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Early Access to Chichen Itza with optional pick-up

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About this experience

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 meeting points from Cancun, experience the majesty of the entire Chichen Itza site and receive personalized attention from your professionally certified guide.

At a glance

  • Duration: 9 hr

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Meeting Point Cancún
Meeting Point: This option includes the pick up in one of the meeting points listed bellow.
VIP Tour with hotel pick up
This option includes:: Pick up at your hotel. Please provide us with your hotel name and adress to confirm the pick up time.

Pickup included

What is included

  • Hotel pick up (except meeting point option)
  • Bilingual guide
  • Admission to Chichen Itzá
  • Round transportation from the meeting point (except pick up option)
  • Early Access to Chichen Itza

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Fee for use of video camera at Chichen Itza
  • Admission fee . Only credit card payment.

Itinerary and highlights

Start your day and head to Chichén Itzá early in the morning, giving you the chance to be among the first visitors to enter the archaeological site and enjoy it before the crowds arrive.

Enjoy the serenity of an early morning visit to Chichén Itzá, arriving before the crowds to explore this extraordinary ancient city in peace. Capture stunning photos, take in the impressive architecture, and experience the site at its most tranquil. With exclusive early access, you’ll also return to your hotel sooner, giving you more time to enjoy the rest of your day. No unnecessary shopping stops just a seamless experience focused entirely on discovery.

Uncover the fascinating history of Chichén Itzá as you learn how this ancient city became one of the most important Mayan cultural and religious centers. Your expert guide will bring its history and mythology to life as you explore iconic landmarks, including the Temple of the Warriors, the Great Ball Court, and the legendary El Castillo.

Immerse yourself in an intimate and unforgettable Mayan adventure, away from the crowds, and discover why Chichén Itzá remains one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

The Temple of Kukulcán is a remarkable pre-Hispanic monument built in the 12th century by the Maya Itzá in Chichén Itzá, their powerful capital and one of the most important cities of the ancient Maya civilization.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Smart Cancun (Av. Tulúm 4, capilla ecumenica, 77500 Cancún) at 5:40 am.
  • Bus stop in front of the Presidente InterContinental Hotel (Blvd. Kukulcan Km 7.5, Punta Cancun, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún) at 5:10 am.
  • Go Mart Villas del Rey, next to the Crown Paradise Hotel (Punta Nizuc Cancún, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún) at 4:30 am
  • The exact pick up place and time will be confirmed the day before the tour

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Amigo Tours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is recommended that you bring comfortable walking shoes and camera
  • All visitors to Chichen Itza need to pay a local tax of 44 USD. Only credit card payment the day of the tour or before by Paypal. This fee is included in the Deluxe Option
  • Note: The tour is on shared basis and there is a private guide per each group of up to 20 people

Cancellation policy

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

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