Discover Chichen Itza’s secrets with a private archaeologist. Beat the crowds, explore hidden areas, and enjoy a buffet lunch and cenote swim.
- Cancun - 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.
- CENOTE CHICHIKAN - 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!
- 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)
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!
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
