From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food
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This tour combines the grandeur of Chichén Itzá, the comfort of traveling in new and air-conditioned vans, and the safety of always being accompanied by certified guides. Furthermore, Colibrí Travels offers a safe, organized, and professional experience: Modern and air-conditioned vans, ideal for a comfortable trip. - Certified guides who accompany the entire tour. - Labeled units and office in the center, which provide confidence and support. - Excellent customer follow-up before, during, and after the tour. - We meet times and places as offered. - A complete, safe, and well-organized experience from the first contact. Bilingual tours (Spanish and English) in the same van, for an inclusive and organized experience.
Your experience
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
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).
Stop 4
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).
Stop 5
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.
Stop 6
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
Not included
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Meeting and pickup
07 :00 a.m. - Office Unique Travel Yucatan Hummingbird is located on 58th Street, corner with 57 in Downtown. Upon arrival it is important to enter the office and approach the staff on duty for the search, as in the order they report, it will be how they will approach the van.
Before you go
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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