Chichen Itza Tour from Riviera Maya
Puerto Morelos, Puerto Aventuras and Akumal resort pickup
Luxury tour from $1,369 per group of two includes private transport, guiding, entrances and hacienda lunch. Standard private needs your resort quote. Coach from $85 per adult includes transport, guide, entrance, cenote, buffet and Valladolid; Classic drinks, lockers and life jackets cost extra.
Hotel pickup and bilingual guiding on your confirmed route.
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A Chichen Itza tour from Riviera Maya starts at your confirmed resort entrance or meeting point. Choose private, Luxury tour, Ek Balam, coach or small group van. Pickup and drive depend on the property. The private early-start example is around 6:00 to 6:30 a.m. (Cancun time), not every resort's appointment.
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To plan your hotel pickup, compare Chichen Itza departure cities.
- Collection point
- Confirm the exact resort entrance
- Standard private price
- Quote for your resort and group
- Site time zone
- The coast is one hour ahead of Yucatan
Chichen Itza tour from Riviera Maya: pickup
Riviera Maya pickup uses your resort, not one start point for the coast. Send its name and full address. This includes stays near Puerto Morelos, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal or elsewhere on the coast; we check each tour's pickup area.
Large resorts need the hotel section, front desk and gate named on your booking. Resorts with similar names may use different gates. Ask the front desk where to meet; we agree access through security and pickup at your lobby.
Named-city stays use the Playa del Carmen hotel pickup page, Tulum town and beach pickup page or Cancun collection page. This departure covers the resort corridor. A regional booking label does not confirm collection from every lobby.
Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza: drive
The drive from Riviera Maya depends on your resort and route. Puerto Morelos and Akumal need separate hotel-to-entrance estimates. Ask for the direct drive and complete day; no single distance or journey time applies to the whole corridor.
Shared vehicles can collect other guests, while private transport collects your group. Resort exits, comfort stops and entrance queues add to the journey. Tell us about motion sickness, bathroom breaks and fixed deadlines when planning the visit.
Public entry is through CATVI, the Visitor Attention Center, following the May 31, 2026 reopening. Ask about the vehicle bay, meeting point, queue and walk; the public announcement does not establish those tour arrangements.
The road and transport guide covers independent driving and public buses. The schedules below belong to guided tours. Standard private and Luxury tour target 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. (Chichen Itza time), with resort collection confirmed separately.
Tour pickup plans and arrival times from your resort
Riviera Maya collection uses the confirmed resort appointment. Chichen Itza is one hour behind Cancun; times below say which clock they use. The coast uses the Cancun clock: 8:00 a.m. site opening is 9:00 a.m. on the coast. Traffic can change times; collections, stops and queues also affect arrival. Confirm resort return separately.
| Tour option | Resort collection | Planned ruins arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Private Chichen Itza Tour | Confirm for your resort; Cancun example is not a local appointment | 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. (Chichen Itza time)Planned arrival; allow time for your resort pickup and drive |
| Luxury Chichen Itza Tour | Confirm for your resort; Cancun example is not a local appointment | 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. (Chichen Itza time)Planned arrival; allow time for your resort pickup and drive |
| Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Tour | Confirm for your resort; Cancun example is not a local appointment | 8:00 a.m. (Chichen Itza time)Planned arrival; allow time for your resort pickup and drive |
| Chichen Itza Shared Bus Tour | 7:00 a.m. Cancun time; shared schedule, confirm your resort pickup | 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Chichen Itza time)(Chichen Itza time); confirm your resort pickup |
| Chichen Itza Small Group Tour | 6:30 a.m. Cancun time; shared schedule, confirm your resort pickup | 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. (Chichen Itza time)(Chichen Itza time); confirm your resort pickup |
Chichen Itza day trip from Riviera Maya: choices
Resort guests can choose three private routes, coach or small group van. Private gives your group its own vehicle and pace. Coach suits a lower budget; the van offers a smaller morning group. The tour format comparison owns the side-by-side choice.
Private Chichen Itza Tour
Price on request from Riviera Maya
- Pickup
- Confirm for your resort; Cancun example is not a local appointment
- Duration
- 12 hours. Varies by hotel; Merida duration confirmed for your route
- Hotel pickup at a time agreed before booking
- Certified, bilingual archaeology guide just for you
- Swim in Cenote Ik Kil near the ruins
Chichen Itza admission included
Luxury Chichen Itza Tour
From $337 per person
At 6 guests; $2,019 per group. Two guests: $1,369 for the group. Published group tiers; confirm pickup availability.
- Pickup
- Confirm for your resort; Cancun example is not a local appointment
- Duration
- 11 to 12.5 hours. Varies by hotel; Merida duration confirmed for your route
- Archaeologist guide at Chichen Itza
- Gourmet hacienda lunch
- Curated cenote with changing facilities
Chichen Itza admission included
Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Tour
From $243 per person
At 10 guests; $2,429 per group. Two guests: $1,119 for the group. Published group tiers; confirm pickup availability.
- Pickup
- Confirm for your resort; Cancun example is not a local appointment
- Duration
- 12 to 14 hours. Varies by hotel; Merida duration confirmed for your route
- Two Maya archaeological sites in one day
- Ek Balam's carved stucco Acropolis
- Cenote swim with life jackets
Chichen Itza admission included
Chichen Itza Shared Bus Tour
From $85 per adult
Per adult; child rates by level
- Pickup
- 7:00 a.m. Cancun time; shared schedule, confirm your resort pickup
- Duration
- 13 to 15 hours. Door to door up to about 15 hours; Classic/Deluxe touring about 12 to 14, Premier/Plus about 10 to 12; varies by hotel
- Our lowest-priced guided Chichen Itza day
- Cenote swim and buffet lunch
- Stop in colonial Valladolid
Chichen Itza entrance is included in every coach level fare
Chichen Itza Small Group Tour
From $184 per adult
$149 ticket + $35 Chichen Itza entrance; adult
- Pickup
- 6:30 a.m. Cancun time; shared schedule, confirm your resort pickup
- Duration
- 7 to 10.5 hours. Door to door; Express about 6 hours of touring, full day about 10; varies by hotel
- Maximum 12 guests per van
- Morning visit of Chichen Itza
- Cenote with life jackets on the full-day option
The $35 Chichen Itza entrance fee is per person, adult or child, in USD, payable on board.
Private prices for your resort
Standard private and Suytun routes need a resort-specific quote. Nearby city tables and catalog per-person examples are not confirmed corridor rates. Send your resort section and full address before choosing a price.
Luxury tour starts at $1,369 per group of two; standard Ek Balam at $1,119 per group of two. Check each product for all tiers and inclusions.
Private and luxury tours are customizable. Your itinerary, pickup time and schedule can be adjusted to your group's pace.
A private tour is priced per group with a minimum of 2 people, so a solo traveller pays the 2-person group total. If the budget is tight, a solo traveller can book our small group tour or shared bus tour instead.
Private tours use a new-model car for smaller groups and a new-model van for larger groups. The exact make and model depend on availability.
The full private day uses your resort and route, not a Cancun hotel example. Extra pickups or agreed stops can change its length. Before you pay, check dates, resort pickup, site times and any added stops.
Entrances, meals and extra fees
Chichen Itza uses one ticket at CATVI. Standard private, Luxury tour and Ek Balam include site admission, not another ticket charge. Each selected product owns its full inclusion and exclusion list.
The $35 is the Chichen Itza entrance fee, in USD, paid on board.
Van entrance is separate from the ticket and counted once. Adult ticket-plus-entrance totals are $184 Express and $194 full day; children $164 and $174. Bring USD cash for entrance on board; shared cards add 5%.
Small group full day is about 10 hours, with 6:30 a.m. pickup and return around 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. Express has about 6 hours of touring, with return around 1:30 p.m.; its 6:30 a.m. pickup makes about 7 hours door to door. Times vary by hotel.
Neither van option visits Valladolid; the coach includes a town stop. Each tour lists its meals and gear. Hotel towels, packed breakfast and other resort extras are not part of the fare by default; ask your hotel to arrange them.
Prepare for collection and resort return
Resort guests should check the route from their room to the agreed meeting point before early collection. Ask about gate access and breakfast. An internal shuttle may not run before dawn; allow time to walk or transfer.
Pack walking shoes, water, sun protection and a small day bag. For swimming, add a towel and swimwear and check the cenote rules. Save your booking message offline; the ruins and swim packing guide has the full checklist.
Tell us car-seat, language, food and walking needs before you pay. We check boarding, paths, cenote stairs, gear and meal changes one by one. A flexible private day does not promise step-free access; your resort's facilities do not show what the tour has.
A hotel tour does not automatically include a hotel move, airport transfer or suitcase storage. Send both addresses, luggage needs and flight or check-in deadlines. Any change needs agreement and may alter the quote.
Friends at different resorts should send each pickup address. More private pickups can change the times and price. Shared seats being available does not mean friends at different hotels can use the same vehicle; ask us to check before booking.
Return times are estimates, not dinner or airport appointments. Request your resort return in Cancun time and allow a buffer for shared drop-offs. Send fixed deadlines and extra collection addresses; read the cancellation and refund terms before paying.
Browse the complete Chichen Itza tour catalog for full itineraries and inclusions. Your written booking confirms the resort collection and selected route.
Why book a Chichen Itza tour from Riviera Maya with us
Private tours: Tolls, entrance and snacks in the price
Your private price covers tolls, parking, fuel, taxes, Chichen Itza and cenote entrance, bottled water and snacks.
Private tours: Your route, pickup time and pace
Set them with us when you book, so the day fits your group.
Private tours: A driver-guide plus a site guide
Your driver also guides you on the road, and a local guide leads each archaeological site.
Private tours: Full quote before you book
Your WhatsApp quote shows the total, pickup time and inclusions before you book.
English and Spanish guiding
Every tour has guiding in English and Spanish.
Full refund 48 hours ahead
Private and shared tours give a full refund when you cancel 48 hours or more ahead.
Chichen Itza from the Riviera Maya: common questions
How long is the day from Riviera Maya?
Riviera Maya hotel-to-hotel time depends on the resort and route. Standard private is about 12 hours, Luxury tour 11 to 12.5, and Ek Balam 12 to 14. Coach can reach about 15 hours with collections. Touring time is not the complete hotel route. Send your property and return deadline.
Will hotel collections make the resort day longer?
Shared resort departures can collect across several hotels, adding time beyond the direct drive. A private vehicle collects your group only. No first or last pickup position or fixed waiting time is promised. Ask for the meeting point and full local return plan before choosing your departure.
Will it be hot at Chichen Itza?
Chichen Itza can be hot, with limited shade across the open grounds. A morning visit can help avoid some afternoon heat, but cool weather and shade are not guaranteed. Bring water, a hat and light clothing with sun coverage. Plan breaks during your visit.
Can children join a resort departure?
Riviera Maya families can plan breaks on a private departure. The suggested minimum age is 6 years. The minimum height is 120 cm (3.9 ft). These conditions apply to shared tours. Private flexibility does not guarantee equipment or step-free cenote access. Send ages, walking needs and swim preferences before booking.
Does my resort qualify for hotel collection?
Riviera Maya pickup needs your resort name, section and full address checked for the chosen tour. Puerto Morelos, Puerto Aventuras and Akumal stays may use different gates and meeting points. Send those details before you pay. The regional label does not promise access to every hotel or lobby.
Do Akumal and Puerto Morelos use the same pickup time?
Akumal and Puerto Morelos pickups depend on the property and route, not one regional appointment. The standard private early-start example is around 6:00 to 6:30 a.m. (Cancun time). Its drive must support the agreed site arrival. Send your resort to confirm collection rather than copying another hotel's schedule.
Is there one private price for the resort corridor?
Riviera Maya standard private and Suytun routes need a resort-specific quote, not a nearby city's price. Luxury tour starts at $1,369 per group of two; standard Ek Balam at $1,119 for two. Both include guiding, entrances and lunch. Send your resort section, address and requested changes for the complete quote.
Can friends at different resorts travel together?
Friends at different resorts should send each pickup address before booking. More private pickups can change times and price. For shared tours, ask whether guests at those hotels can use the same vehicle. Available tickets alone do not confirm this. Send resort sections and your plan before you pay.
Which cancellation terms apply to a departure booking?
Private and shared bookings have different cancellation terms. Read the cancellation policy for your chosen format before paying. If plans may change, send your date and tour so we can explain the applicable deadlines. A quote does not set new refund terms or replace the policy.
El Castillo on the guided visit
Ask about your Riviera Maya resort departure
Send your resort name, section, entrance, date and group. Include extra collection addresses or deadlines. We check availability, pickup, site times, fees and the complete quote on WhatsApp. Asking is free and does not reserve.