Chichen Itza Early Access Private Tour with Buffet Lunch & Cenote | 10 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Access to Chichen Itza and cenote
  • Professional private guide
  • Live commentary in English or Spanish
  • Mexican buffet lunch and tequila tasting
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in a private transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Chichen Itza government tax (39 USD)
  • Life vest (mandatory) at cenote
  • Mobile devices fee (4 USD)

Overview

Gain essential insights into Mexico’s past on a visit to Chichen Itza with a private archaeologist. Miss the crowds by visiting in the early morning, and see parts of the site that traditional tours don’t visit. With pickup from Cancun, experience the majesty of the entire Chichen Itza site and receive personalized attention from your professionally certified guide. With this Viator Exclusive, your early morning visit to Chichen Itza allows you to explore the site before the crowds so you can enjoy the rest of your day as you prefer!

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Itinerary

  • Cancun (Pass By)

    Depart early in the morning from your hotel in Cancun or Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza while the sun begins to show up! Arrive at the archeological site when it is completely empty and avoid the crowds of tourists.

  • Zona Arqueologica de Chichen Itza

    Enjoy the amazing view of the archeological site of Chichén Itza from the inside in the tranquility of your early-morning visit. Learn how this large pre-Colombian city played an important role in Mayan civilization from around A.D. 600 to 1200, and remained a center of worship and pilgrimage until the arrival of the Spanish. Even today, it is still considered a sacred site by the Yucatán peninsula’s Maya population. Furthermore, it became protected by UNESCO and is nowadays considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Follow your private guide and learn the history behind this ancient site, such as the meaning of the stone carvings, pyramids, platforms, ball courts and staircases. Visit the Temple of the Warriors, The Ball Game and, of course, the famous El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulkan. 

    2 hours 20 minutes

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    Cool off the heat of the sun at a sacred Mayan cenote. Swim in its crystal clear waters and enjoy the precious views that this underground sinkhole offers. Once the experience of swimming in a Cenote is over, move to the cenote's restaurant and indulge into the flavors of Mexican cuisine with a delicious buffet. Even more, take the opportunity to participate in a tequila tasting in this magical environment!

    2 hours 20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Chichen Itza government tax is 39 USD per adult and 6 USD per child. It must be paid upon arrival by credit card (no cash is accepted).
  • Mexicans, children, students, and teachers (residents in Mexico) have a discount on the Chichen Itza tax upon presentation of their ID on the day of the tour. The discount will not be applicable without the official identification.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Relaxing visit to Chicen Itza

Published on Oct, 2024

The early start tour to Chichen Itza was great! Our tour guide Frank has lots of knowledge of the Mayan culture, history and practices which enhanced the experience. The visit to the cenote afterwards included a well stocked buffet and the swim was most welcome after a hot morning! Definitely recommend the early access tour as there were no crowds and no pesky souvenir sellers!

Amazing visit to a World Wonder

Published on Oct, 2024

The tour gide make a difference on the tour. He knows a lot of the history of Maya culture and get your atraction with funny jokes. It was a really nice tour. 100% recommended

Great tour!

Published on Apr, 2024

Frank was great! Tour was very informative and we got in before the crowds! Cenote was beautiful! Was able to get back to the hotel and still enjoy a bit of the rest of the day! Highly recommend!

One-of-a-kind experience with the MOST knowledgeable guide

Published on Mar, 2023

Marco is by far the most knowledgeable, friendly, and experienced guide. He’s very calm and clear. Explains the history of everything you do with a zest for Mexican culture. The cenote they take you to x-cajum is so beautiful and one-of-a-kind. Yes, it’s early but you’d rather suffer by waking up early and get to enjoy everything ahead of the crowds! Trust!

Excellent tour!

Published on Oct, 2022

Excellent tour! Our tour guide, Marco, was very knowledgeable, and the tour overall was very fascinating. Doing the early access was great! We didn't have to deal with any of the crowds and was worth the early start in the morning.

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