Maya Train, Chichén Itzá and Izamal
The Mérida–Izamal leg by train, the rest by road
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.
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM · daily
Izamal and Chichén Itzá, Yucatán
What is included
- Transport
- General culture guide
- Maya Train ticket Mérida–Izamal
- Midday meal
Not included
- Chichén Itzá entrance
- Cenote entrance
- Drinks
Itinerary
- Transfer to the station — From the office to the Maya Train station in Mérida.
- Maya Train ride — Forty minutes from Mérida to Izamal. Ticket included.
- Izamal — The yellow town, the three-tier Baroque altarpiece and free time on the main square.
- Chichén Itzá — Guided walk through the Sacred Cenote, the Temple of Kukulkán, the Jaguars and Eagles platform and the Ball Court.
- Lunch in Kaua — Buffet of typical regional dishes.
- Selva Maya cenote — The swim of the day, with the heat already easing off.
- Back to Mérida — Two hours on the road back.
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
Questions
Is the return also by train?
No. The outbound leg to Izamal is by train and the rest of the day is by van, because from there you carry on to Chichén Itzá and the cenote.
Do I need ID?
Yes. Official photo ID is required to board the Maya Train. Keep it on you, not in your luggage.
What if the train is delayed?
The itinerary has slack and the guide is in contact with the station. If the service were cancelled, the transfer is made by road at no extra cost.