Great Tour - Great tour with Arturo. Very knowledgeable. It's an early tour but it allows you to beat the crowds. By the time we were done at Chichen Itza, it was getting crowded. Same with the Cenote. Lunch in Valladolid was great. Highly recommend this tour. Thanks Arturo!

Great experience! Great gude! - We visited Chichen Izta 22 years ago and decided to revisit. Such a remarkable place. Our guide and driver were very professional and very knowledgeable. Joshua and Enrique took very good care of us. My wife has limited mobility and they made sure we had enough time to enjoy all our activities. We went to a cenote and then to a nice lunch at a local restaurant in Valladolid. After that we had free time to shop and look around the main plaza. But what sold us on this particular guide service is that they are a small local business that does it right. They will customize a tour to fit whatever you want to do. We highly recommend this company. Thanks again to Joshua and Enrique.

Great family experience - Joshua was so patient with our family and provided great information on all the spots we visited but especially Chichen Itza. And our driver Rodrigo got us around safely and on time! I highly recommend starting EARLY. We left Playa del Carmen at 6:15 and arrived at Chichen Itza just before the gates opened at 8am. No lines! On our way out, a couple of hours later the line of vans and buses was sooo long. And the site was very crowded. And we got back to our hotel in time to shower and get ready for our dinner reservation. I also like that we could adjust our day as we went. We opted for more time at Chichen Itza and the Cenote (also very few people and GORGEOUS) and less time at Valladolid. I would highly recommend this tour!

Private tour of Chichen Itza with Josh - We had a private tour of Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid with Joshua. Incredibly nice tour guide. Very knowledgeable. In the morning, coffee and bread was included. Lunch was included, not too bad but small portions so beware of that. Snacks and beverages were included on bus. Our tour started at 6:30 am, recommend going early before the crowds. Definitely recommend Josh.

Just like they promised! - This was an incredible, personal, and educational experience. Enrique got us from place to place safely and Alex is an excellent guide. Knowledgeable and friendly. One can tell he really cares about the material and the beauty and wonder that the Mayan civilization represents. This also was NOT a tour that puts you in a position to visit stores or tequila tastings. Just exactly what they promise. The cenote is an amazing geological destination. Will definitely use Absolute Adventures again and highly recommend!

Amazing and Memorable tour of Chichen Itza - My husband and I booked a private tour to Chichen Itza and what an amazing experience it was! We had the pleasure of having Alex as our guide, who is not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also very interesting with a wonderful personality. We learned so much from him! The tour itself is timed perfectly, allowing for sufficient time at all of our destinations. Additionally, our driver Omar is amazing and made us feel safe the entire trip. Lastly, I’d like to thank Claire for being super timely and responsive to all the questions I had prior to booking. We will definitely be scheduling all future tours with Absolute Adventure!

Great trip beautifully orchestrated - We had a superb experience. We were staying at a lovely resort in Riviera Maya. We booked this trip via TripAdvisor because of the superb reviews. I had some concerns in advance because we were devoting a full day to this and needed it to be worthwhile. It was great. The tour operator (and this was run by owners, not just a broker) did a great job communicating with us in advance. We were picked up at their recommendation at 6:45 which was a great idea because we stayed just ahead of throngs of tourists on Thanksgiving Day - they were pouring in as we were leaving both Chichén Itza and the Cenote. Our guide, Carlos, was a joy. He was super knowledgeable and a great communicator (impeccable English in our case). He’d been to CI thousands of times but there was nothing rote about how he guided us during the day. CI was about 2.5 hours from our resort, so it was a long day, but it was worth it. CI is breathtaking and the Cenote experience was easy and a lot of fun. The lunch was quite good. The whole day was paced just right. Great value, great guide, great day.

Do things that take your breath away…. - The tour from the start was great … Pick up was on time … No language barrier !…. The drive was great, nice roads… JAYJAY (Juan) was great… My family loves history and he answered all questions … I hope he enjoyed us as much as we did him! Alexander loved his job on the tour! 😉 When we come back we will not hesitate and book with them again…

Private driver and private tour guide are well worth it! - 'Took private van (driven by Rodrigo) and private tour guide (Alex) from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza. It was the best way to tour! We were picked up at 6am promptly for the 2+ hour drive. They supplied a full cooler with waters and sodas. Alex gave us a great 45 minute presentation during the ride, telling us some of the history of the Mayan people, culture, etc. 'Made a quick bathroom stop along the way and arrived just in time for opening to the ruins. Alex escorted us throughout the ruins sharing his knowledge of the history of the location and the particular landmarks, as well as the meaning of carvings on the structures. We thoroughly enjoyed his presentation and the appropriate level of detail. We especially appreciated getting there early, skipping the lines, and were able to see everything we wanted, finishing just as the masses of tourists were arriving on busses, and the vendors selling their goods were just fully set-up. We then hopped back in the van to choose one of two nearby cenotes to visit. We chose an unexposed cavern-like cenote that was less-touristy and enjoyed a brief but relaxing swim and a few pictures. Next we took the van to a nearby village where we were treated to an ala carte Mexican lunch (drinks not included in package). The food was ok, nothing special, but nice to be at a small private place and not a massive buffet. Finally we were driven to the city square shopping area of the little town. However, by then we were tired and ready to relax, so we opted for a “drive by” just to see what was there, and headed back on the road for the drive home. We so appreciated Rodrigo for ensuring our safety on the road, and the security of our belongings while we toured. We also appreciated Alex’s knowledge of the history and ruins site, and how he brought it all to life! He shared just the right amount of detail to keep us engaged. We strongly recommend spending the extra money to get a private vehicle AND a private tour guide so that you can enjoy your time and not wait in lines or fight the crowds. Alex and Rodrigo did an excellent job, and if they are avaialble, you won’t go wrong!

One of a kind private tour - This was our second time using Absolute Adventure Mexico. We were so impressed the first time we toured with them in Tulum, we wanted to book with them for our tour to Chichen Itza. We are so happy we did! We arrived first thing in the morning, before any of the other tours, so we had Chichen Itza all to ourselves with the exception of a local dog! Our guide Arturo was great! Very knowledgeable and told us about the historical and cultural aspects of the sacred grounds, all while keeping us as hydrated and shaded as possible. Once our tour conclude, we passed thousands of other folks pouring in from the larger tours as we were exiting. Our driver Carlos stayed with the van and our belongings the entirety of our trip, while was awesome and helps ease any concerns you may have about storing your belongings. We then made our way to X'keken cenote which was underground in what would typically be considered a cave, but was actually a cenote due to the small opening at the center of the cavern. It was a bit dark and mysterious, but still a delightful swim. After we change into dry clothes, we stopped at Valladolid where we learned about the cultural significance of the city and enjoyed a delicious authentic lunch with a view of the majestic church. We walked around the city and then had free time to explore the shopping square. Once we were ready, we headed back to our hotel. It was an amazing adventure and I highly recommend Absolute Adventure Mexico if you're considering a tour. You will not be disappointed that you chose a private tour where you beat all the crowds!