--- title: "Coba & Chichen Itza Ruins Tour with Cenote Swim" date: 2026-10-27 canonical: https://thechichenitzatours.com/tours/chichen-itza-coba-tour/ --- # Coba & Chichen Itza Ruins Tour with Cenote Swim - Ticket price: From 67.2 USD per person (Prices checked 2026-10-27, prices may vary) - Duration: 12 hours - Best for: Two ruins in one day - Guided day tours - Check availability: https://www.getyourguide.com/tulum-l248/riviera-maya-coba-chichen-itza-ruins-with-cenote-swim-t405980/?partner_id=D7H7I6M&cmp=thechichenitzatours_com_agent_markdown (GetYourGuide · This site contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission when you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.) - ★ Two Maya archaeological sites in a single day: Coba and Chichen Itza - ★ Early departure to beat the crowds at both ruins - ★ Swim stop at Cenote Chichi Kan - ★ Panoramic visit to colonial Valladolid - ★ Certified guide at both sites ## Our take I would pick this over a single-site Chichen Itza tour if seeing two different Maya cities in one trip appeals to you, since the price is close to the single-site options despite the extra stop. The catch is the early departure, often before sunrise, which is worth knowing before you book if you are not a morning person. This **Coba and Chichen Itza ruins tour** is the only product on this site that covers two Maya archaeological sites in a single day. Alongside the two ruin visits, the itinerary includes a swim at Cenote Chichi Kan and a short panoramic stop in Valladolid, departing from Riviera Maya hotels. Prices start from around $67 per person for a 12-hour day that begins earlier than most to fit everything in. ## What makes this Coba & Chichen Itza tour different? Every other day trip on this site visits Chichen Itza alone. This one adds Coba first, a quieter, jungle-set site dating back to 100 to 300 AD with its own tall pyramid, Nohoch Mul, and a very different architectural style from Chichen Itza's later Post-Classic structures. Seeing both in one day gives a clearer sense of how Maya cities changed over the centuries. ## What does the Coba, Chichen Itza & cenote tour include? The price covers round-trip transportation, a certified guide at both archaeological sites, and admission to the cenote. Lockers and the mandatory life vest at the cenote are extra, and the archaeological site fees, around 65 USD combined, are paid locally unless you book the all-inclusive option that bundles them in. ## Who should book this tour? This is the right pick for travelers who want to see more than one Maya site and do not mind an earlier start and a longer day to fit it all in. If you would rather have a slower, single-site day, the [standard Chichen Itza, cenote and Valladolid tour](https://thechichenitzatours.com/tours/chichen-itza-cenote-valladolid-tour/) covers less ground but at a more relaxed pace. ## Is the Coba & Chichen Itza tour worth it? **Yes, if visiting two Maya ruin sites in one trip matters more to you than an easy morning.** At around $67, it is priced similarly to the single-site Chichen Itza tours, which makes the extra stop at Coba essentially a bonus rather than a premium add-on. If an early departure does not suit your schedule, a single-site tour will feel more comfortable. ## Getting to the Riviera Maya pickup point Pickup is at your hotel across Riviera Maya, so confirm your exact time carefully, since this tour departs earlier than most others on this site to fit in both archaeological sites. Set an alarm the night before, since missing an early pickup on this route is harder to recover from than on a later-starting tour. ## Insider tips for the Coba and Chichen Itza combo Wear real walking shoes rather than sandals, since Coba involves more uneven, jungle-path walking than the paved plaza at Chichen Itza. Bring extra water and sun protection, since you will be outdoors at two sites rather than one, and pack your swimwear under your clothes to save time at the cenote stop. ## Prices and what to expect Prices start from around $67 per person and rise for the all-inclusive tier that covers the site fees upfront. Expect a long day, often starting before sunrise, given the extra stop at Coba. ## How does it compare to other Chichen Itza tours? Against the [Ek Balam and Chichen Itza combo](https://thechichenitzatours.com/tours/chichen-itza-ek-balam-tour/), this tour pairs Chichen Itza with an older Classic-period site rather than a smaller regional one, and adds a Valladolid stop as well. Against the [standard Tulum departure](https://thechichenitzatours.com/tours/chichen-itza-tour-from-tulum/), this is the longer, more ambitious version of a similar route, built for travelers who want to maximize what they see in one day. ## What's included - ✓ Round-trip transportation from the meeting point - ✓ Professional certified guide - ✓ Admission to the cenote - ✓ Guided tour at both archaeological sites - ✗ Lockers and life vest at the cenote (mandatory) - ✗ Admission fees to the archaeological sites, around 65 USD unless the all-inclusive option is booked - ✗ Drinks ## Route and itinerary 1. **Early pickup from Riviera Maya**: The tour departs earlier than most Chichen Itza day trips to fit in two archaeological sites, so expect a pre-dawn or very early morning pickup from your Riviera Maya hotel. The early start also helps you beat the crowds at both stops. 2. **Explore the ruins of Coba**: The first stop is Coba, a site dating back to 100 to 300 AD, known for its tall pyramid Nohoch Mul and the network of ancient causeways connecting it to nearby lakes. The guide covers the significance of the surrounding lakes and the site's distinct architecture. 3. **Guided visit to Chichen Itza**: From Coba, the group travels on to Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, for a guided walk through the main plaza and its pyramids. Seeing both sites back to back makes the architectural differences between the two Maya periods easier to spot. 4. **Swim at Cenote Chichi Kan**: The group heads deeper into the jungle to Cenote Chichi Kan for a refreshing swim. A life vest is mandatory and not included in the base price, so plan to rent one on site if needed. 5. **Buffet lunch**: A buffet lunch is served during the day on options that include it, giving the group a break between the two ruin sites and the cenote stop. Check which option you booked, since lunch is not automatic on every tier. 6. **Panoramic visit to Valladolid**: The day finishes with a brief panoramic visit to Valladolid before the drive back to the coast. It is a short stop for photos rather than an extended walk. 7. **Return to Riviera Maya**: The group returns to the Riviera Maya meeting point in the evening after a long but full day covering two archaeological sites, a cenote and a colonial town. ## FAQs ### Can I visit both Coba and Chichen Itza in one day? Yes, this tour is built specifically to cover both sites in a single day, starting earlier than typical Chichen Itza-only tours. ### How early does this tour depart? Pickup is earlier than most Chichen Itza day trips, often before sunrise, to leave enough time for both archaeological sites plus the cenote and Valladolid. ### Are the entrance fees to Coba and Chichen Itza included? Only the all-inclusive option bundles in the roughly 65 USD combined site fees. On other options, you pay them locally on the day. ### What is different about the Coba ruins compared to Chichen Itza? Coba dates to an earlier period, around 100 to 300 AD, and sits in denser jungle with a taller central pyramid, Nohoch Mul, giving a different experience from Chichen Itza's open plaza. ### Is lunch included on this tour? A buffet lunch is included only if you select the option that covers it, so confirm which tier you are booking. ### Where does pickup happen for the Coba and Chichen Itza tour? Pickup is at your hotel across Riviera Maya, with the exact time confirmed ahead of the early departure.