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Chichen Itza, Great Mayan Culture from Cancun or Riviera Maya

About this experience

This is a group activity where they will be accompanied all the time by a certified bilingual guide, giving them a detailed explanation of the Mayan culture and the archaeological area of Chichen Itza, also visiting a cenote where they can swim, as well as make a stop to visit the colonial city of Valladolid.
This tour includes: Roundtrip transportation, a regional buffet meal, (NO DRINKS), ticket to the archaeological area, access to the cenote.
Inside the archaeological site of Chichen Itza, you will have free time for tours and take the souvenir photo.
In Valladolid you can visit the Church of San Servacio, also called Cathedral of San Gervasio.
It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes, hat or cap to cover the sun, sunblock, towel and swimsuit, for swimming in the Cenote, change of extra clothes for after swimming, Water bottles and snacks, snack (at discretion).
Cash if you want to buy souvenirs.

At a glance

  • Duration: 12 hr

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Chichen Itza Classic
Stop in Valladolid: Stop in Valladolid and Access to Cenote
Group
Duration: 12 hours
Not drinks: Only Includes Regional Buffet
Chichen Itza: Stop in Valladolid, Access to a Cenote and Access to Chichen Itza
Tourist Bus
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Visit to Valladolid, colonial city
  • Entrances to the Archaeological site of Chichen Itza
  • Ground transportation from Cancun or the Riviera Maya
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Restroom on board
  • Regional buffet food. Does not include drinks

Not included

  • Rental of life jackets for swimming in the cenote
  • Use of video cameras and professional equipment within the Archaeological site
  • Does not include any drinks

Itinerary and highlights

They have 30 minutes of free time to walk around the zocalo and visit the church

Visit Cenote, to enjoy natural beauty and swim in its crystal clear and refreshing waters.
At this point they offer the life jacket and locker at an additional cost

Maximum groups of 25 travelers assigned for each guide for approximately 50 minutes, who will give them the explanation of the Mayan culture within the Archaeological site, then be given free time of 40 minutes within the Archaeological site to take a tour and take their photographs of the memory of the visit to Chichen Itza.
Access to the Archaeological site is included

Meeting and pickup information

  • Hotels located in Costa Mujeres and Playa Mujeres
  • Hotels located on the riviera Maya or some meeting point
  • This is a meeting point, for hotels in the center of Cancun, you will need to be located on the stairs before entering this hotel for the provider to find them
  • Hotels About Boulevard Kukulkan
  • Pick-ups start from 06:30am, depending on the location of the hotel or meeting point. We will go to the hotels of each passenger to pick them up, if there is no access to the hotel the passenger will be informed in advance what would be the meeting point to pick them up

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Viajes Andale

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Problems walking long distances

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Pick-ups start from 06:30am, depending on the location of the hotel or meeting point.
We will go to the hotels of each passenger to pick them up, if there is no access to the hotel the passenger will be informed in advance what would be the meeting point to pick them up
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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