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.
Free · Tips
The historic center with a local guide. Tips only.
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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EXCELENTE A base de 167 reseñas Publicado en Tripadvisor Jessica LVerificada A new wonder and the gateway to the underworld Great tour, with a perfect amount of time at each place. Lakin drive you to Chichen Itza and you have a separate tour guide onsite, and it was fantastic to get there ahead of the crowds and heat (although quite a bit of shade around the place as well as bathrooms). Lunch was a little underwhelming, but there was enough food, and the cenotes were a highlight - our driver Sergio was knowledgeable, polite and reliable. We'd recommend this tour again!Publicado en Tripadvisor Skylar BVerificada Enrique was great! Muchas gracias, Enrique! We had a wonderful time at Chichén Itzá.Publicado en Tripadvisor Adam CVerificada Excellent Tour This was an excellently planned tour. We were picked up and driven to Chichen-Itza (via the pickup of one other person), arriving before it had opened. This was perfect as it meant we were there before it was too hot and busy so we could get lots of good photos. Our tour guide Enrique was excellent. We then stopped off at 3 different Cenotes and a typical Mexican restaurant on our way back to our hotel. Our driver was friendly and would always let us know how long each part of the journey was. He also helped organise the Chichen-Itza tickets in advance so that we didn't have to queue on the day.Publicado en Tripadvisor Bob YVerificada A really informative tour Our guide was local, and also of May descent, so really have us an insight into the site and life therePublicado en Tripadvisor Christine HVerificada Chichen Itza & 3 cenotes Wonderful, well organised tour of Chichen Itza and surrounding cenotes. Small number of people for this tour. Turned out to be a private tour for our small group of four people. Highly recommend. Lunch included and is at a local restaurant.Publicado en Tripadvisor DCAJEVerificada Private tour of Chichen Itza I picked this tour company as I had read great reviews and they were very helpful and the communication was excellent. I was able to book, ask questions, receive useful information via WhatsApp. We had a tour of Chichen Itza at 8am - perfect time as we were able to enjoy this magnificent sight at a quieter time and before it got too hot. Our guide Eyder was lovely, very friendly and informative. I would definitely recommend booking!Publicado en Tripadvisor Ioana CVerificada Chichen Itzá con nuestro guía Marco Nuestra visita a Chichén Itzá con el guía Marco ha sido simplemente excelente. Se nota muchísimo todo el conocimiento que tiene, pero sobre todo la pasión con la que vive la cultura y la historia… y cómo la transmite. De verdad, se ve cuánto se lo ha trabajado y lo bien preparado que lo lleva todo. Las dos horas se nos han pasado volando, literalmente. Ha conseguido que nos metamos de lleno en el lugar, en su significado y en su magia. Gracias a él, hemos descubierto lo impresionante y asombroso que es Chichén Itzá de una forma que no habríamos vivido igual por nuestra cuenta. Totalmente recomendable. ¡Una experiencia de 10!Publicado en Tripadvisor Julio LVerificada Excelente todo , comida, transporte, guía , lo recomendaría muchas veces y claro regresaría a reservar con ellos Muy buen transporte y un conductor excelente , atento ante todo detalle y maneja muy seguro, comida muy rica y cenotes bonitos, un guía excelentePublicado en Tripadvisor BebelocaVerificada On recommande Très bonne expérience. Sergio est venu nous chercher à l hôtel et nous a emmené à Chichen Itza puis à 3 cenotes. Très sympathique, nous avons très bien mangé le midi. Eyder, le guide de Chichen Itza, très sympathique également et a répondu à toutes nos questions. On a adoré ce tourPublicado en Tripadvisor Elise ÅVerificada Å perfect day - highly recommend! We had perfect day with this tour! Our guide Martin was very knowledgeable about chichen itza and had such a good way of communicated. We learned so much from him and he was very interesting to listen to and answered all our questions that we had during the tour. Our driver Sergio that was with us throughout the day was an excellent driver, and took very good care of us at the different cenotes. He was very informative and during our lunch we were even able to see how they made tortillas. This was the perfect way to see chichen itza and cenotes in a small group (we were only 4 people total). I would highly recommend this tour to my friends!
Airbnb Experiences
Itzá Experience
EXCELENTE A base de 344 reseñas Publicado en Airbnb AlexandraVerificada Henry was so knowledgeable and we enjoyed the time in Chichen Itza a lot. It was so much of a difference to have local person who grew up at this place and knows so many details about it and shares with others. We learned lots of interesting facts and connections of Maya history the current times. Meeting timing was also perfect, just before the heat. Thank you a lot!Publicado en Airbnb CecileVerificada We had the most phenomenal morning with Martin. He was hugely knowledgeable about the Mayans and made the site come alive for us. His passion for history and his heritage shone through and we loved every minute. He answered all our questions and went the extra mile to make this a unique experience for us. Which it was. Hands down best tour of our trip (and we did a few). Ask for Martin!Publicado en Airbnb NikolaVerificada It was great to walk through these ancient ruins with a Mayan expert who was able to explain interesting and little known fact due to his ancestral descent!Publicado en Airbnb PageVerificada Very knowledgeable guide who cares deeply about the place and history. Ray is also great at keeping guests engaged with questions and testing our memories of the Maya words he was teaching. I highly recommend him as a guide. A great experience.Publicado en Airbnb SaraVerificada Rey was great! We did a private tour with him, and he was really thoughtful about finding shade for us. He also managed our pace in a thoughtful way, as I am recovering from a torn tendon in my foot. Very knowledgeable. Wonderful tour! We also really appreciated the option to have tickets in advance.Publicado en Airbnb LindiVerificada Eyder was a great tour guide! He was very friendly and knowledgeable and he was kind and gave us good advice for what other things we should see in Valladolid. We would highly recommend him!Publicado en Airbnb IngerVerificada Henry was a great tour guide. Excellent tour and very knowledgeable. Would recommend Thank you to Henry and the organizers. Great communication ahead of time to help us navigate getting to the site efficiently…. Knowing what was legit and what to pass by..Publicado en Airbnb Keith MauriceVerificada Lovely tour. Enrique was extremely friendly and knowledgeablePublicado en Airbnb ErinVerificada Martín helped Chichen Itza come alive for my kids and us-- it was especially fun when we got off the beaten path.Publicado en Airbnb JoelVerificada Martín ha sido un guía genial. Nos ha encantado, somos unos viajeros y ha sido uno de los mejores tours que hemos tenido, increíbleVerificado 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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