Chichen Itza Exploration: Discover Mayan Culture, Swim in a Cenote, and Savour Regional Cuisine
3.4
11 Ratings
Cancún
Immerse yourself in the Mayan culture with a visit to a Mayan Village, swim in a stunning cenote, and indulge in delicious regional cuisine. Explore the Chichen-Itza archaeological site and be captivated by the beauty of Valladolid.
Duration:
15 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Chichen Itza - The guide will give you an explanation of each of the temples and then you will have an hour free to take pictures or simply admire the majesty of such a mysterious place.
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Xcajum - Xcajum cenote “Lugar de los sonidos” a natural swimming pool located only 20 minutes away from Chichén Itzá. It is an open cenote surrounded by vegetation where you can swim in the fresh water.
the time in this cenote could vary from 25 to 40 minutes.
IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS CENOTE IS SUBJECTED TO AVAILABILITY AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUTE PREVIOUS NOTICE
- Valladolid - Valladolid is the second oldest city in the State of Yucatanán, famous for its crafts and colonial architecture.
What's Included
- Lunch included
- Entrance fees covered
- Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Certified guide at Chichen Itza
What's Not Included
- Drinks at the restaurant during the lunch
- Tips for guide and driver
Additional Information
Embark on a journey into Mayan culture with a visit to a Mayan Village and observe the locals’ everyday life.
Next stop, a Cenote. Indulge in its natural splendour and take a refreshing dip in its clear blue waters.
Satisfy your hunger at an air-conditioned eatery where you can enjoy a delectable buffet comprising a salad station, pasta, traditional regional dishes like authentic Cochinita Pibil and freshly made tortillas. Meat, fish, chicken and desserts are also on offer. Please note drinks are not included.
Further explore the Chichen-Itza archaeological site, a hive of significant architectural projects and a member of the new seven wonders of the world. Be in awe of the Pyramid of Kukulkán, the Ball Game, the Temple of the Tigers, the Sacred Cenote, the Snail Temple, the Building of the Nuns, the Temple of the Warriors, among numerous other platforms and structures. After each temple rundown, enjoy 1 hour of free time on the site.
Lastly, enjoy a panoramic view of Valladolid, and be captivated by this charming town.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The order of the itinerary may change
- We recommend comfortable shoes, light clothes, Swimming suit, Towel, Hat, Sunglasses, Camera, Water bottle, Extra money for shopping and tips.
- The cenote may change without previous notice
Location
Hotel Zone
Your Hotel information is very important, without it we can not provide pickup time.
The pickup could be in the hotel lobby or near your hotel, we provide this information depending on your location, if you are staying in an Airbnb or similar we will provide you the nearest point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.4
(11 Ratings)
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Sheilan449
May 21, 2022
Chichen Itza and Cenotes tour - A little disorganized at the beginning… they need to tell people what is going on and how meeting your driver will work. But after we were on our way it was a great experience, good tour, and they took very good care of is along the way. Chichen Itza and cenotes were fantastic.
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Peter_b
Mar 11, 2017
The scenery is beautiful and our... - <p>The scenery is beautiful and our guide really took us through the history and architecture of chichen itza. I highly recommend swimming in the cenote and bringing a change of clothes. The downside was the endless stopover in tulum with souvenir hawkers all over. The colonial town square was great.</p>
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Ja55y2
Jun 19, 2022
Rocky start, but good overall - We had a rocky start to our day. We would not have known which bus to get onto if we had not tracked down one of the tour guides. Once we got going though we had a good time. While it is a tight schedule we did not feel too rushed for time. Our favourite part of the day was the Cenotes we visited.
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Scott
Feb 23, 2023
A Rushed, Over-Priced Experience - The estimated times advertised for this excursion were in fact very inaccurate during our trip. We spent two whole hours at the first cenote, which cut into our time in Chichen Itza itself -- we were only there for a very rushed hour, which was only enough time to do a very rushed tour of the place. The stop in Valladolid is also nothing more than an excuse for the bus drivers to guide you into a very specific souvenir shop where they receive a kick-back on anything you purchase (I know this because my fiance purchased an overpriced bottle of tequila, and upon boarding the bus the driver asked if we bought it here, we said yes, and he ran back towards the shop to collect his cut). Finally, if you book with TripAdvisor you're overpaying -- you can get the same excursion at a discount by purchasing directly in Tulum, which we know because some of our bus-mates paid only $90 USD vs our $133 USD. We brought up our complaints with Encuentro, the company listed as the operator on TripAdvisor, who said they only facilitate the booking and have nothing to do with the actual tour, dismissing us outright.
Despite all of this, we thought it was wonderful to experience Chichen Itza and a few beautiful cenotes -- but that's in spite of this company's excursion, not because of it.
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Fabricio_s
Sep 16, 2017
The sights were wonderful. The tour... - <p>The sights were wonderful. The tour was horrible. The bus was old with parts literally falling off. The A/C was not adequate, considering the temperatures outside. The tour operator was supposed to be ENCUENTRO T. It actually turned out to be Easy Tours. Their staff was rude and unhelpfull, more concerned with asking for tips than with our overall experience. This was even more evindent with someone they took on board the bus, supposedly to teach us some words in Mayan and to tell us about the culture. He spent more time and energy, trying to sell some handmade items. The food provided was of very poor quality and very limited options.</p>
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