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DifficultyMedium
Age0+
Group sizeMax 30
GuideEnglish / Spanish / French
What you’ll do on the Chichen Itza + Iconic Cenotes: Swim, Snap & Wonder
This Chichen Itza tour from Playa del Carmen combines an early visit to the ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzá with a swim at Ik Kil cenote, a buffet lunch at a Yucatecan hacienda and free time in Valladolid. It is a full day trip with hotel pickup for travelers of all ages who want history, a cenote and a colonial town in one outing.
What you'll do
- Get picked up at your hotel in Playa del Carmen and ride in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Arrive at Chichén Itzá early, before the heat and the biggest crowds, and explore the site with a certified bilingual guide who explains Mayan history.
- Continue to Ik Kil, a sacred cenote, to swim and relax in its clear, cool water. Life jackets are provided.
- Sit down to a traditional buffet lunch at a restored Yucatecan hacienda.
- Spend free time in Valladolid: walk its pastel streets, look at the architecture or try regional snacks.
- Ride back to your hotel.
Who it's for
The tour suits families, couples and first-time visitors to the Yucatán who want the main sights with the logistics handled. Travelers of all ages can join, and infants sit on an adult's lap. You should have at least a moderate level of fitness for walking around the archaeological site. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Guides speak English, Spanish and French. Bookings take up to 30 travelers, and the day is paced so there is time to listen to the guide, swim and eat without rushing.
Good to know
- Chichén Itzá tickets and taxes, the Ik Kil entrance, the guide, lunch and transport are included.
- Drinks at lunch, alcoholic beverages and gratuities are not included.
- Bring a swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, sunscreen, a hat or umbrella and sunglasses.
- Bring cash for lockers, tips and photos.
- We confirm your exact pickup time in advance, about one hour before departure.
- The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.
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Early at Chichén Itzá
Visit Chichén Itzá early in the day with a certified bilingual guide.
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Swim at Ik Kil
Swim in the clear, cool water of Ik Kil cenote; life jackets provided.
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Hacienda buffet
Eat a traditional buffet lunch at a restored Yucatecan hacienda.
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Free time in Valladolid
Walk the pastel streets of Valladolid and try regional snacks.
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Tickets and pickup
Chichén Itzá tickets and taxes, Ik Kil entrance and hotel pickup are included.
What’s included
In the price
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off in Playa del Carmen
- ✓Air-conditioned round-trip transport
- ✓Certified bilingual guide
- ✓Chichén Itzá tickets and taxes
- ✓Ik Kil cenote entrance
- ✓Life jacket
- ✓Mexican buffet lunch
Not included
- ✕Drinks at lunch
- ✕Alcoholic beverages
- ✕Gratuities
Pickup from Playa del Carmen
Where we pick you up depends on your city. Check yours before booking.
| You’re staying in | Pickup | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Playa del Carmen | Hotel pickup | We confirm your exact pickup time in advance, about one hour before departure |
| Playa del Carmen | Meeting point | Coco Bongo, Playa del Carmen |
We pick you up at your hotel in Playa del Carmen and drop you off there at the end of the day. We will tell you the exact pickup time in advance; it is about one hour before departure. The tour departure point is Coco Bongo in Playa del Carmen.
Read this before you book
Send us your accommodation first. Not every address can be reached by our vehicles. Send your hotel or Airbnb to one of our advisors on WhatsApp and they will confirm whether we pick you up at the door or agree a meeting point nearby.
Your pickup time is not the tour start time. They are very different. We collect you well before activities begin, because the drive and the other pickups on the route take time. Your advisor gives you your exact pickup time when your booking is confirmed — go by that time, not by the departure hour shown on this page.
Itinerary
- Hotel pickup in Playa del Carmen
- Guided visit to Chichén Itzá
- Swim at Ik Kil cenote
- Buffet lunch at a Yucatecan hacienda
- Free time in Valladolid
- Drop-off at your hotel
What to bring
SwimsuitTowelChange of clothesSunscreenCap, hat or umbrellaSunglassesCash for lockers, tips and photos
Frequently asked
Where do you pick up?
At hotels in Playa del Carmen. We confirm the exact pickup time in advance, and the tour departs from Coco Bongo.
Are entrance fees included?
Yes. Chichén Itzá tickets and taxes and the Ik Kil cenote entrance are included.
Can children join?
Yes. The tour is open to all ages, and infants sit on an adult's lap during transport.
Do I need to be a good swimmer for the cenote?
Life jackets are provided at Ik Kil, so you can float and swim at your own pace.
Is lunch included?
Yes. A Mexican buffet at a restored Yucatecan hacienda is included. Drinks are not.
What should I bring?
Swimsuit, towel, a change of clothes, sunscreen, a hat or umbrella, sunglasses and cash for lockers, tips and photos.
Which languages does the guide speak?
English, Spanish and French.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start time; no refunds within 72 hours. Changes within 24 hours are not accepted.
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