Chichen Itza Private Tour from Tulum

• 7:00 AM: Pickup from your hotel, boutique, or villa in Tulum.
• 2 to 2.5 hours: Drive through the jungle past Cobá, then connect toward Valladolid and Chichen Itza.
• Chichen Itza: Private guided tour with your certified bilingual guide, plus free time to explore at your own pace.
• Lunch: Traditional regional meal at a local restaurant.
• Cenote: Swim in a sacred cenote (1 hour average).
• Valladolid: Free time to explore the colonial town.
• 2 to 2.5 hours: Drive back to Tulum.
• 5:00/6:00 PM: Drop-off at your hotel, boutique, or villa.
• Times may vary depending on your exact location in Tulum and road conditions.

• 100% Private, Just Your Group: No strangers. No waiting for pickups across multiple hotels. Your certified bilingual guide’s full attention is on you and your group from the moment you leave Tulum.
• Early Arrival Advantage: Departing from Tulum early puts you at the site before the large group buses arrive. Cooler air, fewer crowds, better photos.
• Expert Cultural Immersion: Your guide is a certified specialist in Mayan archaeology and history, not reading from a script.
• An Authentic Tour, Not a Shopping Trip: We never redirect your group to souvenir stores or affiliated shops. Your time at the ruins is yours.

• One of the New Seven Wonders of the World: Chichen Itza was chosen by over 100 million votes worldwide, alongside the Colosseum, Machu Picchu, and the Taj Mahal.
• UNESCO World Heritage Site: Designated for its outstanding cultural and historical significance to the Mayan civilization and to humanity as a whole.
• El Castillo and the Kukulkan Pyramid: The iconic pyramid aligns with the sun during the spring and fall equinoxes, casting a serpent shadow down its north staircase. Learn more about the mysteries of Kukulkan.
• The Great Ball Court: The largest Mesoamerican ball court ever found, stretching 168 meters long, where ancient political and religious rituals were played out.
• The Ancient Observatory: Evidence that the Maya tracked Venus and planetary cycles with precision that rivaled European astronomy centuries later. Discover what makes Chichen Itza one of Mexico’s most visited sites.

We pick up directly from your hotel, boutique, villa, or condo anywhere in Tulum, including the Hotel Zone, La Veleta, Aldea Zama, and Downtown Tulum. No walking to a meeting point. Your guide comes to your door.

Staying outside these areas? Contact us via WhatsApp before booking, and we will confirm availability.

• Not recommended for guests with significant mobility or climbing limitations due to uneven terrain throughout the site.
• Not wheelchair accessible. Minimum two people required to confirm the reservation.
• The use of any sunscreen at the cenote is not allowed

• Bring cash for tips and souvenirs (pesos preferred, USD accepted at most vendor stands near the site).
• Wear light clothing, a hat, and sunglasses. Comfortable closed-toe shoes for walking on uneven stone surfaces.
• Pack a towel and swimsuit for the cenote.
• Travel light, your driver stays with the vehicle so you can leave non-essentials safely stored.
• Disclose any health conditions when booking so we can accommodate appropriately.
• Eat a good breakfast before leaving Tulum. It is a long, active day.

Yes. Xaman-Ha Connections holds SECTUR certification, the official tourism license issued by Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism, and has operated private tours across the Yucatan Peninsula for over 10 years. Every booking is covered by comprehensive liability insurance. Check our About Xaman-Ha Connections to learn more about our history.

Approximately 2 to 2.5 hours each way. The route follows the highway past Cobá before connecting toward Valladolid and Chichen Itza. There is no toll road option from Tulum, this is the direct and only route, and it is the same road your driver uses on every tour.

Yes. Departing at 7:00 AM from Tulum gets you to the site close to opening time. Arriving early means fewer crowds, cooler temperatures, and a much better experience overall. The later you arrive, the busier and hotter the site gets.

Yes. We pick up from all types of accommodations in Tulum, including eco-hotels, jungle villas, boutiques, and beach properties in the Hotel Zone, La Veleta, Aldea Zama, and Downtown Tulum. If you are unsure whether your property is within our pickup zone, contact us before booking.

Yes, in most cases. Contact us before booking to confirm availability and whether any additional fee applies.

Yes. Inform us at booking and we coordinate with our restaurant partner before the tour date.

This tour can be cancelled up to 24 hours before departure. Cancellation requests must be submitted by email to be valid. See our full Cancellation Policy for details.