




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!
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $1,086.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
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.
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.
Once the visit to Chichen Itza is over, you will be moved to a local restaurant, where you will be able to indulge in the flavors of Mexican cuisine with a delicious buffet.
Hotel pick-up is included for this private tour. Please, select your hotel from the list of available hotels. If your hotel is not on the list contact us via email cancun1@amigotours.com to provide you with an alternative location.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Chichen Itza Early Access Private Tour lasts about 10h 30min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $475 per person for this Cancun experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $1,086. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Hotel pick-up is included for this private tour. Please, select your hotel from the list of available hotels. If your hotel is not on the list contact us via email cancun1@amigotours.com to provide you with an alternative location. Pickup points include Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort, Hotel Riu Palace Costa Mujeres.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap 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.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 50 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Amigo Tours.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chichen Itza Early Access Private Tour | 10h 30min | 4.5 (50) | $475 | |
Early Access to Chichen Itza with optional pick-up | 9 hours | 4.9 (2,287) | $34 | View |
Small Group with early access to Chichen Itza, Ekbalam and Cenote | 12–13 hours | 5.0 (263) | $111 | View |
Chichen Itza Private Tour – Early & direct Access + Valladolid | 9–10 hours | 5.0 (74) | $255 | View |
Chichen Itza Early Access Tour: Cenote Swim, Lunch & Valladolid | 9 hours | 4.8 (58) | $98 | View |
Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival | 11 hours | 4.7 (1,009) | $165 | View |
Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting | 12 hours | 4.8 (6,904) | $39 | View |