Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid All-Inclusive Tour: An Expedition to Mayan Architectural Marvels
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Puerto Morelos
Embark on an all-inclusive tour to Chichen Itza, a magnificent Mayan archaeological complex. Discover a sacred sinkhole and savor a delicious buffet meal. Join now!
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Chichen Itza - Experience the convenience of hotel pick-up in Cancún or the Riviera Maya before embarking on a journey to one of the Yucatán Peninsula’s most iconic destinations.
Upon your arrival at Chichén Itzá, be mesmerized by the majestic step pyramid of Kukulcan (El Castillo). This renowned monument is famous for its captivating display of light during the equinox, creating the illusion of a descending serpent. Explore the rich history and symbolism of Chichén Itzá as you stand in awe of this ancient marvel.
What's Included
- Non-alcoholic beverage (All Inclusive only)
- Entry/Admission to Cenote; restrooms and dressing rooms access
- 30-minute visit to Valladolid main square
- Reserved area for buffet meal
- Hotel pick-up from Cancun and Riviera Maya or designated meeting point
- Visit to a majestic Mayan cenote (sinkhole)
- Lockers and lifejackets (All Inclusive only)
- Access to the Chichen Itza archaeological zone (All Inclusive only)
- Guidance from a certified bilingual tour guide throughout the journey
What's Not Included
- Beverages in the Buffet
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Entrance/Admission - Chichen Itza Archaeological Zone (For Hotel Pick-Up and Meeting Point Options)
- Hotel pick-up in Riviera Maya may incur an extra charge (10 usd) at hotels with complex access.
Additional Information
Discover the grandeur of Chichen Itza, a notable Mayan historical site. Explore a divine sinkhole and relish a buffet spread.
Be collected from your accommodation in Cancun or the Riviera Maya, or select a suitable assembly area. Travel to one of the most significant landmarks on the Yucatan Peninsula.
On reaching, gaze at the tiered pyramid of Kukulcan, famous for its captivating serpent depiction formed by equinox illumination.
Visit an age-old cenote, a part of the sacred subterranean river system revered by the Maya populace. Savor a delectable buffet and enjoy a relaxed walk in Valladolid.
- The use of a life jacket is mandatory in the cenote
Location
Motel Sensaciones
Carretera Cancún - Tulum
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Maneesh_s
Mar 19, 2024
great intro to culture in short time - Smooth process, great guide, safe, good food, need more time at Itza and Valladolid. Little up-selling, could be avoided.
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Victoria_e
Mar 23, 2024
Good and bad - The tour guide Luis was amazing and the trip was great. The only downside was added expenses after booking - it tells you hotel pickup included from multiple places (including where we stayed “playa mujeres”) but after booking they contacted saying it was too far and we would have to pay another $10usd pp. Then they let us know the entrance tax for Chichen Itza is not included and that is another $46usd per person. So the surprise extra expenses were upsetting but the tour guide was fantastic and knowledgeable!
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Kate_m
Mar 21, 2024
Great trip, long ride - Loved the towns, Cenote and ruins. Alan was a fantastic tour guide. Shuttle was really, really long. 14 hour tour rather than 11 - when you add all the hotel drop offs
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Kathymu6363zk
Mar 20, 2024
Very interesting! - Very knowledgeable guide , Gabriel . My family and I learned so much !! Very competent driver , Danielo. The mandatory life jacket fee was never disclosed beforehand. Please advise future clients .
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Michael_d
Mar 19, 2024
A decent trip, but prepare for the heat! - This is a very fun experience but they provide no water the entire day. It is a long day in hot weather and you must bring or purchase water at every step of the way, including the buffet lunch! Be prepared to spend an extra $20-$30 on water (for a couple). Also note that the life jacket for swimming in the cenote is required, so that's another $4 per person if you want to swim. It's also $4 for a locker.
The only other thing I'll note is that you spend 2 hours at Chichen Itza and seating can be crowded, especially in the shade. Consider bringing an opaque umbrella to make your own shade.
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Sophie_s
Mar 25, 2024
Very expensive additional payments required - The advertised cost of this trip was £55 however to participate in all the included activities it requires payment of an additional $51 ($43 for Chichen Itza entrance and $8 mandatory life jacket to swim in the cenote). This means if you pay a tip as well the additional cost is more than the actual cost of the tour. I don’t think £55 is a good price for essential transport, lunch and a guide. Also the advertising on viator is misleading as the page is titled as all inclusive and the ticket even said all inclusive on it.
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Limarcio_g
Mar 19, 2024
Be careful when buying this! - Careful when buying the tickets, even though it says "all inclusive". One buys a tour to Chichen Itza, but it doesn't include entrance to even see the park. The tickets are very tricky (and I believed to be advertised in bad faith) when one buys a tour to Chichen Itza but you have to buy admission to see it when you get there. I talked to the guide, but they were very rude when trying to explain it that I needed to buy it separately and basically told me straight up that if I had read what was included in my tickets I would know I needed to buy it separately. When I told them that the ticket explicitly says "all inclusive tour", they told me that it is just the name of the tour, but that i didn't necessarily included it. I wouldn't mind paying for the admission, but again, very misleading and bad faith. In addition, to be able to enter the Cenotes, life jackets are required and need to be bought separately. Again, if it is required, it should be included in the tickets. My frustration is that you go with the expectations that you will be able to see Chichen Itza and the enter the cenote, otherwise, it would be pointless to be on a buss for 5 hours to be waiting outside. Be careful when buying this!
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Douglas_j
Mar 22, 2024
Scam company!!! - This company is a scam! I booked a trip and paid extra for hotel pickup.
Later they sent a request for additional money for hotel pickup. ALL attempts to contact the company through text, emails, etc were mute!!! The telephone numbers they provided were all non-operational... my hotel tried to contact them...but nothing!!! A half hour after receiving the bogus attempt to extrapolate more money for an already paid pickup fee... I canceled! Oh... they texted me the next morning saying the driver was looking for me! No one came to my hotel.... What a rip-off scam!!!
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Christopherdethomas
Mar 21, 2024
Please read before you book-Awful experience - Warning! Viator is very tricky with the bait and switch on this tour. All-inclusive is actually $149 per person and the option is way at the bottom of your choices and out of sight. If you pick hotel booking, you will have to pay about $50 extra per person ($42 cenote admission plus extras). Also, many people (including myself) did not get picked up for their tour with the hotel pick up option. We waited for over an hour and the driver never showed (see picture). The company SAT Mexico was the partner used for my trip. They refused a full refund as well. You can find an all inclusive tour locally for $89 per person and avoid the middle man. Those include a buffet lunch and drinks all day. I received terrible customer service from Viator as well. They were slow to respond and wouldn’t address my concerns or honestly answer my questions.
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L6507lftomd
Mar 20, 2024
Worst experience ever - Do not use this company! I booked them through Viator and it was a nightmare. I was never picked up for this tour and was refused a refund. The tour was confirmed three times, twice the night before and once in the morning.
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