Chichén Itzá & Cenote Ik-Kil
About This Tour
Combine the Chichén Itzá archaeological site — one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World — with the famous Cenote Ik-Kil, the circular cenote surrounded by hanging roots you've seen a thousand times on Instagram. One of the most photogenic combos in the Yucatán.
Private tour from your hotel to Chichén Itzá, enough time to walk the site, then transfer to Cenote Ik-Kil to swim in its crystal-clear 26-meter-deep waters. Includes air-conditioned private transport, a bilingual driver, entrances to both sites, and bottled water.
Why Choose This Private Tour
Your Day, Hour by Hour
This is a typical 11–13 hours experience. Exact times confirmed the day before based on your hotel location.
- 7:00 – 8:00 AM — Private hotel pickup in Cancún, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Akumal, or Tulum.
- Morning — Drive to Chichén Itzá (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Arrival and guided exploration.
- Midday — Visit Cenote Ik-Kil — the iconic open-air cenote with 26-meter vine-draped walls.
- Lunch — Traditional Yucatecan buffet at a nearby restaurant (cochinita pibil, poc chuc, sopa de lima, regional desserts). Included.
- Afternoon — Return drive toward the coast. Relax, nap, or enjoy the landscape.
- Evening — Hotel drop-off at your door. Total: 11–13 hours.
What's Included
About Your Tour Operator
TT & More has been operating private transfers and tours out of Cancún since 1993 — more than 33 years of direct operational experience in the Riviera Maya. We are the operator, not a reseller: every driver, every vehicle, every booking is handled in-house.
- 🚐 Fleet: Toyota Hiace, Nissan Urvan, Toyota Sienna, Toyota Highlander — all fully insured and GPS-tracked
- 🗣️ Drivers: professional bilingual (English & Spanish), trained in safe Yucatán highway driving
- 📍 Based in: Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
- 💳 Payment: credit/debit card, PayPal, bank transfer, or cash on arrival
- ✅ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour — no questions, no fees
Authoritative references: INAH — Chichén Itzá Archaeological Zone · UNESCO World Heritage — Chichén Itzá
Direct line: +52 (998) 300 0307 · contact@ttandmore.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cenote Ik-Kil and why visit it after Chichén Itzá?
Cenote Ik-Kil is a stunning open cenote about 5 minutes from Chichén Itzá, famous for its 26-meter vertical drop with hanging tree roots and crystal-clear water. After the heat of the ruins, a 30–45 minute swim is the perfect refresher. It appears on National Geographic and is one of the most photographed cenotes in Yucatán.
How long is the Chichén Itzá and Cenote Ik-Kil tour?
The full tour runs 11–13 hours door-to-door. Pickup is early morning (around 7:00 AM), you spend ~2 hours at Chichén Itzá, drive 5 minutes to Cenote Ik-Kil for a 45-minute swim, and then have a traditional buffet lunch. You return to your hotel by around 8:00 PM.
Do I need to know how to swim to enter Cenote Ik-Kil?
No — life vests are provided and mandatory. The cenote is deep (~40 meters) but the life vest keeps non-swimmers safe. Bring or rent a snorkel mask if you want to see the fish below. Biodegradable sunscreen and shower before entering are required by cenote rules.
What is included in the Chichén Itzá + Ik-Kil tour?
Private round-trip transport from your hotel, certified bilingual guide, Chichén Itzá entrance fees, Cenote Ik-Kil entrance fees, life vest rental at the cenote, traditional Yucatecan buffet, and bottled water. Tips and personal souvenirs are extra.
What should I pack for the cenote swim?
Swimsuit (wear it under your clothes for easy changing), biodegradable sunscreen (required — chemical sunscreen is banned), a towel, change of clothes, and waterproof sandals. Lockers are available at Ik-Kil for a small fee. Waterproof camera or phone pouch recommended.
How deep is Cenote Ik-Kil and can beginners swim there?
Cenote Ik-Kil is about 40 meters (130 ft) deep, but you swim at the surface. Life vests are provided and required for non-swimmers. There is a staircase down from the surface level and a jumping platform for divers (optional). The water is cool year-round (about 25°C / 77°F) and the facility has changing rooms, showers, and lockers.