Chichen Itza Tour from Tulum
Tulum town, Aldea Zama and beach-road departures
Private from Tulum town: $920 per group of two, with guiding, entrances and Valladolid lunch included. Hotel zone: $960 for two. Coach from $85 per adult includes transport, guide, entrance, cenote, buffet and Valladolid. Classic drinks, lockers and life jackets cost extra.
Your chosen route includes hotel pickup and bilingual guiding.
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A Chichen Itza tour from Tulum starts at your confirmed hotel or meeting point. Choose private, Luxury tour, Ek Balam, coach or small group van. Around 6:00 a.m. private pickup is indicative. Allow about 2 hours via Coba and Valladolid for general planning, not a guaranteed hotel journey.
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To plan your hotel pickup, compare Chichen Itza departure cities.
- Road estimate
- Confirm from your hotel to the entrance
- Pickup appointment
- Confirm for your exact address
- Site time zone
- Tulum is one hour ahead of Yucatan
Chichen Itza tour from Tulum: pickup
Tulum pickup starts with your full accommodation address. Send the town, Aldea Zama or beach-road property name and entrance instructions. We check the lobby, gate or agreed meeting point the vehicle can reach.
The standard private price areas separate Tulum town from the hotel zone. An Aldea Zama rental needs its address checked, not just the neighborhood name. Price area does not guarantee access to every beach-road lobby.
Private collection is for your group. Coaches serve some Tulum hotels and may use a meeting point; the van also checks your hotel separately. Ask whether reaching that point before dawn needs another transfer.
Tulum to Chichen Itza: drive
General Tulum route planning allows about 2 hours by road via Coba and Valladolid. Chichen Itza is inland in Yucatan, separate from the coastal Tulum ruins. There is no single hotel-to-entrance road distance for every property.
Town streets, beach-road access, stops and shared collections affect the journey. Ask for the road estimate from your actual address, not a guaranteed route. Tell us about bathroom breaks or difficulty with long car journeys.
Public entry is through CATVI, the Visitor Attention Center, following the May 31, 2026 reopening. Confirm drop-off and meeting arrangements; public access does not establish our unloading point, walk, queue wait or a private shortcut.
The road and transport guide covers independent driving and public transport. The schedules below belong to guided tours, not public buses. A direct private drive differs from a shared route collecting other guests.
Tour pickup and arrival times from Tulum
Tulum collection depends on your confirmed address. Chichen Itza is one hour behind Cancun; times below say which clock they use. Tulum uses the Cancun clock: 8:00 a.m. at the ruins is 9:00 a.m. in Tulum. Traffic can change times; stops, queues and shared collections also affect arrival. Confirm local return, not the Cancun hotel example.
| Tour option | Tulum collection | Planned ruins arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Private Chichen Itza Tour | Around 6:00 a.m. Tulum time; indicative, confirm hotel | 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. (Chichen Itza time)Planned arrival; allow time for your hotel pickup and drive |
| Luxury Chichen Itza Tour | Confirm your Tulum hotel pickup; the Cancun example is not your appointment | 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. (Chichen Itza time)Planned arrival; allow time for your hotel pickup and drive |
| Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Tour | Confirm your Tulum hotel pickup; the Cancun example is not your appointment | 8:00 a.m. (Chichen Itza time)Planned arrival; allow time for your hotel pickup and drive |
| Chichen Itza Shared Bus Tour | 7:00 a.m. Cancun time; shared schedule, confirm your Tulum pickup | 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Chichen Itza time)(Chichen Itza time); confirm your Tulum pickup |
| Chichen Itza Small Group Tour | 6:30 a.m. Cancun time; shared schedule, confirm your Tulum pickup | 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. (Chichen Itza time)(Chichen Itza time); confirm your Tulum pickup |
Chichen Itza day trip from Tulum: choices
Tulum guests can choose three private routes, coach or small group van. Private gives your group its own vehicle and pace. Coach suits a lower budget; the van offers a smaller morning group. The tour format comparison owns the side-by-side choice.
Private Chichen Itza Tour
From $170 per person
At 16 guests; $2,720 per group. Two guests: $960 for the group. Tulum Hotel Zone example; confirm your address.
- Pickup
- Around 6:00 a.m. Tulum time; indicative, confirm hotel
- Duration
- 12 hours. Varies by hotel; Merida duration confirmed for your route
- Hotel pickup at a time agreed before booking
- Certified, bilingual archaeology guide just for you
- Swim in Cenote Ik Kil near the ruins
Chichen Itza admission included
Luxury Chichen Itza Tour
From $337 per person
At 6 guests; $2,019 per group. Two guests: $1,369 for the group. Published group tiers; confirm pickup availability.
- Pickup
- Confirm your Tulum hotel pickup; the Cancun example is not your appointment
- Duration
- 11 to 12.5 hours. Varies by hotel; Merida duration confirmed for your route
- Archaeologist guide at Chichen Itza
- Gourmet hacienda lunch
- Curated cenote with changing facilities
Chichen Itza admission included
Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Tour
From $243 per person
At 10 guests; $2,429 per group. Two guests: $1,119 for the group. Published group tiers; confirm pickup availability.
- Pickup
- Confirm your Tulum hotel pickup; the Cancun example is not your appointment
- Duration
- 12 to 14 hours. Varies by hotel; Merida duration confirmed for your route
- Two Maya archaeological sites in one day
- Ek Balam's carved stucco Acropolis
- Cenote swim with life jackets
Chichen Itza admission included
Chichen Itza Shared Bus Tour
From $85 per adult
Per adult; child rates by level
- Pickup
- 7:00 a.m. Cancun time; shared schedule, confirm your Tulum pickup
- Duration
- 13 to 15 hours. Door to door up to about 15 hours; Classic/Deluxe touring about 12 to 14, Premier/Plus about 10 to 12; varies by hotel
- Our lowest-priced guided Chichen Itza day
- Cenote swim and buffet lunch
- Stop in colonial Valladolid
Chichen Itza entrance is included in every coach level fare
Chichen Itza Small Group Tour
From $184 per adult
$149 ticket + $35 Chichen Itza entrance; adult
- Pickup
- 6:30 a.m. Cancun time; shared schedule, confirm your Tulum pickup
- Duration
- 7 to 10.5 hours. Door to door; Express about 6 hours of touring, full day about 10; varies by hotel
- Maximum 12 guests per van
- Morning visit of Chichen Itza
- Cenote with life jackets on the full-day option
The $35 Chichen Itza entrance fee is per person, adult or child, in USD, payable on board.
Private prices and added sites
Two guests pay $920 from town or $960 from the hotel zone on standard private Ik Kil. Four pay $1,145 town or $1,185 hotel zone. Use the group total, not multiplied rounded per-person prices.
Luxury tour starts at $1,369 per group of two; standard Ek Balam at $1,119 per group of two. Each product owns its full tiers and inclusions.
Private and luxury tours are customizable. Your itinerary, pickup time and schedule can be adjusted to your group's pace.
A private tour is priced per group with a minimum of 2 people, so a solo traveller pays the 2-person group total. If the budget is tight, a solo traveller can book our small group tour or shared bus tour instead.
Private tours use a new-model car for smaller groups and a new-model van for larger groups. The exact make and model depend on availability.
The Ek Balam combination adds a second archaeological visit and more walking. Tulum departures do not include coastal Tulum ruins or Coba admission. Ask for any custom site addition and revised price before confirmation.
The optional standard private early start lists around 6:00 to 6:30 a.m. across the Riviera Maya. Your local collection and drive must support its agreed site arrival. The ruins destination comparison covers which archaeological site to choose.
Entrances, meals and extra fees
Chichen Itza uses one ticket at CATVI. Standard private, Luxury tour and Ek Balam include site admission, not another ticket charge. Check your chosen tour for its full inclusion and exclusion list.
The $35 is the Chichen Itza entrance fee, in USD, paid on board.
Small group entrance is separate from the ticket, paid in USD cash on board and counted once in displayed totals. Shared card payments add 5%. Each tour lists its meals and equipment.
Small group full day is about 10 hours, with 6:30 a.m. pickup and return around 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. Express has about 6 hours of touring, with return around 1:30 p.m.; its 6:30 a.m. pickup makes about 7 hours door to door. Times vary by hotel.
A box lunch belongs to specific shared options, not every early private departure. Bring your own swimwear and towel for swimming, and check the cenote rules. The ruins and swim packing guide has the detailed checklist.
Prepare for pickup and Tulum return
Tulum guests should check breakfast and reception access before early collection. Pack walking shoes, water, a hat and a small day bag the night before. Save the booking message and contact number offline.
A rental without a staffed entrance needs an agreed collection location. Check the route to your meeting point while reception is available. Tell us car-seat, language, food and mobility needs before payment.
Private flexibility allows agreed changes, but vehicle boarding, paths, cenote stairs and equipment need separate checks. Keep passports, valuables and essential medication with you unless storage is agreed. Read the cancellation and refund terms before paying.
A hotel tour does not include an airport transfer. Send the airport, flight time and luggage needs for same-day travel. A separate transfer or different tour date may be needed; the tour is not guaranteed to wait for delays.
Hotel changes require both pickup and requested drop-off addresses before confirmation. Different-property returns, suitcases and bags left in the vehicle are not included automatically. Ask about capacity and any change to your quote; agree day extensions separately.
Return times are estimates, not flight appointments. Confirm your actual Tulum-clock hotel return; Cancun hotel examples are not local appointments. Shared drop-offs can add time, so send your fixed deadline before choosing a departure.
Browse the complete Chichen Itza tour catalog for full tour details. Your written booking confirms the route and local collection.
Why book a Chichen Itza tour from Tulum with us
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.
Chichen Itza from Tulum: common questions
How long is the day from Tulum?
Tulum hotel-to-hotel time depends on your route. Standard private is about 12 hours, Luxury tour 11 to 12.5, and Ek Balam 12 to 14. Coach can reach about 15 hours with collections. Touring time is not the complete hotel route. Send your address, planned stops and return deadline.
Will hotel collections make our Tulum day longer?
Shared Tulum departures can collect across several hotels, adding time beyond the direct drive. A private vehicle collects your group only. No first or last pickup position or fixed waiting time is promised. Ask for the meeting point and complete local return plan before choosing your departure.
Will it be hot at Chichen Itza?
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.
Can children join a day from Tulum?
Tulum families can plan breaks on a private departure. The suggested minimum age is 6 years. The minimum height is 120 cm (3.9 ft). These conditions apply to shared tours. Private pacing does not guarantee child equipment or step-free cenote access. Send ages, walking needs and swim preferences before booking.
Does collection include a Tulum beach-road hotel?
Tulum beach-road pickup needs your exact hotel and entrance checked. A private hotel-zone price does not guarantee vehicle access to every lobby. Coaches serve some hotels and may use a meeting point. Send your address before payment, and ask where to meet and when your collection is confirmed.
What does a private day for four cost from Tulum?
Four guests pay $1,145 from Tulum town or $1,185 from the hotel zone for standard private Ik Kil. Guiding, entrances and Valladolid lunch with one drink are included. Group totals are rounded separately from per-person examples. Send your address and children's ages to confirm the area and family quote.
Which price area applies to an Aldea Zama rental?
An Aldea Zama rental needs its full address checked to confirm the Tulum pickup price area. Published private prices separate town and the hotel zone, not every neighborhood by name alone. Send entrance directions with the address. We agree a collection point if your rental has no staffed entrance.
Can the tour finish at Tulum airport or another hotel?
A Tulum hotel tour does not automatically include airport transfer or a different-property drop-off. Send flight or hotel-change details, luggage needs and your fixed deadline before booking. Any change needs confirmation and may alter the quote. A planned hotel return does not guarantee a flight connection or waiting for delays.
Which cancellation terms apply to a departure booking?
Private and shared bookings have different cancellation terms. Read the cancellation policy for your chosen format before paying. If plans may change, send your date and tour so we can explain the applicable deadlines. A quote does not set new refund terms or replace the policy.
El Castillo on the guided visit
Ask about your Tulum departure
Send your date, full hotel address, group and flight or hotel-change needs. We check availability, local collection, stops, required fees and the complete quote on WhatsApp. Asking is free and does not reserve.