Chichen Itza Tour: Classic VW Beetle Adventure

Explore Chichen Itza, swim in a cenote, and stroll Valladolid with a pro photographer capturing your adventure in a classic VW Beetle.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chichen Itza - The first destination is Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since the 1980s and recognized as a modern Wonder of the World in 2007. It is regarded as the most significant of the Mayan sites due to its buildings from two distinct Mayan eras, showcasing different architectural styles that reflect the evolving politics,…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Photographic Package
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • English, Spanish, French, German Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Operated by Senor Travel Bug, this tour itinerary offers a classic experience of the Cancun and Riviera Maya area, with two unique features. Participants will travel in a Classic VW Beetle designed like a racing car, though a more traditional vehicle is available upon request. Additionally, the guide, who is a former professional photographer, will…

Location
Chichen Itza
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jameskr1568ei
Mar 6, 2026
Knights feb26 - What a fantastic tour from start to finish great fun! Paul was just superb from local area knowledge, to information around the ruins, He designed the tour to suit our needs and desires, kept the kids interested and included in all with interactive experiences along the way. Plus also a professional photographer so win win. The Absolute highlight of our holiday and strongly recommend to all. We Will be sure to contact Paul next time we visit Mexico again.
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Sydt6
Feb 18, 2026
10/10 Would Recommend! - We had a wonderful time with Paul. We had a group of 4, and were skeptical about travelling the distance in the VW Bug, so Paul made arrangements to drive us to Chichén Itzá in a quite comfortable Audi Q5. He arrived promptly at 6:30 am, was patient with hotel security and got us on the road promptly. We made it to Chichén Itzá shortly after opening, before the vast majority of the crowds formed. He was a great guide, answered any questions we had and was very interactive. We felt very comfortable with Paul. We opted to skip the cenote experience (as we have already done similar experiences). It was great to have that flexibility. On the way to Valladolid, we stopped by a great authentic restaurant in Kaua. He showed us our lunch being prepared-handmade tortillas and pork. It was delicious. We shopped at Valladolid, ate too much, talked about our experiences and travels - and headed back. At the end of our journey, Paul sent us all the photos that he had been taking throughout the day - which was very much appreciated. I would definitely recommend Paul to my friends and family if they ever visited the area. Thanks, Paul!
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Syd_t
Feb 18, 2026
10/10 Would Recommend! - We had a wonderful time with Paul. We had a group of 4, and were skeptical about travelling the distance in the VW Bug, so Paul made arrangements to drive us to Chichén Itzá in a quite comfortable Audi Q5. He arrived promptly at 6:30 am, was patient with hotel security and got us on the road promptly. We made it to Chichén Itzá shortly after opening, before the vast majority of the crowds formed. He was a great guide, answered any questions we had and was very interactive. We felt very comfortable with Paul. We opted to skip the cenote experience (as we have already done similar experiences). It was great to have that flexibility. On the way to Valladolid, we stopped by a great authentic restaurant in Kaua. He showed us our lunch being prepared-handmade tortillas and pork. It was delicious. We shopped at Valladolid, ate too much, talked about our experiences and travels - and headed back. At the end of our journey, Paul sent us all the photos that he had been taking throughout the day - which was very much appreciated. I would definitely recommend Paul to my friends and family if they ever visited the area. Thanks, Paul!
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Debnphilportsmouthuk
Feb 18, 2026
Great day more than we expected! Absolutely book with Senor Travel Bug!! - If you’re considering booking with Paul absolutely do it! We are fussy travellers and Paul hit every point and more! The tour itself and the knowledge is absolutely fantastic we learnt so much, but Paul really tailored this experience for us and he is great company it felt like a tour with a friend not a guide! The extra advice and food stops were very welcome and even our teenager loved the day! If we ever come back Paul will be the first person we reach out to for tours
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P2264rjshannonb
Feb 13, 2026
Can’t be beat! - If you are looking for a private tour with a thoroughly educated, experienced and fun guide…..Paul is you man! We had an absolutely unforgettable experience with Paul. He made sure we were well prepared in advance for our day, thoughtfully planning all aspects of the day from start to finish and catered to our wishes so that the day spent with him would be perfect. On top of his incredible knowledge of the history of the area his personality and genuine care and concern is unmatched. We had the absolute pleasure of spending the day with him and we would 100% recommendation using him without hesitation.
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632takuy
Jan 1, 2026
Private trip to Chichen Itza, Cénote, and Valladolid - We took this tour on the first day of 2026. It was perfect from start to finish. We're not native English speakers, but Paul explained everything in a way that was easy for our children to understand. Because it was a completely private tour, the timetable was very flexible and tailored to our needs, so we didn't feel rushed and felt very relaxed. We had wanted to try the cool Volkswagen for transportation, but this time we were tired from arriving in Cancun the day before, so we went with his Audi Q5. It was so comfortable that the whole family slept well in the car on the way back. Paul also took some amazing photos and videos during the tour for us. We're grateful for this wonderful experience at the start of the year. If you're looking for a great day in Cancun, this tour is definitely the right choice.
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Melca7739jt
Dec 28, 2025
Private tour to Chichen Itza, Cenote swim and Valladolid with Senor Travel Bug - We booked our day tour with Paul after reading his reviews and he did not disappoint. The drive from our hotel to Chichen Itza was approx 2 hours, we had many questions which Paul answered, he is very knowledgable on Mexican culture and history, but the fact that Paul is such a personable guy made for easy conversation and the drive flew by. At Chichen Itza, Paul’s passion for history brought the Mayan culture to life, he is very knowledgable but did not just deliver ‘text book’ facts, and was keen to discuss different theories and opinions. He was happy to spend as much time as we wanted here and we appreciated the fact that we didn’t have to stick to an ‘itinerary’ and had time to explore the whole site. After our morning at Chichen Itza, we were ready to eat and from the options presented we ate at a local place that we would never have found without Paul, the food was traditional and soo tasty - we even had homemade juices, delicious and refreshing. Next onto the Cenote, what a beautiful place - it’s easy to understand why these were considered sacred places. We jumped, then used the rope swing and swam in the crystal clear waters. Again, at our own pace. We arrived at the town of Valladolid by late afternoon, Paul guided us to a fab ice cream parlour and as we strolled around the town with our refreshing ices, the locals were starting to gather in the town square, many accompanied with music and instruments. Once again, Paul guided us and commented on historical buildings and local traditions with enthusiasm. Throughout the day Paul took many photo’s, he has a great ‘eye’ and took fun ‘posed’ photos along with more casual reportage style photos which he shared with us at the end of the day - once back at out hotel for the evening we were surprised when he sent us a very professional reel of our day!! We had an unforgettable tour with Paul, the day really exceeded our expectations and we would not hesitate in recommending booking with Paul. A few practicalities worth noting: Paul organised all entry tickets so we didn’t have to queue, allowing for more time at the sites. Pauls fluency in Spanish (along with other languages).
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Ssbkim
Dec 25, 2025
Family trip to Chichen Itza - Our tour with Paul was easily one of the best parts of our trip to Mexico. Paul was a knowledgeable and engaging guide and displayed genuine enthusiasm in immersing us in the history and local community. He's also a wonderful photographer and we've received a diverse collection of photographs from the duration of our trip. We highly recommend Paul for anyone looking for a memorable and thorough experience of the locality.
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Ryankg4912qf
Dec 21, 2025
Great Day Exploring Chichen Itza - We had a great experience with Paul as our tour guide. He led us through Chichen Itza and a local cenote, and was very helpful with food options and explaining the history along the way. Paul was knowledgeable and easygoing, never overbearing, and did a great job tailoring the day to what we wanted to do. He answered our questions patiently and shared insights about local life that really added to the experience. I traveled with my family, and we all felt comfortable and well taken care of. Overall, it was a very enjoyable and memorable day, and we’d definitely recommend Paul!
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Road32689761181
Dec 12, 2025
A Great Introduction To Mayan Culture - We had a great time with Paul, who expertly walked us through the ruins at Chichen Itzá, patiently answering our questions and taking some wonderful photos throughout the day. Additionally, as vegetarians, we were delighted by his efforts ensuring we had a variety of food options throughout the day.
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From $725 (Per Vehicle)
up to 4 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).