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Chichen Itza Express Day - $89.00 USD

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Get an express tour of Chichen Itza, the most impressive of the Mayan ruins, on this 9-hour tour from Cancun. After early morning pickup, eat a boxed lunch on the way to the ruins. Follow your guide on a tour of the ruins, learning about the culture, history and traditions of the ancient Mayan civilization. Spend some time exploring on your own and taking photos of surviving buildings like the Warrior's Temple, El Caracol and El Castillo before boarding the bus for the return trip. Arrive back at your Cancun hotel in the mid-afternoon.

Highlights

• Visit Chichen Izta on an express tour
• Eat a boxed breakfast on board the bus
• Learn about ancient Mayan civilization from your guide
• Round-trip transportation from Cancun hotels

What You Can Expect

Designed for travelers who need to return earlier to their hotels or who do not wish to make a full day trip.

Chichen Itza is the largest and most impressive of the Mayan Ruins. It is a must-see on every tourist's agenda when they come to Cancun. If you are only going to see one Mayan Ruin while you are here, this is the one.

Pickup starts at 7 am. You will be served a “boxed Breakfast “on board of the transportation that includes, fruit and sweet bread. Once all guests have been picked up, your first stop will be at the tourist hostel Ebtun to use the restrooms, pick up the tickets from the archaeological site of Chichen Itza to direct access to Mayan site.

Guests remain 2.5 hours at the archaeological site, of which 1.5 hours is a guided tour, and 1 hour is free time.

​At 12pm, you depart from Chichen Itza toward the hotels. You will get to your hotel around 3:00 p.m.

Details

Inclusions:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• Pick-up in your hotel
• Air-conditioned bus
• Continental Breakfast on-board the bus (juice, bread and a fruit)
• Entrance to the ruins at Chichen Itza
• English Speaking Guide
• Return to your hotel

Exclusions:​​​​

• Gratuities (optional)
• Drinks
• Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
• Video cameras are allowed for an extra fee

Additional info:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Children between 5-11 years old pay children rate.
• Children under 5 enter free but cannot occupy a seat in the bus​
• There is no charge to bring a camera into the ruins, but you must pay $50 pesos for video camera.
• Don’t bring tripod for your camera, as it is not allowed to get these inside the Mayan Ruins.
• Bring walking shoes, hat, perhaps an extra shirt, sun block, swimming suit and towel.
• You may want to bring a light sweater or jacket as it could get cold on the transportation on our way to Chichén Itzá and back.
• Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
• Please bring cash for souvenirs and personal expense

Voucher info:
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Local Tour Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. 

Cancellation Policy

• If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
  
• If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
  
• If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Schedule & Pricing

Our pricing is constantly updated to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible - we 100% guarantee it. 
​Departure point:
Pickups from major hotels in Cancun
Departure time:
Pick up starts at 7 am Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.​
Duration:
9 hrs
Return Detail:
Returns to original departure point