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

4.6/5

Excellent
1530 reviews
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$169.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, Spanish, Danish, English, Finnish, French, Dutch, Polish, Swedish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours

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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
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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

4.6 /5

Based on 1530 reviews from verified customers


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  • T

    Tony

    Verified booking

    4.2

    December 26, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Overs the tour was very good

  • A

    Angela Lewis

    Verified booking

    5

    December 25, 2025

    Solo traveler


    Brilliant trip. Our guide Fabian as incredible with is knowledge and the way he managed the group. My only thought would be more time needed at the cenote. At least 1 hr extra to really enjoy the cenote and buffet food. Also grounds were beautiful

  • J

    JAMES

    Verified booking

    5

    December 25, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Enjoyed almost all of it. The reason I only gave value for money only 8 was because the lunch was very basic, ant the staff there were touting for tips! Everything else was superb. The tour guide Navi, I think or his nickname, Netflix, was super. Great guy ??

  • M

    Mrs **********

    Verified booking

    5

    December 24, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    ????? This tour was an excellent experience from start to finish. The guide (Nefy)was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience both engaging and informative. Everything was well organized, and we got to see and learn far more than we would have on our own. The pace was comfortable, and there was plenty of time for questions and photos. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting — it was a real highlight of the trip.

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    Julie

    Verified booking

    4.6

    December 23, 2025

    Traveled with a group of friends


    Excellent excursion - highly recommended. Tomas, our guide, was outstanding. Only area to improve on is the wait from the hotel pick up to then being transferred to a larger coach. We had to wait at the Bus Station for about 40-45 minutes. This might have been unusual as, on the way back when we got off the coach at the bus station our Mini-bus was already there waiting to bring us back to the hotel.

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    Mel Bateman

    Verified booking

    5

    December 22, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    The chichen Mayan ruins and Cenote tour was first class the guide first class and service first class. The bad points way to many vendors at the Mayan ruins hassling you to buy something from them the lunch provided at cenote was absolutely terrible so bad we couldn’t eat it. The pick up at 5-15 am was way to early as we were on our way back to our hotel at 12-30 pm no need to leave this early at all could have left later in morning as both venues were no to busy the £127 price is ridiculous.

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