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Chichen Itza The Original Tour - $79.00 USD

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Visit Chichen Itza for a 2.5-hour tour of this ancient capital of the Maya Empire, designated one of the New7Wonders of the World. Spend some free time at the archaeological site to snap photos of structures such as El Castillo (The Castle), aka the Temple of Kukulcan. After a buffet lunch of regional specialties, you’ll visit a Maya village, witness a purification ceremony and have the opportunity to swim in the spectacular Cenote X-Cajum. Round-trip hotel transport is included from Cancun and the Riviera Maya.

Highlights

• Day trip to Chichen Itza including Maya village tour
  
• Hear about the Kukulkan pyramid, Temple of the Warriors and more from a knowledgeable guide
  
• Swim in crystal-clear Cenote X-Cajum
  
• Eat a buffet lunch and witness a Maya purification ceremony
  
• Round-trip transport included from Cancun

What You Can Expect

After hotel pickup, you'll head to visit Chichen Itza. Travel to Chichen Itza on board an air-conditioned bus equipped with washroom. As you arrive to the archaeological site, the guide will take you through the most important buildings and explain to you the details and history of the place.

Explore the most important archaeological zone of Yucatan and admire the Kukulcan Pyramid, the Temple of a Thousand Columns, the observatory, the sacred cenote, the ball court and other amazing buildings.

The guided tour is about 2.5 hours with about 30 additional minutes to take pictures and explore the place on your own. At the end of the tour you'll go to a restaurant for a buffet lunch (salad bar, fruit, lime soup, rice, beans, roasted suckling pig, chicken pibil, dessert), followed by a visit to Cenote X-Cajum where guests have the possibility to go for a swim.

​Your tour ends with hotel drop-off.

Details

Inclusions:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Entrance fee to Chichen Itza
• Drinks on board (juice and water)
• Snaks on board (chips, chocolate, peanuts, biscuits)
• Professional & certified guide
• Traditional and regional lunch buffet
• Entrance fee and swim to the fantastic X-Cajum cenote
• Mayan purification Ceremony
• Visit of a Mayan Village "Aldea Maya"

Exclusions:​​​​

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

Additional info:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Children between 5-11 years old pay children rate.
• Children under 5 enter free but cannot occupy a seat in the bus​
• There is no charge to bring a camera into the ruins, but you must pay $50 pesos for video camera.
• Bring walking shoes, hat, perhaps an extra shirt, sun block, swimming suit and towel.
• Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
• Please bring cash for souvenirs and personal expense

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:
Tour departs from most Cancun Hotels
Departure time:
7:00 am
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.​
Duration:
12 hrs
Return Detail:
Returns to original departure point