Chichen Itza Cenote Ik Kil and Coba Small Group
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Tulum, Mexico
- 12 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This comprehensive small-group tour combines two of Yucatán Peninsula’s most important archeological sites: Chichen Itza and Coba. Let a guide accompany you around the remains and explain their significance. This day trip from Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Puerto Morelos, and Tulum includes a light breakfast, water, soft drinks, a buffet lunch, the cenote swim, and Coba: Your prebooked Chichen Itza ticket is not included in the package price.
- Small-group Yucatán combo tour: Chichen Itza and Coba
- Swim in Ik Kil Cenote: Life jacket and locker are included
- Stay fueled and hydrated with breakfast, buffet lunch, water, and soft drinks
- Two-way transfers from Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya hotels and rentals
What's Included
- Unlimited Water bottles on board
- BreakfastIncludes: Juice, cookies and a piece of fruit.
- LunchBuffet lunch
- Professional guide all day
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Except Cancun and Costa Mujeres)
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Entrance fees to Coba and Cenote Ik Kil
- Life jacket and locker use at cenote
- Soda/PopIncludes a drink at the buffet
- No lines or waits at the Chichen Itzá ticket office
- Entrance fee - Access fee to Chichén Itzá per adult. Mandatory payment cash only upon boarding$45.00 per person
- Entrance fee - Access fee to Chichén Itzá per child. Mandatory payment cash only upon boarding$5.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
• Hotel name and lobby are required upon reservation. • Pickup is available at hotels and vacation rentals in the Riviera Maya from Moon Palace to Tulum, including Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen. • Lodgings with unpaved access, pedestrian streets with restricted vehicle access, or located in Tulum’s Hotel Zone will be assigned a nearby meeting point. • Pickup time is provided the afternoon before your tour. • Climbing the Coba pyramid is neither included nor guaranteed
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 04/01/2016 - 05/13/2027
Monday - Sunday : 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Itinerary
Start your small-group tour with pickup from your hotel or vacation rental in Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Tulum, or elsewhere on the Riviera Maya. Pay for your prebooked Chichen Itza ticket and board the air-conditioned minivan for the drive to this UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Breakfast, a buffet lunch, water, and soft drinks are provided during the day.
On arrival, take a guided tour of the site and view El Castillo (aka the Kukulkan Pyramid), as well as El Caracol, also known as the Observatory. See the Plaza of a Thousand Columns, the Plataforma de Venus (Temple of Venus), Temple of the Jaguar, and the largest ball court in Mesoamerica.
Continue on for a swim in Ik Kil Cenote, located a short drive away: Lockers and life jackets are included in your package. Learn about this sacred place, once considered a road to the underworld for the Maya people.
Coba is your final stop, with a tour of the preserved and rebuilt ruins. Walk past two ball courts and see the sacbe, or white roads, that once linked Maya cities, as well as the soaring Nohoch Mul pyramid.
Your tour concludes with transport back to the address where you joined the tour.
On arrival, take a guided tour of the site and view El Castillo (aka the Kukulkan Pyramid), as well as El Caracol, also known as the Observatory. See the Plaza of a Thousand Columns, the Plataforma de Venus (Temple of Venus), Temple of the Jaguar, and the largest ball court in Mesoamerica.
Continue on for a swim in Ik Kil Cenote, located a short drive away: Lockers and life jackets are included in your package. Learn about this sacred place, once considered a road to the underworld for the Maya people.
Coba is your final stop, with a tour of the preserved and rebuilt ruins. Walk past two ball courts and see the sacbe, or white roads, that once linked Maya cities, as well as the soaring Nohoch Mul pyramid.
Your tour concludes with transport back to the address where you joined the tour.
1
Chichen Itza
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Cenote Ik kil
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Zona Arqueologica De Coba
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Only last minute bookings, after 6 pm the day prior to the tour, requiere a confirmation from the service provider, if you didn´t receive a confirmation from the service provider a refund will be processed.
- Shared tour. The maximum number of people on the tour is 12 people.
- Skip the lines at the Chichén Itzá ticket office. Entrance fee: $45 USD per adult / $5 USD per child. Payment is mandatory at pickup.
- Climbing the Coba pyramid is neither included nor guaranteed.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 202 reviews
Jeremy_K, Feb 2026
This was the best excursion experience I have had. Our guide Tonantzin was spectacular by being professional, friendly, and super knowledgeable about the pyramids and ruins we visited. Transportation was on time, we had snacks and water available, and the excursion were so dynamic. Tonantzin had an answer for every question and truly dove into the details of the history in the area. The entire day was filled with learning, fun, and rewarding exhaustion. We were tired by the last stop but we saw something we had never seen before which made it very exciting and we were able to navigate Coba with taxi carts. The Cenote stop was beautiful and the buffet lunch was delicious. This trip was so rewarding for me and my family-we are so happy it went smoothly, and we got so much out of it as a shared experience.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We're truly grateful for your thoughtful comment. It inspires us to continue pushing ourselves to be better and to provide an even higher level of service every time. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback!
Kai_J, Sep 2025
Ariann was a great guide and had a fun and energetic personality. She was very knowledgeable about the sites visited and I would recommend this experience
Ahriana_C, Aug 2025
Really a wonderful experience! Gabriel, Marcella and Tona were all so fantastic and kind. The tour leaves earlier than others but that was the best part because you get to all the attractions before they get insanely crowded. Every time we would be leaving somewhere a massive crowd of hundreds of people would be coming in! It made it super easy for us to get all of our photos in. Would highly recommend booking a tour with this company!
Torrell_C, Aug 2025
The tour guide and other staff were extremely nice people that made sure my girlfriend and I well taken care of throughout the day, along with other members of the group. Small group, air conditioned van, snacks, etc. They make an emphasis on getting to Chichen Itza before the crowd so you’re able to take nice photos. As we were leaving there were A TON of people starting to flow in. The cenote IK KIL was amazing and lunch is included. Coba was also very cool with lots of history behind it, and it’s in the jungle so lots of shade just use big spray to avoid mosquitoes. Highly recommend the bike cab so you’re able to cruise through the jungle and relax. Also make sure to tip the guys because they’re riding you through the jungle on a bike they’re pedaling. These people are really nice and humble people. About $15 USD (tip included) for a full ride and back through the jungle, totally worth it!
Tongtong_Z, Jul 2025
Our tour guide Tonantzin did a great job introducing the history behind the relics. Very informative, knowledgeable, and helpful! She also helped us take lots of good pictures. Everything was well organized!
Leonardus_S, Jul 2025
Very Nice trip with very experienced guides that answered all our questions, having now at least little bit more knowing about Maya culture and history.
Angel_M, Apr 2025
Everything was amazing and smooth and well-organized! Our guide Gabrielle was so nice and knew the best spots to take photos! Would recommend booking!
severn_t, Apr 2025
Highly recommend this tour. We got in to Chichen Itza before the crowds got in while it was still cooler, and moved on before it got super busy. The cenote was nice and cool, no towel provided or needed (you dry off pretty quickly in the heat). Lunch there was alright. Coba was a very interesting place as well and reinforces the patterns and history that we learned about in Chichen Itza. We had just enough time to do a little souvenir shopping and take bathroom breaks before moving on to the next site.
Our English speaking tour guide Tonantzin was great. She was very knowledgeable about all the sites, and was also an impressive photographer! Juan got us to and from all the destinations quickly and safely. There was also a second tour guide Antonio, who helped and took care of the Spanish speaking part of our group.
Eliza_B, Mar 2025
Seeing Chichen Itza and then Coba was a great contrast in understanding how preservation is important. Of course having a refreshing dip at Ik Kil between the two was perfect. Lunch buffet leaves something to be desired in quality but the cenote itself was worth it. Fun to get to jump from up high into the deep clear water. Very smooth operation.
Our guide Tonantzin and our driver were both amazing and highly skilled. The private van was comfortable with AC and water. Tonantzin was so energetic, friendly, and knowledgeable about Mayan culture, and history, and she took great photos!
Lin_Z, Jan 2025
There is a little bit rush in each site, but overall experience is great. The ruins, with tour guides' explanation became meaningful.
Curt_J, Jul 2024
Our tour guide, Maria, was absolutely amazing. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. This was a long trip but well worth it. Seeing Coba at the end was awesome as it is a lesser known sight.
Vamshi_M, Jul 2024
Cenote swim was greatt!! Chichen itza was good and historic , Dont forget to Carry bug spray to Coba !! Drive back took too long!!
Gabe_A, Jun 2024
The tour was a great and fun experience overall. The driver and tour guide were very professional and informative. We didn't know what to expect from the tour, but the guide made sure we were well-informed, on schedule, and felt safe. We highly recommend this tour guide company.
Jiri_S, Jun 2024
It was a great day. I have to say that our tour guide Maria (Mimi) was one of the best guides I ever had. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. It made the whole day even better. It is the whole day tour but totally worth it. We saw the great Chichen Itza when there was not so many people as this tour starts early. Then we swam in the beautiful cenote. After tasty lunch we had to another great place of Coba.
Kirsten_H, Mar 2024
The trip was great fun. Our driver and guide arrived on time and got us around with ease in an air conditioned van, which was needed in such hot weather! We arrived at Chichen Itza at 8.30am and could get photos with barely anyone around and beat the hottest parts of the day. The cenote was amazing and such a great way to cool down before heading to Coba.
Guantong_Q, Mar 2024
This tour is well-organized. The time points are well as scheduled. The tour guide and the driver are very nice.
Jessica_R, Jan 2024
This tour was absolutely amazing. First let me just say for the LONG day of driving that was involved we were 100% thrilled with our transportation and the comfort along the way. We went with little children, a teenager and a few seniors in our group so that part mattered. We had plenty of time at Chichen Itza to explore on our own and take a tour and swim in the cenote By the way the cenote is freezing cold ( ; so you’re not really splashing around for too long, with that said when we went is was blazing hot so that swim was absolutely needed. The buffet was AMAZING & it was nice to just have a seat and relax before heading back out on the road to Coba. WOW Coba was another spectacular sight to see. Tip bring some cash to rent a bike taxi if you have kids. Most of the group mustard up the energy to walk the mile or so to see all the ruins but the kids were done. Plus the bike taxis were super fun for the kids. I can’t remember what we paid but it wasn’t a lot. Listen the day is long but I promise it goes by fast and you’re comfortable the entire way. Just take a nap on the long drive back, we did. ( ;
frank_w, Dec 2023
Outstanding ruins. Everything I thought it would be. Also, our shuttle left early and we were one of the first groups to arrive at Chichén Itzá. It made a big difference to beat the crowds and the heat. Not thrilled with our guide “Eder”. He was not very enthusiastic in his delivery during the tour and at times seemed almost annoyed at the questions we had for him. Would have appreciated more engagement. Also, we found it annoying that they hit us up for the entrance fee to the park (we assumed that everything was covered for what we paid for the excursion). And to add insult, they charged us $10 more than the admission fee to the park. The destinations were awesome (cenote and the meal there was awesome). At Cobá, our guide seemed a bit rushed to wrap things up and we missed one of the more interesting areas of the park as he hustled us back to the van.
I will say that Viator was very easy to work with- they made it very easy for me when I called to reschedule the excursion due to a conflict.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hello thank you very much for your comments, We are sorry to hear this situation with the guide, we will continue working to improve our service to provide you with a quality experience.
BEN_G, Dec 2023
We enjoyed the guide and the Cenote and Cova were both really nice. I didn’t like that we had to bring additional cash for the tickets to Chichen Itza and there were no towels at the Cenote. Also I had to sit in the back of the van and it was the most uncomfortable I have ever been in a vehicle, and there were nearly 7 hours of driving time. Next time I would book on a bigger bus.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Hello, thank you so much for your feedback. All the information about the tour is shown at the time of booking, you are informed that the entrance fees of the archaeological site are not included in the price you pay and that you must pay them separately, you are also informed that it includes your visit to the cenote, we always give them all the information so that your experience is the best.
David_G, Dec 2023
You is well organized and all is provided as written in the description. We seemed to be ahead of the crowd at Chichen Itsa and at the center. Lunch was top quality.
Tessa_F, Nov 2023
The whole tour was amazing and exceeded expectations. Our guide Mimi was wonderful and knew so much history and had a great sense of humor. Coba was such a great surprise and we are so glad we were able to see it and Chichén Itzá.
Alan_S, Oct 2023
Excellent trip, 5stars, it’s a long day but we’ll worth it, food excellent, tour guide and driver 5stars
Bryan_O, Mar 2023
I was traveling by myself and I didn’t want to be in a large group so this was a great experience with a small group (we had 8 total plus the driver and tour guide). Everything was communicated clearly and I was picked up on time without any issues.
Our tour guide Yolo was great. She was very knowledgeable and explained many details which made the experience fun and enjoyable. She was also passionate about what she does so I think that made the experience better. I would definitely go on a tour with her again.
I also want to thank Javier the driver for getting using there and back safely.
Overall the trip was well worth it for a small group experience and I really enjoyed Chichen Itza, Ik kil Cenote and Coba.
I had reviewed other tours for Chichen Itza but chose this one because it provided more time at Chichen Itza. Yolo showed us around explaining many details about the structures and culture. Once that was done we had 1 hour to explore more by ourselves. Another good thing is that we arrived at Chichen Itza earlier in the day so the crowds were not bad yet. As we were leaving I was really happy that we went before the crowds.
Carol_J, Feb 2023
We loved how we beat the crowds at every point our our day. The cenote was so refreshing! It was a fun day of history and relaxation.
6n2scb85jf, Feb 2023
Gabriel and Jaime were wonderful. We had a great time and enjoyed our Mayan experience. Great sense of humor and tremendous historical knowledge!
Gillian_E, Nov 2022
Absolutely fabulous if busy and long day. Our guide Elias and our driver were excellent and made sure we got to everywhere before the crowds. Very good timing. No extra costs on the day, definitely an all inclusive trip that really does rate as a premium service and allowed us to get the best of some "must see" locations. Well done guys.
Bradley_B, Oct 2022
This was a fantastic trip. Our guide Jesus and his driver Erik were great hosts. Jesus was of Mayan descent so he was very knowledgeable of the areas and ruins.
Lots and lots of driving so just be prepared to be sitting in the van for a while….but it’s very interesting riding through all of the small towns and seeing what life is like in those areas.
We loved our trip and props to our guides for making it a fun day.
Steve_S, Aug 2022
Having a small group tour was perfect and well organised. The guide took us to the main sites at Chichen Itza and we were given an hour to explore by ourselves. The Cenote was great fun and lunch was fine, nothing fancy but something everyone could eat. At Coba we had to take tricycle taxis which was $150mx for two people. I don't think you could have seen the sites in time if we didn't. Untill 2 years ago you could climb on of the ruins and get an amazing view of the surrounding jungle but unfortunately you aren't allowed anymore. It was a 12 hour day but worth it.
Tuija_S, Apr 2022
Once in Mexico we wanted to see one of the 7 new wonders of the world. So we had some knowledge of mayan culture and wanted to hear even more of it.
Trip was interesting but it was sometimes hard to follow quide's lecture as we are not native english speakers and either was quide.
Anyhow after very hot tour in Chichen Itza it was heavenly to jump in cenote Ik Kil's cool water. After Chichen Itza Coba ruins were not so interesting ...
Steven_C, Apr 2022
Fun time. Staff was great. Picked up on time. Had a great experience. Loved to learn more about the history.
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