Chichen Itza one of the new seven wonders of the modern world

Run by GMA Travels, this private tour visits Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World, along with the Yokdzonot cenote and the Magic Town of Izamal, with the operator emphasizing personalized, exclusive service over a shared group experience.

The day's centerpiece is about three hours at the Chichén Itzá archaeological site, exploring the Mayan ruins with a private guide.

From there, the tour continues to Yokdzonot Cenote, where you'll have about two hours to cool off in its blue waters. A three-course meal is included at this stop, though drinks are not.

The last stop is the Magic Town of Izamal, with about ninety minutes to visit the Convent of San Antonio de Padua and the Kinich Kakmó pyramid.

As a private tour built around a driver and guide rather than a shared bus, this fits travelers who want a more personalized pace through the same three stops that many group tours cover, and who are comfortable with a day that calls for at least a moderate level of physical fitness.

Private transportation, life jackets, fuel, tolls and parking are included, along with the services of the operator. Entrance fees to the archaeological areas are not included. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and public transportation options are available near the pickup area, though the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.

You'll indicate a single pickup and drop-off location — either a hotel or an Airbnb — as long as it's within the city of Mérida, defined as anywhere inside the city's peripheral ring road; any location beyond that ring involves an extra cost, so it's worth asking about in advance.