Chichen Itza Private Tour with Your Own Guide
From $165 per person · Private · 12 hours
At 16 guests; $2,625 per group. Two guests: $890 for the group. Cancun Hotel Zone example; select your pickup area.
Luxury day from $337 per person at 6 guests; $2,019 per group
Included: Your vehicle, guide, Chichen Itza entrance, Ik Kil and lunch with one drink.
Not included: Tips, souvenirs, extra food and drinks, and activities outside your quote.
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Our Chichen Itza private tour gives your group its own vehicle, driver and certified guide, with hotel pickup at a time you agree. Prices start at $890 for two guests from the Cancun Hotel Zone. The price covers Chichen Itza entrance, Cenote Ik Kil and lunch in Valladolid.
Choose the standard day, an early start or the Suytun and Valladolid route. Tips and souvenirs are extra.
- Price
- From $165 per person; $890 for two guests
- Day length
- About 12 hours door to door from Cancun
- Group
- Private, your group only
- Pickup
- Your hotel in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, the Riviera Maya or Merida
- Guide
- English or Spanish; other languages on request
Chichen Itza is one hour behind Cancun; times below say which clock they use.
By Maya Explorer Tours editorial team · Last updated
Chichen Itza private tour prices
A private tour from the Cancun Hotel Zone costs $890 for two guests, or $445 each. Bigger groups pay less per person, down to $165 each at 16 guests.
Choose your pickup area to see your group's price.
| Travelers | Price per person | Total for group | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $445 | $890 | Private car |
| 4 | $280 | $1,115 | Private car |
| 6 | $245 | $1,455 | Private van |
| 8 | $210 | $1,680 | Private van |
| 10 | $195 | $1,910 | Private van |
| 12 | $185 | $2,170 | Private van |
| 16 | $165 | $2,625 | Private van |
Prices for every pickup area
| Cancun Hotel Zone: travelers | Price per person | Total for group | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $445 | $890 | Private car |
| 4 | $280 | $1,115 | Private car |
| 6 | $245 | $1,455 | Private van |
| 8 | $210 | $1,680 | Private van |
| 10 | $195 | $1,910 | Private van |
| 12 | $185 | $2,170 | Private van |
| 16 | $165 | $2,625 | Private van |
| Costa Mujeres: travelers | Price per person | Total for group | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $455 | $910 | Private car |
| 4 | $285 | $1,140 | Private car |
| 6 | $245 | $1,470 | Private van |
| 8 | $215 | $1,700 | Private van |
| 10 | $195 | $1,925 | Private van |
| 12 | $185 | $2,205 | Private van |
| 16 | $170 | $2,660 | Private van |
| Puerto Morelos: travelers | Price per person | Total for group | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $445 | $890 | Private car |
| 4 | $280 | $1,120 | Private car |
| 6 | $245 | $1,455 | Private van |
| 8 | $215 | $1,685 | Private van |
| 10 | $195 | $1,910 | Private van |
| 12 | $185 | $2,170 | Private van |
| 16 | $165 | $2,625 | Private van |
| Playa del Carmen (north): travelers | Price per person | Total for group | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $440 | $875 | Private car |
| 4 | $275 | $1,100 | Private car |
| 6 | $240 | $1,440 | Private van |
| 8 | $210 | $1,670 | Private van |
| 10 | $190 | $1,895 | Private van |
| 12 | $185 | $2,175 | Private van |
| 16 | $165 | $2,630 | Private van |
| Playa del Carmen (south): travelers | Price per person | Total for group | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $440 | $875 | Private car |
| 4 | $280 | $1,105 | Private car |
| 6 | $245 | $1,445 | Private van |
| 8 | $210 | $1,670 | Private van |
| 10 | $190 | $1,900 | Private van |
| 12 | $185 | $2,175 | Private van |
| 16 | $165 | $2,630 | Private van |
| Tulum town: travelers | Price per person | Total for group | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $460 | $920 | Private car |
| 4 | $290 | $1,145 | Private car |
| 6 | $250 | $1,495 | Private van |
| 8 | $220 | $1,725 | Private van |
| 10 | $195 | $1,950 | Private van |
| 12 | $190 | $2,225 | Private van |
| 16 | $170 | $2,680 | Private van |
| Tulum Hotel Zone: travelers | Price per person | Total for group | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $480 | $960 | Private car |
| 4 | $300 | $1,185 | Private car |
| 6 | $260 | $1,535 | Private van |
| 8 | $225 | $1,765 | Private van |
| 10 | $200 | $1,990 | Private van |
| 12 | $190 | $2,265 | Private van |
| 16 | $170 | $2,720 | Private van |
Other pickup areas can have different prices. Merida and the wider Riviera Maya are quoted on WhatsApp, and so are groups of more than 16.
How group size changes the price
Private tours are for 2 or more people, and the per-person price generally drops as your group grows.
Budget with the group total, not the rounded per-person figure. For example, four guests from the Cancun Hotel Zone pay $1,115, about $280 each.
Traveling with children? Send their ages, and we confirm your family total.
Luxury day: the second price line
Our luxury day costs $1,369 for two guests and from $337 per person at 6 guests. It adds a premium vehicle, an archaeologist guide and a hacienda lunch.
What's included in your private tour
Your price covers the whole day for your group, from hotel pickup to drop-off.
- Private air-conditioned car or van with driver, fuel, tolls and parking
- All applicable taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Certified bilingual guide for your group only
- Chichen Itza entrance tickets, state and federal
- Cenote Ik Kil entrance, locker and life jacket
- Lunch in Valladolid with one drink
- Bottled water and snacks are included in all private vehicles.
No hidden costs on private tours. You don't need a separate Chichen Itza ticket. For site hours, see our entrance fees and opening hours guide.
Not included
- Tips
- Extra food and drinks beyond the included lunch
- Souvenirs
- Extra sites or activities outside your agreed quote
- Same-day extensions, charged separately
Private tour routes: standard, early start or Suytun
The standard, early-start and Suytun routes share the same price table. Pick the one that fits your group.
Traffic can change the times below, and entry queues can delay the start.
Standard day: Chichen Itza, Ik Kil and Valladolid
6:30 a.m. (Cancun time): Hotel pickup
Your driver and guide meet you in the lobby. The drive from Cancun takes about 2.5 hours.
8:00 to 8:30 a.m. (Chichen Itza time): Guided walk of Chichen Itza
You arrive at or soon after the normal 8:00 a.m. opening. Your guide leads a walk of about 2 to 2.5 hours at your pace. You see El Castillo, the Great Ball Court, the Temple of the Warriors and the Platform of Venus.
10:30 a.m. (Chichen Itza time): Free time and the Sacred Cenote
Explore on your own or walk to the Sacred Cenote, the natural well where offerings were made. Your guide tells you where to meet.
11:45 a.m. (Chichen Itza time): Swim in Cenote Ik Kil
A short drive takes you to Ik Kil, an open sinkhole with hanging vines and steps down to the water.
1:30 p.m. (Chichen Itza time): Lunch and Valladolid
Have lunch with one drink, then stroll the main square, the Church of San Servacio and the colorful streets. A craft shop stop is optional.
6:30 p.m. (Cancun time): Back at your hotel
You leave Valladolid around 3:30 p.m. (Chichen Itza time) and reach Cancun about two hours later.
The day runs about 12 hours door to door from Cancun. Return times are estimates and depend on your pace.
El Castillo, the first stop on your private walk
Early start to beat the crowds
The early start is an option on the standard private day.
On a private tour you can choose an early start to reach Chichen Itza around opening time, ahead of the larger crowds and the coach tours. Arrival time depends on pickup location, traffic and queues.
Pickup is up to 30 minutes earlier, around 6:00 to 6:30 a.m. (Cancun time). The goal is the normal 8:00 a.m. opening (Chichen Itza time), which is 9:00 a.m. in Cancun. Reach the gate early and you wait for normal admission.
On this plan, you can swap Ik Kil for Xkeken or Samula, two cave cenotes in Dzitnup. Agree on one before booking, and we confirm its entrance, locker, life jacket and any price change. Lunch follows in Valladolid with one drink.
Suytun and Valladolid day
The Suytun route swaps Ik Kil for Cenote Suytun and adds more time in Valladolid, at the same price.
7:00 a.m. (Cancun time): Hotel pickup
The Cancun drive takes about 2.5 hours.
8:30 a.m. (Chichen Itza time): Guided Chichen Itza visit
Walk El Castillo, the Great Ball Court, the Temple of the Warriors and the Sacred Cenote with a certified local guide.
11:45 a.m. (Chichen Itza time): Swim in Cenote Suytun
Drive about 40 minutes to Suytun, a cave cenote about 10 minutes from Valladolid. It has a stone walkway and a ceiling opening that lets in daylight. Neither a visible light beam nor an empty photo platform is guaranteed. Entrance, a locker and a life jacket are included.
1:15 p.m. (Chichen Itza time): Lunch and a walk in Valladolid
Spend about 1.5 to 2 hours here, with lunch and one drink. Choose stops with your guide: the main square, San Servacio, Calzada de los Frailes or the San Bernardino convent.
6:30 p.m. (Cancun time): Back at your hotel
You leave Valladolid around 3:15 p.m. (Chichen Itza time). The day lasts about 11.5 hours.
Customize your day
Private and luxury tours are customizable. Your itinerary, pickup time and schedule can be adjusted to your group's pace.
Ask for changes before booking so we can agree the route, timing and price. A different cenote, an extra site or a longer visit can change the quote. Adding Ek Balam also changes it.
Pickup times from Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum
We pick you up at your hotel at a time agreed before booking.
- Cancun: around 6:30 a.m. (Cancun time), about 2.5 hours to the ruins.
- Playa del Carmen, Tulum and the Riviera Maya: a pickup set for your hotel and route.
- Merida: on Chichen Itza time, with its own schedule and duration.
Coming from Cozumel or Isla Mujeres? Tell us your ferry times, since a mainland meeting point may need a different pickup plan.
Pickup guides by area
About 2.5 hours direct each way.
Chichen Itza from Playa del Carmen
Allow about 2.5 to 3 hours direct each way.
Hotel and route-specific estimate each way.
Chichen Itza from Riviera Maya
Depends on the resort and collection route each way.
About 1.5 hours is a planning estimate; confirm route each way.
Is a Chichen Itza private tour worth it?
A private tour is worth it if you want your own vehicle and guide and a pace you set together.
It suits couples, families and friends who want time for questions and breaks. Choose it for flexibility rather than premium hospitality. If price matters most, a shared tour costs less per person.
Why private quotes vary
Quotes differ in what they cover. Some include transport only, with the guide, entrance and lunch paid separately.
Before you compare, check each quote for the vehicle and driver, fuel, tolls, parking, taxes, a guide, entrance, a cenote and lunch. Add any missing cost before comparing.
Compare other ways to visit
Private: your own vehicle, guide and pace. Shared bus: the lowest price and a Valladolid stop. Small group: up to 12 guests and a morning visit, without Valladolid.
See all formats side by side in our tour comparison.
Other Chichen Itza tours
Couples, honeymooners, families and celebration trips who want comfort, fine dining and a private pace. Choose the standard private tour if a hacienda lunch and premium vehicle are not priorities.
Active travelers, history lovers and families with older children who want two ruins in one day. Choose a single-site tour if you want a shorter day, less walking or more downtime for young children.
Travelers who want a morning visit and a smaller group without paying for a private vehicle.
Budget travelers, solo visitors and families with children aged 6 or older who are happy to share a coach and a fixed schedule.
Kids, strollers and safety
Families are welcome, and we plan the day around your children.
Private tours use insured vehicles, a licensed guide and driver, seat belts and child seats.
At Ik Kil, life jackets are included. Anyone unsure in deep water should wear one. Children should stay with an adult on the wet stairs and platform.
Private pacing allows shorter walks and shade breaks, but the paths at the ruins are not step-free. Tell us about wheelchair use or walking limits, and we check the vehicle and route.
Ik Kil is a separate swim stop, not the protected Sacred Cenote inside Chichen Itza.
What to bring and what's not allowed
Pack for a hot morning of walking and a cenote swim.
What to bring
Bring comfortable walking shoes, a hat or cap, long sleeves, water shoes, dry clothes for after the cenote, cash for drinks, insect repellent, a towel, and biodegradable sunscreen only; follow each cenote's rules.
Add swimwear for the cenote and cash for tips. Ask about ID requirements when you book.
Early pickup? Bring a light breakfast, or ask for a coffee stop before booking. Food and coffee are paid separately.
Rules at the site
Not allowed at Chichen Itza: cigarettes and vapes, drones, country or team flags and company signs, toys, drugs, speakers, glass bottles, backpacks, and laser pointers. Climbing the temples is not allowed. Pets are not allowed; medical or emotional-support animals need arrangements days before the tour. Site rules can change; confirm on the day.
How to book and pay
Send us your date and hotel on WhatsApp, and we confirm your price before you pay.
- Send your date, exact hotel and the number of adults and children, with children's ages.
- Tell us your must-see stops, guide language, food or mobility needs and any ferry connection.
- We check availability and confirm your vehicle, guide, pickup, stops and full price. Your inquiry does not reserve the tour.
- Pay in 2 steps: a deposit before the tour to confirm, then the balance on the tour day. Reconfirm pickup the day before.
Need comfort stops on the drive? Ask when you plan the route. Restrooms are available at the site, the cenote and the restaurant.
Souvenir stops are optional, with no pressure to buy. Same-day extensions cost extra. Have a flight afterward? Share the time, since an estimated return is not a guaranteed connection.
Read the full cancellation policy before you pay.
Why book your private Chichen Itza tour with us
Tolls, entrance and snacks in the price
Your private price covers tolls, parking, fuel, taxes, Chichen Itza and cenote entrance, bottled water and snacks.
Your route, pickup time and pace
Set them with us when you book, so the day fits your group.
A driver-guide plus a site guide
Your driver also guides you on the road, and a local guide leads each archaeological site.
Insured transport
Local certified guides, archaeologist expertise and insured vehicles on every private tour.
Clear cancellation rules
Cancel 48 hours or more before your tour date for a full refund.
Full quote before you book
Your WhatsApp quote shows the total, pickup time and inclusions before you book.
Chichen Itza private tour FAQ
How much is a Chichen Itza private tour?
From the Cancun Hotel Zone, two guests pay $890 and four pay $1,115, about $280 each. The per-person price falls to $165 at 16 guests. Entrance, the cenote and lunch are included. Prices change by pickup area, so choose yours in the price table.
What does the private tour price include?
The price covers your private vehicle and driver, fuel, tolls, parking and taxes. It also covers a certified bilingual guide, Chichen Itza entrance (state and federal), Ik Kil with a locker and life jacket, and lunch in Valladolid with one drink. Tips, souvenirs and extra food are not included.
How long is a private Chichen Itza tour?
A private Chichen Itza tour takes about 12 hours door to door from Cancun. The exact length depends on your hotel and the stops you choose. The Suytun and Valladolid route runs about 11.5 hours. For Merida pickup, we confirm the duration for your route when you ask.
Will I have a guide the whole day?
On private tours, your driver is also a guide. A separate local guide leads your visit at each archaeological site, including Chichen Itza, Ek Balam and Tulum. That means you always have someone to answer questions, on the road and at the ruins.
Is there a minimum group size?
Private tours require a minimum of 2 people, and the price per person generally goes down as your group gets bigger. For example, two guests from the Cancun Hotel Zone pay $445 each, and four pay about $280. Groups of more than 16 can ask us for a quote on WhatsApp.
I am traveling alone. What are my options?
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. Both shared tours sell single seats.
Do children pay on a private tour?
Infants aged 1 to 3 years are free. Children up to 10 years pay 75% of the adult price in private-tour quotes only. Send your children's ages with your hotel, and we confirm your family total before you book. Tell us what seats or gear you need, too.
Can you arrange a stroller or wheelchair?
Travelling with a stroller or wheelchair? Tell us your requirements when you book and we arrange the tour around them. Tell us at booking about children's ages, mobility needs, dietary needs or a preferred pickup time, and we arrange the tour around your group. The paths at the ruins are not step-free.
Which vehicle will I get?
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. We confirm the vehicle size with your quote. Send your group size and any mobility needs before booking.
Does a Chichen Itza early access tour mean entry before opening?
An early start on this private tour targets normal public admission at 8:00 a.m. (Chichen Itza time), which is 9:00 a.m. in Cancun. Your vehicle and guide are private, but there is no pre-opening entry, no queue bypass and no promise of empty ruins.
How do I pay?
An advance deposit is required to confirm your booking, and the balance is paid on the day of the tour. We confirm the deposit amount and payment method when you book. Keep your confirmation and reconfirm your pickup time the day before your tour.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel 48 hours or more before your tour date for a 100% refund. Cancelling from 24 to under 48 hours before departure gives a 50% refund, and cancelling less than 24 hours before your tour date has no refund. Read our policy.
Ask about your private Chichen Itza tour
Share your dates, hotel, group size and priorities. We check the route and send your full quote.