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Chichen Itza, Xcajum Cenote and Valladolid full-day tour with lunch

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€102.00

Free cancellation

Language: English , Spanish

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 14 hours 30 minutes

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Entrance fees included

Guided tour

Meal included

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Group tour

Lunch

Do this because

Delve into the Mayan culture as you explore Chichen Itza
Enjoy a delicious buffet meal at an air-conditioned restaurant
Swim in a beautiful cenote and refresh in its crystal waters

What to expect

Delve into the Mayan culture by visiting the archaeological site of Chichen Itza, one of its most important architectural works which is considered one of the new seven wonders of the world. Recharge between visits with a refreshing swim in a beautiful cenote and lunch at a local restaurant.

Visit a Mayan village to observe the daily life of the current Maya, then visit a Cenote and marvel at its natural beauty and swim in its blue waters. Next, reach an air-conditioned restaurant for a delicious buffet meal including a salad bar, pasta, regional food, handmade tortillas as well as meat, fish, chicken and desserts (drinks are not included).

After lunch, continue to the archaeological site of Chichen Itza. Admire the Pyramid of Kukulkán, the Ball Game, the Temple of the Tigers, the Sacred Cenote, the Snail Temple, the Building of the Nuns and the Temple of the Warriors, among other buildings. After the guide's explanation, enjoy an hour of free time at the site. Stop one last time for a breathtaking view of Valladolid before returning to your hotel.

What's included

Entrance fees
Lunch
Guided tour
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's not included

Drinks
Tips

Where

Meeting point:

Pickup service available from hotels located in Playa del Carmen. Please provide your pickup address at checkout.

What to remember

Know in advance:

the cenote may change without previous notice
the pickup in Playa del Carmen starts at approximately 6.20am
times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions

Provider

Encuentro Tours

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.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From United States of America - April 2024

Average
Overall rated
3/5

Lo que cambiaría es el orden del tour. Ya que empezamos en Vallafolid 25 minutos, después cenote y comida todo 1,5 horas y finalizamos en las peores h ...
Henrik Østergaard
From United States of America - February 2024

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Average
Overall rated
3/5

Se venligst den klage, der ligger på denne tut, så kan i se hvad der var godt og hvad der var meget skidt.
merkku
From United States of America - January 2024

Travelled with a group of friends

45 - 54 years old

Average
Overall rated
3/5

aikataulut ei pitänut. Odotettiin 2 tuntia hotellilla. Lounas ei ollut kiittä. Muuten retki ihan ok
Sandra
From United States of America - April 2023

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Great
Overall rated
3/5

Het was ontzettend ver rijden , ik werd ziek van het eten , tamelijk chaotisch , lunch slecht, de denotes waren wel erg leuk
Anonymous
From Spain - December 2022

Great
Overall rated
4/5

A very long day but worth going. The only problem was the minibus which was used for the excursion. Only seats remaining were 3 on the back row whic ...
Inge
From United States of America - June 2022

Travelled with family

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Het is een prachtige excursie met heel veel verschillende onderdelen. De autorit is lang, maar dat wisten we van te voren. Er was onduidelijkheid over ...

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