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Chichen Itza Early Access Private Tour with Buffet Lunch & Cenote

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Overview

Gain essential insights into Mexico’s past on a visit to Chichen Itza with a private archaeologist. Miss the crowds by visiting in the early morning, and see parts of the site that traditional tours don’t visit. With pickup from Cancun, experience the majesty of the entire Chichen Itza site and receive personalized attention from your professionally certified guide.

With this City Boat Tours Exclusive, your early morning visit to Chichen Itza allows you to explore the site before the crowds so you can enjoy the rest of your day as you prefer!

What's Included

  • Access to Chichen Itza and cenote
  • Live commentary in English or Spanish
  • Mexican buffet lunch and tequila tasting
  • Gratuities
  • Chichen Itza government tax (39 USD)
  • Life vest (mandatory) at cenote
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Meeting and Pickup

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Hotel pick-up is included for this private tour. Please, select your hotel from the list of available hotels. If your hotel is not on the list contact us via email [email protected] to provide you with an alternative location.

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Start Time • Daily 5:00 AM

What To Expect

Cancun (Pass By)

Depart early in the morning from your hotel in Cancun or Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza while the sun begins to show up! Arrive at the archeological site when it is completely empty and avoid the crowds of tourists.
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Zona Arqueologica de Chichen Itza

Enjoy the amazing view of the archeological site of Chichén Itza from the inside in the tranquility of your early-morning visit.Learn how this large pre-Colombian city played an important role in Mayan civilization from around A.D. 600 to 1200, and remained a center of worship and pilgrimage until the arrival of the Spanish.Even today, it is still considered a sacred site by the Yucatán peninsula’s Maya population. Furthermore, it became protected by UNESCO and is nowadays considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.Follow your private guide and learn the history behind this ancient site, such as the meaning of the stone carvings, pyramids, platforms, ball courts and staircases.Visit the Temple of the Warriors, The Ball Game and, of course, the famous El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulkan. 
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2 hours 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

CENOTE CHICHIKAN

Cool off the heat of the sun at a sacred Mayan cenote. Swim in its crystal clear waters and enjoy the precious views that this underground sinkhole offers.Once the experience of swimming in a Cenote is over, move to the cenote's restaurant and indulge into the flavors of Mexican cuisine with a delicious buffet.Even more, take the opportunity to participate in a tequila tasting in this magical environment!
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2 hours 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Chichen Itza government tax is 39 USD per adult and 6 USD per child. It must be paid upon arrival by credit card (no cash is accepted).
  • Mexicans, children, students, and teachers (residents in Mexico) have a discount on the Chichen Itza tax upon presentation of their ID on the day of the tour. The discount will not be applicable without the official identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Chichen Itza Early Access Private Tour with Buffet Lunch & Cenote?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Average 4.71 out of 5 stars based on 35 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Chichen Itza Early Access Private Tour with Buffet Lunch & Cenote?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Access to Chichen Itza and cenote.
  • Live commentary in English or Spanish.
  • Mexican buffet lunch and tequila tasting.
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in a private transportation.
  • Professional private guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Chichen Itza government tax (39 USD).
  • Life vest (mandatory) at cenote.
  • Mobile devices fee (4 USD).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 3..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Chichen Itza Early Access Private Tour with Buffet Lunch & Cenote is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Chichen Itza Early Access Private Tour with Buffet Lunch & Cenote will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Access to Chichen Itza and cenote
  • Live commentary in English or Spanish
  • Mexican buffet lunch and tequila tasting
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in a private transportation
  • Professional private guide
  • Gratuities
  • Chichen Itza government tax (39 USD)
  • Life vest (mandatory) at cenote
  • Mobile devices fee (4 USD)

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Chichen Itza government tax is 39 USD per adult and 6 USD per child. It must be paid upon arrival by credit card (no cash is accepted).
  • Mexicans, children, students, and teachers (residents in Mexico) have a discount on the Chichen Itza tax upon presentation of their ID on the day of the tour. The discount will not be applicable without the official identification.

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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