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Chichen Itza Full Day Tour: Explore Ancient Wonder and Enjoy Regional Cuisine
5.0
105 Ratings
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Embark on a full-day tour of Chichén Itzá, the ancient wonder of the modern world. Avoid the crowds and heat by being one of the first to enter the site. Enjoy a refreshing swim in a Mayan cenote and savor delicious regional cuisine. Explore the charming yellow town of Izamal and climb the impressive Kinich Kak mo temple. Join our small group for a personalized and unforgettable experience.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Merida - We will start this great adventure by meeting at the meeting points already mentioned.
- Chichen Itza - We will begin our tour to the archaeological zone of Chichén Itzá, where we will begin to share a general background of the Mayan culture, so we can enjoy and better understand the site.
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Chichen Itza - Our expert guides and Mayan descendants will share the history in a masterful way and help you take the best photos. 60 minutes accompanied by the Guide and 60 minutes of free time. As you will be one of the first to enter the site, these are the main benefits:
-No lines
-No crowds
-You will take the best photos
but the most important
-You will avoid the intense heat of midday, all our travelers enjoy it the most. - Xcajum Cenote - We will begin our transfer to the magical waters of the Xcajum cenote
- Xcajum Cenote - Swimming in the waters of a cenote is an incredible experience, so you will have the opportunity to cool off in its crystal clear waters. After swimming we will eat in a delicious buffet with the main dishes of Yucatecan gastronomy, but there are also international options and of course vegetarian options.
- Izamal - We will begin our journey to the magical town of Izamal, along the way we will tell you about the general history of this small town.
- Izamal - Izamal better known as the yellow town, you will know its history, but you will also have the opportunity to climb one of the largest temples of the Mayan culture, the temple of Kinich Kak mo, when we go down we go to the convent of San Antonio de Padua where you can have some amazing photos and try the delicious marquesitas.
- Merida - The time has come to return to the White City, the beautiful city of Merida. So we will start our return to that city.
- Merida - We will conclude this GREAT experience, at the same meeting points where we picked you up in the morning.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Extra drinks are not included
- Entrance Fee at Chichén Itzá is not included which is $674.00 mx pesos
- Entrance to cenote $200.00 mx pesos
Additional Information
We’re planning a trip to Chichén Itzá, one of the wonders of the modern world. It’s a popular destination, welcoming thousands of visitors daily, so our plan is to be among the early birds to avoid queues, vendors, and large crowds. This also lets us escape the intense midday heat and capture stunning photographs.
Our unique logistics plan commences with an early pick-up at 6:00 a.m., making all the difference to our experience. Our time at Chichén will span two hours, post which we’ll head to a Mayan cenote for a refreshing swim and relish regional delicacies. We’ll take our time here too, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable span of two hours.
Our last destination will be the yellow town, IZAMAL. There, you’ll get the chance to ascend one of Mexico’s tallest and biggest temples (Kinich Kak mo) and visit the San Antonio de Padua convent.
Owing to our small group sizes, we GUARANTEE a PERSONALIZED and captivating escapade, boasting the finest anecdotes and THE BEST EXPERIENCE.
Location
C. 59 398
Calle 59
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Elizabeth_m
May 29, 2024
Great tour - Freddy and Luis were wonderful! - Outstanding! Freddy was super informative and friendly and the driver Luis was efficient while prioritizing safety.
Definitely recommend for a fun filled day and some great sight seeing. Worth every penny.
Freddy provided so much detailed information and historical context, I purchased 3 more books on Mayan history on the way home to learn more. Really a wonderful day and wonderful excursion.
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Lindsay_b
May 29, 2024
Early is the way to go! - It is 100% worth it to wake up early for this tour to beat the heat and have the opportunity to be among the first groups entering chichen itza and the cenote so you can appreciate their beauty before the crowds and vendors descend. Both were absolutely packed by the time we were leaving, and reinforced my gratitude for the early departure. Furthermore, this is a great and insightful tour. Our guide Freddy H. had such clear passion for Mayan history and explained it in a compelling and accessible way that allowed me to retain it and not just feel like he was overloading me with random facts. The tour bus is modern with good AC and the driver Luis was always waiting (with AC already on!) right where he needed to be, and got us from place to place comfortably, safely and efficiently. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour!
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Catalina_m
May 28, 2024
Best guided tour ever!! - This was by far one of the best-guided tours I ever had. We were welcomed by Freddy who was very knowledgeable of the Mayan civilization and a great storyteller! His English was amazing and he captured our full attention from the beginning till the end. We learned so much! It was amazing. Also, he knew which was the perfect itinerary, allowing us to avoid crowds and be the first to arrive at every place. Luis the driver was also excellent and made us feel safe all the time.
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Shannonmx1897kr
May 25, 2024
Best Merida Tour! - Such a wonderful trip!!! We loved our tour guide (Freddy). He was so knowledgeable and passionate about Mayan history. It was an extremely hot day and he made sure we all were comfortable in the shade for each tour chat or in the AC in the tour van. Such a wonderful day - informational and fun. Thank you so much!
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Mcm_spokane
May 24, 2024
Fun Excursion to Chichen Itza - We really enjoyed our excursion to Chichen Itza. Our guide was informative and the early start gave us the benefit of cooler temperatures and a smoother experience. Thank you to Alfredo and Efrain for a lovely and informative trip to an important historical site.
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Carovang
May 16, 2024
Really, really worth it - We had an amazing day with our guide, Freddy, and our driver Carlos. We got heaps of information to really understand everything before we even went there. Going that early is definitely a big plus. Highly recommend 🙂
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126livierb
May 16, 2024
Chichen Itzá, cenote, yellow town - Delio was our guide. He was lovely, knowledgeable, accommodating, polite, the best! We really enjoyed this day trip. Highly recommend.
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Gordon_a
May 16, 2024
Fun time in Chichen Itza. - Amazing tour and Freddie and Carlos were great tour guides. We had a great time at Chichen Itza. Freddie was great in explaining the history and pointing out specific important information about the temple and area.
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Gfzyy8kgps
May 16, 2024
Great experience - Fredric/Freddy (the guide) and Carlos (the driver) were offering a perfect day! Many information and useful explanations, well done!
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Taide_r
Jun 5, 2024
God but it can improve - PROS:
1) Small group
2)The guide is very passionate about the topic and the stories, good explanation
3) Schedule is great, may be too early but due to crowds and temperature makes sense.
CONS:
1) The tour post is not accurate l, what it says is included it is not included. Eg: Water bottle is not provided, the lunch is not included, ( carry your own water and pay lunch with the cenote entrance)
2) The vehicle was very small and the ride was rough, we were bouncing on the back, I hit my head on the roof of the car once.
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