Discover Chichen Itza from Cancun or Maya Riviera
Description
This is an excellent way to discover the great city of Chichen Itza, imagine being in an ancient Mayan city, you will discover all the secrets that the Mayans used to grow and how they became one of the most important cultures in the world. Our adventure will continue with the visit to a breathtaking cenote, either Chichikan or Noolha. Both are remarkable for their size and crystal-clear waters, offering an unforgettable experience. After that we will go to one of the last colonial towns, the beautiful Valladolid, here you will be able to buy a regional and folkloric dress or shirt, to taste the real Mexican ice cream and why not to buy a lot of souvenirs for your family. We offer no long lines, direct access to Chichen Itza. We recommend bringing a towel with you and comfortable close shoes, you must use biodegradable sunblock if you want to swim in the cenote. Book now and live this ancient adventure with us!
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Itinerary
After one of our air-conditioned vehicles picks you up at your hotel or meeting point in Cancun or Riviera Maya, you will be transferred to the starting point to begin our excursion to Chichen Itza. There, you will board your transportation where, during the course of the day, our certified guide will provide you with more information about the tour, the activities to be done and the destinations we will visit. Our first stop will be at the restaurant, where you will enjoy a delicious regional lunch and taste authentic Yucatecan dishes. Next to the restaurant you will find handicrafts made by the artisans of the region, as well as souvenir stores at the best prices.
Meet and enjoy the enigmatic Chichen Itza archeological site, fabulous ceremonial center of the Mayan civilization, named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and its renowned Temple of Kukulcán, considered one of the 7 New Wonders of the Modern World. Make this magical journey through time, discovering the secrets stored in the buildings of this ancient city of the Mayan civilization, one of the most advanced in the pre-Hispanic world. Admire and contemplate several buildings such as the Market of the Thousand Columns, the Temple of the Warriors with the statue of Chacmool, the Game Ball, the Temple of the Jaguar, the astronomical observatory and the wonderful Temple of Kukulcán, one of the most emblematic monuments of the Mayan civilization. The tour includes a professional and certified guide who will tell you the real history of this magical place. After the guided visit, you will have free time so you can explore on your own and you can take marvelous pictures.
You will visit either Chichikan Cenote or Noolha Cenote, depending on the day’s logistics. Both cenotes are located in the middle of the enigmatic jungle of the Yucatan peninsula where you can enter to visit and refresh yourself with a purifying bath in the crystalline and underground waters. According to the Mayan belief cenotes are protected by a mythological figure, guardian of the forest, called alux.
Back to the Riviera Maya or Cancun, we visit the city center of Valladolid, located in the heart of Yucatan, you´ll see the Church of San Gervacio, and you can admire this beautiful place full of history. Don´t miss the opportunity to buy a typical Mayan shirt or if you prefer a complete dress called "hipil". Here you will have the opportunity of taste classic Mexican ice cream.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If your hotel is not listed please let us know in which hotel are you staying so a representative of our company can contact you to indicate the correct place and time of your pickup. We ask you to indicate the hotel where you are staying in the special requirements box and also with your email. This service has only one schedule, between 6:45 am to 7:45 am for the Cancun area, and between 7:00 to 8:30 for the Riviera Maya area. The schedules vary according to the hotel, our representative will indicate the exact schedule via mail or via text message. For your safety, all our vehicles are sanitized daily.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Backpacks are strictly prohibited inside the archaeological site.
Reviews(5)
I knew we were in for a long day, but we were in for an even longer day than we thought. Every activity was in a different location so we were constantly on the move. It was really beautiful and authentic experience, the cenote we went to was incredible. The food at buffet depends on your taste, I liked it, my husband didn't. Chichen Itza is incredible however if there's countless vendors . I don't understand why the vendors are allowed within the ruin site. It would be one thing to deal with them on the way in and out, but while we're trying to take in the sights and history they are trying to sell things. Elias is very knowledgeable and we enjoyed learning from him. Our driver was very hospitable. The van we were in was very uncomfortable but at least the air conditioner worked good. Unfortunately we got a flat on the way back back to hotels. The driver and their team worked hard to get us back on the road to the best they could. We were told no back packs could be brought in but there were people everywhere with them. There are restrooms and drinks available at the site inside and out. Theres alot of conflicting info about what is allowed or not. They ran out of umbrellas right when we decided we were going to, definitely would be worth the $5. So, bring water shoes for cenote, theres lots of steps to get down there. Hats and or umbrella for ruins. I really enjoyed seeing Valladolid short visit there but enjoyed the sights and coconut sorbet 🫶 So in conclusion, we had an amazing day, but its alot of moving due to logistics. All the guides and drivers were fantastic. Overall great day🙌
I got exactly what I booked. No more, but no less. Probably not again. The trip was booked in English, was also done as far as Chichén Itza, but then there was a guide who admitted after about 30 minutes the English language was not so powerful. No matter how , standing in the blazing sun for 40 minutes was a challenge. The whole lap kept pulling out. The plan was one hour of free time, but unfortunately the hour was only 30 minutes. Of course, this is not much time to visit the whole area, so man runs around the pyramid in walking distance to see all 4 sides. The sun does the rest.
Hallo Manfred, Vielen Dank, dass Sie Ihre Erfahrung geteilt haben. Es tut uns leid, dass die Zeit in Chichén Itzá und die Sprachbarriere Ihren Ausflug beeinträchtigt haben. Wir nehmen Ihr Feedback sehr ernst und werden mit unserem Team daran arbeiten, die Zeitplanung und die englischsprachige Betreuung der Guides zu verbessern. Wir hoffen, Sie geben uns in Zukunft eine weitere Chance, Ihnen ein angenehmeres und vollständigeres Erlebnis zu bieten.
The trip started well, on time. About an hour into our 3 hour drive the back of the bus got very warm. Turns out the air conditioning broke during our drive. We continued the drive, then they ordered a new bus. The bus did not arrive in time for us to leave so we had to drive another half hour in the bus. Everyone was sweating and getting dehydrated even before we got to the Chichen Itza which was 110 degrees. Someone asked the guide if they had water and she said no which was not true as we saw a cooler filled with water under the bus. One of our family members got sick that night from dehydration. I truly believe that would not have happened if the bus would have had air. We brought 10 bottles of water and bought an additional 3. Had the air not broke, the excursion would have been much better. I wish the company would have tried to make it better by giving us water or refunding part of the cost.
Our tour guide Simon was really welcoming and friendly. He explained everything we needed to know and more. I recommend this tour for anyone that wants to know about the history of the Miyans and take a few swims in Cenotes and eat authentic Mexican food. Great Job Simon!
Thank you very much for your recommendation, we are glad to know that you enjoyed your activities with Simon your guide (we will send him your comments), but above all it is nice to see that you enjoyed the Mayan culture. Thank you very much for your preference
