned by a local Mayan family who’ll cook lunch right there. Afterward you’ll explore Izamal’s golden streets and climb its pyramid — all with an early start and plenty of warmth along the way.
Private Uxmal Tour with Chocolate Museum and Cenote SwimA private eight-hour tour of Uxmal, a UNESCO World Heritage site on Mexico's Puuc Route, includes a guided walk through temples and palaces, a one-hour cacao experience at Choco Story with traditional chocolate tasting, and a swim in an open cenote. Transportation from Mérida, a certified bilingual guide, life jacket, and refreshments are included; lunch is at a restaurant of your choice near Uxmal.Is it for me?Book this eight-hour private tour if you want to experience three distinct locations—Uxmal's architecture, a cacao ceremony, and cenote swimming—in one day rather than piecing together separate visits.
Ek Balam, Valladolid & Cenote Private Tour from MeridaThis private tour from Merida combines the ancient Mayan ruins of Ek Balam, the colonial city of Valladolid, and a cenote swim with traditional Yucatan lunch. A bilingual guide picks you up at your hotel, handles transportation, and leads the route over 8 to 10 hours at your own pace. The tour includes lunch, drinks on board, and entry to all three stops.Is it for me?This is a private tour, so the route and pace are yours alone—no group schedule, no waiting for others to finish. It suits travelers who want to explore Ek Balam and Valladolid without the structure of a fixed itinerary, and who value the flexibility to linger at the Acropolis or spend extra time in the colonial streets if something catches their eye.
Chichen Itza Private Tour from Merida & Cenote SwimYou spend your morning exploring Chichen Itza's main structures with a guide who knows the Mayan history, swim and eat lunch at Yokdzonot Cenote, then visit the yellow pyramid and colonial convent in Izamal. Hotel pickup, private transportation, and all entry fees are included; the day runs full but unhurried, and you're back by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Chichen Itza, swim in a cenote, and explore Izamal in one day without arranging your own transport or timing — the private format means no group waits, and the fixed itinerary fits everything into a single outing.
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Chichen Itza & Izamal Day Trip from Merida with Cenote SwimYou get picked up from your Merida hotel, spend two hours at Chichen Itza with a certified guide, swim in Cenote Ik Kil with life jacket and locker included, eat a buffet lunch at a hacienda, and walk the yellow streets of Izamal before returning to Merida by 7:30pm. Transport, cenote entry, lunch and drinks are all covered; Chichen Itza entrance is paid on arrival.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Chichen Itza, swim in a cenote, and explore Izamal without arranging transport or timing yourself—the twelve-hour day is what makes all three stops possible in one trip. Plan for a full day out and bring a towel; that's what the schedule gives you in return.
Chichen Itza, Cenote Swim & Izamal Day Trip from MeridaYou’ll start early from Mérida for quiet time at Chichen Itza before crowds arrive, then cool off with a swim in a sacred cenote (don’t forget your swimsuit). Lunch is a buffet of Yucatecan favorites before you stroll through Izamal’s golden streets and climb its ancient pyramid. Expect real stories from your guide and small surprises along the way.
Uxmal & Kabah ruins tour from Merida: Cenote swim includedA guided tour from Merida to Uxmal and Kabah, two of the Puuc Route's most important archaeological sites, with a swim in Cenote Peba and a regional lunch included. The guide speaks English and Spanish, hotel pickup is arranged, and the day runs 9 to 10 hours. Children from age 1 are welcome, and the pace suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?The tour runs a full morning and afternoon with walking at two large archaeological sites and climbing on uneven terrain, so pace yourself at Uxmal and Kabah—the free time at each site lets you rest between the guided portions. The cenote swim breaks up the day and the lunch is served before the return drive, so energy dips are built into the schedule.
Merida: Chichen Itza, Izamal & Cenote Ik Kil Day Trip with LunchYou’ll wander Merida’s golden Izamal streets, swim in Cenote Ik Kil’s cool waters, and explore Chichen Itza with a local guide who brings ancient stories to life. Enjoy regional lunch flavors between stops and catch quieter moments at each site—plus hotel pickup makes it all easy.
Uxmal & Cenotes Day Trip from Mérida with Yucatecan LunchYou’ll step into Maya history at Uxmal with a local guide, taste Yucatecan dishes in a village eatery, and swim in two very different cenotes—one open-air, one hidden in a cave. Expect real stories, small surprises (like how cold that first jump is), and moments you’ll probably replay long after you’re back in Mérida.
Merida: Santa Barbara Cenotes Bike Tour & Yucatecan LunchYou’ll wander Acanceh’s living ruins with a local guide before biking (or riding) between four Santa Barbara cenotes near Merida—swimming in cool blue water and sharing homemade Yucatecan lunch with handmade tortillas. Expect laughter, splashes, real stories—and maybe even try saying “Acanceh” yourself.
Merida: Uxmal & Yaxcopoil tour with cenote swim + lunchYou’ll travel from Merida with a local guide to explore Hacienda Yaxcopoil’s faded grandeur, wander through Uxmal’s ancient Mayan temples, enjoy a traditional Yucatecan lunch at Cananah restaurant, then cool off swimming in Cenote Peba’s clear waters — moments you’ll remember long after returning home.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 13 of the 14 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Snorkeling in 4 cenotes from Merida: Life jacket included is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.92 out of 5 across 190 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 4 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
