CHICHEN ITZA · MEXICO
The Yucatan's classic day trips.
The 10 most booked small group chichen itza tours in the Yucatan. What each day actually covers, the operator running it, and what you pay.
Small-group Chichén Itzá, Valladolid, and Cenote Xux Ha day trip from Tulum with guided ruins, a cool swim, lunch, snacks, and transfers.
“The small tour was great! Highly recommend it so you don’t waste your time waiting around for everyone. Lots of history given. Our cenote stop was amazing as well. We pretty much had it to ourselves.”
Small-group early tour from Playa del Carmen to Chichén Itzá, Ik Kil cenote swim, and Coba ruins with breakfast and buffet lunch.
“The Coba ruins were closed so the group moved me to an upgraded tour. MARIA GEORGINA IRIBARREN was our guide and photographer and she was amazing. CHICHEN ITZA + CENOTE HUBIKU + EKBALAM 4.18.25. would book again”
Reduced-group Chichén Itzá trip from Playa del Carmen with hotel pickup, bilingual guiding, lunch, and early access for a faster day.
“Interesting place, but rushed experience however well organized, safe transportation, good snacks and water and wet cold towels that are welcomed.Mele our guide is very knowledgeable and passionate. Definitely a must see if you are close by.”
Early-access Chichén Itzá, a refreshing Hubiku cenote swim, and offbeat Ek’ Balam, in a small-group day trip with lunch and pickup.
“Tour was great, we beat the crowds. Pack light and very lightweight breatheable clothing in May, it was cloudy but very humid. I wanted to stop and buy things in the market, but felt somewhat rushed as we were on a time schedule. I don’t blame them because there’s lots of ground to cover, although…”
Small-group day trip from the Riviera Maya with early Chichén Itzá entry, an Ik Kil cenote swim, and Coba ruins with an all-day guide.
“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”
Small-group day trip from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and Hubiku Cenote with breakfast, lunch, and time to climb.
“Trips to Ek Balam are not common so it was great to find this in combination with Chitzen Itza. It is a small group tour, in our case three couples, two Spanish speaking and ourselves English. What we ended up with was effectively a private tRead more”
Small-group day trip from Playa del Carmen: Chichén Itzá highlights, Cenote Hubikú swim with lunch, then Ek Balam acropolis climb.
“The trip was fantastic! Everything was on time and well organized. Due to the fact that Ek Balam was closed, we got an offer to visit Coba - a real hit! Maria, our guide, was fantastic in providing all the knowledge about Mayan life. In Coba we rode bikes through the jungle, my 15-year-old daughter…”
Small-group day trip from Playa del Carmen: early Chichen Itzá tour, Cenote Ik Kil swim, Valladolid sights, breakfast and lunch included.
“Fantastic day with experienced and knowledgeable tour guides. A second hour of free time at the ruins to explore and shop would have made it a perfect day.”
Early small-group day trip: Chichen Itza before crowds, swim in Ik Kil, buffet lunch, then Valladolid. Early pickup included.
“It was a long day, but getting away from the resort and seeing the real Mexico was a priceless experience.”
Small-group tour from Tulum to Chichén Itzá, Cenote Noolha, and Valladolid with a bilingual guide, lunch, and an easy pace.
“Thoroughly enjoyed all the activities on this trip . Martín and Jerry were very knowledgeable and gave some interesting information. The trip finished with an amazing thrilling trip to the cenote. Great experience overall . (Pro tip - accept the umbrella they offer before going to the Chichén Itzá , the sun is merciless)”
