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Chichen Itza & Izamal Day Trip from Merida with Cenote Swim★ 4.84 (499) · 12h
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Chichén Itzá & Two Cenotes Day Trip from Cancún★ 4.17 (48) · 12h
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Chichen Itza Sunrise Tour & Ik Kil Cenote from Cancun★ 4.98 (178) · 6h–8h
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Chichen Itza & Coba tour: early arrival, small groups, no linesA small-group guided tour of Chichen Itza and Coba ruins with early arrival, hotel pickup and pre-purchased entry tickets that skip the line at the gate. The tour includes a swim at cenote Ik Kil, buffet lunch with one drink, and a professional guide in English or Spanish. Climbing the Coba pyramid is not guaranteed. The full day runs 11 hours.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying outside the archaeological zone or without a car—hotel pickup settles the logistics, and early arrival means you see the temples before the afternoon heat and the crowds. Small groups also mean the guide can move at a pace that works for everyone, not a mass-tour schedule.
Chichén Itzá, Cenote Ik Kil & Cobá: Full-Day Ruins TourYou 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.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see three major Mayan sites in one day without arranging transport, tickets and timing yourself — the small group size (max 15) and fixed itinerary mean you move at a pace that lets you actually absorb each place instead of rushing through.
Chichén Itzá & 2 Cenotes from Cancun: Ik Kil & SuytunYou visit Suytun cenote for photos, receive a Maya blessing ceremony, eat a regional lunch, tour Chichén Itzá with a certified guide, swim for 45 minutes in Cenote Ik Kil with life jacket included, and spend 45 minutes in the colonial town of Valladolid before returning to your hotel. Hotel pickup is included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Chichén Itzá and swim in two cenotes without arranging separate transport, tickets and timing — the fixed itinerary gets all four stops done in a single day from your hotel.
Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil & Valladolid: Small Group TourA guided small group tour visiting Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil and Valladolid, departing from Riviera Maya hotels with pickup included. The tour spends more than 3 hours at Chichen Itza with a professional guide covering the Kukulcan Pyramid, the Observatory, the Ball Court and other major structures; then moves to the cenote for a swim at 60 meters depth, followed by a buffet lunch and a walking tour of Valladolid's colonial landmarks. Groups stay under 15 people, and entry to Chichen Itza bypasses the ticket line.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so book this tour if you're comfortable following commentary in one of those languages. Small groups under 15 people mean the guide stays accessible and the pace stays steady without the noise and crowding of a larger bus tour.
Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil & Valladolid: Small Group TourA guided small group tour of Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil and Valladolid from Riviera Maya hotels, with no more than 15 people per group. You spend over 3 hours at the archaeological site with a guide, swim in a 60-meter-deep cenote, and walk the downtown landmarks of the colonial city. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, continental breakfast, buffet lunch with one drink, and skip-the-line entry to Chichen Itza are included; the Chichen Itza entrance fee is paid in cash on the day of the tour.Is it for me?The 12-hour day and the swim at Cenote Ik Kil mean you are moving between three sites and entering the water, so this tour suits travelers who are comfortable with a full schedule and want to see the major Yucatan landmarks without arranging separate transport to each one. If you prefer a slower pace or want to spend the whole day at Chichen Itza alone, a single-site tour is a better fit.
Chichen Itza Tour: Pyramids, Cenote & ValladolidA full-day tour from your hotel visits Chichen Itza, one of the New7Wonders of the World, with a guide and entrance ticket; descend 48 meters into Cenote Ik Kil to swim in its freshwater pool; eat a buffet lunch at the cenote; then stroll the colonial streets and market of Valladolid. The tour runs 10 to 14 hours and skips souvenir shops and restaurant stops unless you request them, so the day stays focused on sightseeing. You choose between a small-group departure or a private tour, both with hotel pickup included.Is it for me?Choose the small-group option if you're comfortable meeting other travelers and want a fixed departure time; pick the private tour if your schedule is flexible or you want to adjust the route and pace without waiting for a group. Either way, the tour handles all transport and entrance fees, so you arrive at your hotel and leave the rest to the guide.
Chichen Itza, Cenote Suytun & Cenote Ik Kil tour from ValladolidA 12-hour guided tour from Valladolid takes you to Chichen Itza, one of the Seven Wonders, where you walk the Main Esplanade, the Sacred Cenote and the Temple of the Thousand Columns with a live guide; then swim in two separate cenotes—Ik Kil and Suytun—with a regional buffet included, and finish in Valladolid's colonial streets. Round-trip transport with air conditioning and drinks on the bus are included; the guide speaks English or Spanish.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a full day combining Chichen Itza's main structures with swimming at two cenotes, rather than splitting the experience across separate trips.
Chichen Itza Private Tour: Early Access, Cenote & ValladolidA private guided tour of Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil and Valladolid with a certified federal guide who speaks English, Spanish or Russian. The tour runs 9 to 12 hours and includes air-conditioned transportation, all entry fees, a buffet meal with one drink, and travel insurance. You set the pace and skip the fixed itinerary — the guide adapts to what interests you most.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to explore Chichen Itza without the pressure of a fixed schedule or a large group — the early arrival and private guide mean you control the pace and focus on what matters to you. The 5 to 6 hours of driving is built into the 9 to 12 hour day, so plan accordingly if you prefer shorter travel time or have limited stamina for a full day out.
Cenote Ik Kil Tours — what to know before booking
This guide compares 11 bookable options for Cenote Ik Kil Tours, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 59. The average rating is 4.6 out of 5, based on 2,228 traveler reviews.
Most options last half a day or longer. 10 of the 11 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Cenote Ik Kil Tours cost?
Prices start at US$ 59. There are 11 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 10 of the 11 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?
Chichen Itza & Izamal Day Trip from Merida with Cenote Swim is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.8 out of 5 across 499 reviews.
