Chichen Private Experience: Early Access to Chichen Itza and Tour of Valladolid

Experience the ultimate Chichen Itza adventure with our private tour. Be one of the first to explore the Mayan city, avoid lines and crowds, and enjoy a tour of Valladolid. Book now!

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chichen Itza - see one of the new 7 wonders of world, the biggest ball court of the mayan culture and more…..
  • Valladolid - Enjoy a walk in this magical town of Yucatan, considered one of the first Spanish settlements. Try the delicious yucatecan food.
  • Cenote Xux Ha - You cannot miss a stop at Cenote Xux-Ha, one of the most beautiful and almost best-kept-secret among all the cenotes near Valladolid.
What's Included
  • Personal Tour Guide
  • Entrance ticket to Chichen Itza
  • Private Transportation, Without unnecessary stops
  • Bottled water on board
  • Visit to Valladolid, explore the highlights with your personal guide
  • Visit and swim in a Cenote
What's Not Included
  • Lunch, at Valladolid you will have free time to enjoy the local food.
  • Tolls booths, faster and safer route
  • State tax, Chichen Itza 592
Additional Information

Why squeeze onto an overcrowded bus? Book with us to ensure your holiday is focused entirely on you.
With our Chichen Private Experience tour, you’ll be among the earliest visitors to enter the Mayan city of Chichen Itza, steering clear of queues, sweltering temperatures, and throngs of tourists.
Discover with our knowledgeable guides ahead of anyone…

Location
Chichen Itza
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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L399mvrebekahh
Mar 19, 2026
Chichen, Shopping & Cenote - We had an amazing day with Julio as a guide! We learned a lot of history and had many different adventures. Everything was beautiful!
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Magbomb
Mar 18, 2026
Private tour March 2026 - Our guide, Julio, was excellent. He gave us a lot of information but did not overwhelm us. He tailored the day to our desires. It was stress free and fun.
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Elmer
Mar 9, 2026
Tour to Chichen Itza - It was quite a pleasant experience, because it allowed me to know magical places in Mexico and especially the care provided by our guide Alan Balan is first level, super recommended.
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Vanessapd7230va
Mar 5, 2026
Best experience - Absolutely amazing! Julio was the best! He made the experience perfect! Gave so much information and to amazing care of us! 100% recommend!
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Olipinch
Mar 3, 2026
A great tour! - We had a really great day - Chichén Itzá, Valladolid, Cenote and lunch. All well organised with a small group (7 of us) and comfortable transport. Friendly, knowledgeable guides and driver. One change I'd make is to spend more time at Chichén Itzá, especially the tour part (one hour). It is a big site and more explaining as we move around would have been better. We had two hours there in total and did have to skip some of it.
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227brentl
Mar 2, 2026
Julio Martinez with Mexico Highlights is the way to go for your private tour! - Here’s your fully refined, polished review with everything included: ⸻ We had an absolutely unforgettable experience on our private Mexican tour with Julio Martinez as our guide. This day was incredibly special to me because it allowed me to check off two major bucket-list dreams: visiting Chichen Itza and swimming in a stunning cenote. Seeing Chichen Itza in person was beyond anything I imagined. Standing before El Castillo and learning about the remarkable Mayan engineering, astronomy, and history from Julio was breathtaking. His knowledge is extensive, engaging, and easy to understand. He doesn’t just share facts — he tells the story of the ancient city in a way that truly brings it to life. Swimming in the cenote was equally magical. The crystal-clear water surrounded by dramatic rock formations felt peaceful and almost surreal. Julio explained the cultural and spiritual importance of cenotes to the Mayan people, which made the experience even more meaningful. Julio shared his personal motto with us: “You only get one chance to impress someone.” He absolutely lives by those words. Every detail of the day was thoughtfully planned and perfectly paced. We never felt rushed, and the entire experience felt personal, relaxed, and seamless. One of the highlights was his wonderful lunch recommendation in Valladolid. We dined at San Miguel de Ayende, and it was beautiful — a charming restaurant with a stunning courtyard in the center that created the perfect atmosphere. The food was authentic Mexican cuisine at its best. I highly recommend the grilled octopus — it was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. From beginning to end, this private tour exceeded every expectation. Crossing off two bucket-list experiences in one incredible day made it truly extraordinary. If you’re planning to visit Chichen Itza and explore a cenote, I cannot recommend Julio Martinez highly enough. His professionalism, passion, and genuine warmth turned a special trip into a once-in-a-lifetime memory. Five stars without hesitation! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Matthewbh9607pv
Mar 1, 2026
An unforgettable experience that we'll treasure forever. - An absolute pleasure from start to finish. Jesus and Matt were fantastic guides. Nothing was too much trouble and we never felt rushed. An unforgettable experience that we'll treasure for ever. So passionate and knowledgeable about the rich and varied culture and history of your beautiful country. 10/10
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502mikaylas
Feb 28, 2026
Unforgettable experience! - My partner and I had the BEST time on this tour. Our guide Julio was incredibly knowledgeable and answered our many questions. The tour timings were perfect, arriving to Chichen Itza early before the crowds and with ample time for both a guided tour and then to explore alone. We also loved the restaurant in Valladolid after and chose to go to Cenote Chukum which was so much fun! Transport was clean and we felt safe throughout. Would absolutely recommend - thank you so much Julio!
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Jaydu1904
Feb 22, 2026
Great tour of Chichen Itza and Cenote - definitely recommended - The private Chichen Itza tour was the highlight of our trip to Cancun, thanks to Mexico Highlights and our tour guide Alan. his plan for the day was so perfect that we covered everything that was planned without feeling rushed at any point of the tour. Thanks to him, we learnt so much about Mayan history, culture, and even food. The tour was worth every penny we spent and we highly recommend this tour. We would definitely take other tours with Mexico Highlights, particularly requesting Alan as a guide / driver whenever we are back in the area in future.
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Karen
Feb 22, 2026
Great Tour - We enjoyed our tour immensely! Alan was very knowledgeable and friendly. He was punctual in picking us up from the hotel. The early start was such a good thing to do. We were finishing at the site by the time it was becoming packed with tourists. We highly recommend this tour and Alan.
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From $176
up to 12 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).