Visit the ancient Mayan sites of Chichen Itzá and Coba and swim in the sacred sinkhole of Ik Kil. Learn more about the ancient civilization and their different gods and rituals.

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Duration 12 - 13 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English

Highlights

Visit the ancient Mayan sites of Chichen Itzá and Coba
Swim in the sacred sinkhole of Ik Kil
Climb the step pyramid at Coba to get panoramic views
Learn more about the history of the area in a small group

Full description

Enjoy a guided tour from Cancun to two fascinating archaeological sites: the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and Coba. Chichen Itza is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Discover its majestic temples, like the iconic Pyramid of Kukulkan. You’ll discover a very different site at Coba, still mostly hidden under the jungle flora. Climb to the top of Nohoch Mul, the tallest pyramid in the region. This tour also includes a swim in a sacred cenote. The fresh waters of Ik Kil will refresh your mind, body, and spirit.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cancún or Playa del Carmen
Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
Local guide
Small group tour
Entrance fees
Lunchbox with a sandwich, fruit, juice, and a sweet
Bottled water
All activities

Yucatan State Tax for Chichen Itza at 20 USD per person, payable at the check-in
Coba local Tax 100 MXN, payable at the check-in
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Swimwear
Towel

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking
Luggage or large bags
Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
The dress code is smart casual
It is recommended you wear sports shoes, sandals or flip flops
Bring your swimming costume, a towel, sunglasses, a hat, biodegradable sunscreen and mosquito repellent
Bring a camera and pesos in cash for expenses and tips
You can take the flat 2-kilometer path to the main pyramid at Coba by tricycle (a taxi for 2 with driver) or by bike to turn the experience into something memorable

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 122 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.5/5
Transportation
4.3/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Safety
4.8/5

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The guide was good, the guide nice and competent. You don't have to see Cobra. Chichén Itzá is far more impressive. 13 hours on the road in a small bus is just a tough number, you should keep that in mind. But Ik Kil and Chichén Itzá are an experience.

April 14, 2021

They were late picking us up. I sent an email but did not receive an answer. We asked the concierge at the hotel to call and they said there were running late due an accident in the road. When I made my reservation I specifically noted that we were vegans. Breakfast time came and they handed a turkey sandwich. The guide said that he did not receive any specific request regarding the vegan food and that I needed to contact the provider so they could buy us food. After chatting in the van with costumer service and proving proof of my request, we pulled over into a gas station and were able to get apples, peanuts and juice. In Coba, they notified us that we could no longer climb the building. We were ok with that but I’m sure this could be frustrating to many others. The sites in Coba, Chichen Itzka and Ik Kil are amazing and worth the long drive. Our guides Francisco and Adrian did everything to make us happy and fix our food issue. Overall it was a good experience.

April 7, 2021

The guide is very informative and very helpful. The tour is enjoyable, however, Coba is closed early this due to pandemic, after traveling 1 1/2 hours form Ik Kil we were informed that Coba was closed. As part of the tour I hoped the company should have been knowledgeable of the open hours before putting the tour on the website. We ended up going to Playa del Carmen for shopping. It’s no Pyramid but it’s still ok.

November 6, 2020

Cancún/Playa del Carmen: Chichen Itzá, Ik Kil and Coba Tour

Cancún/Playa del Carmen: Chichen Itzá, Ik Kil and Coba Tour

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