Chichen Itza Tour: Admire World Famous Pyramids and Relax in Cenote Waters (Small-Group / 12 h)

Overview

The Chichen Itza Tour is an absolute must for those who visit the Riviera Maya. Experience the impressive Chichen Itza Archaeological Site and visit the sacred sinkhole Cenote Ik Kil. Enjoy the pick-up from your hotel in Cancun or Riviera Maya, and savor some of the most typical Yucatecan dishes. And finally, stroll the beautiful colonial streets of Valladolid.

Highlights

• Visit the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza, one of the "New7Wonders of the World".


• Refresh yourself in the legendary Cenote Ik Kil, a stage of several Red Bull Cliff Diving competitions.


• Try some of the most typical Yucatecan dishes during a buffet-style brunch.


• Leisurely stroll the colonial streets of Valladolid and visit its colorful market.

Itinerary

In our Chichen Itza Best Tour, meet your guide at your accommodation in Riviera Maya and head to Chichen Itza, the most famous and one of the best-preserved of the Maya sites in Yucatan. Once there, have a comprehensive walking tour to see all the main attractions and get some engaging insights into one of the greatest cities of this pre-Columbian civilization.

Afterward, go for a swim in a nearby Cenote Ik Kil. Measuring 40 meters deep and 60 meters in diameter, it’s arguably one of the most beautiful cenotes in Mexico. The waters of Ik Kil were considered sacred by the Mayans who performed here rituals to their rain god. For instance, evidence of this fact is bones and jewelry found in its deep waters by archaeologists and speleologists.

After a refreshing swim in the cenote and a buffet-style brunch of local specialties, continue to our next stop: Valladolid. Known in the past as the “Sultana of the East”, this colonial city is famous for its quiet streets and colorful pastel walls. There, together with your guide, visit the 16th-century Convent of San Bernardino of Siena, have a walking tour of Valladolid’s historic center, and wander through its colorful market.

After a day full of experiences and adventures, return to our vehicle and relax on the way back to your accommodation. 

Why go with us

• You will spend the time of the tour purely on its activities and sightseeing: no visits to tourist restaurants and souvenir shops (unless you ask).

Logistics

DEPARTURE LOCATION AND TIME: Our guide will pick you up from your accommodation at the requested time and might need to contact you by phone. Therefore, please kindly provide a valid phone number during your booking. Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from Riviera Maya (Cancun-Tulum zone) are included: Please indicate the time and location for a pick-up during your booking (e.g. in the "Special Requirements" field).

WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
Comfortable clothes and shoes; hat/cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen; swimming suit and towel; travel insurance, personal ID; good mood and curiosity.

Notes

• The type of vehicle depends on the size of your group and may include a car, 7-seater, or minivan.


• Travelers should have a basic physical fitness condition.