Private Tour Chichen itza and Cenote with lunch included

This private tour from Mérida visits Chichén Itzá and the Ik Kil cenote, with lunch included. The operator picks you up at your accommodation at a time that suits you, though it recommends an earlier start to beat the crowds at Chichén Itzá. The vehicles have reclinable seats and air conditioning.

The ride to Chichén Itzá takes about an hour and a half. The operator says the early entrance lets you skip crowds and long lines, and it plans to start with a photo session aimed at capturing the site before the crowds arrive. Then a professional licensed guide gives a presentation on the history of the city, from the first settlers through its rise and dominance to its decline. This part is listed at about 150 minutes.

Next is the Ik Kil cenote, which stands out for its beauty among the many in the area, and where you can swim. Lunch is at the cenote's restaurant and is a buffet with many options, including vegetarian and vegan. This stop is also listed at about 150 minutes. After the cenote, you head back to Mérida and are dropped off at your accommodation.

Included are bottled water, the cenote fee, lunch, a professional licensed guide, air conditioning, and pick-up and drop-off at your stay when departing from Mérida. The Chichén Itzá ticket is not included, and the source gives two different prices, 670 pesos per person in the exclusions and 650 pesos in the additional information, so check the current amount when you book.

Some conditions apply: a minimum of two people is needed, so solo travellers should book for two. Infants must sit on an adult's lap, specialized infant seats are available and the tour is not recommended for pregnant travellers, though it suits all fitness levels. If your hotel is not on the operator's list, send its name or your Airbnb address.