Discover the mystery and allure of Chichen Itza, the ancient capital of the Mayan Empire, on a full-day tour from Playa del Carmen. At this UNESCO World Heritage site, marvel at the architectural wonder of the Kukulcan Pyramid, see the great ball court and learn about Mayan ceremonial customs. Before reaching Chichen Itza, swim at a nearby cenote, a deep natural well of clear water. End your tour with Mayan cuisine at a buffet lunch before heading back to your Hotel
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Certified guide
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Lunch
✔ Brief visit to colonial Valladolid
✔ Bottled water
✔ Visit to cenote
✖ Gratuities
✖ Optional drinks
✖ State Tax applies Per Access 35 usd cash per person
✖ Life Vest Rent in the Cenote 5 usd per person.
Departure & Return
Departure:
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For this meeting point, the appointment is at 07:10 AM.
Remember to be 15 minutes before.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Riviera Maya
Pick-ups from the Riviera Maya between 6:50 and 8:30 am.
You will be transferred to the starting center for excursions to the archaeological sites. There you will board the transportation, a certified guide will welcome you and accompany you during the course of the day providing assistance and interesting information.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Cenote Saamal
During the trip, we visit the Suytun ecotourism center ("Stone Center" in Maya) with a wonderful sacred cenote located in the middle of the jungle of the Yucatan Peninsula where you can enter to purify yourself in crystal clear waters. According to the Mayan belief, these lands are protected by a mythological figure, the guardian of the jungle, called ALUX.
The restaurant is located 2 minutes from the cenote, where we will offer you a delicious buffet with authentic Yucatecan dishes.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Chichen Itza
The next stop is in the archeological zone of Chichen Itza where you will take a tour accompanied by a guide certified by the Ministry of Tourism of Mexico, you will also have time to continue expounding the wonderful vestiges independently.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Valladolid
On the way back to Riviera Maya, we briefly visit the center of the Magical Town of Valladolid, located in the heart of Yucatan to admire the splendor of colonial Mexico in the architecture of its buildings, temples and the Church of San Gervacio, the oldest in the peninsula, same that began to be built in 1543, located in front of the main square and park of the city.
Duration: 25 minutes
5
Riviera Maya
Arrival at your hotel between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children ages 3 years and under are free, but seats are subject to availability; they may have to ride on parents' laps if seats are not available
• Operated by a multilingual guide
• It is recommended that you wear or bring comfortable lightweight clothing, walking shoes or sneakers, a hat, sunglasses, biodegradable sunblock, a swimsuit, towel and change of dry clothing
