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Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
4.9
262 Ratings
Mérida
Embark on a small group tour to Chichen Itza and Cenote to explore Mayan history and indulge in a gastronomic delight of Yucatan’s finest flavors. Discover hidden gems, swim in a private underground cenote, and savor local delicacies.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cathedral de Merida - This beautiful day will start picking you up at the meeting point Cathedral San Idelfonso and our departure will be 6 am
- Chichen Itza - Upon our arrival we will the first group to enter in Chichen itza, since we will avoid long lines tu buy tickets. Our professional licensed tourguide will help you taking amazing pictures without people, then we will walk among the temples to unveil the history and misterys of this ancient mayan city
- Chichen Itza - Then you will have free time to explore on your own pace more of chichen itza, and is also possible tu buy souvenirs during this time
- Holca - Hit the road again towards the private cenote, to swimm and enjoy the best of the Yucatan gastronomy with fresh ingredients and home made cooked
- Holca - First, you’ll swimm in the crystal clear water of the family cenote that was found by a stroke of luck, a off the beaten path gemm that you will enjoy privately.
After swimming we will taste the home made food flavors of the Yucatan cuisine. Guacamole, sopa de lima, panuchos, salbutes and hand made fresh tortillas for tacos, all prepared with fresh ingredients, and some are from the family garden. Fresh local fruit locally grown will be part of this food experience. If you are vegetarian or vegan, don’t worry since options are always available
- Izamal - Back to the road to the magic town of Izamal
- Izamal - Get to climb in one of the mayan pyramids that can be found in the town, as well we will discover the history of the yellow town.
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Merida - Back to Merida and we will drop you off at the meeting point.
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What's Included
- Professional licensed and experienced tour guide
- Guided tour in Chichen Itza and free time (2.5 hours)
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle with reclinable seats (maximum 10 travelers)
- Chichen Itza federal ticket fee
What's Not Included
- Lunch
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Chichen itza State tax
$548.00 mx each people
Additional Information
In a cozy van designed for a maximum of 10 people, we’ll initiate our journey from our pick-up location at 5:50 am, aiming to reach Chichen Itza early to escape both the heat and the masses - allowing you to seize some breathtaking photos. Our licensed professional guide will shed light on the history and significance of the ancient Mayan city. We’ll then drive for about 45 minutes to reach a small Mayan community where a family will warmly welcome us to their privately owned, recently discovered underground cenote for a joyful swim. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to savor authentic Yucatan cuisine, a treat for the taste buds with traditional home-style flavors. From there, head off to Izamal, the yellow town, to scale a Mayan pyramid nestled within the city. Enjoy delightful ice cream, visit the historical convent and church of the city before we wind up and head back to Merida. The culinary experience includes delectable treats like guacamole, panuchos, salbutes, relleno negro, cochinita pibil, handmade tortillas, a refreshing hibiscus flower cold tea, and fresh fruit.
- No wheelchair access
Location
C. 60 154
Calle 60
Meeting point is the Cathedral of Merida, San idelfonso located in the main square of the city. Crossroad 60 and 61 street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(262 Ratings)
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Fernandocl5690er
Aug 31, 2024
Best tour guide - Excelent tour guide, very friendly! The van was very clean and fresh, lots of fun facts about the stops. Very flexible about the time requirements.
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James_z
Aug 26, 2024
Absolutely Great Experience!! - Hernan, our tour guide and driver, was tremendous. He got us to Chichen Itza early enough to be at the head of the line when it opened. This meant that we saw the site before the hordes arrived. We got pictures without people in the way and also saw much of the site before the temperature heated up. Hernan was energetic, knowledgeable and fun to spend time with. We then had the distinct pleasure to go to a private (and fabulous) private cenote. What a treat! We were then also treated to a private scrumptious lunch at the cenote by the proprietors, a multi-generational Yucatecan family. So much fun! We then stopped in Izamal for an hour visit to the "yellow city." All in all, it was a long day but a fantastic day. All credit goes to Hernan for his organization, passion and knowledge for making this a wonderful experience.
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Kathryn_g
Aug 25, 2024
Incredible experience - Our tour guide Delio and driver were incredibly kind and hospitable; they even dropped us off directly home after the tour due to thunderstorms. The tour felt very real and helped to introduce us to Mayan culture in a less "touristy" way, especially the cenote/dinner experience was very homey. Getting to Chichen Itza as early as we did was a must. By the time we were leaving, the line and crowds were huge, but we got in with no troubles and had amazing pictures. This tour was the highlight of our entire week in Merida thanks to the experience itself and tour guides.
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Navigate27514901357
Aug 20, 2024
Brilliant Yucutan Experience! - This tour was simply amazing. Nice early start at 6am, which meant our group were second in the queue to enter Chichen Itza when it opened. The early start is 100% worth it as you get to see the entire archaeological site and take photos well before the large crowds start entering.
Next stop was a private cenote and lunch made by a local family. This experience was simply fantastic. First, you and your group are the only ones using the cenote, so again no large crowds. Secondly, you eat a meal prepared by a local family, using produce from their property. So fresh and tasty. The engagement with the family makes this a perfect experience.
Last stop is in the golden town of Izamal. Here you can climb up to the top of a pyramid to get a spectacular view of the town. There is also a convent which you can enter and walk around, again offering Fantastic views.
Hernan (our tour guide) was awesome. His knowledge both local and historical is worth the ticket price alone. He is such an amiable and good natured person, who wants everyone around him to thrive. I'm really grateful to Hernan for all of the experiences I got to enjoy on the tour.
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Maureen_h
Aug 18, 2024
Great tour - A very enjoyable and informative day. Our guide Hernan was very knowledgeable and helpful. The only negative was the heat, but the swim in the cenote was extra refreshing as a result. Lunch was excellent too, and it was really interesting to see the Mexican family’s home. I really appreciated the effort they made to accommodate my dietary needs. We learned a lot, and can definitely recommend this tour!
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Jessica_s
Aug 16, 2024
Unique full day experience, including Chichen Itza, private cento and Izamal, highly recommend! - The entire day was incredibly memorable. Hernan got our small group of 10 to Chichen Itza 15 minutes before it opened, so we were first in line to enter. That was a massive bonus to beat the crowds and the worsening heat. You absolutely want to get an early start before it gets overrun with other tour groups. Our next stop was at a private closed cenote in the backyard of a family home. While we swam, the family cooked us a traditional Yucatan meal. It was fresh and delicious, and, while I would not have expected/anticipated such, they happily catered to my vegetarian diet. I was blown away by the hospitatlity and kindness. Our final stop was to Izamal to climb the pyramid, explore the corn-yellow painted town and have an ice cream. A perfect ending to the day.
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Zachary_b
Aug 9, 2024
Great tour of the yucatan - A great tour! Small groups and the guide is so knowledgeable. We were the first group in chichen itza, the early start is worth it!
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Heidi_loves_travel
Aug 7, 2024
Highly recommend as it was all amazing and enjoyable. Great tour company. - This was the best way to see Chichen Itza. You are going to get up early. Accept it and know that it is the best because you get to Chichen Itza when it opens. That means it is cooler and you can actually get pictures before the masses of people arrive. Our guide Delio was very kind and very informative. The transportation was cool and comfortable. The cenote was awesome because it is still covered (in the cave) and private. The family served us a delicious meal and it was relaxing to sit in their courtyard. Izamal is a cute little town with a pyramid you can climb. Such a great day.
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Guillermo_m
Aug 4, 2024
Hidden Gem of a tour - The Cenote and Food experience was fantastic. The food was great for anyone looking to experience eating like a local and meeting a wonderfully humble and welcoming family. The cenote in the center was memorable. Going down the stairs was a bit tricky so maybe not for someone with mobility issues.
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Flyer07212239058
Aug 3, 2024
This IS the BEST tour EVER!!! - ¡No encontrarás un mejor recorrido! ¡Comida, amigos, compras y aventura! ¡Disfrutamos cada minuto! El grupo de turistas era pequeño y muy personal. Llegamos temprano a las ruinas antes que la multitud. Nuestro guía turístico, Hernán, estaba muy bien informado sobre la historia, las pirámides y la gente. Hubo mucho tiempo para comprar y tomar hermosas fotografías. Nos fuimos cuando entró una avalancha de personas. Después de un hermoso recorrido por la selva tropical, conocimos a la familia local más linda. Nos enseñaron a hacer auténtica comida yucateca. Nos dejaron nadar en su cenote privado. El agua estaba fresca y refrescante pero no fría. Fue divertido conocer personalmente a la familia. Para terminar el día nos dirigimos a una pirámide en Izamal que nos permitió subir a la cima. Fue realmente un hermoso final para un día maravilloso.
You won’t find a better tour! Food, friends, shopping and adventure! We enjoyed every minute! The tour group was small, and very personal. We arrived at the ruins early before the crowds. Our tour guide, Hernan, was so knowledgeable about the history, the pyramids, and the people. There was plenty of time to shop and take beautiful pictures. We left as a flood of people came in. After a beautiful drive through the rain forest, we met the cutest local family. They taught us to make authentic Yucatán food. They let us swim in their private cenote. The water was cool and refreshing but not cold. It was fun to get to know the family personally. To finish the day we drove to a pyramid in Izamal that allowed us to climb to the top. It was really a beautiful finale to a wonderful day.
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