Chichen Itza Small Group Tour – Better Experience, All Inclusive

We had a wonderful time on this excursion to Chichen Itza—it was absolutely worth the drive from our Cancun resort to experience such an incredible place. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and provided thoughtful context about the area, culture, and community, which really enhanced the experience. It was also a very relaxed and seamless way to visit Chichen Itza without the stress of figuring out tickets or navigating lines. Afterward, we visited Cenote Ik Kil. It was a bit crowded and the buffet was just okay, but the cenote itself is an unforgettable experience and well worth it—being in such a sacred place felt like a true honor. Our final stop was Valladolid for about 45 minutes, which didn’t feel like quite enough time, and my husband and I agreed we would have preferred to skip this stop. Overall, this was a great experience and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

Chichen Itza was amazing… The tour itself- not so much. 80percent of the time on site was spent with everyone’s eyes glassed over listening to the guide ramble and draw things in the dirt. They should to over this in the bus on the way there rather than sleep, so people can enjoy the site. The guide stopped twice to go to the restroom while we finally had to pull over for 2 kids to pee in the grass. The lunch was great and town was a waste Book a shorter, cheaper tour with a meeting point. This is only called semi private to charge more… 2 hours to pick everyone up.

The tour guide was nice. The lunch food was meh. We only got 30 minutes in Villadolid. It would’ve been nicer to have more time there. We paid $796.00 USD for four people. They wouldn’t refund us for my mom who woke up sick in the morning. Not even partial refund. When I called the office to inquire about a refund I was told the tour had already started so no refund, however, I had reported it to the driver first thing when he arrived. It’s an expensive tour at $199.00 per person. Not sure if it’s worth it. Other tour packages offer same activities. Our tour just seemed to have a minivan versus a large bus and hotel pickup. But $199?

Simon is extremely knowledgeable about the Maya civilization. We had a good time at Chichen Itza and the cenote. There were only 7 people in the group so the experience was very personal. If you live is Isla Mujeres / Costa Mujeres, the trip may start early (7am) as the tour may pick up people living in Hotel Zone or Playa del Carmen.

our experience was very informative as for the history of the Mayan people and their culture. our tour guide was very knowledgeable of this subject. As for the tour itself, he arrived exactly on time and returned back to our hotel as advertised. our tour guide was friendly and accommodating and we cannot say enough compliments so far…

It’s a long day but worth it, the time at chicken itza was shorter than stated. manual our guide was terrific.

Abraham and Isai were awesome. They were kind and had a great sense of humor. We were told all about the area on the way and during. We learned so much and made sure that our unspoken needs were met.

Great experience. Louise was awesome. Picked us up in a comfortable SUV. Only two others with us. Very long drive for us to Chichen Itza but wasn't bad in the comfortable vehicle. Louise was very knowledgeable. The cenote was great. Very happy with the experiende and would highly recommend.

Complete tour of Chichen Itza (Northern, Central and Southern sections) with a knowledgable guide. We went to Saamal cenote, which was awesome. Spent time in central areas of Valladolid and it's famous street. Timing was great. No surprise shopping time or any time wasted. We really enjoyed our time.

My husband and I took this tour with our proud Mayan guide Patrick and it was great. He is very knowledgeable and clearly proud to be Mayan and to teach others so much about their culture. Chichen Itza is even more incredible in person. Seeing all the little details and then having all the things the Mayans considered when building these structures is just amazing. We also went to a local cenote and a nearby town to have lunch and some shopping. Was a very good day.

Wonderful tour and guide. Luis was excellent; very experienced, knowledgeable and provided great cultural and historical information. Well organized, great transportation and safe. Chichen Itza and Ik-Kil cenote is amazing, best tour and activity combination.

What amazing tour!!!!! What a WONDERFUL tour guide Ivonne Leyva! One of my favorite experiences so far!!!

Outstanding, informative, fun!!! Wow, where do I start? I'll start with our tour guide Ricardo E. He had so much information on the Maya civilization and what Chichen-Itza was. He was funny, educated, and very patient as we had a very large group (tequila group). I can't imagine visiting for the first time like we did without someone as knowledgeable as Ricardo. Well done!! Shout out to Jesus as well, he led the Spanish group. Both men were excellent. I would definitely recommend this tour. I didn't even mention the cenote which was spectacular, and the city of Valladolid. So much to see and experience, absolutely worth it!

Ricardo was great very knowledgeable and experienced. I would do it again and would recommend to anyone interested in seeing one of the 7 wonders of the world.

Way too long and too much sales pitch. We got picked up at hotel by van at 7:40am. Stopped at 2 other hotels then went to a hotel and waited about 30-45 minutes for bus to show up. No explanation of what was going on etc. finally left and during tide was total sales pitch about not buying from vendors in Chichen Itza but buy from Mayan village. Spanish speakers didn’t get sales pitch but info on history etc. had people fill out papers for your birthday so they could write them in Mayan but didn’t tell you how much they were going to charge you until you got to Mayan lunch. At lunch too much time trying to get you buy things. Ran so late we were at Cenote with hardly any sun for photos and could only swim short time. Went to Vallodid town in complete darkness so no photos there. Got back to hotel after 9:30pm. Thought it was going to be around 7pm like it was a few years ago with other company. People missed dinner reservations. 14 hours was toooo long! Especially when we only got 2 bottles of water! Also just because we had a stroller we were divided and sent with people with walkers, canes etc so missed a lot of cool things.

Wonderful time! Tour guide was engaging and helpful and very knowledgeable . Very unique experiences! Would definitely recommend.

So much fun! The tour guides were great. We also had Mayan tortillas and learned how to make them. We swam in a beautiful cenote. Chitchen Itza is breath taking. Really great day. It can be very hot and a lot of walking. Make sure you are physically fit and prepared for walking and heat.

Booking this excursion was the best decision I’ve made for this trip. This was truly an adventure that I will never forget. Yes the day runs long 12hrs+ but it is truly an experience that you will never forget. Alexis and Ricardo were such fun tour guides and are very knowledgeable in Mayan culture and the history of the places you visit. Chichen Itzá is such a beautiful place with so much history and ruins to see. The cenote was so refreshing and worth it. If you’re thinking about booking this excursion DO IT! It is truly and unforgettable experience.

Overall the trip was very good. Chichen-Itza was incredible! The tour guides were very knowledgeable. The driver got us there and back to our hotel in good time. Our only complaints were the cenote and the restaurant were falsely advertised. We never went to Ik-Kil cenote, they took us to the Selva Maya cenote, which was no big deal. Also when we booked this tour were were under the impression we were having lunch at the Selva restaurant. That never happened, we ended up at a different restaurant. That was disappointing. The lunch was ok at the other restaurant but filling. Viator needs to clarify this for future customers.

The tour is extremely organized and comfortable. The transport is a bus with air conditioners and the guides speak Spanish and English. They will tell you the history of chichen itza with a passion that is difficult to find in any other tour.

Had an amazing time I love it the service was awesome definitely recommend this tour. Gracias a los muchachos por su gran servicio

This was a whirlwind tour. Pros: it was amazing to see so many things in 1 day. Chichen Itza and the explanation of the pyramid were awesome. The Ik Kil Cenote was beautiful, calm, and a unique experience everyone should have. The buffet lunch was delicious! One of the best meals I had on our vacation. The tour of the Mayan village, Kaua, was interesting and the area was so peaceful and the people very kind! Valladolid was ok, but didn't add to the overall experience. Cons: the seat in front of my husband was broken for the first leg of the trip so the weight of the man sitting there rested on his legs. (this was rectified for the second leg, but only after the guide did his presentation using the seats up front. Not a deal breaker, just a moment of frustration.) We could have spent a full day just at Chichen Itza walking around all of the ruins and getting a description and viewing everything we possibly could. But THIS tour included so many things, that this part felt rushed and focused only the few major ruins. There were lots of others in the area & we wanted to go explore more. We did get some good pictures and it was crazy hot so it's understandable to beat the crowds and get out. We would potentially take another separate Chichen Itza tour in the future and another Cenote/ mayan village tour now that we know. Also, we bought the Mayan horoscopes for our kids thinking it would be fun... but they were a little too dark. Telling a 10 year old who already feels like nobody likes him that he will never feel like he belongs anywhere will potentially eat at him and reinforce this poor perception of himself. We would not do this addition again in retrospect.

This tour was brilliant! The transfer was efficient, the buffet lunch was nice (although drinks not included) and we were given sufficient time at each location to sightsee/browse souvenirs. The Chichen Itza site is fascinating and quite large so ensure you wear comfortable shoes (it’s also very dusty and some of the ground is uneven). The city of Valladolid is very pretty and had a little market where you could buy souvenirs and snacks. You don’t get long here but it’s plenty of time to explore the square and take pictures. My favourite part of the tour was the cenote. We decided to visit the Cenote Selva Maya and it was stunning! The Hacienda it’s situated in is very picturesque and the facilities are good. Staff are very friendly and it’s very clean. The cenote itself was amazing and so much fun to swim in (they also had a platform to jump in which is a must do!). Our guides Orlando and Tony were so friendly and knowledgable. It was inspiring to hear them speak of their Mayan background and they were both really engaging. The Chichen Itza is a must-see and swimming in the cenote was a tick off of the bucket list. All in all, we had the best day and I would 100% recommend this tour!!!

Booked though TripAdvisor, but actually operated by 8th Wonder Tour. Carlos, our main tour guide was awesome. Really funny and entertaining, and also gave very important information very clearly. I recommended paying attention to everything he says! The walking tour around Chichen Itza with "The Professor" was also awesome and he told us a lot of great stories about the Mayan history. We only had two hours to explore the site, and we felt it was barely enough time to see everything, and I wish we had maybe another 30 minutes to just absorb in all the sights. This has nothing to do with the tour, but main con is there are many loud and aggressive vendors at the site. Carlos again did a good job educating us about this. The Cenote was also really really great and fun follow up to Chichen Itza, especially on a really hot sunny day. The was so clean and drinkable! Closed off the tour in Valladolid in the main square/plaza which was also fun. Very pretty area. It was a 12 hour long tour, but it was well worth the time and I highly recommend it! The whole team was super organized and kept us on time and efficient, and its clear they put a lot of thought and effort into this and I can't recommend them enough. Thank you!

We were given just the right amount of time to explore the Chichen-Itza. I could have hung out at the cenote all day! It was perfect. The lunch was great too.

Ruben, our guide, and Victor, the driver, were both terrific. It was a long tour, starting shortly after sunup and ending after dark, but these two made the time pass nicely between the different destinations. A little more free time at Chitzen Itza would have been preferred, but it's not easy to keep a schedule when there's always one or two others late to the bus... Still, a really terrific tour!

This was a great excursion dispite the temperature of 99°. There could have been a little bit more time at the cenote, we were kind of rushed. But overall, very informative and an awesome piece of history.

We booked the trip with our group of 8 and were more than satisfied! Everything was very well organized and we could enjoy the day all to ourselves. We would particularly like to highlight our guide Simon: He was super friendly and gave the trip a personal and very warm touch. His knowledge, patience and humour made the experience very special. If there were more stars, we would award them! An absolute recommendation – we would book again anytime.

Grande autobus beaucoup trop serré entre les sièges, Certaines personnes vapotaient dans l'autobus. Deuxièmement, la cenote n'était pas il kil comme indiqué mais Noonha, donc moins belle selon moi. De plus lors du paiement de Chichen Itza l'employer m'as dis on va te redonner ta monnaie ou argent payer en trop car je n'avais pas le montant exact et jamais vu la couleur de mon argent. Toujours pressé d'un endroit à l'autre sauf lorsqu'il était le temps de magasiner à leurs endroits qui selon moi était beaucoup trop dispendieux. Bref je ne recommande pas cette excursion pour avoir été à 3 reprises avec d'autres compagnies.

Perfect. Goed eten leuke plekken, genoeg tijd open de plekken. Ligt aan waar het hotel ligt voor ons was het wel een lange dag maar zeker het waard. Goede gids

Mi novia y yo hicimos esta excursión el viernes 26 de Mayo con el guía Fernando, de Equinox Tours. Hubo varios problemas desde el principio. Nos recogieron a las 7h35 de la mañana y a las siguientes personas no las reocogían hasta las 8h20, en un hotel que estaba al lado del nuestro. Es decir, que no se organizó bien las recogidas, ya que entre nosotros y las siguientes personas tuvimos que hacer una parada de más de media hora dentro de la furgoneta sin hacer nada. Podríamos haber dormido media hora más. El guía nos dijo que no era su culpa, que la culpa era de la agencia que lo había organizado mal y nos recriminó que le preguntáramos qué pasaba, ya que estábamos de vacaciones y según él teníamos que estar relajados. Tras recoger a todos los pasajeros, llegamos a Chichén Itzá y el guía nos explicó muy bien todo. Sin embargo, estuvimos sólo unas 2 horas, no las 3 horas contratadas, por lo que me sentí un poco engañado. El guía tenía siempre prisa y no nos dejó comprar ningún souvenir, diciéndonos insistentemente que luego iríamos a un pueblo maya donde podríamos comprar artesanías a buen precio. Luego fuimos al cenote, precioso. En la furgoneta camino del pueblo maya donde íbamos a comer, nos insistió mucho en que cada persona comprara un calendario maya (30€) para ayudar a los mayas a ir a la escuela. Al parecernos caro, le dijimos educadamente que no estábamos interesados, a lo que nos respondió que por qué, que qué pasaba, que luego "seguro que nos comprábamos una botella de tequila por el mismo precio", humillándonos delante del resto de pasajeros al dar a entender que preferíamos emborracharnos en lugar de ayudar a los mayas a ir a la escuela. Esta recriminación la repitió 3 veces a lo largo del día delante de todo el mundo. Una vez en el "pueblo maya", comimos muy bien, pero aquello no era un pueblo maya. Era una especie de recinto con varios edificios (restaurante, tienda...etc.). Todo estaba enfocado a sacar la mayor cantidad de dinero a los turistas. En total, unas 10 personas nos pidieron propina durante el tiempo que estuvimos allí. Estuvimos allí dos horas y media aproximadamente, de las cuales 1 hora la pasamos en la tienda de artesanía donde nos recomendó (casi obligó) a comprar el guía Fernando. Todo era ultracaro (recuerdo una máscara de 2.500USD), así que no pudimos comprar ningún recuerdo y nos sentimos de nuevo engañados por el guía y por la agencia, porque esta parada de 2h30 NO ESTABA INCLUIDA en la excursión que contratamos (no sale en ningún sitio en la web de VIATOR). Debido a las 2h30 que estuvimos en ese recinto maya, sólo estuvimos 2h en Chichén Itzá y no las 3h contratadas. Lo peor de todo es que, tras 1hora en la tienda, le pregunté si sabía a que hora nos íbamos me miro sonriéndome y me dijo NO, le volví a preguntar incrédulo y me volvió a decir sonriendo NO, así que me fui y me senté en un banco a esperar. En ese momento me sentí intimidado y sentí miedo de ese hombre. A la vuelta de Valladolid, estuvimos retenidos por la policia 1h30 en la carretera porque el guía no llevaba puesto el cinturón de seguridad. Teníamos que llegar al hotel a las 19h y llegamos a las 21h. Sintiéndolo mucho, la peor excursión de mi vida, la única en la que me he sentido engañado e inseguro. Una pena, ya que mi novia estaba muy ilusionada por conocer Chichén Itzá.