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Chichen Itza Deluxe with Drop Off in Merida - $117.50 USD

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Explore the Chichen Itza archaeological site during this day trip from Cancun with drop-off service in Merida.

Travel to the Mayaland Resort in a luxury van with a small group, then use the resort's private entrance to access the ruins at Chichen Itza.

On a 2-hour guided tour, visit important sites like Kukulcan Pyramid, the Observatory, the Ball Game Court and the Platform of Venus.

After the tour, head back to the resort for a buffet lunch accompanied by Yucatanian music. Relax at the resort, access exclusive hospitality suite, go swimming in the pool or return to the ruins to explore at your leisure.

​Depart Mayaland for the colonial city of Merida.

Highlights

• Visit Chichen Itza through a private entrance in the Mayaland Resort
  
• See the ancient site's important landmarks on a 2-hour tour with an expert guide
  
• Enjoy a buffet lunch with local entertainment at the resort
  
• Spend the afternoon relaxing at the resort or return to the ruins to explore independently
  
• At the conclusion of the tour, get dropped off in the colonial city of Merida

What You Can Expect

Your excursion begins with a pick up service aboard a 16 seater Mercedes Benz Van (small groups for luxurious comfort) from the lobbies of all major Cancun hotels.

Arriving at the Mayaland Hotel, you will head directly to the archaeological site through a private entrance. A certified tour guide will take you on a 2 hour tour, exploring the secrets of the ancient Mayan Civilization. Your guide will explain the historical significance of all the most important constructions such as the Observatory, the Nunnery, La Iglesia and Akab Dzib. After this, you will continue to the main plaza, where the famous Temple of Kukulcan is located (El Castillo or the Pyramid), the remarkable Ball Game Court, the Temple of the Jaguars, the Platform of Eagles and Jaguars, The Platform of Venus, the Tzompantli, the Temple of the Warriors and its adjacent Temple of the 1,000 columns. You will have time to discover the site on your own, so move at your own pace, admire the monuments, and take pictures.

After your first visit to the ruins, regroup to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the Mayaland Hotel. During lunch you will be entertained by traditional Yucatan music and dance performances by the Mayaland regional ballet.

After lunch you may choose to return to the ruins, take a dip in the pool, access hospitality suite, relax on a lounge chair or stroll through the hotel’s tropical gardens. Optional activities like bike riding or horseback riding are available at the hotel at a nominal fee.

​You will depart from Chichen Itza to go to the colonial city of Merida where you will have drop off service at the major hotels.

Details

Inclusions:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• Transportation from Cancun hotels and drop off at major hotels at Merida
  
• Entrance fee to Chichen Itza
  
• Bilingual certified INAH Guide for 2 hour tour
  
• Free access to Mayaland Hotel & Bungalows facilities: private entrance to the archaeological site, swimming pool, restrooms, lounge chairs and gardens
  
• Buffet lunch at the Mayaland Hotel
  
• Exclusive access to Hospitality suite
  
• Mayaland Resort Fee
  
• Entrance to Cenote Ik kil
  

Exclusions:​​​​

• Gratuities (optional)
• Beverages
• Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
• Video cameras are allowed for an extra fee
• Onsite optional activities

Additional info:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• There is no charge to bring a camera into the ruins, but you must pay $50 pesos for video camera.
• Don’t bring tripod for your camera, as it is not allowed to get these inside the Mayan Ruins.
• Bring walking shoes, hat, perhaps an extra shirt, sun block, swimming suit and towel.
• You may want to bring a light sweater or jacket as it could get cold on the transportation on our way to Chichén Itzá and back.
• Please bring cash for souvenirs and personal expense
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Voucher info:
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Local Tour Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. 

Cancellation Policy

• If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
  
• If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
  
• If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Schedule & Pricing

Our pricing is constantly updated to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible - we 100% guarantee it. 
​Departure point:
Pickups from major hotels in Cancun
Departure time:
8amHotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Duration:
12 hrs
Return Detail:
​Drop Off in Merida Hotels