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Full Day Chichen Itza Historical Tour

5.01 reviewDay trips

  • 12 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Dive into an unforgettable journey through Chichén Itzá, where luxury and history intertwine seamlessly. Guided by experts, you’ll uncover the rich heritage of this ancient site, with captivating stories that bring the past to life. Indulge in a mouthwatering Mayan buffet lunch, offering an array of regional delicacies. Explore the iconic ruins with insightful commentary, then enjoy free time to wander and take in the awe-inspiring architecture at your own pace. Cool off with a refreshing swim in a serene cenote, enveloped by the natural splendor of the Yucatán. Cap off your adventure with a visit to the charming town of Valladolid, where colonial charm and stunning architecture offer a window into Mexico's vibrant history.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Brief visit to the historic city of Valladolid, Yucatán
  • Certified guides specialized in archeology and Mayan culture who will accompany you
  • Visit to the Cenote “Saamal”, Swimming is allowed
  • Exquisite buffet with a wide variety of typical foods from the region
  • Pick-up in shared transportation
  • Round trip aboard our luxury air-conditioned panoramic buses
  • Guided tour (bilingual) to Chichen Itzá and free time to walk and take photos on site archaeological

What's not

  • Drinks in the restaurant (This can be added with the pricing options)
  • Taxes on archaeological zone and cenote (mandatory): 765 MXN per person; 570 per child (age 3-10)

Itinerary

  1. We begin this excursion by picking up all our passengers in the Riviera Maya at their hotels or corresponding points.

    3 h

  2. Tour the enigmatic Mayan city and delve into the culture, the magic and discover all the secrets that its walls have for you. You will have a 1-hour guided tour, and 1 hour of free time to explore on your own!

    2 h

  3. Very close to Chichén Itzá is the cenote Saamal, and is the perfect place for lovers of nature and ecotourism. We recommend you visit it after having toured the archaeological zone of Chichén Itzá to be able to enjoy it to the fullest since it is one of the most visited cenotes in the area.

    2 h

  4. Get to know this picturesque city full of life and folklore where you can enjoy delicious Yucatecan desserts and take a photo in the famous chapel.

    1 h

  5. At the end of the day, we will return all our travelers to each of their hotels.

    3 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

Meeting point
The guides will look for you by name out loud at the time designated for the meeting point in your final confirmation. The assigned buses are yellow, or white vans.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 45 travellers
Operated by
J Capital Travel
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Archaeological sites, being federally protected areas, charge a fee for the use of professional cameras, which must be paid on site. This is only mandatory if you are using professional photo/video equipment.
  • This tour involves a lot of walking, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and clothing.
  • The included lunch is a buffet of regional Mexican food and you are free to choose what you want to eat. This buffet contains options for vegetarians (it is not yet adaptable for other specific dietary regimes).

How it compares in Playa del Carmen

  • Its from-price is 74% below the median of the 762 day trips we list in Playa del Carmen.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 500 of 762.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen is a relaxed Riviera Maya beach town with a buzzing pedestrian avenue, white sand, and cenotes, reefs and ruins close by.

Quinta Avenida, the town's long pedestrian street, runs parallel to the beach and is lined with shops, cafés, restaurants and bars that stay busy late. The beaches are wide and white, with Punta Esmeralda a local favourite for its shallow lagoon, and the water is warm and clear for much of the year.

Top-ranked sights in Playa del Carmen: Rio Secreto Nature Reserve, Fifth Avenue (Quinta Avenida), Cirque du Soleil Joya.

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