Top Merida Full-day Tours

Immerse yourself the mysterious allure of ancient wonder Chichen Itza on a full-day excursion from Merida. Skip crowded lines as you enter the atmospheric ruins through a private entrance, completely avoiding hassle or stress. Listen to your guide’s captivating commentary as you journey through the significant archeological site, discovering sacrificial cenotes, sacred temples, and the ancient ball court. Delve into the darkened depths of the Kukulcan Pyramid to catch a rare glimpse of the Chac Mool sculpture before enjoying a fulfilling lunch and dance performance at the Mayaland Resort.

Combine visits to three cenotes on this full-day tour from Merida. Explore and swim in the Cascabel, Chaksikin, and Xoch cenotes, learning how they were formed and their significance in the community as you travel. Lunch at a local restaurant and round-trip transportation from Merida accommodations are included.

Explore some of the history of the Yucatan area on this day trip from Merida to Hacienda Yaxcopoil and the Mayan city of Uxmal. You'll learn about the regional importance of the farm before continuing to a different period of Mexican history as you admire Uxmal's archaeological ruins. Plus, stop by Cenote Peba for a swim. This tour allows you to avoid the hassle of finding your own way to these locations so you can relax and enjoy a pre-planned day.

Visit the colonial city of Valladolid, with its 16-century buildings and religious architecture including the Convent of San Bernardino of Siena and the Baroque-style San Gervasio Cathedral. The tour leaves time to explore the city—a blend of Mayan history and contemporary society— on your own. After lunch (included), visit a cenote, and tour Izamal, the ruins of a Mayan pilgrimage site.

It is an experience in which we suggest but you decide, it is totally personalized, the times in the places and which to visit, are you desicion. Our drivers are trained to support you on the journey and make the experience your way.

Discover a biosphere reserve that shelters a thriving population of migratory birds on a full-day trip to Celestún from Mérida with an experienced guide. Enjoy the day at a relaxed pace, with plenty of time to visit local restaurants, beach-side bars and the town square. Soak up the sun on the beach and take in views of the Gulf of Mexico. Watch for wildlife on a scenic sunset boat ride along the coast, then pause for dinner in a nearby restaurant before returning to Mérida.

Visit the Celestun Biospehere Reserve on a full-day tour in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan with a bilingual guide. After convenient hotel pickup, witness the many species of birds that call the park home. Enrich your experience of this fascinating region by learning about the Yucatán’s rich environment and abundant wildlife on a boat ride. Experience the Petenes mangroves.    

Get acquainted with Yucatecan specialties on this street food tour of Merida. Walk with a local guide to Merida’s main market plus a seafood restaurant and gelato shop. Sip fruit juices and sample plenty of local dishes, not limited to empanadas, tamales and seafood tacos along with ‘cochinita pibil’ (slow-roasted pork) and ‘panuchos’ (tortillas stuffed with refried black beans). Delicious!

The UNESCO World Heritage site of Chichen Itza is one of Mexico’s most visited destinations. This early morning tour gets you to the ancient capital of the Maya empire before the crowds pour in. Experience in tranquility the Kukulkan Pyramid, the sacred cenote, the ball court, and learn about these archaeological wonders from a knowledgeable guide. This full-day tour includes lunch and hotel transport from Merida.

The private van service is the most popular ground transportation service in the whole city. Almost 80% of the people that stay in Merida or request this service. Why? Because of the privacy, commodity and excellent service.

Take the worry out of your arrival at Merida airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis on arrival, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

Experience top Yucatan sights all in one day on this small-group tour from Merida. Wake up bright and early to visit one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza, before the crowds arrive. Learn about the history, customs, and culture of the ancient Mayans, and then head to a local cenote for a swim. Conclude your day at the Las Coloradas pink lagoon, home to pink flamingoes.

Discover a few of the Yucatan’s most prominent sights on this full-day excursion from Merida. Embark on an early morning drive to the UNESCO-listed Chichen Itza to explore the ancient Mayan ruins without the heat and crowds. See even more Mayan architecture at your next stop, Izamal, before concluding your day with a nice dip in a local cenote.

Visiting cenotes of Yucatan is an authentic experience, unique in the world, and guided by insiders will guarantee you one of the most memorable experiences of your life. The subterranean landscapes of these enigmatic places will leave you speechless! We will departure from Mérida to the area called "Ring of Cenotes" to visit five different types of cenotes. During this tour you will discover and learn about each type of cenote. Your certified local guide will tell you the interesting ancient history behind these rocks. Upon arrival you will discover places that only in Yucatan you can find.You will have the opportunity to relax while you immerse yourself in the calm, turquoise and crystal clear waters of these amazing places.Also you will learn about the history of the Yucatan haciendas. Another memorable experience during this tour will be taking a different way of transportation, called ¨Truck, a peculiar transportation system used to transport henequen fiber in the 19th century.

Uncover the mysteries of the ancient Mayans during a full-day tour of Uxmal from Merida. Discover the significant archeological site in both illuminating daylight and atmospheric darkness as you witness a spectacular light and sound show. Gain insight into ancient Mayan civilizations as you follow your knowledgeable guide to the majestic Pyramid of the Magician and Governor’s Palace. Then, as darkness blankets the site, prepare yourself for one of the world’s most acclaimed and astounding light and sound shows. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

We will visit the city of Izamal, the first magic town in México, considered a colonial jewel. We choose IZAMAL because is a truly Magic Town with a unique mix of Mayan archaeological remains hidden in its fantastic colonial architecture, its gastronomy that combines pre-Hispanic techniques with Colonial flavors, its legends, its traditions that take you back in time 5 centuries. We will guide you to climb the top of one of the largest pyramid in the world. We also will visit the San Antonio de Padua Convent built upon a Mayan shrine with one of the biggest closed atrium in the world. To make you experience authentic and memorable, we will take you to meet one of the master handcrafts men of México, you will discover his original jewel technique using organic plants and also you will learn in a workshop how to create a Mayan piece. Because you cannot leave Izamal without tasting the best of its gastronomy, we will take you to a magnificent culinary space of Yucatecan food.

What makes us different is that you do not have a strict agenda to follow, we suggest you decide how long in each place.

Join us in this private tour to discover the most emblematic and important ruins of the Mayan civilization considered as a World Wonder. Chichen Itza is majestic archaeological site full of mysticism; Its astronomic, mathematical and architectural contributions make this place a must-do for Yucatan visitors. With the help of a certified guide you will know the amazing buildings like the pyramid "El Castillo", the Observatory, the Temple of the Thousand Columns, The ball court, among many others. After visiting Chichen Itza we will head to Ik-Kil, an amazing Cenote where you will cool you down in its fresh waters while enjoying the spectacular view

Combine two outings in one convenient day trip. On this exclusive tour just for your party, visit Cenotes Santa Barbara, where you will see the difference between three kinds of cenotes: open, semi-open, and closed. Take a dip in these refreshing waters, which is a uniquely Yucatan experience. Afterward, your guide will take you through the village and explain the cultural and historical highlights. Enjoy lunch on your own before heading back to Merida.

Make the most of your time in the Yucatan on a full-day tour to Chichen Itza with round-trip transport from your Merida hotel. In addition to navigating, your guide provides little-known facts about the ancient Mayan ruins, which are often unmarked and need context. After the tour, cool down with a swim in a secluded jungle cenote and a complimentary buffet lunch of local Mexican fare.

On this tour you will go deep into the mountains of the ¨Ruta Puuc¨ and discover UXMAL. This ancient Mayan city is decorated with highly detailed sculptures, buildings made with thousands of small stones perfectly polished and adjusted to geometric mosaics of a perfection not found in the entire Mayan area. You can go up to the top of one of the buildings to enjoy the impressive view it offers! We will continue our tour visiting the Cacao Museum, where you will travel back in time to an era of splendor of the Mayan people. You will be able to witness the original preparation of the hot chocolate and discover the taste of this ancient drink, an extraordinary experience for your senses! Then, we will visit a private haciendas where you will discover the amazing history of the Henequen´s Haciendas and will enjoy its private cenote just for yourself. To finish our last stop will be to delight your palate with Yucatecan food before returning to Mérida.

Visit an ancient Mayan capital, a sacred cenote, and a beautiful colonial city on all-day guided tour. After a time-saving hotel pickup, travel to Chichén Itzá and learn about the history of this UNESCO World Heritage site from an informative guide. Make the most of limited time and swim in a cenote, enjoy a lunch of traditional dishes, and stroll the atmospheric streets of Izamal on one convenient outing.  

Take a day trip to Uxmal to learn about Mayan history and culture. Visit Choco Story, a sensory museum dedicated to cocoa, which the ancient Mayans called "drink of the gods." You will also spend time at an archaeological site to learn more about Uxmal's history as a center of power in ancient times. Enjoy a buffet lunch at a hacienda before heading back to Merida.

Enjoy two adventures in one on this combination tour to Izamel. A private guide whisks you to the "city of three cultures," aptly named for its Mayan, Colonial, and contemporary influences. Visit historical highlights and stroll through the town, whose buildings are painted a cheery shade of yellow. Afterward, visit the small archaeological site of Aké and pop into a hacienda where henequen (agave) is processed.