Chichen Itza the Original Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Visit Chichen Itza for a 2.5-hour tour of this ancient capital of the Maya Empire, designated one of the New7Wonders of the World. Spend some free time at the archaeological site to snap photos of structures such as El Castillo (The Castle), aka the Temple of Kukulcan. After a buffet lunch of regional specialties, you’ll visit a Maya village, witness a purification ceremony and have the opportunity to swim in the spectacular Cenote X-Cajum. Round-trip hotel transport is included from Cancun and the Riviera Maya.

Day trip to Chichen Itza including Maya village tour
Hear about the Kukulkan pyramid, Temple of the Warriors and more from a knowledgeable guide
Swim in crystal-clear Cenote X-Cajum
Eat a buffet lunch and witness a Maya purification ceremony
Round-trip transport included from Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional & certified guide
Traditional and regional lunch buffet
Mayan purification Ceremony
Visit of a Mayan Village "Aldea Maya"

Personal expense
Drinks are not included
Video cameras are allowed for an extra fee
Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up starts at 7am, depending your hotel location the time may change, we will contact you by email ton confirm the exact pick up time and location. We do pick up major hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya, if you hotel in not deserved by our route we will set the closest pick up point.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

El Castillo

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cancun Shuttle Travel (Pass By)

Xcajum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Chichen Itza

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children between 5-11 years old pay children rate.
Children under 5 enter free but cannot occupy a seat in the bus
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
It is recommended that you bring lightweight clothing, a bathing suit, Good walking shoes or sneakers, a hat, sunglasses, biodegradable sunscreen

Please bring cash for souvenirs and personal expense
Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

3.8

based on 4 reviews

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Amazing Chichen Itza Trip

Richard_S, Jun 2025

It is ALL day from 6:30 am until 9-10 pm. Much longer than it needed to be. We made 1-2 extra stops that were not really necessary. Also, I don't think our Bus driver always took the fastest route.

It is very...

Janet_R, Apr 2025

It is very commercialized. I was looking for a strictly cultural tour and there was too much emphasis on purchasing items.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Hello Janet, Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We truly appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that the experience did not fully meet your expectations regarding the cultural focus you were hoping for. While we aim to offer a balance between cultural exploration and supporting local artisans, we understand that for some travelers, a more purely historical and educational experience is preferred. Your comments are very valuable, and we will absolutely take them into account as we continue working to refine and improve our tours. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future for a tour that better matches your interests. Warm regards,

Very Knowledgeable guides made this...

Glenn D, Feb 2017

Very Knowledgeable guides made this a memorable trip. The listed agenda was different than what was actually followed. The morning pickup was @7, but it was 8:30 before we left Cancun Hotel area as small pick-up buses converged to a large travel bus. Then instead of going to Chichen Itza first, we did not arrive until after lunch. Before lunch we went to Colonial Town and a craft town run by Mayan descendants. The delays in leaving and rescheduling meant we did not return until 8:30pm. But as I stated in the opening, this is an experience worth the price paid. Be ready for a long day.

This tour was great! I wish there...

Robert F, Aug 2016

This tour was great! I wish there was more emphasis on just how hot it was going to be!!! Our guide and driver were both excellent! Definitely bring an umbrella for the sun. I was disappointed to find out others on the same tour only paid half of what we paid.......