Tours/Playa del Carmen/Private Chichen Itza Early Morning Archaeological Tour
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Private Chichen Itza Early Morning Archaeological Tour

4.9(97)Playa del Carmen1 hour
TRIPADVISOR4.9(97)

Description

Experience the magic of Chichén Itzá before the crowds arrive on this exclusive early morning private tour. Enjoy a peaceful, personalized visit with no shopping stops—just pure exploration of this ancient wonder. With our seamless itinerary and private service, you’ll return early to relax and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

Tour Options

From Cancun and Riviera Maya
  • Private 12 passenger vehicles with A/C Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included60 min

Embark on an unforgettable journey with our certified guides as they lead you through this contemporary marvel. Explore key highlights of the site, delving into an immersive experience brimming with culture and mystery. Gain insights into the fascinating history of the Mayans who once thrived in this region. Rest assured, you'll be seamlessly transported back to your hotel, ensuring you make the most of every moment of your vacation.

Admission included30 min

Discover one of Chichén Itzá’s most impressive structures — the Temple of the Warriors, a majestic pyramid surrounded by hundreds of carved columns depicting ancient Maya warriors. This temple showcases the city’s military strength and spiritual significance, offering a glimpse into the power and artistry of the Maya civilization.

Admission included30 min

Explore the largest and most impressive ball court in Mesoamerica, where the ancient Maya played a sacred game that symbolized the battle between life and death. Stand where echoes still carry across the massive stone walls and imagine the energy of this legendary ritual

Admission included30 min

Known as The Observatory, El Caracol was used by the ancient Maya to study the stars and track celestial events. Its circular tower and unique windows show the Maya’s advanced knowledge of astronomy and their deep connection with the cosmos.

Highlights

Entrance ticket to the ruins included
Box Lunch: club sandwich, chips, fruit, snacks, bottled water, soda.
Bottled water
Round trip transportation

What's included

Included
Entrance ticket to the ruins included
Box Lunch: club sandwich, chips, fruit, snacks, bottled water, soda.
Bottled water
Round trip transportation
Not included
Restroom on board
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

Hotel - Airbnb - private condos and houses pick up are offered in this private tour, once we receive your booking, we will organize with you the pickup time & location. This is a private tour, and you can customize the itinerary to your interest.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(97)

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joanafF770JP
June 13, 2026
Good experience, the guide was very good and told us many interesting facts about Mexico and Chichen Itza.

Despite the storm, it was an unforgettable experience; the cenote was spectacular, the food was good, and the guide Miguel was a 10. All kinds of explanations that help you understand and immerse yourself in the Maya world. Mandatory excursion.

Operator response

Hola Joana, ¡Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia con nosotros! Nos alegra saber que, a pesar de la tormenta, disfrutaste de una experiencia inolvidable. Es fantástico que el cenote te haya parecido espectacular y que hayas disfrutado de la comida durante el recorrido. Un agradecimiento especial por tus palabras hacia Miguel. Nos llena de orgullo saber que sus explicaciones, conocimientos y pasión por la cultura maya hicieron que la visita a Chichén Itzá fuera aún más enriquecedora y memorable. Sin duda le haremos llegar tus felicitaciones. Gracias por recomendarnos y por considerarla una excursión obligatoria. Esperamos tener el placer de acompañarte nuevamente en otra aventura por México. ¡Saludos cordiales! Regina El equipo de Ocean Tours 🌴🏛️✨💙

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Ben_faraway
June 11, 2026
Beautiful Chichén Itzá tour with Karina and Arturo.

Very friendly, competent, and attentive to everything. Unfortunately, heavy rain came, but the team was perfect. Thank you for the great support!

Operator response

Hola Ben! Vielen Dank für Ihre nette Bewertung! 😊 Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie mit unserem Team zufrieden waren und sich gut betreut gefühlt haben. Auch wenn das Wetter leider nicht mitgespielt hat, freuen wir uns sehr, dass unser Team Ihre Erfahrung trotzdem besonders machen konnte. Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für Ocean Tours Mexico entschieden haben. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei einem neuen Abenteuer begrüßen zu dürfen! 🌊✨ Valentina | Ocean Tours

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Dallas B
March 25, 2026
Great tour

Very great experience and Tour was full of interesting information Karina our Tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and kept tour on time. Excellent driving from our driver Chris

Operator response

Hi 😊 Thank you so much for your great review! We’re happy to hear you had such an interesting and enjoyable experience. Karina and Chris will be delighted to know they made your day smooth and memorable. We hope to welcome you again soon! 🌴🌊 Warm regards, Regina Ocean Tours

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Maps779688
March 22, 2026
Great excursion to chichen itza

We had a great day with our guide Fabricio. He's very good at explaining his country's history and Mayan sites. Experience to do absolutely.

Operator response

Merci beaucoup pour votre gentil message. Nous sommes ravis de savoir que vous avez passé une excellente journée avec Fabricio et que ses explications sur l’histoire et la culture maya ont enrichi votre expérience. Nous ne manquerons pas de lui transmettre vos commentaires ✨ Merci pour votre recommandation, et nous espérons vous accueillir à nouveau très bientôt pour une autre belle aventure.

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H2612FWalexandrec
January 5, 2026
Great visit

Great visit! The guide and the driver were on top! Perfect timing, full of memories of this beautiful day.

Operator response

Cher Alexandre, Merci beaucoup pour votre excellent commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis de savoir que vous avez pleinement apprécié votre visite privée à Chichén Itzá, avec un timing parfait et une équipe au top. Votre satisfaction concernant la guide et le chauffeur nous fait très plaisir, et nous sommes heureux que cette journée vous ait laissé de si beaux souvenirs. Merci pour votre confiance, et au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour une autre belle expérience au Mexique . Bien cordialement, Laura équipe Ocean Tours

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nf326
November 28, 2025
Chichen Itza and Cenote tour

Our guide Tomas Julio was very knowledgeable and mad the long drive to and from Chichén Itza so fun. Listening to him give the history of the mayan people and the Mexican culture was very interesting. We were very impressed with his ability to seamlessly go from english to Spanish and not make a single mistake the whole trip. 10/10 would recommend to a friend:)

Operator response

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your day at Chichén Itzá and that Tomas & Julio made the journey both fun and informative. He is truly passionate about sharing the history of the Mayan people and Mexican culture, and it’s wonderful to hear that his storytelling made such an impact. His ability to switch effortlessly between English and Spanish is remarkable, and he will be very happy to know you appreciated it. We truly value your 10/10 recommendation and your kind words. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure!

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Climber24591296357
October 30, 2025
Highly recommended

Very cool guide Was a great tour, chichen itza visited, bathed in cenote and then visited a Mayan town:) The guide knew very well and even took photos of us. And he made it all look very funny and interesting.

Operator response

Vielen Dank für deine tolle Rückmeldung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass dir die Tour gefallen hat und du Chichén Itzá, den Cenote und die Maya-Stadt so genossen hast. Unser Guide wird sich sicher freuen zu wissen, dass du seine humorvolle und interessante Art geschätzt hast – und natürlich, dass dir die Fotos gefallen haben! Wir hoffen, dich bald wieder auf einem unserer Abenteuer begrüßen zu dürfen Mariana - Ocean Tours

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M1779VJmartad
October 16, 2025
Very pleasant

Delighted with the experience. A very complete tour. Mimi, the guide has been lovely and has given us many curious facts. Super recommended

Operator response

¡Muchas gracias, Marta! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron de su tour privado a Chichén Itzá y que la experiencia resultó tan completa y amena. Mimi estará encantada de saber que su compañía y explicaciones hicieron la visita aún más especial. Agradecemos mucho su recomendación y esperamos volver a recibirles pronto para seguir explorando juntos la historia y belleza de Yucatán. Laura OCEAN TOURS

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Mobile45473811811
October 13, 2025
Best day ever highly recommended

Our guide Maria and driver Surg were the best. They were very accommodating with special requests. Maria was very knowledgeable about the ruins and surrounding areas. We felt very safe with Surg as our driver and was never very far when we were out looking around. Best day ever thank you both for a wonderful experience

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌞 We’re delighted to hear you had such an amazing day exploring Chichén Itzá with María and Surg. They both take great pride in making every tour special, and they’ll be so happy to know their knowledge, care, and attention made your experience unforgettable. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation — it means the world to us. We hope to welcome you again soon for another beautiful adventure! Warm regards, The Ocean Tours Team

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Q5551NWcarolinas
September 5, 2025
ChinchenIza one of the 7 wonders of the world

A highly recommended excursion and if the guide is Paco, the excursion becomes unbeatable, we explain the architecture of the buildings, Mayan mythology, customs and beliefs and history of the city of ChichenIza. The whole group was delighted and we left in love with Mexico.

Operator response

Estimada Carolina, ¡Muchas gracias por tu magnífica reseña! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste tanto de la excursión y que Paco hizo la experiencia aún más especial con sus explicaciones sobre la arquitectura, la mitología y la historia Maya. Nos llena de orgullo que el tour los haya dejado enamorados de México. ❤️🇲🇽 Será un placer recibirte nuevamente para seguir descubriendo juntos más maravillas. Con cariño, Equipo Ocean Tours Mexico

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