Piste, Mexico

Sunrise tours

Travel back in time as you explore the Mayan  archaeological ruins of Chichén Itzá on a guided tour. Connect with nature as you swim in the azure waters of the Cenote. Eat a mouth-watering buffet lunch and take a guided walking tour of Valladolid. Benefit from pick-up at your hotel, or a nearby meeting point, and then journey to one of the most important monuments on the Yucatán Peninsula.   Upon arrival at Chichén Itzá, look at the step pyramid of Kukulcan, known for the play of light from the equinox that casts shadows on each step to create an image of a serpent descending.   Go to the sacred Cenote and experience one of the sinkholes that form part of a network of underground rivers sacred to the Maya people. Enjoy a delicious buffet meal and take a stroll around the colonial city of Valladolid to complete your experience.

Dive into Mayan culture on a guided day trip with optional hotel transfers from Cancún or Riviera Maya to Chichén Itzá, named one of the New 7 Wonders of the World for being one of the world's best-preserved ancient cities. Enjoy a Mexican buffet and tequila tasting, and stop at Valladolid and a cenote. The fun will just get started with a panoramic visit as no visit to the charming town of Valladolid, famed for the ornate, 16th-century Convent of San Bernardino of Siena, and the baroque San Gervasio Cathedral. Then, a visit to the area would not be complete without a stop by a cenote, a refreshing, enchanting underground sinkhole, sacred to the Mayan people. Then, enjoy a Mexican buffet lunch and a tequila-tasting experience. Finally, once at Chichén Itzá, follow the guide while learning all about the most important buildings. From the awe-inspiring Pyramid of Kukulcan to the ruins that once housed tens of thousands of Mayans, the Pyramid of El Castillo or El Caracol, this visit is filled with rarely heard stories, incredible details, and stunning photo opportunities. Discover why the huge city played such an important role from the Late Classic period (600 AD) into the early part of the Post Classic period (1200 AD), and why it remained a huge center of pilgrimage.

Join a certified guide on a tour of the world-famous Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Yucatan Peninsula. Explore the ancient Mayan world and discover its intriguing history while visiting the site's most significant landmarks. Choose between group and private options and journey through the former hub of Mayan commerce, politics, military, and religion. Immerse yourself in the fascinating stories of El Caracol, El Observatorio, and El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulcán, the central pyramid of Chichén Itzá. As you wander through the thousand-year-old ruins of this sacred archaeological site, allow your guide to unveil the captivating history and culture of the Mayan civilization. Get ready to delve into the mysteries of Chichén Itzá and gain a deeper understanding of the Mayan people. Don't miss the Equinox on 19th, 20th and 21st of March. Special times will be available to experience the phenomenon! If the wheather allows it, the light and shadows will show a snake going down from the Pyramid.

Travel back in time with a guided tour of the Mayan Chichen Itza ruins. Swim thorugh the azure waters of a Cenote and have some free time to explore the charming town of Valladolid. Watch a live Mayan cooking demonstration and sit down to a delicious buffet lunch.  Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your accommodation in Cancun. Sit back and relax on the scenic drive to Chichen Itza to experience one of the 7 wonders of the world. Pay the local tax and follow your guide on a tour of ancient Mayan sacred sites.  Engage your senses with a live cooking demonstration. Be amazed as a chef whips up delightful Mayan dishes with local vegetables and fauna. Transcend frontiers and experience the culinary diversity of Mexico.  Savor a buffet lunch packed with mouth-watering flavors. Head to a Cenote and descend to enter the deep pool. Immerse yourself in the cool waters of this site that was once sacred to the Mayans.  Continue the town of Valladolid and have some free time to take a stroll through the streets to soak up the colonial architecture. Return to your accommodation in Cancun at the end of your excursion. 

Discover the majesty of Chichen Itza and dive into a Cenote with our complete tour! We start the adventure by picking you up at your hotel or meeting point. Then we head to the Cenote and buffet lunch! Then, we head to Chichen Itza, one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, where a certified archaeological tour guide will take you through the Mayan ruins, including "El Castillo", the "Sacred Cenote" and the great "Ball Game". After exploring Chichen Itza. To close with a flourish, we will visit the picturesque city of Valladolid, founded in 1543, where you can admire the cathedral of San Servacio and the main park "Francisco Canton Rosado". This tour offers you a perfect blend of history, culture and natural beauty, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

The first stop is the archaeological zone of Chichén Itzá where you will enter the great Mayan city and the first thing you will see is “El Castillo” which was built to honor the God Kukulcán. The visit time is 2 and a half hours, in the company of a certified guide, explore the beautiful buildings of this Mayan city. We visited the most important buildings of Chichén Itzá such as the Castle, the Platform of Venus, the Tzompantli, the Mayan ball game, the sacred cenote and the snail observatory, among others. Then, immerse yourself in the sacred world offered by the Ik Kil cenote, a window to the past where you will find the perfect balance of harmony and adventure. Ik-Kil, in Mayan “The Place of the Winds”, is a park surrounded by exotic plants and large old trees. In the center of the park you can find the Ik Kil Cenote, a reflection of the natural wealth of Yucatan and which was an adornment of ancient cultures. Animals dating back centuries have been found there, proving that this cenote is a place of sacrifice and legends. Enjoy a delicious buffet meal at the Yax-beh restaurant, with a drink included (vegetarian options available). Finally, we took a guided tour of the magical town of Izamal, known as the city of three cultures, as it combines the pre-Hispanic and colonial history of the state while reflecting contemporary life. As you walk through its streets, you will notice a very curious detail: all the houses are painted yellow and white.

Travel back in time with a guided tour of the Mayan Chichen Itza ruins. Swim through the azure waters of an authentic Cenote and have some free time to explore the charming town of Valladolid. Watch a live Mayan cooking demonstration and sit down for a delicious buffet lunch. Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your accommodation in Riviera Maya. Sit back and relax on the scenic drive to Chichen Itza to experience one of the 7 wonders of the world. Pay the local tax and follow your guide on a tour of ancient Mayan sacred sites. Engage your senses with a live cooking demonstration. Be amazed as a chef whips up delightful Mayan dishes with local vegetables and fauna. Transcend frontiers and experience the culinary diversity of Mexico. Savor a buffet lunch packed with mouth-watering flavors. Then head to a Cenote and descend a staircase to enter the deep pool. Immerse yourself in the cool waters of this site that was once sacred to the Mayans. Continue to the town of Valladolid and have some free time to take a stroll through the streets to soak up the colonial architecture. Return to your accommodation at the end of your excursion. 

Embark on an exclusive guided tour to the protected archaeological site of Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and enjoy the tranquility of your early-morning visit to Chichen Itza before the crowds arrive! An expert guide will provide fascinating insights into the significance of Chichen Itza, which was a major hub of Mayan civilization from around A.D. 600 to 1200, serving as a center of worship, politics, and pilgrimage until the arrival of the Spanish. Discover how the site was abandoned and hidden by jungle for centuries until it was rediscovered and brought to global attention, eventually earning UNESCO World Heritage status. Visit some of the most iconic and important sites within the complex, including the Temple of Kukulkan, known for its stunning architectural alignment with the equinox, and the Great Ball Court, where Mayans played the Mesoamerican ballgame. Marvel at the Temple of the Warriors, with its rows of columns depicting warrior figures, and the Observatory, used by the Mayans to study the stars and planets. Throughout the tour, enjoy the authenticity of the experience—without the distractions of tourist traps or shopping stops. Focus on the history and beauty of this iconic site, while capturing amazing photos of the towering pyramids and impressive temples. Immerse yourself in the story of the ancient Maya, all while avoiding the typical crowds and commercialized elements of other tours. This is a truly unique and immersive journey into the heart of Mexico's rich cultural heritage.

Avoid the long lines at one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico with this Chichén Itzá skip-the-line entry ticket. Enter directly to the archaeological site and spend the day exploring the Mayan ruins at your own pace. Discover how this large pre-Columbian city played an important role in the Mayan civilization from around 600 to 1200 AD, and remained a center of worship and pilgrimage until the arrival of the Spaniards. Even today, it is still considered sacred by the Mayan people of the Yucatan peninsula. Like many of the cities of ancient Mexico, the site was abandoned, and its ruins were hidden in the jungle. Experience its rich history and stunning ruins.

Start your day with convenient transportation from your hotel or designated meeting point to the departure center for excursions to the region's stunning archaeological sites. Upon arrival, you will board the transport where a certified bilingual guide will greet you and accompany you throughout the day, providing insightful information about the area's history and culture. During the trip, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious lunch featuring traditional Yucatecan cuisine. You can also shop for authentic Mayan crafts from local communities at competitive prices. After lunch, we will take you to the fascinating Chichen Itza, where a certified guide, approved by the Mexican Ministry of Tourism, will lead you on a comprehensive guided tour. Following the tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site, you will have free time to explore on your own and learn more about this ancient wonder. The adventure continues with a visit to a sacred cenote, where you can either refresh yourself in its crystal-clear waters or simply relax and enjoy the serene, mystical beauty of this breathtaking destination. On the way back to Riviera Maya or Cancun, we will make a brief stop in Valladolid, a charming colonial town located in the heart of Yucatan. Here, you can admire the town's colonial architecture, visit its historic temples, and explore the Church of San Servacio, one of the oldest churches in the Yucatán Peninsula, dating back to 1543.