Explore Chichen Itza with the Best Private Tour in Cancun

 Discover the mystery behind the ancient city of Chichen Itza. Enjoy a ride in a private, air conditioned van exclusively for your group and get there before big crowds start filing into the ruins.  Our private tours allow you to select the pickup time from your hotel lobby.  You set the pace for exploring and decide when to return to your hotel.

 Founded in the 9th Century, Chichen Itza is considered one of the main icons of the Mayan culture and has been named one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Its main pyramid, called El Castillo (or Temple of Kukulkán), is full of cosmological symbolism. The four sides of this building contain 365 steps, depicting the solar year; 52 panels for each year in the Mayan century, as well as each week in the solar year; and 18 terraces for the 18 months in their religious year.

 During the spring and fall equinox, the Temple of Kukulkán serves as a canvas for a beautiful light effect. When the sun of the late afternoon starts to show up, it creates the illusion of a snake creeping down the northern staircase. This event is thought to symbolize the descent of Kukulkán (the primary god for the Mayan culture) to the Earth, marking the beginning of the farming season.

 Enjoy the Amazing Architecture of Chichen Itza

 As you walk through the paths of this archaeological site, you’ll see the beautiful artwork of the Mayan people. Discover the meanings and functions behind the design of each one of these buildings.

 The Great Ball Court was the place where the sacred ball game took place. The objective of this ritual game was to get rubber balls through the stone hoops located at the sides of the court by using the hips, knees and elbows only! The enormous court has a length of 557.74 feet and a width of 229.65 feet.

 Venus played a significant role in the Mayan culture, as it was considered to be the war god and the Sun’s twin. That’s why, on the other side of Chichen Itza, you can find El Caracol celestial observatory which seems to be aligned with the motions of this planet. Also, the grand staircase of this building faces 27.5 degrees northwest matching almost perfectly with the northern extreme of Venus.

 Make a Stop at the Magical Town of Valladolid

 After your visit to the mystical remains of Chichen Itza, make a stop in the oldest city of Yucatán. Walk through its streets and discover why it was called a Magical Town!

 Founded in 1543 by the Spanish conquerors, Valladolid was the development center for this region in Mexico. The beautiful churches and mansions are a well-preserved proof of the importance this city had during that period.

 As you stroll through its cobbled streets, you can feel the magical atmosphere getting into your bones, as well as the delicious smell of traditional Yucatecan food.

 

The most important archaeological zone in Yucatan, ancient capital of the Mayan Empire and voted one of the "Seven Wonders of the World" due to its extraordinary architecture beauty and its geographical location.

Itinerary:
  • It is a 2 ½ hour ride there. We suggest a 7-8 AM departure (tour buses arrive around 12 noon) Stay there for 2 ½ - 3 hrs.
  • Walk in the town  have some lunch at one of the restaurants in Chichen Itza, head back to Cancun or make a 30 minutes stop in Valladolid to see a small town. It is a great place to take a few photos in the park. It is up to you!
Includes:
  • Round trip air-conditioned transportation exclusively for your group
  • English speaking driver,
  • Entrance fees and taxes to Chichen Itza,
  • Tolls and parking
  • Stop anywhere along the way for lunch. We suggest in Valladolid -optional
Does not include:
  • Food and beverages.
  • Gratuities.
  • Any extra stop or activity not purchased in this package.
  • Certified guides inside the ruins.
Tips:
  • Bring biodegradable insect repellent and sunblock
  • Bring a bottle of water, hat, walking shoes, sunglasses, camera and cash for incidentals.
Additional Information:
  • You get the vehicle for the length of your tour.
  • ALL sites of ruins close at 5 PM. Please plan your time accordingly.
  • There is a small federal fee for the use of electronic devices to shoot video inside the ruins.
*** Note that the certified guides inside the ruins are not included on this tour, and they are not part of the service that we provide. Therefore, we are not responsible and do not control the prices or exchange rate of the guide that you hire. Remember to agree on the price before hiring a guide.
 
  • Add-On option Ik Kil cenote & buffet lunch: Stop at the beautiful Cenote Ik Kil to swim in the fresh waters and have a buffet lunch of traditional dishes from the Yucatan including salads, rice and beans, grilled fish, chicken in an orange sauce, pork loin done in a classic Mayan sauce, beef tips, fettuccini primavera, fresh fruit, desserts and tea or coffee. Does not include tip or other drinks. Additional cost: $15 USD per person.
  • Add-On option Ek Balam Ruins: Climb the ruins and see the distinct carvings up close. (Cancun, Isla Blanca, Cost Mujeres, Playa Mujeres, Bahía Petempich, Puerto Morelos, Puerto Juarez, Playa Paraiso or North Playa del Carmen Hotels ONLY) Additional cost: $27 USD per person.
  • Add-On option Coba Ruins: Climb these ruins too! This site of ruins is off the beaten path. (Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal & Tulum Hotels ONLY) Additional cost: $18 USD per person.
Transportation:

If staying in Isla Blanca, we need to add on a $50 USD per vehicle service fee for pickup and drop off.

**This fee is per VEHICLE, not per person.

  • If staying in Cancun (Isla Blanca,Costa Mujeres, Playa Mujeres, Bahia Petempich, Puerto Morelos, Playa Paraiso, North Playa del Carmen) we suggest doing EK BALAM, as it is less driving, more time to make the most of your tour. However, if you still would like to do COBA, we need to add on a Riviera Maya fee of $50 USD per van.
  • If staying in Playa del Carmen (Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, Bahia Principe or Tulum), please book COBA. It is less driving, and Coba is a comparable site to Ek Balam. However, if you still would like to do Ek Balam, we can do it, but it will take an additional Riviera Maya fee of $100 USD per van.
* These are the Add-Ons available for this tour. You will be able to add them to your order in your Shopping Cart.

RATES

Note: Price per adult drops when the more adults you are. Kids prices remain the same, no matter how many. Infants are free. (Child rate is based on age or height as set out by the park). 13 people max per vehicle regardless of ages. 14 people (including infants) or more, will require 2 or more vans and the rates will change. Feel free to email us with any questions.

Private Chichen Itza

Current
# of People Per Adult Rate Per Child Rate
1 $ 422.41 $ 42.24
2 $ 232.76 $ 42.24
3 $ 171.55 $ 42.24
4 $ 146.55 $ 42.24
5 $ 123.28 $ 42.24
6 $ 111.21 $ 42.24
7 $ 106.03 $ 42.24
8 $ 101.72 $ 42.24
9 $ 97.41 $ 42.24
10 $ 92.24 $ 42.24

These are the Add-ons available for this tour. You will be able to add them to your order in your Shopping Cart.

Add on for Private Chichen Itza

Add on Extra

Surcharge for Coba from Cancun, Playa Mujeres, Bahía Petempich, Puerto Morelos, Puerto Juarez, Playa Paraiso

Vans: $ 50 usd

Add on Extra

Ik Kil Cenote & Buffet Lunch

Adult: $ 25 usd

Child: $ 25 usd

Add on Extra

Surcharge for Ek Balam from Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal or Tulum

Vans: $ 100 usd

Add on Extra

Ek Balam Ruins

Adult: $ 50 usd

Child: $ 50 usd

Add on Extra

Coba Entrance

Adult: $ 18 usd

Child: $ 10 usd

Add on Extra

Safety Box - SafeGo Portable & lightweight travel safe- to keep!

Vans: $ 18 usd

Reservation & cancellation policies.

 General:

  • All prices are in US Dollars.
  • Private, non-stop, a/c transfer with an English speaking driver.
  • Some tours/transfers/products require deposit or full payment at time of booking. Debit and credit cards are accepted using the online secure payment system, in most cases.
  • We will provide a written confirmation voucher with balance due, via email, for each portion of your services.
  • On Transfers/Tours any extra stop must be scheduled prior to the service date with an additional cost. Extra stops must be specified on your voucher.
  • We offer front facing car seats for children up to 40lb at no charge. We do not guarantee them, however we accomplish it 99% of the time.
  • We strongly suggest downloading the USA Transfers APP to be able to call us for free, consult your bookings and track our staff (Uber style).
  • Federal Transportation law & insurance requires the number of people in the vehicle cannot exceed the amount listed on your voucher. We reserve the right to deny extra passengers.

Changes & cancellations:

  • Transfer services must be canceled or changed, before 6pm the day prior, in order to receive a full refund of any deposit/full payment you may have made.
  • Tour services must be canceled or changed. before 2pm the day prior, in order to receive a full refund of any deposit/full payment you may have made.
  • Cancellations can be made by e-mail, live-chat or WhatsApp, 48 hrs. before the service date. 24 hours before or less, call us!
  • Last minute changes, you are required to call our customer service agents.
  • You must personally speak with our customer service staff. Do not have the hotel travel agent or concierge call. We all speak English.
  • We will provide you with a cancellation number. Please write it down and guard it until you have received your refund.
  • In most cases a refund will be issued within 72 hours.
  • Contact our customer service if any changes are needed. All contact details are on your confirmation vouchers. Once fixed, a new voucher will be issued via email.
  • We do track arrival flights. However, any flight changes must be reported to our customer service office immediately.
  • Reviewing the data in your confirmation vouchers is your responsibility. Read your vouchers carefully.
  • Changes or cancelations due to causes beyond your control will be evaluated by our customer service department. We are very flexible when it comes to flights.
  • Transfer Guarantee for delayed arrival flights maximum waiting time is 4 hours. We assist our customers in every possible way to make new arrangements. We reserve the right on arrival service to deny changes between 9pm & 5am.
  • Transfer Guarantee waiting time for departures/hotel to hotel services will be 15 minutes, before we call it a no-show.
  • Private transfers allow you to change the return pickup time for your convenience. However, changing it with a very tight margin to make your flight, will be under your own responsibility.

Responsibilities:

  • All personal belongings, luggage, fragile or valuable goods (such as electronic devices, wallet, purses, jewelry, travel documents, medication) are the client’s responsibility. Make sure you have all your items when entering or leaving the vehicle.
  • Vehicles are smoke free.
  • We reserve the right to refuse to take passengers insulting any staff member, showing abusive behavior or under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Pets can travel in a kennel, service dogs exempt.
  • USA Transfers will endeavor to take safely and in a timely manner every passenger to their destination. However, there are circumstances out of our control that may cause delays; accidents along the highway, severe weather conditions, vehicle breakdown, airport-parking delays, where we cannot be held responsible. We will handle every case in the most professional way possible to avoid any losses or extra cost.
  • Our vehicles are insured. Any accident when a passenger is inside our vehicles, must be reported and follow the insurance company policies. If leaving the scene or not following the insurance company’s instructions, will automatically release us from any liability.

 

Private Chichen Itza
Available: Daily
Adults from $92.24 + tax
Kids from $42.24 + tax
Infant(s): At no charge according to age range.
 

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