Private tour in Cancun Fernando Y

Chichen Itza Private Full Day Tour with Cenote

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Fernando Y.

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I am Fernando, your private tour guide, and I'd like to welcome you to a unique travel experience! I'm excited to share how my passion for travel and local knowledge can make your trip unforgettable. Allow yourself to get immersed in the splendid Maya experience: from ancient city pyramids to amazing natural wonders; impressive cenotes and deep natural springs from subterranean waters, where you can snorkel in! 8 years ago, my love for México and my fascination with urban photography led me to become a tour guide. To me, each tour is an opportunity to explore and capture the unique essence of our cities and landscapes. As an experienced tour guide, my approach goes beyond the conventional. I pride myself on my ability to immerse visitors in the cultural richness of the places we visit, offering a unique and enriching experience. My approach involves not only providing historical facts but also engaging in a deeper analysis of the design of ancient cities, particularly those steeped in antiquity like those of the Mayan civilization. To make it a more complete and entertaining tour, I use digital visual media and maps. I consider myself a good photographer; you can always count on me to get the best photos, from the best angles! My recipe for success has been, travellers do not adapt to me, once I meet you at the beginning of the tour, I adapt to you! Certified General Guide Federal Driver's License & Van with Federal Tourist Plates Every 3 years, tourist guides in Mexico require certification to obtain the endorsement of the credential issued by the Ministry of Tourism, continuing Education is a fundamental activity to practice our profession. None

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Overview of your Cancun tour

To understand the Mayan culture, its migratory processes and relationship with other city states, you truly must visit Chichen Itza, on the northern half of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula (local time in Yucactan, one hour less than Quintana Roo where Cancun is located. ) It is important that you take your time to enjoy everything you can see, especially the site's ancient structures. That's why I designed this day trip to give you enough time to visit the area, without rushing you. More over, we'll go beyond the ancient Mayan ruins to see a wonderful real side of the Riviera Maya. In addition to seeing one of the most famous archaeological sites in Mexico, you'll also get a chance to enjoy a lunch consisting of regional foods! Besides, you'll get a refreshing dip in a beautiful cenote; and one last visit to discover the beauty and history of Valladolid, a city full of art, restaurants and shops. I personally suggest to start this tour quite early in order to take advantage of the packed day ahead of us!

Recent Reviews

Marshall D.United States
February 2026

We hosted my wife's parents in Cancun and visiting Chichen Itza feels like a rite of passage when visiting the Yucatan Peninsula. Given my mother-in-laws mobility needs, Fernando was super helpful in securing a wheelchair for us in advance (which we were happy to pay for) and that made covering the site with her feasible. Fernando has extensive knowledge of the area and history and brought along an iPad with a number of helpful videos and pics to provide better understanding and context.

David I.United States
November 2025

My family and I had such a great experience with Fernando. We apreciated his knowledge, friendliness, and flexibility, accommodating our family of five. Our Chichen Itza tour and cenote swimming trip would not have been complete without his historical and local knowledge, with lots of fun facts and great pictures. Thank you, Fernando! We highly recommend him!

Edgar W.United States
October 2025

We hired Fernando to do a full day at Chichen Itza and 2 separate cenotes. He absolutely knows what he is doing and the first hand history lesson of Cancun, Chichen Itza and the cenotes made the impact of hiring a private guide worth every single penny. First off, Fernando is the most accommodating tour guide I have ever worked with. We had 2 kids with us (7 and 11) and he was always kept them in mind when we were doing the early morning drive, the walking around in the hot, humid areas of Chichen Itza, and keeping them (and all of us safe) when swimming in the cenotes. Making kids walk around Chichen Itza for 3hrs is a tall task and he was prepared with a backpack of cool water ready at all times. We are so grateful for the dedication and care he took of us and now we are excited about planning our next trip to Mexico and hopefully he’ll be available to help us out again.

Juliana M.United States
April 2025

What a beautiful experience with Fernando visiting the Yucatán area! On very short notice he was able to accommodate me on a private tour of Chichen Itza and Selva Maya, picking me up from my hotel in Playa Del Carmen, delivering me back on the timeline I requested and all with wonderful conversation and care. Would highly recommend Fernando and I’m looking forward to other experiences with him as my guide when I return.

Brandon B.
April 2025

Fernando was amazing. He was very open to altering the itinerary for my family. He provided the right amount of history and insights which was a tall task considering my wife is a former history teacher and our kids are history buffs. He kept the pace moving in order to accommodate our changes. Provided an abundance of refreshments along the way as well. Definitely would recommend Fernando.

Kevin B.
December 2024

Couldn’t recommend this tour with Fernando more! Fernando was incredibly knowledgeable and found the perfect blend of information sharing and letting us take things in on our own. He was great communicating, punctual, flexible and completely professional. He even went above and beyond by creating a unique personal video with highlights from the day as a keepsake. It’s clear he takes great pride in his craft (as he should!) Looking forward to another trip back to Cancun at some point with Fernando taking us on another great tour! We are a family of 5 (with 3 teenagers).

Your Cancun tour itinerary

✅ Pick you up early in the morning. ✅ 2.5-hour drive to Chichen Itza, the site opens at 8:00 a.m., we will arrive at opening time. ✅ Start your visit at El Castillo, the iconic pyramid of Kukulcán, the centerpiece of Chichén Itzá. From there, walk to the Great Ball Court, the largest in Mesoamerica, and hear about the fascinating Maya ball game. Continue to the Temple of the Warriors and the thousand columns that surround it. Finally, finish your tour at the Sacred Cenote, where rituals and offerings once took place. ✅ We will visit a cenote to experience the Mayan underworld. ✅ Buffet lunch included. Not drinks ✅ We'll then drive back.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Passenger Van Volkswagen Caddy.

What's included
Other: Regional food Entrance: Chayitas, fried, pumpkin, refried beans, fried bananas. Entry: Lime soup, green salad, pomodoro salad, stemead vegetables. Main course: Cochinita pibil, loins of Valladolid, Chicken pibil, Chicken in mole, Poc Chuc of porc. Desserts: Flan of the house, coconut cream rice pudding. Please let me know of any dietary restrictions.
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: Chichen Itza
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Getting access to use a GoPro camera costs 50 MXP.
Meeting location

Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico

I could pick you up from your hotel, the port or the airport.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Day Trip
City Highlights
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
History
Tour reference number
1290754
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity level
Light

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour is perfect for travellers interested in exploring ancient Mayan culture and history. It's ideal for those who want to visit Chichen Itza, enjoy regional foods, and experience a refreshing dip in a cenote. It's also great for those who want to connect with a local guide like Fernando Y. for deeper insights into the area.

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