PRIVATE TOUR: Explore Chichen Itza with a personal certified guide, take a refreshing dip in a cenote, and savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Valladolid.
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Dreaming of visiting one of the New Seven Wonders of the World? Our all-inclusive Chichen Itza and cenote tour is the perfect Riviera Maya day trip for travelers who love history, culture, and nature. Designed exclusively for your group, this private experience blends world-famous Mayan ruins, a refreshing cenote swim, and authentic Yucatec flavors—at your pace and without the crowds.
Upon arrival, your entrance tickets are ready so you can skip the lines and begin exploring right away. With your certified private guide, you’ll discover Chichen Itza at a comfortable pace and enjoy commentary tailored to your interests.
Stand before the legendary El Castillo (Temple of Kukulcán), walk the vast Great Ball Court, and learn the symbolism etched into sacred temples and ceremonial platforms. Your guide brings the site to life with insights on Mayan astronomy, architecture, and traditions that shaped this ancient city.
After your journey through history, cool off in one of Yucatán’s most beautiful cenotes—either Cenote Oxman, Cenote Xkeken or Cenote Samula. These crystal-clear freshwater pools lie within dramatic limestone caverns, creating a magical setting for swimming, floating, and relaxing.
We provide life vests for comfort and safety, and your guide shares the geological and cultural importance of cenotes in Mayan life. Whether you take a dip or simply admire the view, this stop is often a highlight of the day.
To round out the experience, we’ll visit the colonial city of Valladolid, one of the most charming towns in Yucatán. Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring regional dishes such as cochinita pibil, sopa de lima, and handmade tortillas.
After lunch, enjoy free time to stroll colorful streets, browse local shops for handicrafts, or relax in the main square before returning to your hotel.
Private & all-inclusive: just your group and your guide, with logistics handled for a seamless day.
Flexible pace: explore comfortably, avoid crowds, and focus on what interests you most.
Award-winning service: trusted local team with thousands of 5-star reviews.
Join us for an unforgettable Chichen Itza and cenote tour and see why it’s our most popular private day trip in the Riviera Maya.
Book 2 or more tours and enjoy a 10% discount! Perfect for travelers looking to make the most of their stay in the Riviera Maya.
The recommended early pick-up time helps you avoid traffic,
crowds, and heat at the sites, but you can opt for a later pick-up when
booking. Discover the 3 benefits of an early departure to visit Chichen Itza.
Timing may vary based on traffic and your exact location.
We can spend more or less time at each location, moving at your own pace.
06:15am: Private transportation from your hotel to Chichen Itza
08:00am – 11:30am: Visit of Chichen Itza + free time
11:30am – 12:15pm: Transportation
12:15pm – 01:15pm: Swim in Cenote Oxman or Xkeken or Samula
01:15pm – 03:30pm: Lunch in Valladolid + free time
03:30pm – 06:30pm: Transportation to your hotel
Transportation takes less than 3 hours, and there is a one-hour time difference between Cancun/Playa del Carmen/Tulum and Chichen Itza.
* It is forbidden to apply sunblock and repellent before swimming or
snorkeling activities to prevent water pollution in the cenotes, even if
they are biodegradable products. Compliance with this rule is essential
for the protection of the environment.
You can bring personal belongings you require during the tour (phone,
camera, extra set of clothes…). While you are visiting or snorkeling you
can leave the things you don’t need in the van. Our driver will always
be in the van, so keeping your things safe!
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Dreaming of visiting one of the New Seven Wonders of the World? Our all-inclusive Chichen Itza and cenote tour is the perfect Riviera Maya day trip for travelers who love history, culture, and nature. Designed exclusively for your group, this private experience blends world-famous Mayan ruins, a refreshing cenote swim, and authentic Yucatec flavors—at your pace and without the crowds.
Upon arrival, your entrance tickets are ready so you can skip the lines and begin exploring right away. With your certified private guide, you’ll discover Chichen Itza at a comfortable pace and enjoy commentary tailored to your interests.
Stand before the legendary El Castillo (Temple of Kukulcán), walk the vast Great Ball Court, and learn the symbolism etched into sacred temples and ceremonial platforms. Your guide brings the site to life with insights on Mayan astronomy, architecture, and traditions that shaped this ancient city.
After your journey through history, cool off in one of Yucatán’s most beautiful cenotes—either Cenote Oxman, Cenote Xkeken or Cenote Samula. These crystal-clear freshwater pools lie within dramatic limestone caverns, creating a magical setting for swimming, floating, and relaxing.
We provide life vests for comfort and safety, and your guide shares the geological and cultural importance of cenotes in Mayan life. Whether you take a dip or simply admire the view, this stop is often a highlight of the day.
To round out the experience, we’ll visit the colonial city of Valladolid, one of the most charming towns in Yucatán. Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring regional dishes such as cochinita pibil, sopa de lima, and handmade tortillas.
After lunch, enjoy free time to stroll colorful streets, browse local shops for handicrafts, or relax in the main square before returning to your hotel.
Private & all-inclusive: just your group and your guide, with logistics handled for a seamless day.
Flexible pace: explore comfortably, avoid crowds, and focus on what interests you most.
Award-winning service: trusted local team with thousands of 5-star reviews.
Join us for an unforgettable Chichen Itza and cenote tour and see why it’s our most popular private day trip in the Riviera Maya.
Book 2 or more tours and enjoy a 10% discount! Perfect for travelers looking to make the most of their stay in the Riviera Maya.
The recommended early pick-up time helps you avoid traffic,
crowds, and heat at the sites, but you can opt for a later pick-up when
booking. Discover the 3 benefits of an early departure to visit Chichen Itza.
Timing may vary based on traffic and your exact location.
We can spend more or less time at each location, moving at your own pace.
06:15am: Private transportation from your hotel to Chichen Itza
08:00am – 11:30am: Visit of Chichen Itza + free time
11:30am – 12:15pm: Transportation
12:15pm – 01:15pm: Swim in Cenote Oxman or Xkeken or Samula
01:15pm – 03:30pm: Lunch in Valladolid + free time
03:30pm – 06:30pm: Transportation to your hotel
Transportation takes less than 3 hours, and there is a one-hour time difference between Cancun/Playa del Carmen/Tulum and Chichen Itza.
* It is forbidden to apply sunblock and repellent before swimming or
snorkeling activities to prevent water pollution in the cenotes, even if
they are biodegradable products. Compliance with this rule is essential
for the protection of the environment.
You can bring personal belongings you require during the tour (phone,
camera, extra set of clothes…). While you are visiting or snorkeling you
can leave the things you don’t need in the van. Our driver will always
be in the van, so keeping your things safe!
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You’ll have a dedicated guide and vehicle all to yourselves—no crowds, no waiting, just a smooth and personalized experience.
Yes, round-trip transportation is included from Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal and Tulum. We’ll pick you up right from your hotel, resort, or Airbnb for a stress-free start to your day.
Please note: we don’t offer pick up from Cancun Playa Mujeres hotels unless your group has 6 or more adults.
Yes, you’re welcome to choose your preferred pick-up time when booking.
That said, we recommend an early morning start to help you beat the crowds, skip the traffic, and enjoy cooler temperatures—it really makes a difference!
The drive to Chichen Itza from the coast takes approximately 2 hours and 30 to 40 minutes.
Our professional drivers always respect speed limits to ensure a safe and comfortable journey for everyone.
Yes, absolutely! There are 1 or 2 bathroom stops available along the way at gas stations and convenience stores, where you can take a break whenever needed.
During the guided visit at Chichen Itza, we typically spend about 2 to 2 hours and 15 minutes exploring the site.
We go at your own pace, taking breaks whenever needed to ensure your comfort.
If you wish, we can also adjust the visit to be shorter or longer depending on your preferences.
Our goal is to make the experience as enjoyable and flexible as possible for you.
You can view the list of cenotes available for this tour under the ‘Tour Description and General Info’ tab, where you'll also find links to full descriptions of each cenote.
Unless you've already made your choice, you can decide which cenote to visit together with your tour guide on the day of your tour.
No previous swimming experience is required.
We provide mandatory life vests, and our guide ensures a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.
Yes. Facilities include clean showers, restrooms, and changing areas at both locations.
Essentials include swimwear, a towel and comfortable shoes.
You can safely leave your belongings in the van—our driver stays with it the entire time while you're out enjoying the activities.
Yes, we’re happy to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs or allergies.
After booking, you can let us know your needs by filling out the check-in form—just follow the link in your booking confirmation email.
You can cancel free of charge or reschedule (subject to availability) up to 24 hours before your tour.
We’re a small team and often fully booked 1–2 weeks in advance, so we recommend booking early to secure your spot.
Bonus: if you book at least 2 months in advance (60 days), you’ll qualify for our early bird discount*!
For full details, check out our booking policy page.
Sarah –
Worthwhile, Educational, and Super Fun
It was such an amazing day yesterday with Alex, our guide, and Rodrigo, our driver. Getting up early to arrive at Chitzen Itza just before opening was completely worth it. The Chitzen Itza complex was incredible. With Alex to explain in such detail, we learned much more than we would have otherwise about the people who built these impressive structures. Alex and Rodrigo had drinks for us and well-timed snacks after the lengthy visit. We chose to visit next an open cenote, which was beautiful and tested our courage with its high jump. Finally the lunch was quite tasty. Alex filled the drives with interesting background on the Mayans but also let us sleep on the long return drive to the hotel. Our entire family was impressed by the unforgettable day. Gracias!
Jessie –
Amazing day with Josh and Omar. Great Timing so we got to see Chichen Itza before the crowds and then had the cenote to ourselves!
Byron –
Great Tour, great food.
Fantastic experience. We were a group of 4 friends and did an early tour to Chichen Itza, followed by a cenote swim, and then lunch in Valladolid. Josh and Omar were great. Very friendly and full of interesting information.
Kuen –
Great experience. Book two private tours from Absolute Adventure for our Cancun trip and had a wonderful time on both. Alex and Omar did an excellent job showing us around. The whole process went seamless and smooth. We get to the destinations on schedule and have plenty of time to do the activities we anticipated doing. Alex is very knowledgable about the history of Mayan civilization and is passioante in sharing and explaining those info to us during the tour.
Rebecca –
We had an unforgettable adventure day in the Yucatán thanks to this exceptional travel agency. From the inspiring visit to Chichén Itzá to the serene, uncrowded cenotes and a truly delicious local lunch, every detail was thoughtfully planned and seamlessly executed. Wandering the colorful streets of Valladolid was the perfect, unhurried way to end the day. Our guide, Eddie, was outstanding—deeply knowledgeable, warm, and generous with context and stories that brought the history and culture to life without ever feeling scripted or rushed.
Lakshmi –
Our tour host and guide, Arturo was very knowledgeable, thoughtful and kind. Thank you for a wonderfully planned day out to Chichen Itza. We highly recommend!
Harrison –
Cristina & Omar were the best!
We did the guided tour to Chichen Itza, one of the many Cénotes, and to a really cool restaurant. They both showed up right on time, took us early to Chichen where the tour was informative, but didn’t feel like it dragged at all. The Cenote was beautiful, and the restaurant was an amazing value. We added some beers (aka Mexican waters) and it was killer.
10/10 would recommend!
Laurie –
We booked two private tours with this company, one with just the two of us, and another with 10 people in our group. Both of our tour guides, Joshua and Alex, were absolutely phenomenal. So friendly and such a better experience than going with the big tour groups that pile you into a huge bus and drop you off at a crappy buffet lunch. This is much more economical as well. Highly recommend this company for Chichen Itza, Dos Ojos cenote, and Nicte Ha cenote!
Paul –
We cannot express how very happy we were that we decided to go on this tour! Juan and Ezekiel were amazing! From the start to the end, they were so friendly and courteous! Juan is such an excellent guide! He shared with us his insight and knowledge of the culture and the history of each of the places we visited. He was also just a very cool guy 🙂 very personable and really fun! Ezekiel was also excellent and very professional. Overall, we fully recommend this tour! Thanks Juan and Ezekiel!!!
Eva –
We did two tours to Tulum and Chichén Itzá with this company, and both were fantastic. Our tour guide, Arturo, was amazing—very kind, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about Mayan culture. He answered all our questions and gave us a wonderfully informative and engaging experience.
Thank you, Arturo, for the great time! We highly recommend this tour company and especially Arturo for anyone visiting the area.
Sylvia –
We had a great experience doing the private Chichen Itza and cenote tour with tour guide, Josh, and our driver, Kike. They were very patient with us as we were traveling with our 13 month old baby. We had an early morning pickup which was great to avoid the crowds and heat at Chichen Itza and even got to experience the cenote just to ourselves for a while. Would recommend!
A.N. –
Absolute Adventure were easy to communicate with and quickly responded to questions. Our tour guides did not disappoint. Josh and Rodrigo were absolutely wonderful–so accommodating and genuinely amazing guides. They went above and beyond to take care of my whole family – ranging from 4-74 – making sure every detail was handled with care. We arrived early to Chichen Itza and avoided the crowds. Swimming in the Cenote was a great experience. It was followed up with a delicious Mayan lunch. Perfect day.
Avra –
Perfect day
Josh and Rodrigo were absolutely wonderful. They went above and beyond to take care of my whole family from 4-74. We got there early enough to beat the crowds. We also experienced a cenote and stopped for a wonderful Mayan lunch. Highly recommend.
Jenn –
Chicken Itza/Cenote tour
We were picked up right on time at our resort and were taken to Chichen Itza for when it opened. We bypassed all the lines and walked right in at opening time. We escaped the crowds and had an amazing tour. Christina was a wealth of knowledge not only about the Mayan culture but with every aspect of the Mexican culture. It would have been a completely different experience without our expert guide. Omar our driver was also excellent and was there to pick k us up as soon as we walked out of each experience. The cenote was just as amazing and Christina was our own private paparazzi! The lunch after was traditional and also excellent. We were back at our resort by 4. We have been on many tours/trips and this was one of the best in terms of service and knowledge.
Claudette –
Our private Chichen Itza and cenote tour was wonderful. Josh, our guide, was very attentive, funny and knowledgeable. A special thank-you to Claire and Ruby who worked quickly and tirelessly to adjust our tour plans when there were last minute additions to our group. Absolute Adventure was very professional and easy to deal with. I would highly recommend them for a private tour.
Ashley –
Did the tour to chichen itza, cenote, and Valladolid. Beautiful tour and great restaurant. We were with Christina as the guide and Rodri as the driver. Both were wonderful. Christina was very fun and knowledgeable. Would recommend!
Vid Afsaf –
Amazing tour, recommend for all
chrlttrchrds –
Absolute Success! Take Me Back!
We took a private tour through this company and can’t recommend it enough. We went to Chitzen Itza, a cenote, and had lunch in a local small city. Our tour guide Josue was so knowledgeable and kind. The shuttle picked us up from the front door of our hotel and provided treats and water as needed throughout the day, as well as lunch at a small restaurant. Will definitely take another tour with them the next time we are Cancun!
Emily –
Wonderful day in Chichen Itza and beyond!
My family and I had a wonderful tour today with Josh and Enrique! Everything was so smooth and efficient – starting with our early morning pickup at our resort. We were so glad we had such a knowledgeable guide like Josh to give us such insight into Chichen Itza, from where to stand to get the best pics, how to bargain with salespeople, to explaining the nuances of the Mayan culture – complete with pictures on his ipad to really bring the history to life. He was very patient with our 10 yo son who asked him many questions! I can easily see how a visit to Chichen Itza could be overwhelming in terms of crowds, and his guidance was so appreciated! We enjoyed our time at the Oxman cenote (rope swing was great!) and then our stop in Valladolid. Delicious lunch and we enjoyed dining with Josh and hearing his stories and perspective! All in all, an amazing day to pack so much in and get so much knowledge! Well worth it!! Josh and Enrique went at our pace and were right where we needed them! Highly recommend!
Nick –
We did the Chichen Itza ruins and Swim in Cenote tour that included lunch in Valladolid. It was amazing, our guide Joshua and driver Enrique were the perfect team. Joshua was kind, incredibly knowledgable and was great at adapting information to the questions we had and our interests. It was such a memorable day and would highly recommend! Thank you Joshua and Enrique