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Description
Drive from Tulum to visit the most astonishing Mayan ruins at the Chichen Itza. Look at spectacular structures here including the Pyramid of Kukulkan & the Great Ball Court. Then visit a local village to swim in its cenote before making your way to Valladolid to have lunch at a colonial mansion. Spend the rest of the tour peeking into colonial architecture and craft shopping around Valladolid city.
Highlights
- Visit Chichen Itza, one of the most spectacular archaeological Mayan sites
- Relax in nature at the local community cenote
- Wander around Valladolid's colonial architecture
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- Pick up between 7:00 am – 8:00 am from Tulum. Drive for about 2 hours to reach Chichen Itza. Selected as one of the New Wonders of the World, it is one of the most spectacular archaeological sites and the most researched and re-constructed of all of Mexico's ancient cities. Visitors can explore the secrets of the Mayan civilisation and the vision of how the city once looked.
- When you reach Chichen Itza, an expert guide will lead you through the centuries of history and development, as well as help you understand the amazing architecture, art and engineering integrated into the city. Visit renowned structures such as the Pyramid of Kukulkan & the Great Ball Court to know more about the Mayan civilization.
- Get away from the crowds and refresh yourselves among the blue waters at the perfect spot of the local community-run cenote. This is another wonderful experience, with the cenote right at the centre of life in this village. The deep sinkhole is full of birds' nests and tree roots and is surrounded by mysticism and exuberant nature.
- Have delicious regional cuisines in the courtyard of a restored colonial mansion and you can wander around the city of Valladolid, where past and present come together to delight us with the sights of coloured colonial architecture and tastes of incredibly rich gastronomy.
- Click photographs with beautiful backdrops, go for craft shopping and get a taste of Mexican life.
- You will be dropped off at Tulum between 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
What's Included
Transportation in air-conditioned van
Mexico tour guide for professional guidance in Chichen Itza
All entrance fees (Chichen Itza, Cenote)
Lunch, snacks and drinks
What's Excluded
- Tips
What to bring
We recommend that clients bring:
- Comfortable clothes and shoes (sandals okay)
- Bathing suit, sun glasses and towel
- Camera & binoculars
- Sun protection (bio degradable, but preferably clothes to aid with sun protection)
- Some cash
Know before you go
- Please note that there are no ATM machines in the area, nor do any of the vendors accept credit cards.
- The guides, drivers and waitress appreciate tips for their excellent service. Because of them, you will leave with many great memories!
The monumental and impressive restoration of the Chichén Itzá site provides a unique perspective of the former grandeur of this ancient Mayan city.
The visit to the city Valladolid and its marvellous surrounding cenotes makes for a balanced combination of activities. This is a tour where you will experience a day of authentic Yucatec Culture & the past and present of the Maya.
Meeting Point
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexique
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 6 | USD 150 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 6 | USD 133 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |