Our private Chichen Itza tour offers the perfect timing to ensure you have the best experience in a way that avoids the crowds. Accompanied by a knowledgeable private certified guide, you will delve into the rich history and captivating stories behind these ancient ruins, truly immersing yourself in the wonders of Chichen Itza. After visiting the ruins, you will have the opportunity to swim in one of the stunning cenotes, such as Cenote Samula, Xkeken, or Oxman. As part of the tour, you will enjoy a delicious à la carte lunch at a Yucatan cuisine restaurant and have free time to explore the charming colonial city of Valladolid. Our tour includes private transportation and a certified archeological guide exclusively for your group. This tour is 100% private, catering solely to your group's needs. Feel free to take your time at each location, capturing memorable photos or indulging in some shopping. We guarantee an excellent and unforgettable experience.
Just you, your guide & driver: Pick up from all hotels-rentals from Playa del Carmen to Tulum. We recommend 6:15am pick up to avoid crowds and heat.
Pickup included
Get ahead of the crowds and be the first to step foot in Chichen Itza! We'll pick you up early in the morning so you can arrive right when the site opens. With your own private guide and skip-the-line tickets, you won't have to wait. Plus, being there early means you can explore without the scorching heat. You'll have a full guided tour of the Chichen Itza site, and if you'd like, there will be some free time for souvenir shopping at the end. We will pick you up with a private vehicle from your hotel-rental (approx 2h30 driving).
You can take a refreshing swim in Cenote Samula, Xkeken, or Oxman. It's the perfect way to cool off after exploring the ruins. Don't worry about rushing - you can stay at the cenote for as long as you want and fully enjoy the experience. We'll provide life vests for your safety.
After enjoying an authentic Yucatan lunch with your guide at one of the city's finest restaurants, you'll have some free time to explore the charming colonial town. Don't miss the main square and convent areas, which are absolutely worth checking out. And if you feel like shopping, you'll also have some free time to do that. After lunch, we'll take you back to your hotel or rental (approx 2h driving)
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
We pick up from all hotels - rentals located from Playa del Carmen to Tulum. An additional pick-up fee will be due to the guide on the day of the tour if you are staying in Puerto Morelos (USD 45) or Cancun (USD 90). If condo or house rental, we require the full name and address of the place, sharing location via phone upon arrival is requested. For the best experience, we advise choosing a pick-up time of 6:00 am. This will allow you to avoid both the crowds and the heat, ensuring a more enjoyable outing. No shows applies 15 minutes after confirmed pick up time.
Swimming skills mandatory IMPORTANT: You must provide the tour operator: 1/ At the latest 3 days before the tour: T-shirt size (from XS to 3 XL) for each participant + kid's weights for the life vests. 2/ No later than 4pm the day before the tour, your ROOM NUMBER. Otherwise the tour will be cancelled. Without your room number, they will not be authorized to enter in the hotel to pick you up. In case on condo/bnb sharing your location via whatsapp is mandatory. What to bring with you: - Beach Towels - Swimsuit (please wear it from the morning and you can change after the cenote) - Tennis shoes for the ruins and flip flops/sandals for the cenote - Hat/sunglasses - Cash (tips/souvenirs) - Ruins: In case you bring a go pro camera, a video camera or a phone with a selfie stick, there is a 60 pesos per device charged at the entrance of each archeological site, to be paid in pesos (INAH tax) - Drones and tripods for video/cameras are forbidden. It is not allowed to put sunblock/mosquito repellent before swimming activities. The tour can not be customized. No show will apply 15 minutes after the confirmed pick up time.