Private Chichen Itza Tour: Uncover History and Swim in Sacred Cenotes

Uncover the rich history of Chichen Itza on a private tour. Swim in sacred cenotes, enjoy a delicious lunch, and explore the charming city of Valladolid. Book now!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chichen Itza - Beat the crowds and be among the first to explore Chichen Itza! We’ll arrange an early morning pickup so you can arrive as the site opens. With a private guide and skip-the-line tickets, there’s no waiting involved. Arriving early allows you to explore without the intense heat. Enjoy a comprehensive guided tour of Chichen Itza, and…
What's Included
  • Complimentary lunch at a local Mexican restaurant with select menu choices.
  • Refreshments including water and sodas available on board the van.
  • All-inclusive experience with no hidden taxes or commissions.
  • Access to Chichen Itza ruins and Cenote with life jackets included.
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or Airbnb in a private,…
What's Not Included
  • Drinks at the restaurant
Additional Information

Our exclusive Chichen Itza excursion is timed perfectly to bypass the masses and assure an optimal experience. Alongside a well-informed private guide certified in the field, you will be introduced to the intriguing history and fascinating tales of these ancient structures, deeply immersing yourself in the allure of Chichen Itza. Post the ruins, a visit…

Location
Chichen Itza
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Joshlittlewapak
Jul 21, 2025
Great experience with great people - This was truly a remarkable experience. Was skeptical when saw so many 5-star reviews - but it was a 5-star experience. We had Alex as our guide and Enrique as our driver. Both were super-friendly and welcoming. Alex gave us a great history and educational lesson as we headed to Chichen Itza. The tour of the ruins was great. The cenote experience was also breathtaking and relaxing. Lunch was amazing. They did a great job of catering tour to what we wanted to do and asking if we needed to make stops. They had plenty of snacks and drinks to keep our kids happy (ages 16, 14 and 11). Overall, great experience.
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Bme8783fp
Jul 14, 2025
Great excursion! - Great trip! The guide Alex was friendly and informative, and Chichen Itza & Valladolid were both beautiful! Would recommend.
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Kevinandaimel
Jul 3, 2025
Excellent tour and glimpse into Mayan history. - This tour was excellent!! Alex and Omar were the best and made it such a special experience for my family. They answered all our questions thoughtfully and had some really great insights into the history we saw. This tour and the guides have my highest recommendation!!!
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352aimel
Jul 3, 2025
Excellent experience - The tour was outstanding, every location was expertly discussed. The sights were absolutely must see and the tour delivered.
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Sara
Jul 3, 2025
The Best - This tour was one of the best we’ve done in Mexico. Having a private tours offers so many benefits especially when traveling with younger children (4 years old.) You have the ability to do more or less depending on how it’s going. They stop for restroom breaks, etc. We even wanted a specific souvenir and our tour guide, Arturo, made sure we got it. He helped guide us when we were bargaining with vendors and even took us to a Cenote that was incredibly peaceful- no crowds. Shortly after we left the crowds descended and we were so grateful to get to experience it away from everyone else. Lunch was excellent as well! Our driver was superb. We would book a tour with this company and Arturo any time and you should too.
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M8256vzlilyl
May 1, 2025
Highlight of our trip!! - We had an INCREDIBLE experience on our private tour. Our guide Juan (JJ) was outstanding: so kind, funny, personable, and super knowledgeable. We asked so many questions throughout the tour and he was so great to talk to. Our driver Enrique was wonderful as well. We were a group of three women and felt totally safe the entire time. From start to finish, it was an absolutely wonderful experience, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone!
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Susan
Apr 6, 2025
Chichen Itza/cenote/vallalodid - Our group of 11 had a wonderful time with Christina and Rodrigo! Christina kept our group on track and was efficient with our time so we got the maximum enjoyment out of each stop! She is so knowledgeable about the area and the history. We all loved learning about Chichen Itza, and swimming and jumping into the cenote was so fun. The restaurant for lunch was delicious.
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Heyitskatiep
Apr 4, 2025
Spectacular - Honestly beat trip ive been on. Had a fantastic time and our guide Joshua did amazing! He was so sweet and he knew so much about the areas we visited, didnt feel rushed at all it was wonderful. Chichen Itza is so cool defo would go again and the cenote was so refreshing!
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Annag52014
Mar 29, 2025
Fabulous day visiting Chichen Itza with Absolute Adventure tours! - Our family recently returned from Mexico having visited Chichen Itza and swimming in a cenote through a tour with Absolute Adventure. Considering it was going to be an all day trip, we splurged on a private tour to cut down on travel time. I booked directly through their website for considerable savings compared to resellers of similar tours. Our guide Cristina was full of knowledge and passion about the history of Chichen Itza. We got there right when the site opened shortly after 8am; be prepared to spend up to 4 hrs if you want the full experience. There are numerous vendors on site who are super talented artists from the nearby town. You can get a kitschy alien themed Chitzen Iza T-shirt but also beautiful one of a kind wooden masks, sculptures, obsidian carvings and a 'jaguar' (you will know when you hear it). Many vendors take credit, but recommend bringing extra pesos. Our driver Enrique was always ready for the next trek waiting with refreshments. The second stop was a swim in the Samula Cenote which is in an enclosed cave with a small opening. Yes there are bats in the cave, not scary, but they poop. Our third stop was in Valladolid for an authentic Mexican lunch at a restaurant frequented by locals. The ala carte meal was delicious. Recommend having breakfast at your resort/rental, there are snacks provided but lunch is later in the day. Valladolid town square was a quick walk through the park as the church was closed and we already had our souvenirs. Set out at 6:15am and back at 6:00pm at our resort.....long day but so very worth it! Thank-you Cristina and Enrique!
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Natalia
Apr 28, 2025
Cenote-Chichenitza - Valladolid - First we went to an amazing Mayan cenote, 10 meters deep and you saw the stones in the background. Then we went to Chichenitza, it is magical we loved it only that we were given very little time to tour it, I do not recommend doing it with young children as they have to walk a lot. There are so many sellers that if you stop at every place that offer you something you don’t get anything besides being told a price and it’s not the real thing. From there we marched to Valladolid, a very picturesque place and had lunch in a law firm restaurant where we found very varied and very delicious meals.
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From $209
up to 12 guests
4 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).