Chichén Itzá tour from Mérida: three ways to do it in a day
Chichén Itzá is one of the most visited Maya sites in Mexico, and you can see it on a day trip from Mérida.
The Mary Tours catalogue has three options that include Chichén Itzá. Compare them below; ask on WhatsApp about availability and details for your date.
Compare the tours
| Tour | Duration | Schedule | Website price | Owl coupon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer to Chichén Itzá | 10.5 h | 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM · book ahead | $2,650 MXN | — |
| Chichén Itzá, Izamal and Valladolid | 11 h | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · daily | $1,200 MXN | — |
| Maya Train, Chichén Itzá and Izamal | 11 h | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM · daily | $1,600 MXN | — |
Information taken from the current Mary Tours catalogue. Times and availability are confirmed on WhatsApp.
Which option suits you?
The tour with Izamal, a cenote and Valladolid packs several stops into one day. The Maya Train tour includes the train ride listed on its page. The transfer is booked in advance; check its page for what is included.
Tips for the day
Archaeological sites have little shade: bring a hat, water and sunscreen. Check each tour page for what is paid separately on the day.
Transfer to Chichén Itzá
Air-conditioned van for Izamal, the underground Chihuán cenote, the open Yokdzonot cenote and Chichén Itzá.
We leave at 8:30 and are back by seven. Four stops: the yellow town of Izamal, the underground cenote at Chihuán, the open cenote at Yokdzonot and Chichén Itzá. You go into each one on your own, with your own ticket and for as long as you like; the driver parks and waits. If you would rather have someone tell you what you are looking at, that is the tour, not the transfer.
- Location: Izamal, Chihuán, Yokdzonot and Chichén Itzá, Yucatán
- Schedule: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM · book ahead
- Duration: 10.5 h approx.
- Included: Air-conditioned transport, Driver, Traveller insurance
- Not included: Entrance fees, Food, Drinks, Tips
Highlights
- Izamal, Pueblo Mágico
- Chihuán underground cenote
- Yokdzonot open cenote
- Chichén Itzá
What to bring
- Cash for entrance fees
- Swimsuit on underneath
- Towel
- Closed comfortable shoes
- Hat or cap
Meeting point: Our office at Calle 61 #518-B, Centro Histórico. If your accommodation is on the way or near the centre, we can pick you up there — agreed over WhatsApp
Chichén Itzá, Izamal and Valladolid
The yellow convent of Izamal, the Maya city of Chichén Itzá, a cenote for midday and Valladolid before heading back.
This is the full day. We set off early for Izamal, where the Franciscan convent and the yellow streets are walked at an easy pace. Then Chichén Itzá, with a guide, so you understand what you are looking at instead of only photographing it. Regional lunch in Kaua at midday, and as soon as the heat sets in, the Selva Maya cenote. We close in Valladolid, with its original wrought-iron park railings and the church of San Servacio.
- Location: Izamal, Chichén Itzá and Valladolid, Yucatán
- Schedule: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · daily
- Duration: 11 h approx.
- Included: Air-conditioned transport, General culture guide, Regional buffet lunch
- Not included: Chichén Itzá entrance, Cenote entrance, Drinks
Highlights
- San Antonio de Padua Convent
- Chichén Itzá
- Selva Maya cenote
- Valladolid
What to bring
- Swimsuit on underneath
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Closed comfortable shoes
- Hat or cap
- Cash for entrance fees
Meeting point: Our office at Calle 61 #518-B, Centro Histórico. If your accommodation is on the way to the tour or near the centre, we can pick you up there — agreed over WhatsApp
Maya Train, Chichén Itzá and Izamal
The Maya Train ticket to Izamal is included, then Chichén Itzá, regional lunch and the Selva Maya cenote.
The first part of the day is on the Maya Train, Mérida to Izamal: forty minutes that are worth it for the ride alone. Once in Izamal, the yellow town with its convent and Baroque altarpiece. From there by van to Chichén Itzá with a guided walk, buffet lunch in Kaua and the Selva Maya cenote to finish. The train ticket is included in the price.
- Location: Izamal and Chichén Itzá, Yucatán
- Schedule: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM · daily
- Duration: 11 h approx.
- Included: Transport, General culture guide, Maya Train ticket Mérida–Izamal, Midday meal
- Not included: Chichén Itzá entrance, Cenote entrance, Drinks
Highlights
- Maya Train Mérida–Izamal
- The yellow town of Izamal
- Chichén Itzá
- Selva Maya cenote
What to bring
- Photo ID to board the train
- Swimsuit on underneath
- Closed comfortable shoes
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Cash for entrance fees
Meeting point: Our office at Calle 61 #518-B, Centro Histórico. If your accommodation is on the way to the tour or near the centre, we can pick you up there — agreed over WhatsApp
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit Chichén Itzá and return to Mérida the same day?
Yes: the three options on this page are day trips leaving from and returning to Mérida. See each one's duration and schedule in the table.
Are Chichén Itzá entrance fees included?
Check each tour's included and not-included lists. If in doubt, ask on WhatsApp.
How long is the Transfer to Chichén Itzá tour?
About 10.5 hours, scheduled 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM · book ahead, according to the current catalogue.
How long is the Chichén Itzá, Izamal and Valladolid tour?
About 11 hours, scheduled 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · daily, according to the current catalogue.
How long is the Maya Train, Chichén Itzá and Izamal tour?
About 11 hours, scheduled 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM · daily, according to the current catalogue.