Chichén Itzá Tour: Guided Trip, Mexican Cuisine & Cenote Swim
Description
Embark on a Guided Excursion to Chichen Itzá and uncover the ancient world's mysteries, an adventure that transcends eras and enchants your senses. Travel back in time with our knowledgeable guides who unveil the secrets of the renowned Chichén Itzá archaeological site, bringing the ancient Mayan civilization to vivid life. But that's not all: immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Cenote, a hidden treasure where you can swim in clear waters surrounded by lush jungle. As the day unfolds, explore the quaint city of Valladolid, blending colonial architecture with local culture in a picturesque setting. This isn't just a tour; it's a curated expedition through history, nature, and authentic Mexican allure. Seize the chance to create lasting memories: reserve our Guided Excursion to Chichén Itzá today!
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Itinerary
Embark on a seamless journey as we personally pick up each passenger from their hotels, ensuring a hassle-free start to your adventure. As we traverse the scenic route to Chichén Itzá, savor the anticipation during the 2.5-hour one-way trip, immersing yourself in the journey as a prelude to the wonders that await at your destination.
Step into the awe-inspiring realm of Chichén Itzá as we guide you through a captivating tour of this ancient wonder. Our knowledgeable guides will unravel the mysteries of Mayan culture, providing insights that bring history to life during the enlightening 1-hour guided tour. Following the guided exploration, relish 1 hour of freedom to wander and discover the archaeological wonders at your own pace. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage, allowing for personal connections with the site and creating lasting memories of this remarkable experience. Then we will go to Cenote Oxman, the trip to the cenote will last 30 minutes.
Arriving at the enchanting cenote, prepare to be enchanted by its natural wonders. Dive into the experience at the beautiful Saamal cenote. Immerse yourself in the refreshing waters, discovering the hidden treasures and tranquility that make this cenote a highlight of your journey. Conclude your adventure with a culinary delight at the Tío Manolo Mayan restaurant, where an incredible and delectable buffet meal awaits. Indulge in a feast of flavors, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of the region. As a perfect complement. You will have 1 hour to swim, 1.5 hours to eat, and the one-way trip to the restaurant will take 15 minutes.
Wrap up your journey with a brief visit of 30-45 minutes in the captivating city of Valladolid, Mérida. Renowned as one of Mexico's most beautiful cities, Valladolid beckons with its vibrant and colorful streets. Immerse yourself in the charm of this picturesque locale, capturing the essence of its unique character before bidding farewell to a day filled with cultural exploration and unforgettable moments. At the end we will return to Cancun to drop off all our passengers at their hotels. Dropping off our last passenger will take up to 1.75 hours.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer roundtrip transportation (from hotel or meeting point, as applicable) for all travelers who book this tour. Areas to which the transportation service applies: CANCUN: • Downtown Cancun • Hotel zone • Puerto Juarez • Playa Mujeres • Costa Mujeres • Puerto Cancun PUERTO MORELOS: • Bus stop at Chedraui Puerto Morelos supermarket PLAYA DEL CARMEN: • Downtown Playa del Carmen (for hotels on the coast, due to the narrow streets, the closest meeting point applies) • Hotel zone • Playacar • Dorado Royale • Playa Paraiso • Punta Maroma • El Caracol • Paa Mul RIVIERA MAYA: • Puerto Aventuras • Xpu Ha • Akumal • Chemuyil TULUM: • Downtown Tulum, hotel zone and metropolitan area: Only one meeting point applies within the city, Super Akí Tulum supermarket. • Tulsayab • Jacinto Pat • Xcacel NOTE: Some hotels or hotel complexes on the list do not allow access to the facilities, so pick-up at the closest possible access or entrance applies. NOTE 2: Some hotels or lodging centers are located in areas with difficult access (very narrow streets, alleys, streets in poor condition, blockages, or for security reasons), so pick-up at the closest possible point applies. NOTE 3: The exact pick-up time varies by hotel. Some estimated times are: Cancun: 6:40 AM / 7:40 AM Puerto Morelos: 7:30 AM / 8:30 AM Playa del Carmen: 7:30 AM / 9:00 AM Riviera Maya: 9:30 AM / 10:30 AM Tulum: 9:30 AM / 10:30 AM The time that appears on your ticket (7:00 AM) is the general pick-up time in Cancun, where our buses depart and pick up. *** If your hotel is not listed, please ask us if we can pick you up there, or what would be the closest possible meeting point. *** *** You will receive a final confirmation message (one day before the scheduled date of your excursion) with the exact pick-up time and point, to your contact information. ***
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Archaeological sites, being federally protected areas, charge a fee for the use of professional cameras, which must be paid on site. This is only mandatory if you are using professional photo/video equipment.
- This tour involves a lot of walking, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and clothing.
- The included lunch is a buffet of regional Mexican food and you are free to choose what you want to eat. This buffet contains options for vegetarians (it is not yet adaptable for other specific dietary regimes).
Reviews(10)
We really enjoyed this tour. The guided visit to Chichen Itza was informative but easy to follow, and the guide kept it engaging without overloading us with details. The cenote swim was a perfect break to cool off and relax. The mayan food was a highlight on it's own. It tasted authentic and genuinely delicious. This is a great option if you want history, nature and good local food all in one trip.
We booked the tour as part of our trip, and it was truly unforgettable! Walking through the Mayan city and learning about its history was absolutely fascinating. The guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience even more special by sharing stories and fun facts
I never imagined that such a simple place could be so spectacular. The open cenote where we swam had stunning natural light. It was surrounded by greenery and total tranquility. The Ruins seemed magical. A 100% recommended experience if you are in the Riviera Maya or Valladolid!
Great experince. Very nice guide and driver. A bit long drive but worthed. Cons are the selling stops for the maya priest. It was a bit funny he wanted to overcharge by 10x the price of a little statue. Be careful with those selling stops. .overall was ok. Could have spent more time at the cenote and playa del carmen instead of wasting time with the selling stops.
The 6:00 and up is unrepresentative. We left at 7:20 am and came back at 10:30 pm! About 10 hours of bus for 5 hours of activity! And in addition in a bus where the benches are broken (the backrest does not hold a position, the footrest is completely broken, the small table does not support anything) The place is beautiful!! But visiting the city is useless! Go see on the internet and it makes the same deal!!! The guides are super nice!! But I have the impression that the one who speaks English does not say all the same information as the one who speaks Spanish. There's a lack of uniformity.
Our tour guide, Hector, was fantastic. Our tour was both in English and Spanish and the way he spoke, the transition was smooth. He was very knowledgeable and spoke well so you could easily understand him. Made sure to give you advice on buying souvenirs and other stuff. Juan, his partner was very accommodating and showed such great hospitality. We got the “plus” package which gave you drinks all day in the bus and he made sure you were not thirsty at all. All in all both worked well together and they gave us such a great day going around Yucatán. The time management was fantastic, gave you enough time and they stayed true to how long they said you’ll be at and the free time you’ll have. At the Cenote you have to get a life jacket (mandatory) and a locker if you don’t want you stuff to be out in the open. I just left my valuables in the bus and just brought my towel so I didn’t need to get a locker. It’s a long day and if you have kids like 2yrs and under, really think about if you should bring them or not. Also I would advise to bring Mexican currency. They have their own rate and if you pay in USD, you'll be paying more than you really need to especially if you can get a good exchange rate from wherever you are.
On time, comfortable ride & pleasant staff. First stop is a Mayan village with authentic mayan arts for sale, very expensive from hundreds to thousands, these are not your usual cheap souvenirs, it's real stuff! In the same compound we had delicious buffet lunch with a bonus short Mayan traditional dance performance. Second stop is Chitzen itza, amazing to see this ancient pyramid. Next went to cenote w/c was great then a very short stop in Valladolid for only 20 minutes, not enough to do anything really. Overall it's very good but just too short times in cenote & town. And toilet in bus was broken.
It was a VERY long day, so probably not suitable for family with small children. We were picked up by a clean and comfortable commercial bus in Cancun at 7:30am (some guests were already on the bus) and did not return to our hotel until almost 11pm! The two guides on the bus, the driver, and the English guide at Chichen Itza (about an hour) were all amazing and had our attention the whole time. Unfortunately it was very rush at both Chichen and the Cenote. We were just running all day and did not have a chance to truly enjoy the experience. The buffet was quite good. Their special green fruit punch was 120 pesos per glass and you cannot bring your own beverage. Overall this tour had met our expectations and there was no pressure at all for tipping or buying anything if one was not interested. The customer service via WhatsApp was also very helpful and prompt. The only small complaint I had was that the locker fee at the Cenote was not mentioned in the tour description on Expedia (40 pesos for a small one, but the lifejackets were free) and that the additional archeological tax for Chichen was 800 pesos per person versus 765 online and in the confirmation letter. We will choose Josmar Line again for our next excursion, but definitely no more that includes hotel transportation!
We appreciate your feedback which helps us improve, we are sorry for any inconveniences that happened and we will take action related to lockers and taxes that were overcharged. Our mission is to provide you with the best experiences, and your feedback helps us achieve this. We hope to see you soon
We really liked the explanation of the Chichen-itzá city, it is something that I did not expect, all the amazing things it has and all the history behind it, without a doubt a unique experience. The cenote and the Mayan village were an excellent complement to delve into the Mayan culture and make this experience complete.
I learned a lot on this tour, I always wanted to visit Chichen Itza and I traveled with my family to see the ruins... The transportation was a bus that arrived a little earlier than expected, but it was good, I liked that there were guides who gave the explanation in English, Spanish and he even gave the explanation to a family in front of the bus in German. I took a lot of photos and we left with good memories of the excursion... The only thing I would have liked was for it not to rain that day, but it doesn't matter much, everything was great
