Chichen Itza Tour: Early Access & Cenote Swim

Embark on a captivating tour of Chichen Itza and the Pink Lagoon, immersing yourself in Mayan history and natural wonders. Explore ancient ruins, swim in crystal clear cenotes, savor local cuisine, and witness the beauty of pink flamingos in their natural habitat.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chichen Itza - Experience priority and expedited access to explore Chichen Itza without the crowds. Includes a guided tour and leisure time. Ticket not included, priced at $670 MXN.
  • Holca - Explore a hidden cenote in a charming Maya town.
  • Izamal - Delight in the enchanting streets of the yellow town and have the opportunity to climb a…
What's Included
  • Guided tour in Chichen Itza with 2.5 hours of free time
  • Entrance fee to swim in a cenote
  • Bottled water provided
  • Specialized licensed tour guide
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Lunch included
  • Tea and coffee provided
What's Not Included
  • Entry fee of Chichen itza 670mx pesos
Additional Information

Escape the crowds, stay cool, avoid tourist traps, enjoy swimming in a stunning natural cenote, and support Mayan communities. Our 5:50 am departure ensures being the first group at Chichen Itza, perfect for capturing incredible photos. Begin with a photo session from the best vantage points of the Mayan pyramid without any crowds. Then, delve into the…

Location
Catedral de Mérida - San Ildefonso
Calle 60
In front of the main entrance of Cathedral San Idelfonso
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Z733vzjohns
Feb 13, 2026
inspiring - had a great time. our driver was the best.
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R2580ndheatherh
Feb 1, 2026
Fantastic tour! - Fantastic tour from start to finish. Excellent guide and guide who was very knowledgeable about the Mayan culture. We were the first people in line or Chichen Itza which is fantastic as it gets very busy quickly with large bus tours. Extremely clean transportation. The Cenote and lunch were amazing. One of the best meals we had in Mexico.
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Jet379158
Dec 17, 2025
Its worth it to get up early - Delia the tour guide was amazing - so knowledgeable and friendly - he kept it interesting all day long - it was fun to meet other people traveling and waking up early was totally the right call to be able to see chichen Itza with less tourists around. Thanks so much for an amazing day!
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M9027qmmartinl
Nov 11, 2025
Excellent trip - It was the epitome of professionalism from start to finish. Thanks Hernan. Very enjoyable and informative. Great. *****
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Mohsinkdxb
Dec 16, 2024
The best tour experience - Fantastic tour hosted by Mario and Hernan. Excellent attention to detail and I loved their passion in making it a memorable experience for our group. We had first access into Chichen Itza which was great for photos. The traditional Mayan family lunch was superb and some of the most authentic Mexican food you will taste. The private Cenote was beautiful and it our group had it all to ourselves. Overall a wonderful day and would highly recommend Eco Expeditions Mexico.
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Fei_f
Oct 5, 2023
Absolutely worth it - I’m so glad I went on this trip, our guide Hernan is very considerate, it’s a small group, we saw everything we wanted to see, we were the first ones in Chichén Itzá so we got to avoid the crowds, the cenote is private and very beautiful, the pink lagoon is very pink! Very full packed schedule but not really tiring
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Jorgeht2294zc
Jun 25, 2023
Delio tour guide - Delio is an amazing tour guide. It was the best trip I ever taken. The price, van confortable and a lot of water included.
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Francesaivan_s
Jun 21, 2023
Enjoyable and memorable - We’re very thankful for Delio leading our trip. We started very early (like all the other reviews) and we beat the crowds to Chichen Itza. We were leaving the site as the bouts of tourists were coming in but this also means that you won’t have an abundant time getting your pictures taken in each site (you can take pictures of it but the tour was so informative that you have to pay attention to it). Delio was very knowledgeable about the site and was engaging and fun. Just take note of the entrance fee and if you’re planning on bringing GoPros they charge you 50mxn. The cenote wasn’t Tekum (as stated here) but Oxman (for our batch anyway). It’s small but beautiful and the facilities are clean. There are no showers for after the swim but the water in the cenote is refreshing. Be prepared for the heat, pack your sunscreen and hats and towels. You can ask for ice in the restaurant (the food is sufficient, the service is fast, and it will sustain you for the rest of the trip) and bring it with you in the van (they have a cooler) for when you need to lower your body temperature — I include this tip bc I started to have rashes / allergic reactions to the heat and while the van is cool, the heat you will endure in your trip can make you almost feverish. The pink lagoons is good for the pictures, but if you don’t speak Spanish it will not be informative and there’s really not much to know. You can look up information for yourself, otherwise the guides there will just help you with your pictures and not much else. Take note that this has a separate entrance fee. You can’t bring umbrellas inside the park so be equipped with large hats and/or towels. The flamingos are within the area but it’s a 2-3 minute ride from the pink waters. You won’t get up close with them (unlike in Rio Lagartos ??) but Delio brought binoculars so you can see the details in them. Despite not seeing them up close, they’re really beautiful. I suggest you bring good cameras or phones with a good zoom feature otherwise it would only look like dots in the distance. They really are pink but without the binoculars you wouldn’t be able to tell. There are enough stops in between so make sure you take your breaks as needed. Delio was nice to drop us off close/in front of our stay. If you want a good experience, make sure you get him as your guide.
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Jaleh
Jun 5, 2023
100% best tour I’ve done - I couldn’t be happier with this tour! It ended up being just me, which was cool because we moved through the tour at a pace that was perfect for me. We were first at Chichén Itzá, so all of my pictures are free of people in the background. The cenote was so incredible and there were only a few other people there. At the beginning I didn’t think I’d care much for the cenote, but it ended up being one of my favorite parts of the tour. Bring a book or something for entertainment because the car rides are long! This tour is 10000% worth it and I recommend it to anyone. The tour guide is super knowledgeable too. I’m so glad I did this tour instead of one on a massive bus with too many people!
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Rexmundo77
Jul 13, 2023
Maya at it»s best - When you are in Yucatan, you have to take a trip to Chichen Itza and Cenotes. The pink lagoon will give you explanation on why the Flamingoes turn pink
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From $99
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).