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Open the Gate to Chichen Itza Early Access Tour - $110.00 USD

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Open the Gate to Chichen Itza and be one of its first visitors of the day on this full-day tour from Cancun. An archaeologist guide escorts your group through a private entrance and takes you around the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s most notable landmarks, including the Kukulcan Temple, Ball Game Court, and Temple of the Warriors.

Meet a Maya priest, visit the Mayan Planetarium, and dig into a sumptuous buffet lunch.

Luxury van transport and access to hospitality suite are included.

Highlights

• Early access tour of Chichen Itza from Cancun
  
• Explore the UNESCO site with an archaeologist-guide, well before the crowds arrive
  
• See major attractions including Temple of Kukulcan, the Observatory and the Nunnery
  
• Watch a presentation inside the Mayan Planetarium
  
• Enjoy a complimentary cruise through Cancun’s Nichupte lagoon (subject to availability)
  
• Buffet lunch and air-conditioned hotel transport by Mercedes-Benz van included

What You Can Expect

Open a private gate to one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.

Be among the first to enter Chichén Itzá, the sacred city of the Maya. Enjoy your visit in almost complete privacy by being there before thousands of visitors arrive. The Mayaland Hotel, the world’s first inside an archaeological site, will be your base, allowing you to enter the area of the temples as many times as you wish during the day, giving your party the opportunity to split and accommodate the interests of everyone.

Spend your time at the temples, go horseback riding, visit the botanical gardens, swim in the nearby Cenote Ik kil (at an additional cost), or simply enjoy the swimming pools, spa, and other facilities at the beautiful Mayaland Resort.

Be sure to check out the unique Mayan Planetarium to witness 'Maya Skies,' a 30-minute presentation on Mayan Civilization.

This tour will give you more time in the archaeological park as you visit the temples during two hours in a small group guided tour by a bilingual, certified guide.

After your tour, enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet which includes a variety of salads, pastas, beef, chicken, pork, fresh fish, and exquisite Yucatan and Mexican delights.

Relax at the hospitality suite before or after the tour and then enjoy the ride back to your hotel.

Details

Inclusions:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• Bilingual professional guide
  
• Mercedes Benz transportation
  
• Light breakfast onboard our vehicle
  
• Entrance fees to Chichén Itzá
  
• Entrance to the Mayan Planetarium
  
• Buffet lunch at the Mayaland Hotel, including beverages
  
• Free access to Mayaland Hotel & Bungalows pool facilities, including towels
  
• Access to hospitality suite
  
• Water and soft drinks and beer on-board the Mercedes Benz vehicle
  
• Mayaland Resort Fee
  

Exclusions:​​​​

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

Additional info:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• 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.
• Please bring cash for souvenirs and personal expense
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  

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

• All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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 between 4:45 am and 5:20 am. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Duration:
10 hrs
Return Detail:
​Returns to original departure point