Mérida & the Northwest
Small-Group Tours
Small group tours Yucatán offers keep numbers low so the guide can talk to everyone, you can take photos without a crowd and the group can move quickly between stops. We can arrange shared departures and private small groups for travellers who like a social day without the coach experience.
Small-Group Tours: our options
Large coach tours to Chichén Itzá can feel hurried and impersonal. A small-group tour in a minivan keeps the pace flexible and the conversation personal. A guide can adjust the order of stops to avoid crowds and heat.
We can arrange small-group tours yucatan visitors prefer for Chichén Itzá, Uxmal, cenote days and food walks. Groups are small enough for local restaurants and village stops that bigger buses can't use.
- Chichén Itzá, a cenote and Valladolid
- Uxmal and Puuc Route
- Mérida food and city walk
- Celestún flamingos and beach day
What's included
Transport in a minivan or small bus, a guide and bottled water are typically included. Entry fees and lunch are often extra but can be bundled.
Pickups are normally from central hotels or a meeting point, and your confirmation lists times.
- Small vehicle and driver
- Guide
- Hotel or meeting point pickup
- Water
- Time to explore at each stop
Sample itinerary
A sample Chichén Itzá small-group day:
- 07:00 Pickup in Mérida
- 09:15 Chichén Itzá with a guide
- 12:00 Lunch near the site
- 13:30 Cenote swim
- 15:30 Stop in Valladolid for ice cream and a stroll
- 18:00 Return to Mérida
Prices
Small-group prices are above big-bus tours and below private hire. Typical ranges:
Seats in small groups cost more than big coach tours but less than private ones. Prices include transport and guide, and some bundle lunch and entry. Last-minute seats may be cheaper if a departure has space.
| Option | Typical price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Shared small-group day | US$60–110 pp |
| Premium small group, up to 6 | US$100–150 pp |
| Private small group for 2–4 | US$130–220 pp |
Who it's for
Suited to travellers who want a guide's attention but not the cost of a private tour. Solo travellers often enjoy the company.
Small-group tours still run on a fixed schedule. If you want total flexibility, a private driver or private tour is a better match.
When to go
Small-group tours run year-round. Early departures beat the heat at ruins, while afternoon cenote stops cool you off.
High season, December to April, books faster, so request a quote early.
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FAQs
How many people are in a small group?
Usually two to ten, depending on the tour and the vehicle.
Can I join as a solo traveller?
Yes. Many solo travellers book small-group departures.
How is it different from a bus tour?
Smaller numbers, more flexible pace and more personal attention.
Can we make it private?
Yes. Private small groups for friends or families can be arranged.
Can I bring my kids?
Yes. Children are welcome on most departures, and we can note ages in the booking.
Want this trip planned for you?
Tell us your dates, group size and where you are staying. We check availability with local guides and send back a price.