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Chichen Itza private tour 😉
We have had a wonderful trip thanks to Jesus pur guide and a great surroimdings we have had opportunity to see 👌😁
Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival
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At a glance
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Price from
- $165 / person
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 985 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Playa del Carmen
Description
Our tour is designed for travelers seeking a more comfortable, comprehensive experience with superior service compared to mass tourism. We offer small groups, early arrival to avoid crowds and the heat, an expert guide, and comfortable, air-conditioned transportation. We had pre-purchased access tickets, which saved us from waiting in long lines to get tickets on the day of the excursion. Upon arriving at the archaeological sites, we went straight in. If you're looking for a premium, well-organized experience, this is the tour for you. Take a tour of two main archaeological sites: Chichen Itza and Coba. You will have a guided tour at each site as well as time to explore on your own. You'll also have a chance to swim at cenote Ik Kil and enjoy a buffet lunch. Breakfast (Juice, cookies and a piece of fruit.) on board, a professional guide and transport. Smaller groups!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Most important buildings is visited in this archeological area. Kukulcan Castle Warriors temple Venus Temple Observatory Building La Iglesia and more!
Swim in the pos popular cenote of Yucatan. Enjoy buffet lunch in restaurant.(drinks not included)
Climbing the Coba pyramid is not included or guaranteed.
Highlights
Professional guide
Juice, cookies and a piece of fruit.
Coba Entrance Fee Included
Ik Kil Cenote Entrance fee included, life jacket and lockers.
No lines or waits at the Chichen Itzá ticket office
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Except Cancun&Costa Mujeres).
Buffet lunch, one drink included
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Juice, cookies and a piece of fruit.
Coba Entrance Fee Included
Ik Kil Cenote Entrance fee included, life jacket and lockers.
No lines or waits at the Chichen Itzá ticket office
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Except Cancun&Costa Mujeres).
Buffet lunch, one drink included
Not included
Chichen Itza Entrance Fees (Adults)
Chichen Itza Entrance Fees (Children)
Pickup Locations & Times
• Hotel name and lobby are required upon reservation. • Pickup is available at hotels and vacation rentals in the Riviera Maya from Moon Palace to Tulum, including Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen. • Lodgings with unpaved access, pedestrian streets with restricted vehicle access, or located in Tulum’s Hotel Zone will be assigned a nearby meeting point. • Pickup time is provided the afternoon before your tour. • Climbing the Coba pyramid is not included or guaranteed.
Traveller Ratings
4.7
985 reviews
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Only last minute bookings, after 6 pm the day prior to the tour, requiere a confirmation from the service provider, if you didn´t receive a confirmation from the service provider a refund will be processed.
- Climbing the Coba pyramid is not included or guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival lasts about 11 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $165 per person for this Playa del Carmen experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. • Hotel name and lobby are required upon reservation. • Pickup is available at hotels and vacation rentals in the Riviera Maya from Moon Palace to Tulum, including Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen. • Lodgings with unpaved access, pedestrian streets with restricted vehicle access, or located in Tulum’s Hotel Zone will be assigned a nearby meeting point. • Pickup time is provided the afternoon before your tour. • Climbing the Coba pyramid is not included or guaranteed. Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyG+xj329QvfMWRKQ8CUbki4=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyBT3iXouFrxnrWAEZpox7KM=.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(985)
R
Spectacular day surrounded by people who brought us closer to Mayan culture and the richness of Mexico.
Great day and great people who guided us through one of the wonders of the modern world. First of all Juan, our driver for today. A warm man, super ultra punctual (something we value a lot) and super attentive to us at all times. And on the other hand, our fantastic guide Heber de la Rosa. A man with great knowledge who has brought us closer to one of the cultures that hypnotizes me the most. He has told us history, stories, legends and above all, he has shown us how wonderful this land and its richness is. Thank you so much for everything. Far from our land (Spain), having warm people who want you to participate in their culture is something fabulous. I would repeat with them again and again, I was left \"mesmerized\" listening to their stories and that is a huge gift. THANK YOU!
Operator response
🌈 Qué bonito saber que los relatos sobre la civilización maya los dejaron completamente cautivados; contagiar ese amor por nuestras raíces es la mayor satisfacción de nuestro equipo 🗿💫. ⏱️ Y claro, para que se enfoquen únicamente en disfrutar de la historia, en la empresa sumamos más de 15 años perfeccionando cada detalle del recorrido. Al adquirir todas las entradas por anticipado, aseguramos la puntualidad que tanto aprecian y nos saltamos las largas filas bajo el sol 🎫. 🚐 Nos apasiona cuidar cada parte del trayecto para que viajen como se merecen en minivans de modelos recientes, con aire acondicionado e hidratación constante 🚰 para reponer energías en todo momento. 🙏 Si tus conocidos en España 👨👩👧👦 están planeando sus próximas vacaciones, ¡cuéntales de 🔹Excursiones Riviera Maya🔹! Nos encantará recibirles y brindarles una atención inolvidable 🌟.
A
Incredible!
The experience with Pablo (the guide) and Angel (driver) was not just excellent, it was beyond that! The good energy they transmitted, the explanations from Pablo, who is a genius and experiences it deeply, were more than recommendable. Incredible day and 1000x1000 recommended!!!
Operator response
✨¡Qué alegría tan enorme nos da leer una reseña con tanta energía! Saber que la jornada superó todas tus expectativas y que disfrutaste tanto de las explicaciones y la pasión del equipo nos llena de orgullo 🏛️✨. 👨🏫 Contar con un guía apasionado que vive la cultura maya con el corazón y un conductor que brinda total tranquilidad hace que cada momento del día sea sencillamente inolvidable 🌿. ⏱️ Lograr esa experiencia perfecta al 1000% no es casualidad: gracias a nuestros más de 15 años de experiencia perfeccionando esta excursión, coordinamos la logística al detalle y gestionamos las entradas 🎟️ por adelantado. De esta manera evitamos las molestas filas y aglomeraciones para que disfruten de cada sitio con espacio, buena sombra y a un ritmo ideal 📸. 🚐 Su bienestar en el camino es nuestra prioridad, por lo que aseguramos trayectos impecables en unidades con aire acondicionado ❄️ e hidratación con agua fría 🥤 disponible en todo momento para mantener la mejor vibra de principio a fin. 🙏 Si tus familiares o amigos 👨👩👧👦 están planificando sus vacaciones por este paraíso 🌴, ¡invítalos a reservar su aventura con 🔹Excursiones Riviera Maya🔹! Estaremos encantados de recibirles y brindarles un servicio de diez 💯.
M
A fantastic day
We took the excursion with Jesús as our guide on August 26th, and we were delighted. The sites were spectacular, but the kindness and explanations from Jesús and our driver Pachi made the difference! Highly recommended!
Operator response
🌈 ¡Muchísimas gracias por tu recomendación! Nos da un gusto enorme saber que el tour del pasado 26 de agosto fue una experiencia maravillosa y que la atención del equipo superó todas sus expectativas 🏛️✨. 👨🏫 La calidez, amabilidad y explicaciones apasionadas de la historia maya son el toque distintivo que transforma cada parada en un recuerdo inolvidable para nuestros viajeros 🌿. ⏱️ Hacer que todo fluya sin contratiempos es parte fundamental de nuestro compromiso: gracias a nuestros más de 15 años de experiencia perfeccionando esta excursión, coordinamos los tiempos al milímetro y gestionamos los pases 🎟️ por adelantado. De esta forma evitamos las molestas filas y aglomeraciones para que disfruten de cada sitio con total tranquilidad 📸. 🚐 Su seguridad y confort son la máxima prioridad; por eso garantizamos trayectos completamente cómodos en transporte climatizado ❄️ y con agua fría 🥤 a la mano durante todo el día para mantener la energía al 100%. 🙏 Si tus amigos o familiares 👨👩👧👦 están organizando sus próximas vacaciones por este paraíso 🌴, ¡invítalos a reservar con 🔹Excursiones Riviera Maya🔹! Será un verdadero placer recibirles y ofrecerles un servicio de diez 💯✨.
J
Interesting and fun cultural excursion
The excursion is 100% recommended; we learned a lot thanks to our guide Antonio, a great professional, and we visited 3 incredible places in the area. The children were not bored at any time. Everything perfect!
Operator response
👨👩👧👦 ¡Muchísimas gracias por compartir tu experiencia! Nos alegra un montón saber que la pasaron de maravilla y, sobre todo, que los niños estuvieron entretenidos y disfrutando al máximo durante toda la aventura 🏊♂️✨. ⏱️ Lograr que un recorrido por 3 sitios emblemáticos sea dinámico para toda la familia es todo un arte: gracias a nuestros más de 15 años de experiencia perfeccionando esta excursión, coordinamos cada detalle y gestionamos los pases 🎟️ por adelantado. Así evitamos largas filas y aglomeraciones, manteniendo un ritmo ágil y ameno de principio a fin 🌿. 🚐 La comodidad de grandes y chicos es nuestra prioridad número uno, por lo que aseguramos traslados muy confortables en camionetas con aire acondicionado ❄️ y agua fría 🥤 siempre disponible para mantener la energía al 100%. 🙏 Si conocen a otros amigos o familiares 👨👩👧👦 que estén planeando sus vacaciones por este paraíso 🌴, ¡mándalos con nosotros a 🔹Excursiones Riviera Maya🔹! Nos encantará recibirles y darles una atención de diez
J
Heber and Angel are the best!
Heber and Angel absolutely made this excursion amazing. Heber was so insightful about Mayan and Mexican history; I could feel his passion for the topic and I was enthralled by the experience. Angel got us everywhere on time and safely, always making sure we had everything we needed. I could recommend these two enough. The excursion itself was gorgeous. Chitzen Itza is ripe with history. The cenote is gorgeous and especially refreshing after a hot day (do the cliff jumping). And Coba is so fun to ride bikes around and explore. I highly recommend the experience, and Heber and Angel as your guides.
Operator response
💙 Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a glowing review! Hearing how much you enjoyed exploring the incredible history of Chichen Itza, riding bikes through Coba, and taking that refreshing leap into the cenote makes our day 🏛️🚴♂️. 🏊♂️ That cliff jump at the cenote really is the ultimate way to cool off after an epic morning of discovering Mayan culture, and we are so glad it was a highlight of your trip 🌊. ⏱️ Keeping an action-packed itinerary like this running smoothly is our specialty: backed by over 15 years of experience perfecting this tour, we carefully coordinate timing and secure pre-booked tickets 🎟️ so you can skip long lines, beat the heat, and enjoy every stop to the absolute fullest 📸. 🚐 Your safety and comfort are always top priorities, which is why we provide seamless transfers in fully air-conditioned vehicles ❄️ with cold water 🥤 constantly available to keep you energized from start to finish. 🙏 If your friends or family 👨👩👧👦 are planning their next vacation to paradise 🌴, invite them to book their experience with 🔹Excursiones Riviera Maya🔹! We would be delighted to host them and deliver another 10/10 day
L
Highly recommend!!!
This small group tour was top notch and we learned so much about Mayan culture! Our tour guide, Gina, is the best tour guide we could’ve asked for this tour. She was knowledgeable and kind. It was also a really early pick up (since we were leaving from Cancun) so props to our driver and tour guide for working over 12 hours to ensure that we had a great time. Fantastic tour and it made our Cancun experience super memorable!
Operator response
🌟 Thank you so much for this amazing review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the early wake-up call paid off and that you had such a memorable time learning about the Maya culture 🏛️✨. ⏱️ Getting an early start is a big part of the secret: backed by over 15 years of experience perfecting this tour, our precise timing and pre-purchased tickets 🎟️ allow us to arrive ahead of the massive crowds and heat, making every single hour of the journey 100% worth it 📸. 🚐 Taking care of you throughout such a full day is our top priority. Our team works tirelessly to ensure seamless transfers in cool, air-conditioned vehicles ❄️ with cold water 🥤 constantly on hand to keep your energy high from Cancun and back. 🙏 If your friends or family 👨👩👧👦 are planning their next getaway to paradise 🌴, invite them to book their adventure with 🔹Excursiones Riviera Maya🔹! It will be our absolute pleasure to host them and deliver a 10/10 experience 💯✨.
Q
Excellent Tour!!
This tour was the highlight of our vacation to Playa del Carmen. Huge thanks to our tour guide Heber and driver Angel, they made this an unforgettable experience!! The trip was well planned/timed and Heber’s knowledge and joy was perfect!
Operator response
💚 What a wonderful review! Hearing that this excursion was the ultimate highlight of your vacation in Playa del Carmen fills us with immense pride and gratitude 🌴✨. ⏱️ That smooth flow and perfect timing are no coincidence: thanks to over 15 years of experience perfecting this tour, we carefully coordinate every minute and secure admission passes 🎟️ in advance. This allows us to beat the heavy crowds, dodge the peak heat, and give you plenty of time to enjoy each site at a relaxed pace 📸. 🚐 Keeping you comfortable throughout the journey is essential to us, which is why we provide seamless transfers in fresh, air-conditioned vehicles ❄️ with cold water 🥤 always on hand to stay refreshed from start to finish. 🙏 If your friends or family 👨👩👧👦 are planning a visit to paradise, invite them to book their trip with 🔹Excursiones Riviera Maya🔹! We would be thrilled to welcome them and deliver another 10/10 experience 💯✨.
T
Great !
Pablo was amazing. Great knowledge and learned so much from each stop. we had some close calls because of the driver but fortunately we did not have an accident. Overall great trip would definitely do it again!
Operator response
🥇 Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! Knowing that the guide’s passion and deep historical knowledge provided you with such an enriching experience at every stop means the world to us 🌟. ⏱️ Delivering a seamless journey requires precise planning: backed by over 15 years of experience perfecting this exact tour, we manage all admission passes 🎟️ in advance. This allows us to beat the heavy crowds, maximize your photo opportunities 📸, and maintain a smooth, relaxed pace throughout the day. 🚐 Regarding your journey, please rest assured that we take passenger safety and transport quality extremely seriously. We sincerely appreciate you bringing your concern to our attention, and this matter is already being reviewed directly with our logistics and transport management team to ensure our standards are consistently met. Immediate actions will be taken. 🙏 If your family or friends 👨👩👧👦 are planning a trip down here to paradise 🌴, invite them to book their day with 🔹Excursiones Riviera Maya🔹! We would be delighted to welcome them and deliver a 10/10 experience 💯✨.
V
Great experience
Phenomenal excursion... and above all the guide Pablo Acosta... who explained to us in detail everything we visited.
Operator response
🏆 ¡Misión cumplida! Saber que tu excursión fue tan agradable y enriquecedora nos confirma que vamos por el camino correcto. 🚙 Cuidamos desde la puntualidad en el punto de encuentro hasta la hidratación 🥤 y el clima dentro de la camioneta. Al comprar los pases por adelantado 🎟️, garantizamos un ritmo relajado para que disfruten cada parada como se merece. ¡Gracias por confiar en nosotros! Esperamos volver a coincidir muy pronto. 🔹Excursiones Riviera Maya🔹 ✨
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