Visite guidée de Chichén Itzá, du cénote Suytún et du cénote Ikkil
Description
Découvrez quelques-uns des paysages et trésors culturels les plus mémorables du Yucatán lors d'une expérience partagée d'une journée qui réunit histoire ancienne, eaux cénotes rafraîchissantes, cuisine locale et beauté coloniale. La journée commence par le transport matinal en direction de Chichen Itza, l'un des sites archéologiques les plus importants du Mexique. Une fois sur place, votre Guide vous guidera à travers les histoires, les structures, les symboles et les traditions qui ont façonné cette cité maya légendaire. Après la partie guidée, vous aurez le temps d’explorer de manière autonome. L’expérience passe ensuite de l’histoire à la nature avec la visite de deux cénotes remarquables. À Suytun, vous découvrirez un cadre souterrain unique avec une atmosphère mystique, tandis que Ik Kil offre un environnement spectaculaire en plein air encadré par des murs de pierre et une végétation luxuriante. Entre ces arrêts, dégustez un déjeuner buffet avant de poursuivre vers Valladolid, charmante ville coloniale connue pour ses rues colorées, son ambiance paisible et son caractère authentiquement yucatèque.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Votre visite commence tôt avec le processus de ramassage et d'embarquement à Cancún ou dans la zone de réunion assignée. Comme il s'agit d'une expérience partagée, les invités peuvent être recueillis à partir de différents points, de sorte que la première partie de la matinée est consacrée à l'organisation du groupe, vérifier tout le monde à l'intérieur, et obtenir les voyageurs confortablement installés avant de quitter la ville. Une fois le transport prêt à partir, le voyage vers la région archéologique de Chichen Itza commence. Le trajet dure environ 3 heures, ce qui vous donne le temps de vous reposer, de profiter de la route et de vous préparer pour l'une des visites culturelles les plus mémorables de la péninsule du Yucatan.
À l'approche de Chichen Itza, le parcours peut comprendre un court arrêt près des zones d'intérêt situées à proximité de la zone archéologique. À leur arrivée, les voyageurs descendront du véhicule et continueront à pied avec les guides vers la zone d'entrée. Avant d'entrer, le Guide fournira des instructions utiles, les détails de la réunion, et des informations importantes pour aider le groupe à se déplacer en douceur dans la visite. À l'intérieur de Chichen Itza, l'expérience comprend environ 1 heure d'exploration guidée. Pendant ce temps, le Guide partagera la signification, l'histoire, les légendes, l'architecture, et la valeur culturelle de cette ancienne cité maya remarquable. Par la suite, les voyageurs auront environ 1 heure supplémentaire pour profiter du site indépendamment, prendre des photos, parcourir les zones de souvenirs à proximité, ou acheter une boisson ou une collation si vous le souhaitez. Veuillez prêter une grande attention aux instructions du Guide, en particulier en ce qui concerne l’heure et le lieu exacts de rendez-vous avant de reprendre le transport.
La route continue vers Suytun Cenote, un site naturel bien connu célèbre pour son cadre unique et sa belle atmosphère souterraine. Pour les anciens Mayas, les cénotes étaient bien plus que des piscines naturelles ; ils étaient des lieux sacrés liés aux traditions spirituelles, à la nature et aux Enfers. Le transfert de la zone archéologique au cénote dure environ 45 minutes. Une fois sur place, les voyageurs auront le temps de profiter de l'eau fraîche et d'admirer l'un des paysages de cénotes les plus distinctifs de la région. Un maillot de bain est recommandé, car cet arrêt inclut le temps de nager.
Un autre point fort de la journée est le cénote Ik Kil, l'un des cénotes les plus reconnus du Yucatan. Ses murs de pierre spectaculaires, sa végétation suspendue et son environnement naturel ouvert créent un endroit puissant et magnifique pour se connecter avec le paysage de la région. Au cours de cette visite, les voyageurs auront environ 45 minutes pour nager et profiter du cénote. Cet arrêt comprend également un déjeuner buffet à proximité, où vous pourrez déguster des plats régionaux et des saveurs mexicaines traditionnelles avant de poursuivre avec le reste de l'itinéraire.
L'expérience se poursuit ensuite jusqu'à Valladolid, charmante ville coloniale du Yucatan connue pour ses rues colorées, son rythme calme, son caractère local et son architecture traditionnelle. Cette visite offre une facette différente de la journée, permettant aux voyageurs de découvrir l'atmosphère culturelle d'une ville historique du Yucatèque. Les clients auront généralement entre 30 et 45 minutes de temps libre pour se promener dans la région, prendre des photos, profiter des environs et explorer à leur rythme. Cette visite finale ajoute une fin culturelle détendue à une journée qui combine histoire ancienne, cénotes naturels, nourriture régionale et traditions locales.
Après le temps libre à Valladolid, le Guide confirmera le point de rendez-vous et l'heure d'embarquement pour le voyage de retour. Une fois que le groupe est de retour sur le véhicule, le retour vers Cancún et la Riviera Maya commence. Le trajet retour dure environ 3 heures. C'est un bon moment pour se reposer après une expérience d'une journée complète qui comprenait Chichen Itza, deux cénotes, un déjeuner régional et le charme colonial de Valladolid. Lorsque le transport arrive au point de dépôt qui vous a été assigné, l'équipe vous en informera afin que vous puissiez quitter le véhicule en toute sécurité et conclure la visite.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Nous offrons le transport aller-retour (de l'hôtel ou du point de rendez-vous, selon le cas) pour tous les voyageurs qui réservent ce circuit. Domaines auxquels s'applique le service de transport: CANCUN: • Centre-ville de Cancun • Zone hôtelière • Puerto Juarez • Playa Mujeres • Costa Mujeres • Puerto Cancun PORTO MORELOS: • Arrêt de bus au supermarché Chedraui Puerto Morelos PLAYA DEL CARMEN: • Centre-ville de Playa del Carmen (pour les hôtels sur la côte, en raison des rues étroites, le point de rendez-vous le plus proche s'applique) • Zone hôtelière • Playacar • Dorado Royale • Playa Paraiso • Punta Maroma • El Caracol • Paa Mul RIVIERA MAYA: • Puerto Aventuras • Xpu Ha • Akumal • Chemuyil TULUM: • Centre-ville de Tulum, zone hôtelière et zone métropolitaine: Un seul point de rencontre s'applique dans la ville, le supermarché Super Akí Tulum. • Tulsayab • Jacinto Pat • Xcacel NOTE : Certains hôtels ou complexes hôteliers figurant sur la liste ne permettent pas l'accès aux installations, de sorte que la prise en charge s'applique à l'accès ou à l'entrée le plus proche possible. NOTE 2: Certains hôtels ou centres d'hébergement sont situés dans des zones difficiles d'accès (rues très étroites, ruelles, rues en mauvais état, blocages, ou pour des raisons de sécurité), de sorte que la prise en charge au point le plus proche possible s'applique. NOTE 3: L'heure exacte de prise en charge varie selon l'hôtel. Certains temps estimés sont: Cancun: 6:05 AM / 7:00 AM Puerto Morelos: 6:45 AM / 8:00 AM Playa del Carmen: 7:00 AM / 9:00 AM Riviera Maya: 7:30 AM / 10:30 AM Tulum: 7:00 AM / 8:00 AM L'heure qui apparaît sur votre billet (7h00) est l'heure générale de prise en charge à Cancun, où nos bus partent et prennent en charge. *** Si votre hôtel ne figure pas sur la liste, veuillez nous demander si nous pouvons venir vous y chercher, ou quel serait le point de rendez-vous le plus proche possible. *** *** Vous recevrez un dernier message de confirmation (un jour avant la date prévue de votre excursion) avec l'heure exacte de prise en charge et le point, à vos coordonnées. ***
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(113)
Amazing tour! We hit as many places as we could in one day and learned so much about the Mayan culture. Our guides Josue and Hector did a great job at being accommodating and attentive. I would book here again! Please keep in mind there is a tax for conservation that is payed up front before the tour starts on top of the tour payment, can be made in cash (preferred to avoid card transaction fees) or in card.
We went on the Chichen Itza plus two cenotes tour. We were picked up at the hotel and spent time picking people up from other locations. Then we were dropped at a meeting point. This was confusing because no one gave us any instructions. We waited a bit and then some buses came to pick us up. The box lunch was passed out along the route to our first stop. The box lunch was described as including a sandwich, fruit, cookie and juice. The actual box we received had a white bread ham sandwich with a tiny tomato and a piece of lettuce. Nothing else. We also were given water bottles. The guides we had were Marco, Josue and their driver. First we went to a cenote that was very similar to a cave. We could swim and take pictures on a platform. You cannot wear shoes in the cenote and do not apply sunscreen as you will shower before getting in. The second stop was lunch. Before lunch we had to walk through the required shops where people were selling trinkets. We were then lead to a shop where chocolate was for sale. We had to wait in that shop for a time before we could go to the restaurant for lunch. The lunch was buffet and it was nice. Drinks are extra. We could have done without the shopping. There is so much of this in Mexico and it does get annoying. After lunch we went to Chichen Itza where the guides walked us to the entrance, gave us umbrellas and handed us off to a guide to take us to the ruins. The walk was longer than expected and the guide was walking super fast and did not wait for slower people. Once we got there we couldn't find our group so we did a self guided tour. It was very hot. Do not take this walk without good shoes. We still had on our water shoes and that was a mistake. Be advised the trail is rough but not steep. All the way up the trail there are vendors trying to sell you their wares, again, super annoying. After seeing the monument and the grounds we walked back down the gauntlet of solicitors to the bus. Then we went to another cenote where we could store our belongings in a locker and walk down to the pool. You can't bring anything to the water. My husband had crocs on and was told he couldn't wear them. His feet are very tender and he could not walk on the rough pavement and steps. Then they took pity on him and let him wear his crocs. After this final cenote we went to a small historic village where you could get out and do more shopping etc. We were too tired at this point to get off the bus. Then we were returned to our hotel. It was about a 12 hour day. The guides were great and did a nice job. We had nothing bad to say about them. If you are going to do this tour be prepared for a long day. Be prepared with swimming gear but also good walking shoes. Do not buy the bug spray. They sold it on the bus but we declined and did not see one mosquito or any bugs. Bring snacks! The box lunch is not a lunch. We didn't enjoy being forced to look at the vendors before lunch. Hope this information helps.
Be extremely careful before booking with this company. They didn't deliver what they promised. We booked this tour and really regretted it. Communication was basically nonexistent and we were almost stranded at the drop off spot, which was very far from our hotel (in the middle of the night). The most frustrating part was the schedule. They advertise around three hours at each stop, but that's just not true. The stops were much shorter. In Valladolid, for example, we were there for maybe 30 minutes, tops. It felt rushed and nothing like what we thought we were paying for. On top of that, the pricing felt MISLEADING. They charged us a so called "conservation tax", which we later found out doesn't actually exist the way they present it. They're just charging you separately for the admission ticket but it's not explained clearly at all. We would not book with this company again and wouldn't recommend them to others.
Excellent tour, super recommended! We saw 2 cenotes + chichen itza The staff (Josue, Hugo and Cesar) incredibly friendly, explained everything, gave 10000% I recommend it and would do it again! At the end of each place we visited we were greeted with drinks such as sodas, water, tequila beer etc. The food of the very rich Mayan community🥰
Great experience overall! Tour group was timely and communicated well. Eduardo (Lalo) and Hugo were our guides and they were fun and knowledgeable. They kept us hydrated throughout the whole day which was appreciated. Chichen Itza was amazing and our tour guide there was engaging. Our kids liked the cenotes best although at first they were scared to go down the caves but they enjoyed themselves at the end, both cenotes were just beautiful, great experience! One thing I wish I knew is to NOT wear sunscreen before going to the cenotes as you have to shower before you enter the area and they will make you go back if you have white stuff on your skin, and some of that sunscreen is so hard to rub off with just water. The buffet at the Mayan village was delicious and the place was super cute, I wish we had had more time eating as I felt a bit rushed and didn't really get a full lunch but I understood we were on a tight schedule because of all the activities. It is a loooong day so another thing I wish I would've planned differently is bringing lots of hearty snacks as after the lunch you won't really get to eat until you get back at 10pm or so! But again, great experience and highly recommend.
BEWARE…. TOURIST TRAP AND SCAM. My partner and I attended this tour about two weeks ago now. During the stop to the lunch location, we had participated in a welcoming ceremony. Afterwards, we were sold two totems and quoted $599 pesos. We were then taken into the gift shop for payment, where my card was taken and the transaction was done without my input. After the fact, we explored the gift store and went to purchase gifts, when my card declined. I had no service to check why, so we paid with a different card. This transaction was in pesos, and during our shopping, an employee was assisting us, and all items were priced in pesos. We joined everyone at the lunch, where we paid for drinks in pesos. At this time I got service again, and seen I had been charged $599 USD. We immediately alerted our travel guide, and he directed us back to the gift shop staff. They refused to provide a refund, stating they couldn’t, and that I needed to contact my bank. They would not provide a refund receipt, and they would not assist us, despite our requests and objections. They said we had a receipt for the sale and to call our bank. Our tour guide later asked if we got it sorted, we said not really and explained what happened, and he essentially said as long as you got your receipt. I mentioned that likely won’t be enough and we expressed our disappointment in how it was handled. I have now reached out to the tour company twice to seek support and assistance with what has happened, as there needs to be some accountability. It has been over a week and a half now with no reply. We are no longer in Mexico, and I am currently fighting a tough battle to get our money back. In total, we were charged $750 AUD for two totems. There was no accountability or assistance on the day, and there has been none since. I have no way to track down the store without contact and help from the tour company. $750 is a lot of money, and had an incredibly detrimental effect on the rest of the holiday. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend anyone for this tour. I urge you to seek a similar experience elsewhere.
Very informative tour with fantastic guides.
I had lots of fun. The buffet was so filling and delicious! The cenotes were so special and refreshing. Went to Chichén Itzá on the spring equinox it was cool. 10/10 recommend booking this tour. Ave 04 was my assigned bus, the guide was very passionate and very informative of Chichen Itzá and all throughout the tour! Bring bio friendly sunscreen and water shoes! You’ll have so much fun!
The tour operators did a great job but the agency (ABP or Hi Cancun) here didn’t communicate our food preferences properly for the boxed food and also communication overall was very bad as we were told about pick-up time less than 12 hours before. When asked about food that we had requested, we were asked to go back to hotel if we are not happy with the food provided. Also, tour was not fully English language as advertised and told while booking. Guide did a good job of trying to include english but had a clear preference for Spanish and did a 30 min+ mayan history detail description in spanish only. The buffet lunch was great and the overall sites were very good to see and the guides were very knowledgeable.
Go, but you'll know it's a tourist trap! All the time, the orientation of the tour is to sell you things. From mosquito repellents, chocolates and even beverages with your face printed on the label. The tour is good and the guides are strenuous, but they also sin for putting a lot of people from different hotels on the same buses. This made, in the morning, we stayed more than 2 hours riding to pick up people and, then, even changing buses so that the right group of people closed for our tour. The positive point is that, in fact, they picked us up at the hotel at the agreed time, which was 6:50 a.m. The downside is we stayed around the hotels and we only actually left to pick up the highway at 9:00 a.m.
