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Chichen Itza Tour

Highlights

Chitchen Itza is one of the largest Mayan sites in Mexico. It was build between 1000 and 1200 AD, and is home to the famous El Castillo pyramid. Duende Tours offers tours to Chichen Itza from Cancun, Cozumel Island, the Riviera Maya and Tulum.

Tour Information


Details
Quick Details
Tour Days
Every Day of the Week
Duration
min 5 Hours
Price
From $89.00
Country
Mexico
Departure from Riviera Maya, Cozumel, Cancun
Trip Style
Mayan Ruins and Nature
Activities
Hiking, Mayan Ruins
Physical Demand
Easy
Season
Year Round
 
From Cozumel

The Tour

You can visit Chichen Itza from Cozumel on a beautiful VIP tour including a 45 minute Round Trip flight from Cozumel Airport. The other option is to cross to Playa del Carmen by ferry from where a private ground transfer brings you to Chichen Itza.

The distance from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza is around 3 hours by ground transfer one way, which is why the scenic 45 minutes flight is a great alternative! Especially if you are staying at Cozumel Island the Chichen Itza with Flight Tour is your best option to avoid the ferry crossings and long drives.

Both tour options include transportation, entrance fees, guided tour of Chichen Itza, buffet lunch and refreshing swim at a Mayan sinkhole.

Chichen Itza Tour by Air from Cozumel

The tour by air has its meeting point at Cozumel Airport at 8:00 am. This departure time gives us the chance to reach the Chichen Itza ruins before the crowds get there!

Getting to the airport is easy by taxi from anywhere on the island.

The tour takes off with a scenic flight over the Yucatan Peninsula in a small aircraft. You will fly low enough to enjoy spectacular views!

After having landed on Chichen Itza’s airstrip you will be transferred to the ruins for an unforgettable 2 to 2.5 hr guided tour.

The tour continues to visit a stunning cenote or Mayan sinkhole where you are invited to swim in its revitalizing cool, underground water before you are welcomed to join a delicious Mexican buffet lunch. The buffet offers a choice of fresh fish, chicken, meat and vegetarian dishes.

You then return to the airfield for your flight back to Cozumel.You will be back at Cozumel Airport at around 3 pm.

Included in the Tour:

  • Small groups (max 9 passengers)
  • Round trip scenic flight Cozumel – Chichen Itza – Cozumel
  • Ground transfers between Chichen Itza airstrip, ruins, cenote and restaurant
  • Guided tour Chichen Itza
  • Entrance fees Chichen Itza
  • Mexican buffet lunch
  • Visit and swim at cenote (Mayan sinkhole)
  • Entrance fees cenote (Mayan sinkhole)

Price:

US$299.00 per person (minimum 3 passengers)

This tour is available for 2 passengers with an extra $90.00 per person supplement.

Not Included in tour price: US$ 40.00 airport tax to be paid in cash at the airport.

 

Private tours are also available. Contact us for price details. Private tours may choose a different departure time.

What to bring:

  • Comfortable walking shoes and light clothing
  • Swimsuit, towel and change of clothes
  • Sun protection (preferably biodegradable lotion)
  • Pocket money for airport tax ($40.00 pp), tips and souvenirs

Chichen Itza tour for Cruise Ship passengers

The Chichen Itza tour by Air is available for cruise ship passengers; we can adjust tour duration and departure time to your docking schedule!

Flying Information for scuba divers

The flight from Cozumel to Chichen Itza and back has a height of 1500 - 2500 feet which is a low flight. To be extra sure there is no problem for divers, the local hyperbaric chamber recommends 12 hours between your last recreational, no-decompression dive and the flight to Chichen Itza. Normal dives on Cozumel are no-decompression dives; you can enjoy a normal day of diving before taking the Chichen Itza by Air Tour! You should be out of the water at 7 pm the day before the flight; night dives are not recommended on the night before this tour. As you probably know, there is no problem with diving after flying.


Chichen Itza Tour by Land from Cozumel

This ground tour starts from the ferry dock at Playa del Carmen. This way you purchase your own ferry tickets and are able to choose with which company you return to Cozumel. (There are 2 alternating companies between Playa del Carmen and Cozumel).

A private air-conditioned ground transfer will bring you to Chichen Itza in about 3 hours. You will enjoy an unforgettable tour of Chichen Itza ruins with a guided tour in English for your small group (max. 15 passengers).

The tour continues to visit a stunning cenote or Mayan sinkhole where you are invited to swim in its revitalizing cool, underground water before you are welcomed to join a delicious Mexican buffet lunch. The buffet offers a choice of fresh fish, chicken, meat and vegetarian dishes.

After lunch you will drive back to Playa del Carmen (3 hrs approx.) stopping at the beautiful colonial town of Valladolid on the way where you have 30 minutes free time to explore the town and stretch your legs. You will arrive back to Playa del Carmen at around 7 pm.

Ferries back to Cozumel run until 10 pm. You may take pleasure in spending a few hours at Playa del Carmen before heading back to the island.

 

Included in the Tour:

  • Small groups (max 15 passengers)
  • Round trip ground transfer Playa del Carmen – Chichen Itza – Playa del Carmen
  • Ground transfers between Chichen Itza ruins, cenote and restaurant, Valladolid
  • Guided tour Chichen Itza
  • Entrance fees Chichen Itza
  • Mexican buffet lunch
  • Visit and swim at cenote (Mayan sinkhole)
  • Entrance fees cenote (Mayan sinkhole)

Price:

US$89.00 per person (minimum 1 passengers)

Not included in tour price: US$ 28.00 Round trip ferry crossing to Playa del Carmen.

Tip: purchase one way tickets as you may want to return on a different company depending on your return time.

Private tours are also available. Contact us for price details. Private tours may choose a different departure time.

What to bring:

  • Comfortable walking shoes and light clothing
  • Swimsuit, towel and change of clothes
  • Sun protection (preferably biodegradable lotion)
  • Pocket money for the ferry ($28.00 pp), tips and souvenirs
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From Riviera Maya

The Tour

You can visit Chichen Itza from Tulum, Akumal, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos or Cancun on a beautiful VIP tour including a Round Trip flight from Cancun or Playa del Carmen Airport. Another option is our private and small group Chichen Itza by Land Tour.

The distance from the Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza is about 3 hours by ground transfer one way, the scenic 45 minutes flight is a great alternative!

Chichen Itza Tour by Air from Cancun and the Riviera Maya

The tour by air has its meeting point at Cancun or Playa del Carmen Airport at 7:00 am. This early departure gives us the chance to reach the Chichen Itza ruins before the crowds get there!

Transportation to the airport is not included in the tour price, but can be arranged for you.

The tour takes off with a scenic flight over the Yucatan Peninsula in a small aircraft. You will fly low enough to enjoy spectacular views!

After having landed on Chichen Itza’s airstrip you will be transferred to the ruins for an unforgettable guided tour.

The tour continues to visit a stunning cenote or Mayan sinkhole where you are invited to swim in its revitalizing cool, underground water before you are welcomed to join a delicious Mexican buffet lunch. The buffet offers a choice of fresh fish, chicken, meat and vegetarian dishes.

You then return to the airfield for your flight back to Cancun or Playa del Carmen.

You will be back to the airport at around 3 pm.

The tour includes:

  • Small groups (max 9 passengers)
  • Round trip scenic flight to Chichen Itza and back
  • Ground transfers between Chichen Itza airstrip, ruins, cenote and restaurant
  • Guided tour Chichen Itza
  • Entrance fees Chichen Itza
  • Mexican buffet lunch
  • Visit and swim at cenote (Mayan sinkhole)
  • Entrance fees cenote (Mayan sinkhole)

Price:

US$299.00 per person (minimum 3 passengers)

This tour is available for 2 passengers with an extra $90.00 per person supplement.

Not Included in tour price: US$ 40.00 airport tax to be paid in cash at the airport.

 

Private tours are also available. Contact us for price details. Private tours may choose a different departure time.

What to bring:

  • Comfortable walking shoes and light clothing
  • Swimsuit, towel and change of clothes
  • Sun protection (preferably biodegradable lotion)
  • Pocket money for airport tax ($40.00 pp), tips and souvenirs

Flying Information for scuba divers

The flight to Chichen Itza and back has a height of 1500 - 2500 feet which is a low flight. To be extra sure there is no problem for divers, the local hyperbaric chamber recommends 12 hours between your last recreational, no-decompression dive and the flight to Chichen Itza. Normal dives are no-decompression dives; you can enjoy a normal day of diving before taking the Chichen Itza by Air Tour! You should be out of the water at 7 pm the day before the flight; night dives are not recommended on the night before this tour. As you probably know, there is no problem with diving after flying.

Chichen Itza Tour by Land from Cancun and the Riviera Maya

Avoid mass tourism tours to Chichen Itza! This is not a bus tour; you will be transferred in a comfortable and private A/C car or minivan. We pick up from your hotel and you will not be dragged around for hours along other hotels to pick up other passengers! This ground tour starts from your hotel at 7 am.

A private a/c ground transfer will bring you to Chichen Itza in about 3 hours.

You will enjoy an unforgettable tour of Chichen Itza ruins with a guided tour in English for your small group (max. 15 passengers). Other languages are available upon request.

The tour continues to visit a stunning cenote or Mayan sinkhole where you are invited to swim in its revitalizing cool, underground water before you are welcomed to join a delicious Mexican buffet lunch. The buffet offers a choice of fresh fish, chicken, meat and vegetarian dishes.

After lunch you will drive back to Cancun and the Riviera Maya (3 hrs approx.) stopping at the beautiful colonial town of Valladolid on the way where you will have 30 minutes of free time to explore the town and stretch your legs. You will arrive back to Playa del Carmen at around 7 pm.

 

The tour includes:

  • Small groups (max 15 passengers)
  • Round trip ground transfer from your hotel to Chichen Itza
  • Ground transfers between Chichen Itza ruins, cenote and restaurant, Valladolid
  • Guided tour Chichen Itza
  • Entrance fees Chichen Itza
  • Mexican buffet lunch
  • Visit and swim at cenote (Mayan sinkhole)
  • Entrance fees cenote (Mayan sinkhole)

Price:

US$89.00 per person (minimum 1 passengers)

Private tours are also available. Contact us for price details. Private tours may choose a different departure time.

What to bring:

  • Comfortable walking shoes and light clothing
  • Swimsuit, towel and change of clothes
  • Sun protection (preferably biodegradable lotion)
  • Pocket money for tips and souvenirs
 
Prices

Chichen Itza Tour with scenic flight:

US$299.00 per person (minimum 3 passengers)

This tour is available for 2 passengers with an extra $90.00 per person supplement.

Not Included in tour price: US$ 40.00 airport tax to be paid in cash at the airport.

 

Chichen Itza Tour with ground transfer:

US$89.00 per person (minimum 1 passengers)

For passengers staying on Cozumel: The Round trip ferry crossing to Playa del Carmen is not included (US$ 28 per person).

 
Pictures

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4 Testimonials

  • The tour is awesome! Your tour guides are professional, on time, courteous and made our sightseeing trip a true private one with fun and comfort.
    Time is critical and this flight tour leaves us plenty of time to doing shopping at downtown Cozumel as well.
    Wilfred
    Chichen Itza Tour by Air from Cozumel on cruise ship visit.

  • Hello Duende Tours!

    I wanted to write and let you know I had a wonderful time on the tour. The pilot, guide and taxi driver were all very friendly and courteous. Maybe I will do another tour with you next time I'm in Cozumel.

    It was a pleasure to meet you. Take care!

    ~Steven

  • The flight was fun. Loved the little Cessna. Ismael is a character, and a really nice guy. The ruins, especially the tour guide, were amazing. The cenote probable would have been great, but the weather was chilly. I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to see Chichen Itza. The time savings alone is well worth it.

    Scott

  • I wanted to thank you now that we are home for such an amazingly well
    organized and perfect tour! Chichen Itza was amazing, as was the Cenote,
    the flight and everything! I mean it!! Seeing all the buses and the miles we covered in the air to get there it was well worth the flight! A memory we will never forget!

    Take care, Tom

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