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Chichen Itza Full Day - Nights of Kukulkan only from Tulum
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience Chichén Itzá the way few travelers do: after dark. Walk among its main Maya monuments at night, then watch the Kukulcán Pyramid come alive with a show of light, music, and narration that tells the myths and cosmogony of the ancient Maya. Before the night begins, cool off with a swim in the crystal-clear waters of Cenote Hubiku and enjoy an adults-only tequila tasting, sampling different tequilas while learning the history of Mexico’s iconic drink. Add free time in Valladolid, a Magic Town full of beautiful streets, local food, handicrafts, jewelry, and souvenirs, and you get a day of culture, flavor, and adventure.
Inclusions
What's included
- Visit to the Magical Town Valladolid
- Buffet lunch
- Entrance to the Night of Light and Sound of Chichen Itza
- Visit a Mayan Village to learn about the culture
- Visit to Cenote Hubiku
- Transportation only from Tulum
What's not
- Beverages in the restaurant
- Tips
- Preservation Tax Chichen Itza
Itinerary
Step into Cenote Hubiku, a semi-open cenote tucked deep in the Yucatan jungle, and feel the heat of the day melt away. Slip into its cool, crystal-clear water while a large circular opening above pours sunlight onto the surface, lighting up the cenote with a glow you’ll want to photograph again and again. Float beneath stalactites and ancient limestone formations that make every corner feel like another world. For the ancient Maya, cenotes were a source of fresh water and a sacred doorway to Xibalbá, the underworld. Swim, breathe it all in, and feel the magic of a place that has watched over this jungle for centuries.
Fall in love with Valladolid, one of Yucatan’s most charming colonial towns, where every corner feels like a postcard. Pasear por la plaza principal, absorber el ambiente local relajado y admirar la fachada dorada de la Iglesia de San Servacio, uno de los monumentos más emblemáticos del pueblo. Wander the colorful streets at your own pace, browse handmade local crafts, and find a souvenir that carries a piece of Yucatan home with you. Grab some photos, enjoy the vibe, and let the town's history and warmth slow your day down before the adventure continues.
As the sun sets, Chichén Itzá transforms into a place of pure magic. Join the Nights of Kukulkan evening program and walk through one of the most iconic Maya sites in the world after dark, discovering the history, astronomy, and mythology of the ancient Maya. Then the main event begins: a spectacular sound-and-light show projected onto the Kukulkan Pyramid, where lights, images, and narration bring Maya stories and culture to life right before your eyes. Seeing this legendary site glowing against the night sky is a completely different way to experience Chichén Itzá, and a memory you’ll carry long after the lights go down.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Tulum: There is no pick up in any hotel or airbnb, the meeting point will be at Super Aki market main gate over in federal avenue
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 60 travellers
- Operated by
- Exclusive Agency Tours
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring comfortable clothes and shoes.
- Use biodegradable sunscreen.
- Don't forget to bring towels and extra clothes for you to change.
- Backpacks are not allowed inside the Chichén Itzá archaeological site. This applies to all types of backpacks, without exception, to keep visitors safe, improve the experience, and protect the site. Please bring only your essentials and use a small bag or a permitted alternative. Thank you for helping us preserve this incredible place!
How it compares in Tulum
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 574 day trips we list in Tulum.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tulum
Tulum pairs clifftop Maya ruins above a turquoise sea with white beaches, jungle cenotes and a laid-back, bohemian town on the Riviera Maya.
The ruins of Tulum, a walled Maya port, stand on a limestone cliff above the Caribbean, with El Castillo overlooking a small cove of white sand. The setting is one of the most photographed in Mexico, and the site is at its loveliest early in the morning, before the heat builds.
Top-ranked sights in Tulum: Mayan Ruins of Coba (Zona Arqueológica de Cobá), Xel-Há, Muyil.
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