CHICHEN ITZA 3 OPTIONS TOUR: Classic, Plus or Premiere
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 8 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is CHICHEN ITZA 3 OPTIONS TOUR: Classic, Plus or Premiere worth booking?
CHICHEN ITZA 3 OPTIONS TOUR: Classic, Plus or Premiere is a 12-hour experience in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, from $41 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 8 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (8)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $41 per person
Immerse yourself in one of the Wonders of the World and Yucatan's cultural heritage on a day trip with convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel in Cancun, Costa Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, and Riviera Maya up to Tulum. The day's itinerary includes: swimming in the beautiful sacred Maya Saamal cenote, tour of Chichén Itzá with a certified guide (admission not included) and free time to discover the Mayan city on your own, a brief visit to the magical town of Valladolid and regional lunch buffet. • Swim in the beautiful sacred Saamal cenote • Visit to Chcihén Itza with a certified guide and free time • Regional buffet lunch • Comfortable round trip transfer from your hotel
What you get
About this experience
Immerse yourself in one of the Wonders of the World and Yucatan's cultural heritage on a day trip with convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel in Cancun, Costa Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, and Riviera Maya up to Tulum. The day's itinerary includes: swimming in the beautiful sacred Maya Saamal cenote, tour of Chichén Itzá with a certified guide (admission not included) and free time to discover the Mayan city on your own, a brief visit to the magical town of Valladolid and regional lunch buffet. • Swim in the beautiful sacred Saamal cenote • Visit to Chcihén Itza with a certified guide and free time • Regional buffet lunch • Comfortable round trip transfer from your hotel
What's included
Included
- Brief visit to the main square of Valladolid
- Free time in Chichen Itza
- Pick up at your hotel from Cancun and Riviera Maya or meeting point near your location
- Swim in the incredible sacred Maya cenote
- Certified bilingual guide
- Typical regional buffet lunch
Not included
- Access fee to Chichen Itza (30 usd x adult / 5 usd x child) to be paid in cash on the tour day
- Lockers and life jackets
- Alcoholic beverages
What you'll see and do
You can swim, if you wish, in this beautiful sacred cenote of the Mayan culture and immerse yourself in its crystal-clear and refreshing waters. Cenotes, also known as "eyes of water," were very important to the Mayans, from a ceremonial standpoint to survival.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Chichen Itza
Here you'll have a guided tour of the Mayan ceremonial center of Chichén Itzá accompanied by one of our certified guides, afterward, you'll have free time to explore the Mayan city on your own.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Temple of the Warriors
The Temple of the Warriors is one of the most impressive and important structures at Chichén Itzá. It may be the only known Late Classic Maya building large enough to accommodate truly large gatherings.
10 minutes here · Admission included
El Caracol
The so-called Caracol or Observatory is a structure built in the form of a larger circular tower, resting on a platform with a central staircase. The base rests on another rectangular platform, decorated with a cornice with rounded corners at the top. The Caracol is actually constructed of three superimposed buildings.
10 minutes here · Admission included
Gran Juego de Pelota
The Ball Court was more of a ceremonial ritual than a sport and probably represented a symbolic reenactment of the mythical battle between night and day. There is a unique acoustic phenomenon at the ball court: if one speaks at the temple at the southern end, one's voice can be heard at the opposite end, while the sound reverberates along the walls of the northern temple.
10 minutes here · Admission included
El Castillo
The Castle or Pyramid of Kukulcan is a four-sided pyramid with a rectangular temple on top. A worthy testimony to the astonishing progress of the Maya in architecture and astronomy, the "light and shadow" phenomenon that occurs on the north staircase of the Castle during the Spring Equinox, where a serpent can be seen descending the stairs. The sun casts seven triangles of light onto the balustrade on the northeast side of the Castle. These begin to move up and down along the balustrade to form the silhouette of a descending serpent.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Valladolid
We will make a brief visit to the main square of the beautiful picturesque town of Valladolid named as Pueblo Mágico for preserving the architecture and traditions of the locals. *If the local health authorities do not allow the descent, a brief stop will be made only on board the transport.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Playa del Carmen
We do not offer hotel or Airbnb pickup service. The only pickup point is at Super Aki Tulum, regardless of the tour option you choose.
Meeting point
Playa del Carmen
We will pick you up at your hotel in Playa del Carmen, if we do not have availability at your hotel, the meeting point is at Plaza Antigua Playa del Carmen. You will receive the pick-up time one day before the tour.
Meeting point
Playa del Carmen
We will pick you up at your hotel in Cancun and Costa Mujeres. If we do not have availability at your hotel, the meeting point is at the Smart Cancun by Oasis Hotel. You will receive the pick-up time one day before the tour.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 120 minutes before departure.
Ends at
We do not offer hotel or Airbnb pickup service. The only pickup point is at Super Aki Tulum, regardless of the tour option you choose.
Ends at
We will pick you up at your hotel in Playa del Carmen, if we do not have availability at your hotel, the meeting point is at Plaza Antigua Playa del Carmen. You will receive the pick-up time one day before the tour.
Ends at
We will pick you up at your hotel in Cancun and Costa Mujeres. If we do not have availability at your hotel, the meeting point is at the Smart Cancun by Oasis Hotel. You will receive the pick-up time one day before the tour.
Options you can book
Meeting point
NO hotel pick up: When making your reservation, choose Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Tulum meeting point.
Classic
Basic inclusions: All inclusions, WITHOUT drinks or open bar Pickup included
Plus
Drinks included: Drinks on board: water, soda, beer. During lunch (2): water, soda, beer Pickup included
Premiere
Box lunch & Open Bar: Box lunch on board & Drinks: water, soda, beer, whiskey, vodka, rum, tequila. During lunch (4): water, soda, beer Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Nichupte.com
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will receive the pick-up time 1 day before the tour, please check your email include the spam folder, if you do not receive the pick-up time before 3 pm you can contact us
- It is suggested to wear comfortable clothes for walking
- If you will swim in the cenote you must wear a bathing suit
- It is suggested to bring an extra change of clothes
- We recommend bringing an umbrella, hat and sunscreen as it is a completely open area
- Reservations with less than 14 hours in advance will be subject to availability
- The pick-up times at the hotels, itinerary and return time may be affected by issues beyond our control, such as weather or traffic.
- The times and places mentioned in the itinerary are suggested visits and the times are estimates.
- If you are late or don't show up, no refund is offered.
- Subject to availability, changes or rescheduling made less than 24 hours in advance will have an extra charge of USD 15 per person
- We are not responsible for forgotten or lost objects
- We do not offer pick up service at any airbnb or private addresses
- Extra charges for the purchase of souvenirs, photos, or any extra purchase could have an additional amount of 16% VAT. Any extra charge during the experience is completely unrelated to our company
- Our company is not responsible for guarantees or charges for inclusions not mentioned in the contracted package, such as souvenirs, photos and any extra purchases during the tour inside and outside our facilities.
- The visit to the cenote will depend on the availability of the day, being able to visit the NOOLHA cenote or the CHICHIKAN cenote.
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Traveler reviews
8 verified traveler reviews for CHICHEN ITZA 3 OPTIONS TOUR: Classic, Plus or Premiere. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
RECOMMENDABLE
Majestic Kukulcan, it was a very pleasant day with our guide, explaining every detail to us, and although I already knew Chichen Itza, each visit is unique.
Response from the operator: Nos alegra que hayan tenido un día muy agradable en Chichen Itza y que nuestro guía haya enriquecido su experiencia. Es maravilloso saber que, aun conociendo ya el lugar, cada visita resulta única para ustedes. Esperamos tener el gusto de acompañarlos de nuevo en el futuro.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Perfect day
Wonderful experience from the first minute that they picked us up on time and we enjoyed a small coffee break which was perfect until lunch, all the stops are beautiful and the staff is very friendly.
Response from the operator: Agradecemos mucho sus palabras y nos complace que hayan disfrutado su experiencia con nosotros. Esperamos verlos de nuevo pronto.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Long but enjoyable from start to finish
We have finally visited the majestic Chichen Itza, the trip was pleasant although a little long, so make sure to bring comfortable clothing both for the round trip and for the archaeological site, fresh clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
Response from the operator: It's fantastic to hear that you've experienced the majesty of Chichen Itza with us! Thank you for sharing valuable advice for future travelers about the journey and the essentials for a comfortable visit. We're glad you had a pleasant trip and hope to accompany you again on your next adventure, exploring more wonders together.
via Tripadvisor
Chichen and cenote
I had visited several cenotes but this has definitely been the most beautiful of all, the whole family enjoyed the tour from start to finish, but what changed our day was the cenote, we would have loved to be there all day.
Response from the operator: Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia con nosotros, definitivamente el cenote es una de las paradas favoritas del tour a Chichen Itza, esperamos tener la oportunidad de verlos nuevamente en sus proximas vacaciones.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Great.
A great all day tour, you should consider it to go with enough energy and good attitude, don't forget to wear comfortable tennis to walk, cap and lots of water
Response from the operator: Agradecemos mucho haberse tomado el tiempo para compartir su experiencia con nosotros, agradecemos sus recomendaciones y esperamos poder atenderlos nuevamente en sus proximas vacaciones.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $41 to $69
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Nichupte.com, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 75.5.
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CHICHEN ITZA 3 OPTIONS TOUR: Classic, Plus or Premiere: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Playa del Carmen.
How much does CHICHEN ITZA 3 OPTIONS TOUR: Classic, Plus or Premiere cost?
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Prices start at $41 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Playa del Carmen usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does CHICHEN ITZA 3 OPTIONS TOUR: Classic, Plus or Premiere take?
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Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Playa del Carmen is not rushed.
Is CHICHEN ITZA 3 OPTIONS TOUR: Classic, Plus or Premiere worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 8 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Playa del Carmen, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule CHICHEN ITZA 3 OPTIONS TOUR: Classic, Plus or Premiere?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is CHICHEN ITZA 3 OPTIONS TOUR: Classic, Plus or Premiere suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book CHICHEN ITZA 3 OPTIONS TOUR: Classic, Plus or Premiere?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Playa del Carmen can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Playa del Carmen and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does CHICHEN ITZA 3 OPTIONS TOUR: Classic, Plus or Premiere start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Playa del Carmen within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Playa del Carmen?
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On Outty we rank every Playa del Carmen experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ride to a life changing cenotes tour, Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation, From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Playa del Carmen?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Playa del Carmen?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in CHICHEN ITZA 3 OPTIONS TOUR: Classic, Plus or Premiere?
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Included: Brief visit to the main square of Valladolid; Free time in Chichen Itza; Pick up at your hotel from Cancun and Riviera Maya or meeting point near your location; Swim in the incredible sacred Maya cenote; and Certified bilingual guide. Not included: Access fee to Chichen Itza (30 usd x adult / 5 usd x child) to be paid in cash on the tour; Lockers and life jackets; and Alcoholic beverages. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does CHICHEN ITZA 3 OPTIONS TOUR: Classic, Plus or Premiere include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 668 listed pickup locations in and around Playa del Carmen. Be ready about 120 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is CHICHEN ITZA 3 OPTIONS TOUR: Classic, Plus or Premiere offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for CHICHEN ITZA 3 OPTIONS TOUR: Classic, Plus or Premiere?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is CHICHEN ITZA 3 OPTIONS TOUR: Classic, Plus or Premiere wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to CHICHEN ITZA 3 OPTIONS TOUR: Classic, Plus or Premiere if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Playa del Carmen. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What booking options are available for CHICHEN ITZA 3 OPTIONS TOUR: Classic, Plus or Premiere?
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There are 4 options to choose from, including Meeting point, Classic, Plus, Premiere. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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