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Private Chichen Itza Tour: Uncover History and Swim in Sacred Cenotes
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Chichen Itza
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!
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…
- 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 if desired, there will be time for souvenir shopping at the end.
We’ll pick you up in a private vehicle from your hotel or rental (approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes drive).
- Hacienda Oxman Cenote - Take a refreshing swim in Cenote Samula, Xkeken, or Oxman. It’s the ideal way to cool down after exploring the ruins. There’s no need to rush—you can stay at the cenote as long as you like to fully enjoy the experience. Life vests will be provided for your safety.
- Valladolid - After savoring an authentic Yucatan lunch with your guide at one of the city’s top restaurants, you’ll have free time to explore the delightful colonial town. Be sure to visit the main square and convent areas, which are truly worth seeing. If you’re in the mood for shopping, there’s also free time for that.
After lunch, we’ll return you to your hotel or rental (approximately 2 hours drive).
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,…
- 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, air-conditioned minivan.
- Guided tour with a certified, knowledgeable, and attentive private guide.
- Seamless travel with toll road fees covered (specific to your pickup location).
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Drinks at the restaurant
- Gratuities
- 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…
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 to one of the beautiful cenotes such as Samula, X’keken, or Oxman awaits. The tour also features a delicious à la carte meal at a local Yucatan restaurant and free time to wander around the delightful colonial city of Valladolid. Included in our package is private transport and a certified archeological guide reserved specially for your group. This 100% private tour is designed entirely around your group’s interests. There’s no rush, feel at ease to take in each destination at your leisure, snap some memorable photos or shop to your heart’s desire. An outstanding and unforgettable journey is assured.
Location
Chichen Itza
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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346abbey
Jan 12, 2025
First in line at the gate to Chichen Itza! - Incredible experience today with Absolute Adventures doing a 2-person private tour to Chichen Itza, Cenote (Oxman), Valladolid and a stop for restaurant lunch. Thanks to our wonderful guide, Josh, and our driver, Enrique, we arrived FIRST at the gate to enter Chichen Itza and managed to get several photos with no other tourists in the background. Awesome!! They picked us up at our hotel in Playa Del Carmen at 6:15AM in the morning - and we still managed to stop for free coffee/juice/pastries and a bathroom break on the way. Thanks again to our guide Joshua who taught us a lot about the history of Chichen Itza and the surrounding area! Highly recommend - do not hesitate to book!
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Y5712wvgayleb
Jan 10, 2025
Very informative and fun- Worth it to get there early! - It was SO worth it to book VIP and private. We got in right as it opened so we beat all the crowds inside the ruins and the long line of cars just trying to get in the area. Seeing the ruins was an amazing experience. We went to Cenote Samula and it was beautiful and not too crowded. We stopped and had a delicious authentic Mayan dinner in Valladolid. They had a great mezcal selection as well.
Arturo was very kind, informative and respectful and had a nice soothing tour guide voice.
Omar was also a great driver.
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Robertodfw
Nov 30, 2024
Amazing guides. Great private tour company in the Riviera Maya! - Joshua our tour guide and Enrique our driver were amazing. Joshua was very knowledgeable and gave us an amazing tour of Chichen Itzá. Followed by a visit to an amazing Cenote and ended with a delicious lunch at a true authentic Yucatán food restaurant. They were on time and were paying attention to every single detail to make sure we had an amazing experience.
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Jeffhollarboston
Nov 29, 2024
Great guide, a terrific day trip to our visit and good for families. - Our families had a fantastic day with Arturo as our guide. Besides being warm and friendly he is extremely knowledgable about all that you are seeing and experiencing and makes sure he moves at the pace you would like to go.
We had teenagers with us and he made sure they were included and were enjoying the tour.
Our afternoon lunch after the ruins was a top notch local restaurant that gave you an authentic taste of this part of Mexico and was yummy.
I would highly recommend this tour to our family and friends and I hope your guide is a terrific as Arturo.
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Maps570501
Sep 27, 2024
Chichenitza and Cenote tour - Our tour guide Arturo was professional and friendly, which made the drive comfortable for our 11 friends and family. Our Mayan ruins tour and cenote experience was enjoyable, safe and very insightful. It’s a perfect day trip from Cancun.
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C8337wklauraz
Sep 3, 2024
Fabulous day in Chichén Itzá - Absolutely fantastic company!
I booked online for the first available date for the private Chichén Itzá tour. I wanted something sooner, so I emailed and the owner Claire made arrangements for us to go sooner.
We chose a private tour because we are tired of the stops at other resorts, loud and/or possibly annoying people in the bus, and high pressure sales stops.
From the moment our guide Arturo and our sweet driver arrived, I knew the day would be peaceful and great.
Arturo’s knowledge of the Mayan civilization is phenomenal! We had such a great, informative, and peaceful tour of Chichén Itzá. Arturo is like an old friend you haven’t seen in awhile, very laid back, easy to talk to, and incredibly intelligent. Well traveled!
Another reason why we chose this particular company and your was the lunch option. Instead of the mass crowd Buffet most tours offer, Arturo took us to a fantastic restaurant in Vallodid, where we ordered from the many and it was included in the price. The food was authentic and delicious, and we got to have a great conversation with Arturo.
I will absolutely recommend and continue to book only private tours with this great company, and I will always request Arturo.
Fabulous day! 5+ stars all day long.
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Muffyf
Aug 19, 2024
Knowledgeable and flexible tour - Great tour day, van was clean and Arturo was great with my kids and responsive to our needs. Provided water and snacks and life jackets. He also knew exactly how to avoid crowds.
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Paulbelgium
Jul 30, 2024
Wonderful experience with fantastic guide - Guide Alex and chauffeur Enrique were absolutely brilliant. Perfect timing, super friendly and
Knowledgeable. Alex explained full of passion about the history of these human and nature wonders. Picked us up early so it was not too crowded at Chitzen
Itza. We enjoyed the interesting discussions along the way and on-site. Gave us a good understanding of the wonderful and amazing Mayan people and culture. The cenote was also an unforgettable experience. The lunch was in a nice local restaurant near Valladolid, we picked the food advised by Alex, it was the best food we had this holiday. Again, if you want the best possible experience with a great guide, ask for Alex, this is the place to go to!
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Liz230
Jun 15, 2024
Just the best day! - Please don’t hesitate to book a private tour with the Absolute Adventures team - I can thoroughly recommend them from the amazing time we had on our trip to Chichen Itza with Alex as our guide and Enrique our driver - they were fantastic and took so much care of us, nothing too much trouble. The knowledge and passion Alex had for Mayan culture and heritage was superb and the two hour journey passed so quickly as he told us so much fascinating history to give us context for our experience. He always encouraged us ask questions, a great sign :) All the logistics were seamlessly handled and we could just relax into the day. Getting an early start meant we were at Chichen Itza before the crowds and the queues. It’s very very hot in central Yucatan and you need to be prepared for that - again, having a private tour really is a great investment if you can do it - you get to say when you’ve had enough and need to head for the shade. One of the best experiences was our swim in the cenote Samula which was cool, refreshing and quite magical. Lunch in Valladolid was delicious, in such a nice restaurant. All in all a brilliant day. Thank you so much guys, we take away so many special memories!
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Andrewlowe99
Jun 14, 2024
I wish I could give it six stars! - On the drive to Chichen-Itza, it was early and we were all groggy, but Alex did a fabulous job of explaining all the Mayan language and history while Enrique focused on the drive and keeping us and our belongings safe.
We stopped a couple of times for coffee and pastry, then a toilet break.
Chichen-Itza was of course spectacular, and Alex’s deep knowledge made the personal tour so rewarding, as he used a light pointer to show us the detail in the carvings.
We then went to a covered cenote in an underground cave which was an absolutely magical experience - drifting and floating with the cave swallows feeding in a shaft of sunlight from above. 100 percent safe (I swim like a rock, but we were all wearing life jackets, so it was utterly blissful).
The trip to Valladolid for lunch was an unexpected highlight. Beautiful restaurant with delicious food and the cocktails were easily the best we’ve had in the Yucatan.
Then a siesta drive back to PDC. :)
Such a wonderful day. I cannot recommend the private tour highly enough. Spend the money if you have it. You will come away with the kind of memories you’ll talk about for a long time.
Muchos gracias, Alex and Enrique. 🧡
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