Tour of Chichen Itza’s Maya ruins and Cenote Tsukán with Lunch

History & Heritage

Tour of Chichen Itza’s Maya ruins and Cenote Tsukán with Lunch

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£128.00

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Language: German, Spanish, Danish, English, Finnish, French, Dutch, Polish, Swedish

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Duration: more than 8 hours

Entrance fees included

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Meal included

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll take a tour of the UNESCO-listed Maya city of Chichen Itza in the soft early morning light
The inviting crystal-clear waters of the sacred underground Cenote Tsukán are ideal for a swim
You'll forge a deeper connection to the Maya culture during a traditional ceremony at Cenote Tsukán
There's a feast of flavoursome, local Mexican dishes to try for lunch at Tsukán
Your guide's a local expert with plenty of facts and fables about Chichen Itza and Maya traditions

What to expect

A duo of Mexican delights await on this full day tour from Cancun. The adventure begins at the break of dawn with a journey to experience the wonder of Chichen Itza, a UNESCO-listed ancient Maya city. Then, wind down with a swim in a natural underground cenote cave. Hugo, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘The early start is worth it – we'll arrive first thing in the morning to experience the magic of the ruins in the soft sunlight and beat the heat'.

A guided tour of the ruined city reveals the stories of this remarkable site. It's not hard to imagine the daily lives of the community that lived here and built these impressive monuments. After the guided tour, enjoy free time to make the most of exploring this archaeological treasure trove as you wish. Hugo adds, ‘This ancient city isn't just about admiring the grandeur of El Castillo, but also about feeling the pulse of the Maya civilization that thrived here centuries ago. Don't miss the Great Ball Court—imagine the echoes of the past as players competed in this very spot.'

Next, you'll be whisked away to Cenote Tsukán. Cenotes are believed by the Maya to be portals to the underworld, and they are revered in traditional culture. Here, you will plunge into the limpid waters, participate in a traditional ceremony and feel your senses awaken in glorious natural surroundings. Afterwards, you'll enjoy a tasty local lunch, savouring the flavours of regional cuisine prepared with fresh, local ingredients.

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What's included

Lunch
Audio headset guide
Admission fees
Transport
Guide
Swim stops
Exclusive TUI itinerary

What to remember

The child rate applies to children from 5 to 11 years old
Some departures may be operated in vans due to operational reasons
Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
Bring biodegradable insect repellent
Bring a towel
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Bring money for extras or gratuities
This is one of our private TUI Collection experiences, which give you a local flavour of the destination while offering you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy the day your way.
This is one of our TUI Collection experiences, which give you a local flavour of the destination while showcasing its unique, authentic and responsible values.
By choosing this TUI Collection experience, you're contributing to TUI Care Foundation projects around the world, which help local communities thrive and benefit from tourism. Thanks for your help

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Provider

TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5 /5

Based on 1349 reviews from verified customers

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Service

4.3/5

Safety

4.3/5

Staff

4.3/5

Value for money

4/5

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Baines
Verified booking
4.6
10 October 2025
Travelled as a couple
Guide was excellent. Mini bus journey to coach station was dreadful. Very uncomfortable and driver drove too fast over a very bumpy road.
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J
Verified booking
5
9 October 2025
Travelled as a couple
It felt like a sales tour, the guide spent quite a lot of time speaking of how the Mayan birth certificate is so important and talked about numbers with the birth certificate over actually telling us about the temples (which we came to see) to then push how important it is to own a birth certificate. He was funny and okay offering some information and offer your side hustle but don’t make 80% of the day about it.
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Kathryn
Verified booking
4.6
8 October 2025
Travelled with a group of friends
Didn't enjoy the length of time in bus, having to drop off at different hotels as this added to the long journey.
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Christine Kitchen
Verified booking
4.6
8 October 2025
Travelled as a couple
Gregory (and Roberto the driver) were an excellent team that provided an interesting tour with strong background to help the visitors understand Chichen Inza and mayan civilisation. I personally would have preferred longer at the site and possibly less time visiting a Mayan house. It should include in the tour description it was possible to swim in the Ceynote - as towel and swimsuits were not part of the inventory it wasn't obvious you could swim which was a disappointment as was impressive.
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MC
Verified booking
5
6 October 2025
Travelled as a couple
From the time we got on the coach Illy and the driver couldn’t do enough for us. Illy for short was very knowledgeable and informative. Additionally Illy and the driver provided our breakfast, a water bottle and holder to keep plus cold drinks during the day.
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Dale
Verified booking
5
6 October 2025
Travelled as a couple
Absolutely fantastic day and Fabian was so knowledgeable with information on the Maya culture.

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