Our Price: from $87 (per person, based on double occupancy)
Available: Wed
Depart from: Cancun, ROO
Highlights: Chichen Itza, founded in the year 514 AD, was the capital of the ancient Mayan civilization and was recently declared one of the "7 Modern Wonders of the World." This is a must see for any visit to Cancun!
Day 1 : |
Our excursion begins by picking up all passengers between 9:00-9:30am from the lobbies of all major Cancun hotels.
Sweet Rolls, fresh juice and milk is included on the ride one restroom/stretch break at a Mayan Village will be taken halfway through the three hour trip to Chichen Itza.
We will arrive at the Mayaland Hotel at around 2:00pm, heading directly to visit the archaeological site. We will skip the line by heading through our private Mayaland Hotel entrance and will provide all passengers with a cold bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour. Once inside, we will divide into two groups, English and Spanish speaking. You will be taken on a 1.5 hour tour with a certified guide who will introduce you to the secrets of the Mayans. Your guide will explain the historical significance of all the most important sites before leaving you to enjoy the ruins on your own.
After the guided visit we will enjoy a delicious buffet dinner at the Mayaland Hotel with fresh salads, soups, rice, meat, chicken, fish, vegetables and regional dishes. Includes two drinks: beer, soft drinks or bottled water.
Move at your own pace. See El Castillo, take pictures, or take a little time out to relax at one of the Mayaland Resort Pools before returning at your leisure through our private entrance. We welcome you to enjoy full use of our resort facilities: pools, restrooms, hammocks, lounge chairs, gardens and more.
We will regroup and head to see the Light and Sound Show beginning at 8:00pm in spring/summer and at 7:00pm in autumn/winter where you can listen** and watch as a projected light show brings the archaeological elements of the buildings to life!
Watch as a serpent descends down to the ground (equinox show), Mayan warriors play the ball game and all the sounds of life and death blaze through the ancient city. This might be your most exciting history lesson yet!
On the way back, soft drinks and bottled water are included onboard. |
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Optional add-ons:
You have the option to add a side trip to the Ikkil Underwater Grotto, an amazing and beautiful cenote located just a block away from the Mayaland Hotel. Splash into the crystal clear waters of this natural pool. Cenotes are natural formations found only in the Yucatan, formed when fragments of the meteorite that ended the dinosaur era crashed into the earth. This 30 minute visit is taken right after the guided archaeological tour, just when you need to take a splash to cool down.
Explore the most recently discovered part of Chichen Itza in a horseback riding tour through the ancient Mayan jungle. You'll head deep within the foliage to a seldom seen part of Chichen Itza not found in any regular tour. Remember - you will be in the middle of the jungle! Bring long pants and bug repellent for this side-trip.