Private tour Izamal, Chichen Itza and cenote from Merida

This private, full-day tour from Mérida visits three of the region's signature stops — the Magic Town of Izamal, the Chichén Itzá archaeological site and a cenote — with your own vehicle and driver rather than a shared bus, so the day moves at your pace rather than a group's.

The day opens in Izamal, known as the Yellow City for the color of its buildings, with about an hour and a half to walk its streets, take photographs and see the town's main convent.

From there, the tour continues to Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, with about two and a half hours of free time to explore the archaeological site and take photos.

The last stop is a natural cenote with clear water, where you'll have about an hour and a half to swim, relax and enjoy the surroundings at your own pace. Along the way, the tour stops for a buffet of typical Yucatecan food, which is not included in the price.

Being private rather than a shared tour, this format suits travelers who want to avoid rushing between stops or waiting on a larger group, and who prefer to set their own timing within the day's three destinations.

Private transportation with air conditioning and a bilingual driver is included. Meals, including the buffet lunch stop, are not included. Specialized infant seats are available and infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller; service animals are allowed and public transportation options are available nearby. The tour is described as suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Pickup is offered from hotels, Airbnb rentals and other locations within Mérida, including door-to-door service for convenience, with Santa Ana Park in the city center available as an optional meeting point. Hours are flexible, and the operator confirms the exact pickup location after booking.