Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal

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Merida, Mexico

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Overview

Avoid crowds, beat the heat, no tourist traps, get to taste the best of the Yucatan cuisine home made cooked and swimm in the only private cenote, off the beaten path.
Our 5:50 am departure, will guarantee to be the first group inside Chichen Itza and take amazing pictures. Togheter we'll unveil the importance and history of this ancient maya city. A beautiful cenote, own by a family with mayan heritage discovered by stroke of luck in the backyard of their home, plenty of time to enjoy the crystal clear freshwater of this unique gem. The family will cook authentic home made food with fresh ingredients & hand made corn tortillas, all prepared at the moment. In Izamal you can climb the mayan pyramid of Kinich kakmo, walk among the magic streets of the city and visit the convent.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee We serve coffee and sandwich in the morning (turkey ham, cheese, pesto, lettuce and tomatoe) Vegetarian and vegan sandwich availabe under request
  • Bottled water
  • *air conditioned vehicle with reclinable seats ( maximum 10 travelers)
  • Lunch Home made Food experience vegetarian and vegan options available $300 mx each people includes: Starter, sopa de lima and guacamole, main dish panuchos, black mole salbutes, and cochinita pibil tacos. Dessert, local fresh fruit drink included: hibiscus flower cold tea
  • Entrance ticket fee Chichen itza foreign visitors $700 mx pesos cash only
  • Entrance ticket fee Chichen itza mexican visitors, temporary and permanent residents $310 mx cash only
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Cathedral de Merida

Our beautiful day will start departing from the Cathedral San Idelfonso at 5 50 am
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chichen Itza

Upon our arrival we will the first group to enter in Chichen itza, since we will avoid long lines tu buy tickets. Our professional licensed tourguide will help you taking amazing pictures without people, then we will walk among the temples to unveil the history and misterys of this ancient mayan city
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chichen Itza

Now you'll have free time to explore on your own pace more of Chichen itza. our professional tour guide will advise you where to go.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Holca (pass by)

Hit the road again towards the private cenote, a off the beaten path unique gem discovered by struck of luck in the backyard of mayan family home, the only one in Yucatan
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Holca

First, you'll swimm in the crystal clear water of the mayan family cenote, you'll meet the family and discover the history of this gemAfter swimming you will taste the home made food flavors of the Yucatan cuisine. Guacamole, sopa de lima, panuchos, salbutes and hand made fresh tortillas for tacos, all prepared with fresh ingredients, and some are from the family garden. Fresh local fruit locally grown will be part of this food experience. If you are vegetarian or vegan, don't worry since options are always available
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2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Izamal (pass by)

Back to the road to the magic town of Izamal
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Izamal

Get to climb in one of the mayan pyramids that can be found in the town, as well we will discover the history of the yellow town.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Merida

Back to Merida and we will drop you off at the meeting point. Thanks!!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No weelchair acces
  • Private tour available under request
  • Childrens 12 years old and under, free entrance ticket to Chichen itza

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (CST).This adventure requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Tea and coffeeWe serve coffee and sandwich in the morning (turkey ham, cheese, pesto, lettuce and tomatoe) Vegetarian and vegan sandwich availabe under request
  • Bottled water
  • *air conditioned vehicle with reclinable seats ( maximum 10 travelers)
  • Private cenote fee entrance
  • Lifevest at the cenote
  • Pick up Cafe LA Habana Santa Ana 5 35 am
  • Pick up Hyatt Regency 5 30 am
  • Three pick up locations
  • Pick up Catedral San idelfonso 5 50 am
  • Guided tour in Chichen itza and free time (2.5 hours)
  • Professional licensed and experienced tour guide
  • LunchHome made Food experience vegetarian and vegan options available $300 mx each people includes: Starter, sopa de lima and guacamole, main dish panuchos, black mole salbutes, and cochinita pibil tacos. Dessert, local fresh fruit drink included: hibiscus flower cold tea
  • Entrance ticket fee Chichen itza foreign visitors $700 mx pesos cash only
  • Entrance ticket fee Chichen itza mexican visitors, temporary and permanent residents $310 mx cash only

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • No weelchair acces
  • Private tour available under request
  • Childrens 12 years old and under, free entrance ticket to Chichen itza
  • Meeting points available: Hyatt Hotel 5 35 am Cathedral San Idelfonso 5 50 am
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (CST).
  • This adventure requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This adventure requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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