Not just a tour. A real experience.
We are certified native guides from Valladolid. We take you to Chichén Itzá, Ek Balam and the cenotes of Yucatán with the knowledge of someone who grew up here.
With a guide who has known it since childhood.
Early access, no crowds. Your native local guide reveals the secrets of El Castillo and Maya astronomy you won't find in any guidebook.
Less visited. More authentic.
Ek Balam has the finest Maya sculptures on the entire Peninsula. You can climb to the top — and the view from up there is unmatched.
The ancient cenotes of the Maya world.
Dive into natural pools up to 40 meters deep, surrounded by vines and stalactites. A world that exists only in Yucatán.
Flamingos, lagoons and hidden cenotes.
Pink flamingos in the lagoons of Río Lagartos, Las Coloradas and hidden cenotes. An experience most tourists never discover.
Responsible tourism that preserves and celebrates the Maya heritage of Yucatán for future generations.
Certified guides who grew up in Yucatán. Their knowledge and passion for Maya culture is felt in every tour.
Personalized tours in small groups. No crowds, no rushing — with the depth you deserve.
Booking directly with our team gets you special rates, personalized attention and greater flexibility — something no platform can offer.
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Certified native guides. Small groups. Living history — not a bus tour.
⭐ Most popular
Chichén Itzá + 3 cenotes and lunch at a local restaurant. The essential Yucatán route with an expert guide and transportation from Valladolid.
Ek Balam → Xcanche → Local restaurant → Noolha. Archaeological zone, two cenotes and Yucatecan cuisine in one day.
Full combo
Chichén Itzá + cenote + Ek Balam. Two Maya sites in a single day.
4 cenotes in one day. The Maya underworld in unique underground waters.
Nature
Flamingos, pink lagoons and a cenote. The most spectacular scenery in northern Yucatán.
The Maya wonder and two cenotes in a small group. Price per person.
Private · Group
Exclusive guide for your group. Up to 20 people.
Shared · Person
Small group with an expert guide. Price per person.
Private · Group
Explore the Acropolis with a dedicated guide for your group.
From $150
The historic center with a local guide.
Are you outside Valladolid or need private transportation?
We can quote your transfer directly — subject to availability.Every Lakin Tours guide was born or grew up in Yucatán. We know every cenote, every stone and every story because we lived them from childhood. That is not something you learn from a book.
Born in the region, he knows every corner of Yucatán's archaeological sites. His passion for Maya culture is evident in every tour.
Patient, detail-oriented and passionate about Maya astronomy. He connects past and present in a way you will not forget.
Dynamic and easy to connect with. He turns every tour into a real conversation about Yucatecan history and culture.
Specialist in the pre-Hispanic history of the Peninsula. His knowledge of Maya hieroglyphs is hard to match.
Grew up exploring cenotes and archaeological zones in eastern Yucatán. Perfect for groups seeking historical depth and great energy.
Energetic and detail-oriented. He has a special talent for making Maya history accessible to visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
Passionate about Yucatecan traditions and cuisine. Her tours blend history, living culture and a warmth that is truly one of a kind.
Contact us and we will help you choose the experience that best fits your trip.
470+ reviews
Our tour with Martin was the best we've had by far. So knowledgeable about the history, architecture, and culture. He made Chichén Itzá so interesting and educational. Could not recommend more!
Superb experience with Henry. One of the best tour guides I've ever had. Knowledgeable, professional, great sense of humour. His deep local knowledge of Chichén Itzá made all the difference.
Experiência perfeita com o guia Jonathan que fala Português. Chegamos às 07:30 e o sítio estava vazio. Guia Maya com ótimo conhecimento da história. Imperdível. Parabéns LakinTours!
¡Un espectáculo la experiencia! El guía Martín un genio — nos respondió todas las preguntas con detalle y claridad. Súper recomendado, si pueden ir con guía, vayan con este.
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Andy BVerificada
10/10 excellent experience Incredible experience with LakinTours! We were picked up on time outside our hotel in Valladolid. There were no other couples joining us that day so it was just my wife and me. Sergio was excellent, drove us around in a comfortable air conditioned car, made sure we had a tour guide at both Chichen Itza and Ek Balam, and was very friendly. I would recommend booking with LakinTours for anyone who wants a more relaxed experience instead of those big tour bus groups. We beat the crowds and got to see everything before it got too hot!Publicado en Tripadvisor![]()
Rachel EVerificada
Excellent day, Chichen guide was excellent Fabulous day, our driver Serge was prompt, friendly and informed. And the guide inside Chichen Itza, Eyder Misael Dzib Yam was not only friendly, spoke English (Spanish & Maya!) wonderfully but he was responsive to questions & aware of the pace we needed. Could not recommend this morePublicado en Tripadvisor![]()
Rosaeliud GVerificada
Half-day tour Hat 100% recommended. Don't forget your swimsuit and travel light. Bring cashPublicado en Tripadvisor![]()
Denís GVerificada
If you want to enjoy yourself, this tour is perfect It was an incredible experience, both all the transfers with Sergio, super friendly and attentive, and our guide in Chichén Itzá, Juan Rey, who explained everything to us perfectly, answered all our questions, and was super kind to us. We want to thank him very much for his effort and the passion he puts into his work. Highly recommended without a doubt!Publicado en Tripadvisor![]()
MardizoneVerificada
Effective 2-hour tour The guide Marco was attentive and patient and explained the archaeological area wellPublicado en Tripadvisor![]()
Vinyet PVerificada
Discovering the Maya culture, a surprisingly intriguing culture A very beautiful experience and we are taking a nice little piece of Yucatan with today's tour, a memory that will always stay with us thanks to Maria and Sergio who were the ones who guided us and explained the history of their descendant culture. I recommend it 100% and would do it again!!!!!Publicado en Tripadvisor![]()
Mariano GalánVerificada
The private tour is worth it. Enrique is a great guide!!! Very easy booking and logistics. We learned a lot and he took us to places where other groups do not go.Publicado en Tripadvisor![]()
David GVerificada
Eyder is a star! Eyder was super attentive to us. A very good tour to get to know the Mayan culture and Chichén Itzá. Giving detailed explanations and always asking us if we have questions about anything he had explained to us. 100 × 100 recommended.Publicado en Tripadvisor![]()
Ryan NVerificada
Chichen Itza Tour with Martin: Outstanding Experience We traveled from the US to experience Chichen Itza, and Martin made our day truly unforgettable. His knowledge of Mayan culture and history is incredibly profound, and what made it even more special was the authenticity he brought to every explanation. Drawing from his own personal heritage, he shared stories that left our small group of four in genuine awe of this remarkable civilization and its lasting impact on Yucatan culture. Martin was remarkably patient throughout the tour, answering every question we had and taking time to explain details whenever anything was unclear. What initially seemed like an unconventional choice, his use of an "iPad" (laminated printed images), proved to be genuinely clever. While other guides' tablets struggled in the bright afternoon sun, Martin's laminated pictures remained perfectly clear and visible from a distance, giving us a real advantage in our experience. The tour covered all the essential sites beautifully, from the Cenote to the ball court and the iconic Great Pyramid, all timed perfectly so we didn't feel rushed or have excessive downtime. We would highly recommend Martin and his company to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Mayan culture and explore Chichen Itza with an expert guide.Publicado en Tripadvisor![]()
Escape45448171057Verificada
Perfect experience with Lakin tours! 100% recommended experience. Both our driver Martin and our guide Eyder were very attentive and helped us with everything. It was a wonderful day!
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TiboVerificada
We had a great 3h tour around the chichen itza site! Our guide Eyder was profound in english and even bought our tickets in advance for us so we didnt have to queue! Would recommend!Publicado en Airbnb![]()
ElviraVerificada
Sencillamente SENSACIONAL. Nos atendió Enrique, un guía de lo más atento y amable. Nos habló de montones de cosas súper interesantes acerca de Chichén y su historia. Sin duda volvería a repetir con LakinTours. GraciasPublicado en Airbnb![]()
TimiVerificada
Kike was amazingPublicado en Airbnb![]()
RamonVerificada
Excelente guía conocedor a fondo del tema y muy amigable. Muy recomendadoPublicado en Airbnb![]()
MarieVerificada
Tour très intéressant. Très bonnes connaissances du guide. Nous avons beaucoup appris.Publicado en Airbnb![]()
LindaVerificada
Onze gids was Henry en daar zijn we heel blij mee. Omdat we zijn enige gasren waren vanmorgen was er tijd om van hem dingen over zijn cultuur te leren maar ook om wat over onze cultuur met hem te delen. Hierdoor ontstonden mooie gesprekken. Zeker niet een gids met een standaard radertje waar niet van af te wijken is. Ook de communicatie vooraf verliep heel soepel, met duidelijke beschrijvingen/ heldere instructies. Een fijne ervaring die we zeker aanraden.Publicado en Airbnb![]()
KarenVerificada
Excelente guía muy recomendablePublicado en Airbnb![]()
MartynasVerificada
Enrique was an amazing guide. Communication to meet was easy and convenient from the very beginning. We met right next to the ticket office, and thanks to our guide we were able to avoid the tickets already in advance. The cost of the guided tour was also practically the same as booking a guide on-site. Enrique knew exactly where to stop to tell each story to have some shade from the hot sun and also making the experience both visually engaging and immersive. His explanations were clear, interesting, and brought the history of Chichén Itzá to life. We had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Chichén Itzá.Publicado en Airbnb![]()
PeggyVerificada
Really good experience with Martin, he is really nice and knowledgeable. We were just the 4 of us and learned way more than expected about the Mayan culture and the Chicken Itza site. Strongly recommending to have a guided tour otherwise you'll miss a lot. Thanks so much!Publicado en Airbnb![]()
RafeVerificada
My host was Henry. He was great, very knowledgeable and engaging. You can sense the passion when he talks about it. Also good thing he didn't ask for tips at all. Well doneVerificado por: TrustindexLa insignia verificada de Trustindex es el símbolo universal de confianza. Solo las mejores empresas pueden obtener la insignia verificada si tienen una puntuación de revisión superior a 4.5, basada en las reseñas de clientes de los últimos 12 meses. Leer más
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We are a team of certified native guides passionate about the culture and Mayan history of Yucatán.
Our goal is to create authentic local experiences that connect you with the living culture of the region — not a packaged tourist version.
We offer personalized tours that let you explore colonial cities, mystical cenotes, and ancestral temples, while learning about the rich Mayan history from those who have lived it.
We believe in the power of alternative tourism to preserve and celebrate our cultural heritage. Every tour we run is an opportunity to connect travelers with the living history of the Mayan people — and to ensure that history lives on for future generations.
Real experiences with guides who were born and raised on this land.
Born and raised in Yucatán. We know every corner because it's our home.
Tourism that respects archaeological sites and supports local communities.

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