All Chichen Itza tours in our catalog include transport and a guided ruins visit. Choose one of three private days, a shared coach or a small van. Open the tour you want for its full price and day plan. Your hotel and group size help us confirm the right departure.
Private from $165 per person at 16 guests; $2,625 per group. Two guests: $890 per group. Cancun Hotel Zone example.
Standard private includes hotel pickup, guides, Chichen Itza entrance, Ik Kil and lunch. Shared coach from $85 per adult includes entrance, a cenote, buffet and Valladolid; Classic drinks, lockers and life jackets are extra.
The Maya Explorer tour catalog puts each route in one place. Start with the stops you want, then check your chosen tour.
The comparison of tour formats weighs group size, pace and stops side by side.
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Private days give your group its own vehicle and guide. Standard private has Ik Kil, a Suytun and Valladolid route option and an early-start option. The Luxury tour adds hacienda dining; Ek Balam adds a second Maya site. Private tours require a minimum of 2 people, and the price per person generally goes down as your group gets bigger.
8:00 to 8:30 a.m. Chichen Itza time planned · 12 hours
A customizable private day with Ik Kil and Valladolid on its standard plan.
From $165 per person
At 16 guests; $2,625 per group. Two guests: $890 for the group. Cancun Hotel Zone example; select your pickup area.
8:00 to 8:30 a.m. Chichen Itza time planned · 11 to 12.5 hours
Private archaeologist guiding, premium transport and gourmet hacienda lunch for up to six guests.
From $337 per person
At 6 guests; $2,019 per group. Two guests: $1,369 for the group. Published group tiers; confirm pickup availability.
8:00 a.m. Chichen Itza time planned · 12 to 14 hours
Morning Chichen Itza, afternoon Ek Balam, with a cenote and buffet between the archaeological visits.
From $243 per person
At 10 guests; $2,429 per group. Two guests: $1,119 for the group. Published group tiers; confirm pickup availability.
An early start is an option on the standard private tour.
Shared departures sell seats on a set route. The coach has four levels; the van has full-day and Express options. Open a card to see the meal, stops and fees for that option.
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Chichen Itza time planned · 13 to 15 hours
Classic, Deluxe, Premier and Plus on the shared ruins, cenote, buffet and Valladolid route. Built for travelers who want the lowest price; if your budget allows, a private tour gives you your own vehicle, guide and pace.
From $85 per adult
Per adult; child rates by level
8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Chichen Itza time planned · 7 to 10.5 hours
A shared van for at most 12 guests: full day with a cenote or express ruins visit, neither with Valladolid.
From $184 per adult
$149 ticket + $35 Chichen Itza entrance; adult
Tour prices are in USD. Private totals depend on group size and pickup area; shared tickets are per adult or child. Each card labels its starting price and basis. Open your chosen tour for all tiers and child rates.
The private per-person start uses the largest listed group, not two guests. Use the group total for payment rather than multiplying a rounded per-person rate. A resort or Merida quote may differ from the Cancun Hotel Zone example.
Every tour includes transport and guiding. Your chosen tour lists admission, meals, swim gear and drinks. Express has a box lunch and no swim stop; other routes include a cenote and meal.
The $35 is the Chichen Itza entrance fee, in USD, paid on board. Bring cash. The van's displayed totals already count that entrance, so do not add it twice. Coach entrance is included in every fare; Classic and Deluxe lockers and life jackets cost extra.
For footwear, swimwear and what to carry, check our packing advice for ruins and cenotes.
Your hotel determines the pickup plan. The pickup details by departure city explain local coverage and meeting points. Send the full property name, not just the region, so we can check your departure.
Chichen Itza is one hour behind Cancun; times below say which clock they use. The cards show planned site arrivals, not guaranteed entry. Traffic and entry queues can delay the visit; your chosen departure page holds the local schedule.
A tour quote starts with your date, hotel and group. Contact lists the details to send, including children's ages and your preferred option. We confirm the complete total and what it includes before booking.
An inquiry does not reserve a tour. Book early in high season: about a week ahead works well; two or three days before, departures can be full. Rates can change seasonally.
Private and shared bookings have different cancellation terms. Read the cancellation and refund terms for the full conditions.
Private tours: Tolls, entrance and snacks in the price
Your private price covers tolls, parking, fuel, taxes, Chichen Itza and cenote entrance, bottled water and snacks.
Private tours: Your route, pickup time and pace
Set them with us when you book, so the day fits your group.
Private tours: A driver-guide plus a site guide
Your driver also guides you on the road, and a local guide leads each archaeological site.
Private tours: Full quote before you book
Your WhatsApp quote shows the total, pickup time and inclusions before you book.
English and Spanish guiding
Every tour has guiding in English and Spanish.
Full refund 48 hours ahead
Private and shared tours give a full refund when you cancel 48 hours or more ahead.
The catalog has three private days and two shared tours. Standard private offers Ik Kil, a Suytun and Valladolid route and an early-start option. The Luxury tour adds hacienda dining; Ek Balam adds another Maya site. The coach has four levels; the van offers full day or Express.
Private prices cover your group; shared tickets cover one adult or child. The standard private day from Cancun Hotel Zone costs $890 for two, with entrance, Ik Kil and lunch included. The van's displayed totals count its separate cash entrance. Send your hotel and group for your full quote.
Express has a box lunch and no cenote; the other routes include a swim stop and meal. Equipment and drinks vary by tour and coach level. Open your chosen option for its full included list, and tell us about food or swimming needs before booking your day.
Site arrival times are planned, not guaranteed entry times. Each card names the site clock so you can read the arrival correctly. Your hotel also affects the pickup plan. Check your departure page and send your exact address so we can confirm the agreed meeting point before travel.
Chichen Itza can be hot, with limited shade across the open grounds. A morning visit can help avoid some afternoon heat, but cool weather and shade are not guaranteed. Bring water, a hat and light clothing with sun coverage. Plan breaks during your visit.
Children can join our tours; private pacing allows family breaks. The suggested minimum age is 6 years. The minimum height is 120 cm (3.9 ft). Infants ride free but must travel with the parents in the same seat. Share ages, walking needs and swim plans so we can check the route and any seats or gear before booking.
Private and shared tours have different cancellation terms. Your selected tour and our cancellation policy give the deadlines and refund rules. Read those terms before paying, especially if your plans may change. Send your date and tour so we can explain which policy applies to your booking.
Send your date, full hotel name, preferred tour, adult count and children's ages on WhatsApp. Include the shared level if you have chosen one. We reply with your pickup, inclusions and complete quote. If you are still choosing, tell us which stops you want and your group size.