Travel back in time and learn more about the ancient Mayan civilization at the archaeological site of Chichen Itzá. See the main monuments of the ceremonial center, such as the pyramid temple of Kukulcán.

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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 12 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English
Pickup included: The lobby of your hotel in Cancun

Highlights

Explore the most famous Mayan ruins in the world with a Chichen Itza tour
Swim in a sacred cenote in Yucatan and marvel at its natural beauty
Stroll around the Colonial center of Valladolid and its stunning architecture

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Enjoy a Chichen Itza tour from Cancun or Playa del Carmen, including round-trip transportation with an open bar, and venture into the Mayan world. Enjoy snacks and a buffet lunch, as your guide leads you through the jungle to discover Mayan ruins, an ancient cenote, and a fascinating civilization. Join your specially certified guide, loaded with knowledge and folklore, as you learn the ancient secrets and mysteries of Chichen Itza and the Mayan civilization that called this ceremonial city home. After your tour of Chichen Itza, delve into the jungle to swim in a cenote in Yucatan. Cenotes are unique to the region and are considered sacred by the Maya people, formed in limestone rock over the millenia.

Your Yucatan day trip concludes with a quick visit to the Colonial town of Valladolid before returning to your hotel.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Certified-bilingual guide
Entrance fees
Lunchbox with a sandwich, fruit, juice, and a sweet
Bottled water
Beer on board the bus

Yucatan State Tax for Chichen Itza at 31 USD per person, payable at check-in
Gratuities

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Swimwear
Towel

Not allowed

Pets
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

The dress code is smart casual

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Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 10 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Safety
4.5/5

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October 17, 2021

We were not told that we could only spend 90 minutes at Chichen Itza. This is not enough time. An entire day was spent doing others things that we had no interest in.

March 18, 2021

Juan & Marco were awesome ! , funny, knowledgeable .. me and my fiance had a blast . The tour was amazing , wear your comfortable sneakers, the buffet was delicious , the cenote was beautiful, everything was great

December 20, 2020

From Playa del Carmen or Cancun: Chichen Itzá Premium Tour

From Playa del Carmen or Cancun: Chichen Itzá Premium Tour

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