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Chichén Itzá, Saamal Cenote and Valladolid tour

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Language: English , Spanish

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Duration: up to 8 hours

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Guided tour

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Explore Chichén Itzá, one of the most important archaeological sites in Mexico
Take a stroll around the colonial city of Valladolid and enjoy a delicious buffet meal
Swim in the breathtaking Saamal cenote

What to expect

The first stop will be the magnificent Chichén Itzá, where you’ll look at the step pyramid of Kukulkan (The Castle), known for the play of light from the equinox that casts shadows on each step to create an image of a serpent descending. You’ll also admire the Ballgame Court, the Platform of the Skulls, the Temple of the Jaguar, the Observatory, the One Thousand Column and the Sacred Cenote.

Next, you’ll forget about the heat and jump into the refreshing waters of Samaal, a beautiful cenote that once was a sacred place for the Mayans and its rituals for Chaac, the Mayan god of rain. The cenote is about 60m (200 ft) in diameter and about 40m (130 ft) deep.

After refreshing in the Cenote, you’ll have a buffet lunch at the Mexican Hacienda Selva Maya. Later you’ll enjoy a 30–40-minute visit to Valladolid, one of the most beautiful colonial cities of Yucatan, known for the majesty of its temples and old neighborhoods that preserve its glorious past. Today it’s a peaceful city where you can admire beautiful old houses and enjoy its great commercial dynamism thanks to its strategic location.

What's included

Certified bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Riviera Maya hotels
Shared transportation
Cenote Saamal Access (+ restrooms and dressing rooms)
Buffet meal at Mexican Hacienda
30-40-minute stop at Valladolid
Chichen Itza access tax USD 30 per adult USD 5 per child (all-inclusive tour option)

What's not included

Drinks
Chichen Itza access tax USD 30 per adult USD 5 per child (standard tour option)
Optional activities at Hacienda (bicycle and zipline)
Tips (optional)

Where

Meeting point:

You will be picked up from your accommodation. You will indicate your pickup location at checkout. Make sure to be ready in front of your hotel 10 minutes before pickup.

What to remember

You can choose between an all-inclusive tour or a standard tour
Children under 3 years old are free of charge
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for people with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
The pickup hotel service is only available from the Cancún hotel zone and the Riviera Maya
A meeting point for pickup at Tulum can be provided
Pickups start between 7.00am and 8.00am

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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