Chichen Itza Day Trip From Playa Del Carmen

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Hotel pickup Available
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Duration: 12 Hrs
Language:
English

Departure Time :
Hotel pickup is from 7am to 8am (exact pickup time will be provided at time of reconfirmation)
Departure Details :
Tour departs from most Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya hotels
Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
Cancellation Policy :
Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund

Overview

Discover the mystery and allure of Chichen Itza, the ancient capital of the Mayan Empire, on a full-day tour from Playa del Carmen. At this UNESCO World Heritage site, marvel at the architectural wonder of the Kukulcan Pyramid, see the great ball court and learn about Mayan ceremonial customs. Before reaching Chichen Itza, swim at a nearby cenote, a deep natural well of clear water. End your tour with Mayan cuisine at a buffet lunch before heading back to your Playa del Carmen hotel.

Highlights

Day trip (destination A to B)
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Led by a local guide
All entrance fees included

Know More about this tour

Complete your stay in Playa del Carmen with a visit to Chichen Itza, the most important archaeological zone on the Yucatan Peninsula. Explore the ancient Mayan city and leave in awe after setting eyes on the extraordinary architectural feats and learning about the mythological lore.

Before Chichen Itza, stop at either the Ikil cenote . The cenotes, Mayan for 'collapsed cave,' are natural sinkholes in the limestone plateau that today offer unique swimming spots with sunlight streaming down from above. Note the lush vegetation growing all around as you make your way down the stairs to reach the cenote and admire the clear, deep water full of fish. Youll have time to frolic in this natural wonder, so make sure to bring along your swimsuit and towel.

Then head to Chichen Itza! Inside, youll be separated into smaller groups for a 1.5-hour tour, during which a certified guide shares the wondrous secrets of this Mayan city.

Admire the Kukulcan Pyramid, also called El Castillo, believed to have been built based on astronomical studies. This four-sided structure contains exactly 365 steps, the number of days in the solar year. Then peer over the sacred cenote, a sinkhole Mayans viewed as a gateway to the afterlife and used as a site for sacrificial offerings.

Walk across the enormous ball court, where the Mayans held athletic events. If the reliefs covering the walls of the court provide any indication, the Mayans took their sports seriously: the sculpted murals show the victor holding the decapitated head of an unlucky member of the team that lost.

At the conclusion of the guided tour, wander the grounds of Chichen Itza at your own pace. Be sure to visit the lesser-known but still very well-preserved temples.

After exploring the site, enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant that includes fresh salads, soups, rice, meat, chicken, fish, vegetables and other regional dishes (drinks at own expense). After lunch, you'll be transported back to your hotel in Playa del Carmen.

Inclusions

Certified guide
Brief visit to colonial Valladolid
Entrance fee to Chichen Itza archaeological site
Bottled water upon arrival at Chichen Itza
Buffet lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Visit to cenote

Exclusions

Gratuities (optional)
Optional drinks

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Children ages 3 years and under are free, but seats are subject to availability; they may have to ride on parents' laps if seats are not available

Operated by a multilingual guide

It is recommended that you wear or bring comfortable lightweight clothing, walking shoes or sneakers, a hat, sunglasses, biodegradable sunblock, a swimsuit, towel and change of dry clothing

Wheelchair accessible

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Miguel V 12-Jun-2018

Marco, our guide was Amazing, maybe little hard to follow in the explannation, because is switching from spannish to english. Other than that, we maybe need some more time in Chichen Itza and the Cenote and less time in other places.
Elizabeth L 09-Apr-2018

This was an informative and immersive tour. Our guide Martin was very knowledgeable. He explained a lot of things to us on our way to Chichen Itza. However, he had to say everything in both English and Spanish which slowed things down a bit.

We got picked up exactly at the time we were gi ...
Lavon B 11-Mar-2018

Guides good, lunch ok, but seriously do yourself a favor and just take the ADO As then have 4 hr at Chichen Itza. Tour only 2 hr, guide talks for 1 hr in one way place. Can only see a little of site. Big regret. Wasted time at shopping area, useless 30 min stop at the colonial town.
Msmikahl 28-Feb-2018

Our tour guide Martin was amazing. He is very knowledgeable and patient. He has been a multilingual tour guide for 27 years, and it shows. This tour is important to see and feel some of the beginnings of our current civilization. It is amazing to see where so much of our current technology actual ...
Bent R 24-Feb-2018

Amazing experience to see this place. Very clever and helpful guides. But the trip lasted from 8:20 to 21:30, 13 hours, though it was scheduled 7-9 hours. More than 4 hours driving home by bus.
And, we would rather have had more time in Chichen Itza, instead of the shop with lunch.
Carmen B 20-Feb-2018

It is an interesting trip!
Peter J 25-Jan-2018

Really great trip with amazing tour guide Alex is
Askarjunior 16-Jan-2018

I had a great time on this tour. Tour guide Miriam was friendly and helpful.
Kirsten P 16-Jan-2018

This tour was amazing!!! Our guide Carlos was so nice and had a wealth of knowledge. Our driver Eduardo was also very helpful. Prepare for a full day. We got our moneys worth.
Olga Z 16-Jan-2018

We took a day trip to Chichen Itza last week. We were met promptly by our guide Martin near Senior Frog nearby Cancun ferry dock we took a ferry from Cozumel. First stop was at Valladolid, a small colonial village. We only received about 30 minutes to take the pictures by the local church. After ...