Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Il, & Izmal Small-Group Day Trip From Merida
Spend less time planning and more time soaking up the cultural and natural highlights of the Yucatan on a day trip to Chichen Itza from Merida. Rather than spending hours stuck on a coach, you’ll break up the journey to the UNESCO World Heritage Site with stops at a cenote and in the quaint town of Izamal. Plus, exploring the World Wonder with a guide means you’ll delve deeper into ancient Maya civilization than you would alone.
Highlights
- ✓This comprehensive tour offers a thorough overview of the Yucatan for first-timers
- ✓Take a deeper dive into Maya culture than you would alone
- ✓Let someone else take care of logistics so you can focus on the sights
- ✓Skip the stress of hiring a car and navigating unfamiliar roads
What you'll see & do
- ✓This tour starts at 07:00 a.m. It is estimated 45 minutes to leave Merida, then we stop at a self-service store so that they can buy water and snacks for the road, at 08:00 a.m. we are on our way to the first destination that is Chichen Itza, which is 2 hours away.
- ✓When arriving at the archaeological site, tickets are purchased for the entrance to the site (it is important to mention that this access ticket is not included and must be paid when arriving in cash with Mexican pesos or by card). 2 hours are dedicated to tour the archaeological site in the company of the guide. The most important monuments are visited in the following order: Snail Observatory, Ossuary, The Market, Group of a Thousand Columns, The Castle, Mayan Ball Game, Tzompantli, Venus Platform and Sacred Cenote.
- ✓Then we get in the van and go to the Ik Kil cenote that is 15 minutes walk, you enter directly with the bracelets provided by the guide, here you have lockers to store belongings, there are bathrooms and showers to change, the use of life jacket included is mandatory, it is important to wear swimsuit and water shoes (if you do not have water shoes you must enter without shoes to the cenote). A total of 1 hour and a half is available on site in 15 minutes to change, 1 hour to swim and 15 min to change again (it is important to bring a towel).
- ✓The next stop is 15 minutes away and is the restaurant at Hacienda Yay Beh D ́Cámara where you have 1 hour to eat in a delicious buffet with a variety of Mexican dishes. Food is included with a drink (fresh flavored water).
- ✓Finally, we go to Izamal which is 1 hour walk, we take a guided tour in the magical town when visiting the convent and the main square, known as the city of the three cultures because it combines the pre-Hispanic and colonial history of the state while reflecting contemporary life; when walking its streets you will notice a very curious detail, as all the houses are painted yellow with white. Here you have 20 minutes of explanation with the guide and 40 minutes of free time in the main park.
- ✓We finish the tour at the same meeting point where we pass you in the morning. Between 06:30 and 07:00 p.m. Return time to Merida is 1 hour from Izamal.
What's included
- ✓Certified guide
- ✓Lifejacket
- ✓Entrance ticket to the Ik Kil cenote
- ✓Round trip transportation from Mérida
- ✓Fridge in the van
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Lockers in the cenote
What's not included
- ✓Foreigners - Chichen Itza
- ✓Mexicanos - Chichen Itza
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Arrive on time at the selected meeting point (Maximum 10 minute wait)
Dress in comfortable clothes for walking (fresh clothes, light colors and comfortable shoes)
Bring a swimsuit and towel separately, in the cenote there are bathrooms and showers
Wear a cap or hat and sunglasses.
Bring official identification if you are Mexican
In the van you take a fridge with ice to store the drinks you carry
Have a good breakfast before leaving on the tour
Tickets to Chichen Itza can be paid in cash or by direct card on site
Not recommended for travelers who have trouble walking or use cane
We contacted you a day earlier by WhatsApp to send you recommendations about the tour and remind you of the departure time. You board the vehicle in the order as they arrived at the office, so it is recommended to arrive about 10 minutes before 07:00 am.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Il, & Izmal Small-Group Day Trip From Merida
Spend less time planning and more time soaking up the cultural and natural highlights of the Yucatan on a day trip to Chichen Itza from Merida. Rather than spending hours stuck on a coach, you’ll break up the journey to the UNESCO World Heritage Site with stops at a cenote and in the quaint town of Izamal. Plus, exploring the World Wonder with a guide means you’ll delve deeper into ancient Maya civilization than you would alone.
Highlights
- ✓This comprehensive tour offers a thorough overview of the Yucatan for first-timers
- ✓Take a deeper dive into Maya culture than you would alone
- ✓Let someone else take care of logistics so you can focus on the sights
- ✓Skip the stress of hiring a car and navigating unfamiliar roads
What you'll see & do
- ✓This tour starts at 07:00 a.m. It is estimated 45 minutes to leave Merida, then we stop at a self-service store so that they can buy water and snacks for the road, at 08:00 a.m. we are on our way to the first destination that is Chichen Itza, which is 2 hours away.
- ✓When arriving at the archaeological site, tickets are purchased for the entrance to the site (it is important to mention that this access ticket is not included and must be paid when arriving in cash with Mexican pesos or by card). 2 hours are dedicated to tour the archaeological site in the company of the guide. The most important monuments are visited in the following order: Snail Observatory, Ossuary, The Market, Group of a Thousand Columns, The Castle, Mayan Ball Game, Tzompantli, Venus Platform and Sacred Cenote.
- ✓Then we get in the van and go to the Ik Kil cenote that is 15 minutes walk, you enter directly with the bracelets provided by the guide, here you have lockers to store belongings, there are bathrooms and showers to change, the use of life jacket included is mandatory, it is important to wear swimsuit and water shoes (if you do not have water shoes you must enter without shoes to the cenote). A total of 1 hour and a half is available on site in 15 minutes to change, 1 hour to swim and 15 min to change again (it is important to bring a towel).
- ✓The next stop is 15 minutes away and is the restaurant at Hacienda Yay Beh D ́Cámara where you have 1 hour to eat in a delicious buffet with a variety of Mexican dishes. Food is included with a drink (fresh flavored water).
- ✓Finally, we go to Izamal which is 1 hour walk, we take a guided tour in the magical town when visiting the convent and the main square, known as the city of the three cultures because it combines the pre-Hispanic and colonial history of the state while reflecting contemporary life; when walking its streets you will notice a very curious detail, as all the houses are painted yellow with white. Here you have 20 minutes of explanation with the guide and 40 minutes of free time in the main park.
- ✓We finish the tour at the same meeting point where we pass you in the morning. Between 06:30 and 07:00 p.m. Return time to Merida is 1 hour from Izamal.
What's included
- ✓Certified guide
- ✓Lifejacket
- ✓Entrance ticket to the Ik Kil cenote
- ✓Round trip transportation from Mérida
- ✓Fridge in the van
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Lockers in the cenote
What's not included
- ✓Foreigners - Chichen Itza
- ✓Mexicanos - Chichen Itza
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Arrive on time at the selected meeting point (Maximum 10 minute wait)
Dress in comfortable clothes for walking (fresh clothes, light colors and comfortable shoes)
Bring a swimsuit and towel separately, in the cenote there are bathrooms and showers
Wear a cap or hat and sunglasses.
Bring official identification if you are Mexican
In the van you take a fridge with ice to store the drinks you carry
Have a good breakfast before leaving on the tour
Tickets to Chichen Itza can be paid in cash or by direct card on site
Not recommended for travelers who have trouble walking or use cane
We contacted you a day earlier by WhatsApp to send you recommendations about the tour and remind you of the departure time. You board the vehicle in the order as they arrived at the office, so it is recommended to arrive about 10 minutes before 07:00 am.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.