Excursions & day trips

Chichen Itza Private Day Tour

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£153.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Spanish

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 10 hours

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Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Meal Included

Private Tour

Subject expert guide

Do this because

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Chichén Itzá
Arrive early to avoid the crowds and the midday heat
Cool off in a cenote and visit Valladolid at your own pace

What to expect

Avoid the crowds and the midday heat in Chichén Itzá with a private day trip from the Riviera Maya. Be one of the first to visit the famous Mayan ruins thanks to hotel pickup and early arrival at 8.00am. You will feel that the archaeological site is open exclusively for you!

Once at Chichén Itzá, the first place you will visit is the Kukulkan Castle. You will have a close encounter with the pyramid and be able to take great pictures without people. The guide will give you an extensive overview of the site and the Mayan culture.

After Chichén Itzá, you will have the chance to cool off in a cenote located at Hacienda Oxman (25 minutes from Chichén Itzá). During the trip, you will pass through several villages and get to see the rural side of Yucatan and local life.

Next, you will visit the colonial town of Valladolid. Founded in 1543 AC, it is one of the oldest cities in Yucatan. You will have lunch at a local restaurant in the main square. After lunch, you can explore the town on your own.

What's included

Entrance fees
Lunch
Private transportation
Private tour
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Insurance
Toll charge

What's not included

Additional food and drinks
Tips (optional)

Where

Meeting point:

Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel. Please provide the hotel name and address at checkout. Pickup is available from Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and any place in the Riviera Maya.

What to remember

Know in advance:

Please provide your pickup details at checkout. The local operator will contact you to reconfirm everything two days before the tour
If you'd like to add children from 3 to 11 years old to the reservation, please contact the tour operator
The price is for private groups of 2 up to 10 people

Remember to bring:

Comfortable shoes
Towels and swimsuit
Sunscreen

Provider

My Quest Concierge

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Desmin
From United States of America - November 2024

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Staying at an all inclusive resort, it was awesome to spend an entire day in real Mexico, visiting ancient temples at Chichen Itza, swimming in the mo ...

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