Chichen Itza the Mayan Wonder Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya
Excursions & day trips

Chichen Itza the Mayan Wonder Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya

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Based on 4 reviews
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£127.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 12 hours
Do this because
  • Don't worry about getting your tickets, all entrance fees included
  • Enjoy free drinks and lunch
  • Admire Kukulcan Temple and learn about the ancient history of this place
What to expect

Don't miss the opportunity to visit Chichen Itza during your Cancun vacations; the ancient capital of the Mayan Empire and learn why it has been designated one of the modern wonders of the world.

After hotel pickup, head to Chichen Itza with a certified guide who will give you a thorough explanation about the ancient Maya culture, its government, religion, rituals, calendar and more. This tour will teach you about the purpose of the Mayan buildings such as the Kukulcan Temple.

This experience also includes unlimited beer, water, and soda on the bus. Besides visiting Chichen Itza, you will be taken to a refreshing cenote for a swim. Cenotes are natural sinkholes resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes fresh water underneath; they were considered a portal to the underworld and were also the only source of water in the Maya world.

Finally, you will also pay a 20-minute visit to the colonial town of Valladolid to take pictures and learn about this beautiful, historical city founded in 1543. Your adventure, one of the most complete of all Chichen Itza tours available, also includes a delicious buffet lunch with traditional regional foods. Don't forget to try the cochinita pibil tacos. It is a slow-roasted pork dish of Mayan origin you'll just love.

Your tour ends with hotel drop-off.

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What's included
  • check Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • check Continental breakfast box
  • check Open bar on board (soft drinks, beer, water).
  • check Entrance fee to Chichen Itza
  • check Professional & certified guide
  • check Traditional and regional lunch buffet + 2 drinks during the lunch
  • check Entrance fee and swim to the fantastic X-Cajum cenote (Life jacket available)
  • check Mayan purification Ceremony
  • check Fresh towels after the Mayan ruins visit
  • check Visit of a Mayan Village "Aldea Maya"
  • check Visit of "Pueblo Magico" of Valladolid
What's not included
  • x_not_included Personal expense
  • x_not_included Drinks are not included during lunch
  • x_not_included Video cameras are allowed for an extra fee
  • x_not_included Tips
  • x_not_included Lifejacket
Where
Chichén-Itzá, Yucatan, Mexico
Meeting point:
Pickups at major hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya. If your hotel is not in these areas, the local operator will arrange the closest meeting point after booking.
What to remember

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

  • The use of video cameras inside the archaeological site has an additional cost

Know in advance:

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Children can join for free under 5 years, but they cannot occupy a seat in the bus
  • You will be picked up from 7.00 am, depending on your hotel location. The time may change, you will be contacted by the local operator by email to confirm the exact pickup time and location

Remember to bring:

  • Lightweight clothing, a bathing suit, good walking shoes or sneakers, a hat, sunglasses, biodegradable sunscreen
  • Cash for souvenirs and beverages during lunch
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Provider
Wisest Travel
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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  • Ed and Em

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    This was an amazing experience, to be able to see the places we went to, but as I booked a tour stating English speaking tour guides, they spoke predo ...

  • Carolene

    From United States of America - May 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Breakfast wasn't the best, need better drinks option if you wanted an alcoholic drunk only beer available. You have to pay 50 peso for a lift jacket.

  • Fipu

    From Switzerland - February 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Ich dachte wenn ich via Tui buche bekomme ich Tui Aber das war nicht so es war ein ganz normaler bus das über eine andere agentur Lief Am morgen musst ...

  • Super uitstap, maar vergeet niet te ontbijten

    From United States of America - August 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Super uitstap met goede begeleiding door de gidsen. Zeker aan aanrader. 2 minpuntjes: - de informatie vooraf omschrijft dat je een "continentaal ontbi ...

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