Updated November 2026
Coba lies on the way from the Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza, so the two sites combine naturally into one long day: a Maya city hidden in the jungle in the morning, the great plaza of El Castillo in the afternoon and a cenote to finish.
Coba and Chichen Itza tours
Coba & Chichen Itza Tour with Cenote Swim
Two Maya cities in one day. Start at Coba in the jungle, where tall pyramids hide among the trees and you can cycle along the old Maya roads, then continue to Chichen Itza and finish with a swim in a cenote. Pick-up from Tulum and the Riviera Maya; a private option is available.
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Small-Group Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour from the Riviera Maya
The highest-rated Chichen Itza tour in this guide, at 4.9 stars: a small group, a guide who knows the site in depth, a cenote and Valladolid, with pick-up on the Riviera Maya. Costs more than the big-coach tours. About 11 hours.
Book This TourWhat you see
- Coba: a Maya city spread out under the trees, linked by ancient white roads (sacbés). Explore on foot, by rented bicycle or by tricycle taxi, and see the tall Nohoch Mul pyramid — climbing has been closed since 2020.
- Chichen Itza: El Castillo, the Great Ball Court, the Temple of the Warriors and the Sacred Cenote, with a guide.
- A cenote: a swim in clear fresh water to cool off at the end of the day.
Who is this tour for?
It suits travellers staying in Tulum, Playa del Carmen or the southern Riviera Maya who want to see two very different Maya sites in one trip. From Cancun the day becomes very long; if you are based there, look at the tours from Cancun instead and visit Coba separately.
How it compares
Coba is quieter and greener; Chichen Itza is bigger and more monumental. Not sure which you prefer? Read Chichen Itza vs Tulum vs Coba.
