Spectacular Chichen Itza holds both mystery and magic, and you can explore it on a personalized, private tour from Cancun. This UNESCO World Heritage Site and ancient Mayan capital is the most important archaeological zone of the Mayan Empire. On your private tour, you can spend as much of the day as you wish at the site, admiring the majestic observatory, the Sacred Cenote, the ball court and the castle. Hire an on-site guide for additional insight into these ruins (additional cost) or upgrade your tour to include lunch or lunch with drinks.
Highlights
- Private day trip to Chichen Itza from Cancun
- Spend as much of the day as you'd like at Chichen Itza, an ancient Mayan ruin and UNSECO World Heritage Site
- Explore the observatory, the Sacred Cenote, the ball court and the castle
- Complimentary roundtrip transportation from your hotel in a private vehicle
- You choose the start and end times for your private tour
- Upgrade to include lunch or lunch with drinks
During your stay in Cancun, you simply cannot miss Chichen Itza, the most important archaeological zone in the Yucatan. Get the best experience on a private tour, which includes pickup from your hotel in a private vehicle at any time you choose.
Explore the ancient capital of the Mayan Empire and learn why it has been designated one of the modern wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its extraordinary architectural beauty and geographical location are sure to leave you in awe! Because you are on a private tour, you can spend as much of the day as you’d like uncovering these ruins. If you’d like to go even deeper, you can hire an on-site guide, for an additional cost estimated at USD $50–$60, who will introduce you to the secrets of the Mayans and explain the historical significance of the important sites.
You can visit the observatory, the ball court and the castle. You’ll also visit the Sacred Cenote (Cenote Sagrado in Spanish), a sinkhole and natural wonder.
Lunch can be included with your private tour. The local restaurant serves fresh salads, soups, rice, chicken, fish, vegetables and other regional dishes. While eating, enjoy a festive show where the locals perform traditional dances to folklore music.
Your tour concludes with a drive back to your Cancun hotel in a private vehicle.
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Chichen Itza Day Trip from Cancun
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Additional Information
- Private roundtrip transportation to and from Cancun
- Private tour of the archeological zone
- Lunch (if option selected)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Lunch (if option not selected)
- Guide (can be hired on site for USD 50 - 60)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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This was, without a doubt, the best way to get to Chichen Itza. Cancun is very spread out, so this ... Read more ›
World Traveler, USA, March 2012
Very nice excursion. Good lunch. Cenote very crowded. Guide was nice, gave us the option to ... Read more ›
Cary W, USA, April 2012




