Cancun

Full-Day Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum Private Tour with Lunch

Name: Full-Day Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum Private Tour with Lunch
Brand: OlMar Travel Mexico
SKU: 32724P7
Price: 572.00 USD
Rating: 5.0 (40 reviews)

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Private tour to three most important mayan cities in one day

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12 hours
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Hit the best of Maya archaeological sites — Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum — on this 12-hour private tour from Cancun. At the UNESCO site of Chichen Itza, learn the cultural import of landmarks like the Kukulcan Pyramid and the Temple of Warriors. Wind through Coba, a city shrouded in jungle, and admire the Caribbean Sea from the bluff-top city of Tulum. Take a refreshing dip in the Ik-Kil cenote. Enjoy the sites in the company of just your family and friends on this tour that comes with lunch and chauffeur-style transport.

Private 12-hour tour of Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum from Cancun
Discover the archeological wonders of Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Ride a pedicab to explore Coba
See Tulum, a former walled port that offers stunning views
Swim in the beautiful Ik-Kil cenote
Hear about Maya history and culture from a personalized guide
Buffet lunch and round-trip hotel transport included

What's Included

Lunch
Private tour only for your group with a professional certificated private guide services
Hotel pick-up and drop-off, transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
Rent of the pedicabs in Coba and train tickets in Tulum
Sweet snack, soft drinks, water & 2 cans of beer/per person
All entrance fees and taxes: entrance fees to Chichen-Itza, Ik-Kil cenote, Coba and Tulum.

Beverages during the lunch
Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

06:30 AM

Pickup details

For this private tour pick up from any accommodation in Cancun, Riviera Maya or Tulum is included. For some Tulum Hotel Zone hotels we provide a meeting point in Starbucks Tulum.

What To Expect

On this private 12-hour tour from Cancun, step back in time and immerse yourself in ancient Maya civilizations. Best of all, you get to enjoy some of the most popular sites on the Yucatan Peninsula with just your family and friends.

Enjoy chauffeur-style pickup from your hotel and travel with your guide to Chichen Itza, the city-cradle of ancient Mayans. Walk through this UNESCO site and learn about its top landmarks, including the Kukulkan pyramid, an astronomical observatory and the ball court. Find out about the dangerous game of pok-ta-pok played by warriors.

Take a break from sightseeing with a swim in Ik-Kil, an underground cenote, followed by a delicious buffet lunch.

Next, explore Coba, a ghost-city surrounded by tropical rain forest, by pedicab. Stop to ascend the tallest pyramid in Yucatan, and learn about the significance behind the Maya date inscription of 21.12.12.

Wrap up with day with spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea from Tulum, a former Maya port on a clifftop.

During the transport back to your hotel, your informative guide provides insight into how today’s people of Mexico have preserved traditions from Maya times and Spanish colonialism.

Tulum Archaeological Site

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Zona Arqueologica de Coba

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Cenote Ik kil

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Chichen Itza

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Comfortable shoes are recommended
Not wheelchair accessible
Bring hats, sunscreen, bathing suites, changing cloths, towels

Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

5.0

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Perfect Tour, Wouldn’t Change a Thing

Jordan_L, Apr 2024

Punctual guide/driver with a nice car with good AC. Was very knowledgeable about everything and took us in a sequence that would be the least traffic on the road and at the sites. Sites were great to see. Lunch buffet was excellent and cenote swim was very fun.

3 Amazing Archeological Sites!

Blenda_J, Apr 2024

Our guide, Carmen, was amazing! Yes, the trip is expensive, but it is well worth it if you want to see all 3 archaeological sites in one day. Carmen and Cesar picked us up at our hotel. Our first stop was Tulum. Then we went to Cobas and from there we went to Chichen-Itza. Carmen was very knowledgeable about all the archaeology and Mayan history. Well worth the price!

Excellent.

Vickie_B, Apr 2024

Eduardo was brilliant, so knowledgeable and worked hard to make sure we had everything we needed. Julio ensured we got where we needed to be on time, avoiding all of the queues. Altogether an enjoyable and memorable day! Thank you!

Mayan adventure

Patrick_H, Dec 2023

Manuel was the most knowledgeable and entertaining guide ever. Great interactive day for the whole fsmily

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear Patrick, We're thrilled to hear that Manuel made your day both educational and entertaining! It's our goal to provide an interactive and enjoyable experience for families, and feedback like yours tells us we're on the right track. Thank you for choosing us for your family day out, and we look forward to welcoming you again for more adventures. Best regards, The OlMar Travel Mexico Team

Mayan History mini-triathlon (walk, bike, swim)

Stanley_P, Jul 2023

This is a great tour at 4 amazing sites with a nice bike ride at Coba and a great Cenote swim in the middle. It’s a long day but our guide Luis was very knowledgeable and we spent the exact right time at each site to get the history and experience each place.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Dear Stanley, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your fantastic review of our tour! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience exploring the four incredible sites and enjoying the bike ride at Coba. The cenote swim is always a highlight, and we're delighted to know that it added to your overall enjoyment of the day. Your kind words and positive feedback mean a lot to us. We strive to deliver exceptional experiences, and it's rewarding to know that we succeeded in providing you with a memorable tour. Once again, thank you for choosing our tour and for sharing your wonderful review. Should you plan any future adventures, we would be thrilled to welcome you back and create more unforgettable moments. Best regards, OlMar Travel Mexico

Amazing. Highly recommend!

Isabelle_V, Jun 2023

Oh What a Day! It was long but we loved everything about this trip! Easy to book, instant confirmation & communication by email and WhatsApp, Albert, our driver/ tour guide was knowledgeable, easy to follow. The transport, the sites and the whole organisation was fantastic! I chose this trip based on its reviews and was not disappointed!! Highly recommend if like us to want to see as much as possible in one day! And to top it all, great lunch included and a swim in a Cenote 👌🏼

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Dear Isabelle, Thank you for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic day on our tour. We strive to make the booking process easy and provide prompt communication. Albert, our knowledgeable driver and tour guide, ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience. We're glad you loved the transport, the sites, and the overall organization. It's wonderful to know that you chose us based on reviews and were not disappointed. We appreciate your recommendation for those looking to make the most of their day. Thank you once again for choosing our tour. Best regards, OlMar Travel Mexico

Full day to Coba,Tulum,Chichen Itza and Cenote

MariaCB_O, May 2023

Everythink! Our drive and guide Alberto was great! The places are beautifull,We can know the maia ‘ history.It’s worth !

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Travelers, Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience with our tour and that our guide Alberto made it even more enjoyable. We take pride in providing knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides who are passionate about sharing the history and culture of the places we visit. We're delighted that you found the tour worthwhile, as it's our goal to provide exceptional experiences that leave a lasting impression. If there's anything else we can assist you with or if you'd like to explore more destinations, please don't hesitate to let us know. We'd be more than happy to help you plan your next adventure! Best regards, OlMar Travel Mexico Your Trusted Guide in Mexico

Manny was great. He was...

Susan_D, Apr 2023

Manny was great. He was our driver as well as our personal guide throughout the day. He had great information and a book/phone full of photos. He also sprinkled in a few bits of humor along the way, i.e. the “Mexican Chicken”. The van was clean and comfortable. You can tell that they must clean the van each time because you track in a lot of dust on your shoes. He picked us (4 of us, mom, dad, 13 year old daughter and 16 year old son) up at our hotel, and drove us to Tulum, about two hours (our hotel is north of Cancun, so it may not be as long for others). A tram ride from our van to the entrance was a nice surprise. It saved a lot of unneeded walking, probably 0.5 to 1 mile each way. (We ended up walking just under 5 miles on this tour.) We toured Tulum and saw the major points of interest with a little bit of time to walk around and get family photos. You really enjoy the tram on the way back! Manny had cold water, pops and beer for us in a cooler in the van. We just grabbed them as needed throughout the day. Then we drove to Coba. The rickshaws were great. I think this was my daughters favorite part. Again, saving time so that you can see major buildings. The rickshaws take you to each place of interest and give you a brief description and then some time to walk around and take pictures. Then we drove about an hour to the cenota and lunch. The lunch is a traditional Mexican lunch. If you have picky eaters, they may have a hard time finding something. (We expected there to be a quesadilla or taco) They have chicken soup, salad, fruit, pastas, steamed veggies, pork/chicken and desserts. They also bring you chips, salsa and corn tortillas to your table. We did purchase five drinks for lunch and it was around $18 USD. Then we walked over to the cenota. They give you a key and you get changed, take a quick shower and put on a life vest. Honestly, I wasn’t thrilled about the idea of a life vest because I know how to swim, but I actually enjoyed it because it gave me the opportunity to just float and look up. The view is incredible! Make sure to bring a water proof container for your phone!!! The best part is after two outside activities in the sun and heat, the cool water is so refreshing. I think it really helped energize us for Chichen Itza. Also, while we were swimming, Manny got gas, which again I appreciated so that it didn’t take up our time at a location. Then we had another 30 minute drive to Chichen Itza. We walked in and Manny gave us a great description of what makes El Castle so incredible. We also walked through the ball game area and then he showed us about the ball used in the game and obsidian. After, we walked further around El Castle and got some free time to look at a few more buildings. My daughter picked up a Mayan zodiac bracelet and my son got an obsidian bracelet. After, we got back into the van and rode 2.5 hours back to our hotel. It was a long day, but I am so glad that we did this tour. We got to see three different Mayan cities with different architecture/gods. Plus, each location has such a different feeling (Tulum = port city, Coba = jungle is still surrounding it and Chichen Itza = nicely renovated, plus a “New” World Wonder). The only thing I was bummed was that you couldn’t walk up to the top of buildings anymore (we were able to do this 20 years ago on our honeymoon) but this has nothing to do with the tour. The tour was great and you won’t be disappointed. Tips-Bring a plastic bag for your wet bathing suit/towel. For the girls, a brush was also nice to have if you plan to get your hair wet. Also, we reapplied sunscreen each time we went back to the van (the sun is very strong). Also, tip your rickshaw drivers. They worked pretty hard biking us around the site. Hold onto your hat at Chirchen Itza. The wind can be pretty strong, which felt nice since it was sunny and hot. Finally, if you do have a picky eater, in between the lunch and cenota, there is a little shop that sells hotdogs, chips, etc.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear Travelers, We were delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time on our Mayan Ruins Tour with Manny as your guide and driver. We strive to provide an exceptional experience to all of our guests, and we are thrilled that we were able to exceed your expectations. We are very proud of Manny, and we know that he is an asset to our team. His knowledge, sense of humor, and dedication to ensuring that you had a great time are truly remarkable. We are glad to hear that he was able to make your tour even more memorable. We are also pleased that you found our van to be clean and comfortable. Our team takes great pride in maintaining our vehicles to ensure that they are in top condition for our guests. We understand that the Mayan ruins can be dusty, so we make sure to clean our vehicles thoroughly after each tour. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed all of the sights on our tour, including Tulum, Coba, and Chichen Itza. Each location has its unique charm and history, and we are glad that you were able to experience them all. We appreciate your feedback regarding the traditional Mexican lunch. We understand that some guests may have different tastes and preferences, so we always try to offer a variety of options to accommodate everyone. We appreciate your tips and recommendations for future guests. These details are invaluable, and we will make sure to pass them along to our team to ensure that we are providing the best possible experience for our guests. Once again, thank you for choosing our Mayan Ruins Tour, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another exciting adventure. Best regards, OlMar Travel Mexico Team

Fantastic day touring the Mayan wonders near Playa Del Carmen.

Gregory_J, Mar 2023

Tulum, Chichen-Itza and Coba were all fantastic! The Cenote was beautiful. Arturo was very accommodating and knowledgeable. We had a fantastic day!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear Travelers, Thank you for your review and for choosing our tour to visit Tulum, Chichen-Itza, Coba, and the Cenote! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic day. We're glad to hear that Arturo was accommodating and knowledgeable, and we'll be sure to pass along your compliments to him. We believe that the right guide can make all the difference in a tour, and we're happy that he exceeded your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on another tour with us in the future! Best regards, OlMar Travel Mexico Team

This was a great tour...

Michael_B, Jan 2023

This was a great tour with a guide who I knew the sites and could give a great tour. The transportation was great as well.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear Travelers, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great tour with us and that our guide was able to provide you with a fantastic experience. We're also glad to hear that you enjoyed the transportation on our tour. We believe that comfortable and reliable transportation is essential for our guests to have a stress-free and enjoyable experience. We're always looking for ways to improve our services, so your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing our tour company, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on another one of our tours soon! Best regards, OlMar Travel Mexico Team

Awesome Day In Mexico

Andrew_G, Nov 2022

If you like a fast paced adventure this is the tour for you. It was amazing to see the three sites. This tour was perfect for those who want to see a lot and get the important information about the ancient city’s. It makes for a long day, but it is worth it.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear Travelers, Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave us a review of your recent tour! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience and found it to be a fast-paced adventure. Our team works hard to create tours that offer a mix of excitement, education, and fun, and we're glad to hear that we hit the mark with your tour. Thank you again for choosing our tour, and we hope to see you on another adventure in the future! Best regards, OlMar Travel Mexico Team

Great full day tour of all the Mayan Ruins

Tamara_M, Jun 2022

Great full day tour! Loved the private tour and upgraded SUV for just our family. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and hospitable. Pick up and travel were easy. It is a great way to see all the Mayan ruins in one day. It’s a 12 hour day with about half driving and half at the sites, lunch, and cenote. Guide will customize what you want to spend the time doing. We loved the pedicabs at Coba and all the time to shop if we desired. Lunch was also a good variety and at the same location as the cenote. Bathrooms very accessible at every site/stop. Guide also provided water, drinks, and snacks on the road too.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Dear Tamara! Thank for such amazing review. We are happy to hear you have enjoyed our Full-Day Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum Private Tour with Lunch Hope to see you soon on OlMar Travel Mexico tours. Best regards, OlMar Travel Team

Time traveling with Manuel.

Mark_W, Apr 2022

Manuel was a knowledgable and thoughtful guide all day. His enthusiasm for sharing the history of his country never waned through a long day of touring. I would very highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see the highlights of Myan culture in this area. The included Lunch and cenote swim was very good too.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Dear Mark! Thank for such amazing review. We are happy to hear you have enjoyed our Full-Day Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum Private Tour with Lunch Hope to see you soon on OlMar Travel Mexico tours. Best regards, OlMar Travel Team

Worth it!

Patricia_W, Mar 2022

Manuel was very knowledgeable. We didn’t have time to get a lot of detail at each site, but seeing all three gave us a nice overview of Mayan culture. The lunch was ok (buffet) and swimming in the cenote was neat.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Dear Patricia! Thank for such amazing review. We are happy to hear you have enjoyed our Full-Day Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum Private Tour with Lunch Hope to see you soon on OlMar Travel Mexico tours. Best regards, OlMar Travel Team

A magnificent day

A_T, Mar 2022

A brilliant full day (12hrs)with Manuel who, as well as being our driver, was also our guide. He has tremendous knowledge of the 3 sites we visited and brought everything to life for us.he even had relevant pictures on his phone to show us. Now: it was just the tour for us, as we wanted to see all the wonders, but it is a lengthy day, which can only be shortened by missing one of the sites. However, we can really recommend it, and it also included an excellent lunch as well as a visit to a denote. For us there are no negatives.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Dear Travelers! Thank for such amazing review. We are happy to hear you have enjoyed our Full-Day Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum Private Tour with Lunch Hope to see you soon on OlMar Travel Mexico tours. Best regards, OlMar Travel Team

An Amazing Historical Adventure (Private Tour)

KC_C, Jul 2021

Tulum, Coba and Chichen Itza were wonderful visits. We highly recommend. Omar (Alvaro) provided a very nice and informative tour. Monday was our selected day. We arrived at Tulum just before opening, so it was not too crowded. It was sunny and very hot of course. Sunscreen was an absolute must. Next to Coba where the trees provided much appreciated shade. The ruins were such a sight. Then to a buffet lunch and cenoté swim. I jumped in and we stayed for about 10 minutes…so refreshing! Our final stop was the Temple of Kukulcan. It rained just a little toward the end, but that really did not limit us. The day was full of breath-taking sights and learnings. We recommend the private tour for the best personal experience without any group tour impacts.

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Dear Travelers, Thank for such an amazing review. We are pleased to hear you have enjoyed our Private Tour of Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum. Hope to see you soon on OlMar Travel Mexico tours. Best regards, OlMar Travel Team

Extra cost for private tour worth it!

Colorado, Jul 2021

First we went to Tulum and saw lizards and iguanas all over (loved that) as well as learned great facts about the Mayans from Manny. Next we went to Coba and rode bikes around the grounds and learned more information. Then we had a lunch buffet and a cenote swim. It was very refreshing after a hot day. Last we went to Chichen Itza to close the place! Manny had everything well timed and was prompt picking us up from our hotel. We really loved not having to pick up others or be on a giant bus. There was much to see and it was a long day, but we had a great time regardless of the heat! We appreciated Manny giving us his time for this long day of adventure!

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Worth every penny!

Jade_S, Jul 2021

Gabriel was our tour guide and driver. He was very knowledgeable and lots of fun! If you want to see all three ruins in one day, this is the tour for you! The ruins were great. The lunch buffet was amazing. At the same place you can swim in a cenote that is just gorgeous. One thing I really liked about our tour guide was that he didn’t push us into any shops or stalls. If we wanted to look he would stop. No pressure. Would definitely recommend.

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Dear Travelers, Thank for such an amazing review. We are pleases to hear you have enjoyed our Private Tour of Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum. Hope to see you soon on OlMar Travel Mexico tours. Best regards, OlMar Travel Team

Great tour, 3 ruins was too much

Rick_K, Jul 2021

Private tour was nice. Doing 3 Mayan ruins and a cenote in one day was too much. I would recommend 1 or 2 in one day. Our guide LUIS LECHUGA was amazing. Really knew the Mayan history, even took the time to explain the Mayan math system! 😄👍. I definitely recommend Luiz!

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Dear Travelers, Thank you for taking your time and leave such a good review for our Private Tour of Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. As the name of the tour suggests, the itinerary does include visit to 3 archeological sites in 1 day for those travelers who want to see the main attractions in 1 day. Hope to see you soon on OlMar Travel Mexico tours. Best regards, OlMar Travel Mexico Team

Must do for archeology tourists

adrienne_w, Jul 2021

Seeing Tulum, Coba, and Chichen Itza all in one day is a “marathon” but it is possible and absolutely worth it. Just enough time to see and appreciate the ruins. Gabriel Salazar was our guide and he was AWESOME! The lunch buffet was the best meal of my trip.

Response from Host, Jul 2021