Kukulkán Nights: Light, History, and Mystery
Description
Experience the magic of Chichén Itzá at night with a stunning multimedia show that has captivated thousands since its debut. This awe-inspiring spectacle adds a new dimension to this incredible archaeological site, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. You'll walk through the ancient ball court, the Temple of the Jaguar, and the Temple of the Warriors under a breathtaking night sky. This unforgettable journey culminates with you comfortably seated in front of the iconic monument as it transforms through a mesmerizing array of colors—blue, purple, pink, and red. Each hue brings new dimensions and meanings, illuminating the city's history in a whole new light. The grand finale is the highlight of your visit, as the illuminated ruins under the starry sky set the stage for an extraordinary show. This unique perspective on Chichén Itzá is the perfect way to experience its timeless beauty and wonder. Don't miss this enchanting adventure that promises to leave you spellbound.
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Itinerary
We begin our great trip by picking up all our passengers at their lodging centers or meeting point (as applicable). Then we begin the journey towards our first point of the excursion. The road to the first point of the itinerary is 2 hours.
We will start by taking a dip in the famous and beautiful Hubikú cenote, known for having been doors to the Mayan underworld. We will have 1 hour to enjoy the refreshing waters of the cenote, then we will go to a local restaurant to have an exquisite buffet lunch with a variety of regional dishes. We will conclude our stay in the Hubikú region by going to the tequila museum for tasting. The path to the next point on the itinerary is 40 minutes.
Afterwards we will head to a picturesque Yucatecan city called Valladolid, known for its colorful streets and incredible peace and tranquility. Finally we will head to Chichén Itzá. The way to get there is 45 minutes.
The night in Chichén Itzá is filled with light with a new and surprising multimedia show that since its inauguration has captured the imagination of thousands of people and adds to the attractions of this incredible archaeological zone, considered among the new wonders of the world. With a duration of approximately 45 minutes, walking through the ball game, The Temple of the Jaguar or The Temple of Los Guerreros, under an amazing night sky is an experience that we assure you, you will not forget... and the best is yet to come. A few minutes later you will be comfortably installed in your seat in front of the monument that changes color from blue to purple, from pink to red and acquires not only different tones but different dimensions and meanings...the perspective of this city illuminated under the stars is the perfect preparation for that moment when the show begins.
Finally the day will end and we will return all our participants to their respective hotels/meeting points in Cancún or Puerto Morelos. The way to Cancún is 2 hours.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer round-trip transportation service to all our travelers who stay in most hotels in Cancun (Hotel Zone and Center) and Puerto Morelos. For some hotels or lodging centers (located west of Avenida Tulum, or south of Avenida Las Torres) in the city of Cancun, a meeting point applies. Some hotels in the Riviera Maya (around Puerto Morelos) do not allow access to the property, so a meeting point will apply at the entrance or closest access. If your hotel is not listed, please contact us to arrange your transportation service. NOTE: Pickup time varies depending on hotel location. Generally applies 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For hotels further away from the center of Cancun it is possible that the pick-up time starts from 9:00 AM, even 1:00 PM. In your confirmation message that we send you 24 hours before the start of the experience, we will indicate the exact pickup time and meeting point.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Alcoholic beverages can only be served to travelers of legal age (+18).
- The buffet lunch has options for vegetarian passengers. (Not yet available for other specific dietary needs).
Reviews(5)
This tour was a huge disappointment. We booked J Capital Travel’s “Chichén Itzá by Night: Mystical Mayan Light Show” specifically to see Chichén Itzá and the night show, which is advertised as the highlight of the experience. On the day, the guide collected 765 MXN per person in cash from us for the night show, then shortly afterwards announced that the show was canceled and we would not be going to Chichén Itzá at all allegedly due to weather issues. No official proof that the show was cancelled was provided to us. For a main service that was never delivered, the company refunded only 500 MXN per person and kept the rest, even though the tour guided confirmed (and we had recording for it) that he did not purchase the night show ticket yet and we never set foot in Chichén Itzá. The tour ended roughly three hours earlier than scheduled, so they also saved on fuel and labor costs while still holding on to a significant portion of our money. To us, collecting payment for a specific, clearly advertised attraction, failing to provide it, and then refusing to return the full amount is a fundamental breach of contract and feels deeply dishonest. We left feeling extremely disappointed and cannot recommend this tour or this company to anyone.
The trip is too long and ended almost by 3am, which sucked. They picked up people all over including in Tulum, making it longer than expected and adding about 4 extra hours to what was expected. The buffet is not good and you need to take snacks with you, you can only visit the buffet area once. The van was also very tiny and it was hard to be comfortable. Other than that, the cenote is beautiful and a nice swim. The tequila part is also kinda nice but they forbid you to take pictures and basically just let you taste 2/3 different flavors. The show in Chechen Itza is a blast, take repellent and a portable fan if you can
Our tour was a bit long, but totally worth it. You can have lunch in a Mayan village. Chichen Itza is truly beautiful, and the staff is highly trained.
A truly amazing show, my friends and I had a great time, we really had an amazing time, the staff was very attentive. Excellent.
It was a good tour. The agency is very formal and friendly at all times. They resolved my doubts from the moment I booked. The tours I chose are full di and are beautiful but tiring.
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that you found our agency formal and friendly, and that we could assist you with your questions. We appreciate your understanding of the full-day tours being both beautiful and a bit tiring. Your insights are invaluable, and we hope to welcome you back for more amazing experiences in the future!
