Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive & optional Hotel Pick up
Pick your date
Highlighted days have spots open. Grey days are sold out or not running.
September 2026
Loading live availability
Who is going?
Adults
Age 13 and over
Children
Age 12 and under
Select a highlighted day to see live departure times and the exact price for your group.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Same price on Viator, Outty earns a commission.
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 4,174 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive & optional Hotel Pick up worth booking?
Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive & optional Hotel Pick up is a 9-hour experience in Cancun, Mexico, from $32 per person. It scores 87 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 4,174 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 87 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (4,174)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $32 per person
Your exclusive, direct admission ticket lets you enter the archaeological site the first ones of the day —so you can explore in cooler temperatures without the crowds. Enhance your experience of one of the New Seven Wond
What you get
About this experience
Your exclusive, direct admission ticket lets you enter the archaeological site the first ones of the day —so you can explore in cooler temperatures without the crowds. Enhance your experience of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World with this unique access tour of Chichen Itza, available only on Viator and Tripadvisor. • Be the first group of the day at Chichen Itza with this exclusive direct-access tour • Early morning entry to the World Wonder means you’ll beat the heat and the crowds • Enjoy a mix of guided sightseeing and free time to explore at your own pace • Focus entirely on the history and majesty of Chichen Itza without unnecessary detours.
What's included
Included
- Admission to Chichen Itzá
- Air-conditioned vehicle and Toll Road
- Early Access to Chichen Itza
- Professional certified guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Government fees
What you'll see and do
Cancun
Begin your day by being picked up at your hotel, and ride to Chichen Itza early in the morning and benefit from being one of the first people to enter the archeological site!
120 minutes here
Chichen Itza
Enjoy the tranquility of your early-morning visit to Chichen Itza before the crowds arrive, capturing stunning photos and experiencing the site in peace. With exclusive early access, you’ll return to your hotel sooner and enjoy a hassle-free tour focused entirely on exploring this Wonder of the World—no unnecessary shopping stops, just pure discovery. Learn how this ancient city thrived as a major Mayan cultural and religious center and why it remains sacred today. Your expert guide will unveil the fascinating mythology and significance behind iconic landmarks like the Temple of the Warriors, the Great Ball Court, and the legendary El Castillo Immerse yourself in an intimate Mayan adventure, free from crowds, and make the most of your visit to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
120 minutes here · Admission included
The Kukulcán temple is a pre-Hispanic temple that was built in the 12th century AD. C. by the Mayan Itza in the city of Chichen Itza, their capital.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 40 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Tour with Meeting Point
Meeting point: Be picked up at one of the available meeting points in Cancun. This option doesn't include hotel pick-up nor lunch Pickup included
Private Tour With Hotel Pickup
Private : Select this option if you want to have a tour just for your family and friends Hotel Pick-up: Provide the name and address of your hotel to arrange the pick-up service Fees: Government Fees - Chichén Itzá tax USD 41.50 per person must be paid after booking. Are not included on the price. Pickup included
Tour with Pick-up service
Hotel pick-up: Benefit from hotel pick-up in Cancun (an additional 10 USD may be charged if the hotel has difficult access) 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
- Amigo Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is recommended that you bring comfortable walking shoes and camera
- For safety reasons, all infants are required to travel in an approved child restraint system while on the bus. Amigo Tours does not provide child safety seats, so customers must bring their own. As the child restraint system occupies a seat, a fee will be charged to reserve and guarantee a seat on the bus.
Photos
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4,176 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
4,176 verified traveler reviews for Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive & optional Hotel Pick up. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing
Experiencing Chichen Itza was a thrill. If you are looking for a no-frills tour from Cancun & back, this tour is for you. We were back at the hotel in the afternoon in time to sit at the pool & later have dinner with family. Lunch was not provided, but we stopped at a convenience store & also stopped for restroom breaks. We avoided the heat, crowds, traffic, & vendors with our early morning tour. Pastor made the experience educational & informative. David was a safe driver.
via Tripadvisor
Good For Waking
When you're in Cancun, you need to visit Chichen Itza. We rented a car and did it on our own without joining a tour. It was so much better. When you get there, you could pay for your own personal guide tour for 1300 pesos. It was about 1.5 hour. It was worth it. The site was fine. Lots of walking in the August heat. And lots of vendors everywhere trying to sell you their products. Wear a hat or bring a good size water bottle and an umbrella to shield from the sun. Our guide was good. He stuck to the script on his binder. He didn't make any wild claims that I've heard from other guides. Overall, it was great. Parking is not free but they take cards. The entrance was $40 per person, they also take cards. In all, we had a great time walking and learning.
via Tripadvisor
Exciting experience !
Excellent overall and being in a small group and arriving early was definitely more comfortable. Our guide Ramiro was engaging and gave us a lot of freedom and answered a lot of questions !
via Tripadvisor
Early acces, less people, less hot.
Early acces less people, not so hot. Good driver (David), attend an experta guide (pastor). Really funnievthevway he explian the Bole Game.
via Viator
Quicker Trip to Chichen Itza
My wife and I really enjoyed our tour of Chichen Itza with our guide Manuel and our driver Jose through Amigo Tours. We were able to arrange pickup right outside our hotel (Presidente Intercontinental) in the hotel zone of Cancún, which was at 5:10 am, before picking up a few other people to join the tour. Our group was 12 in total, which I think was a good size for the experience. Small enough to feel friendly, but not so small as to feel like it was overbearing. Also (since it wasn't entirely clear when we booked), the cost of entry to Chichen Itza is included in the tour price, as was the cost of the toll road, and both of these were handled by Manuel and Jose. The only additional cost after booking the tour was the state mandatory tax, which we were able to pay online right after booking (Amigo sent us a direct link to do so). I wish the booking had been a little clearer that no food or drink was provided, although we did have brief opportunities to buy our own snacks and water. With the early start, we were able to arrive at Chichen Itza right when it opened (8 am), before many of the local vendors had even set up their stands. Manuel spoke fluently in Spanish and English, though gave almost all the information in easy to understand English, as our group was mostly English speaking. Manuel did also arrange a Spanish guide for a Spanish speaking couple when we got on site. The tour itself was very informative about the main central pyramid, the smaller Jaguar/Eagle and Venus pyramids, the ball court, and the market area (with all the columns). He shared a lot of information about Mayan culture, including the Mayan calendar, naming customs, war and relations between cities, trade, monument construction, ritual sacrifice (and why people volunteered to be sacrificed), and warrior culture, and how all that related to the actual buildings there. He even showed us and let us handle a reproduction of the rubber ball used in the ball court. In total, we were at the actual Chichen Itza site for a little less than 2 hours (it takes some time to walk there from the parking lot / drop off area). The guided part of the tour was about an hour and the rest of the time we were given free reign to explore before meeting back up to leave at 10:30. The travel is inherently long due to the distance, and we hit some traffic on the way back, so we arrived back to our hotel around 4:00 PM - local time, as Chichen Itza is a different time zone, an hour behind Cancún. This tour was a great way for us to not only see but also learn about the significance of Chichen Itza, and we didn't feel like we missed out by not going to other stops. If anything, I would have liked to have a little more time at the main archaeological site and a little more information on the Tripadvisor page, but otherwise I don't think I could have had a better experience!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $32 to $1086
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1,461
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 87
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive & optional Hotel Pick up: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cancun.
How much does Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive & optional Hotel Pick up cost?
+
Prices start at $32 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cancun 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 Early Access All Inclusive & optional Hotel Pick up take?
+
Plan for about 9 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 Cancun is not rushed.
Is Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive & optional Hotel Pick up worth it?
+
It holds an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 4,174 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Cancun, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive & optional Hotel Pick up?
+
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 Early Access All Inclusive & optional Hotel Pick up suitable for kids and families?
+
Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive & optional Hotel Pick up?
+
Around 1,461 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 Cancun 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?
+
Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cancun and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive & optional Hotel Pick up start and how do I get there?
+
The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cancun 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 Cancun?
+
On Outty we rank every Cancun experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Early Access to Chichen Itza All Inclusive with Valladolid and Cenote Swim, Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya, Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting. 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 Cancun?
+
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 Cancun?
+
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?
+
Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
Ready to lock in your spot?
Pick a date, choose your group, and see the exact price for Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive & optional Hotel Pick up.
Pick your date
