---
title: Chichen Itza Early Access & optional Hotel Pick up
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cancún
country: Mexico
price: 30
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.56
reviews: 4183
duration_minutes: 540
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 45 of 46 (Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-20
data_updated: 2026-09-20
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/chichen-itza-early-access-optional-hotel-pick-up/
---

# Chichen Itza Early Access & optional Hotel Pick up

**Guidekin's take:** A Chichén Itzá day built around early access: your group is among the first through the gate, with a certified guide and admission included. No meals or drinks, and a separate local site fee is paid on the day. 4.56 from 4183 reviews at €30 per person for 9h.

## Overview

Your exclusive, direct admission ticket lets you enter the archaeological site the first ones of the day —so you can explore in cooler temperatures without the crowds. Enhance your experience of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World with this unique access tour of Chichen Itza, available only on Viator and Tripadvisor. 

• Be the first group of the day at Chichen Itza with this exclusive direct-access tour
• Early morning entry to the World Wonder means you’ll beat the heat and the crowds 
• Enjoy a mix of guided sightseeing and free time to explore at your own pace 
• Focus entirely on the history and majesty of Chichen Itza without unnecessary detours.

## Key facts

- Price: from €30 per person
- Duration: 9h
- Rating: 4.56/5 from 4183 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Amigo Tours

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour with Meeting Point | €30 / person | Spanish, English | Meeting point: Be picked up at one of the available meeting points in Cancun. This option doesn't include hotel pick-up nor lunch Pickup included |
| Tour with Pick-up service | €75 / person | Spanish, English | Hotel pick-up: Benefit from hotel pick-up in Cancun (an additional 10 USD may be charged if the hotel has difficult access) Pickup included |
| Private Tour With Hotel Pickup | €421 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English | Private : Select this option if you want to have a tour just for your family and friends Hotel Pick-up: Provide the name and address of your hotel to arrange the pick-up service Fees: Government Fees - Chichén Itzá... |

## What's included

- Admission to Chichen Itzá
- Air-conditioned vehicle and Toll Road
- Early Access to Chichen Itza
- Professional certified guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off

## Not included

- Meals and drinks
- Admission fees to the archaeological sites

## Itinerary

1. **Cancun** (2h) - Begin your day by being picked up at your hotel, and ride to Chichen Itza early in the morning and benefit from being one of the first people to enter the archeological site!
2. **Chichen Itza** (2h; admission included) - Enjoy the tranquility of your early-morning visit to Chichen Itza before the crowds arrive, capturing stunning photos and experiencing the site in peace. With exclusive early access, you’ll return to your hotel sooner and enjoy a hassle-free tour focused entirely on exploring...
3. **The Kukulcán temple is a pre-Hispanic temple that was built in the 12th centu...** (pass by, no stop) - The Kukulcán temple is a pre-Hispanic temple that was built in the 12th century AD. C. by the Mayan Itza in the city of Chichen Itza, their capital.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 04:30, 05:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is recommended that you bring comfortable walking shoes and camera
- For safety reasons, all infants are required to travel in an approved child restraint system while on the bus. Amigo Tours does not provide child safety seats, so customers must bring their own. As the child restraint system occupies a seat, a fee will be charged to reserve and guarantee a seat on the bus.

## How it compares in Day Trips

Ranked **#45 of 46** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

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