Description
As if discovering one of the new seven wonders of the world wasn’t enough, this guided tour from Playa del Carmen also includes Ek’ Balam, another major Mayan archeological site, and a cooling dip in one of the Yucatan peninsula’s most impressive cenotes. Add to that a freshly prepared regional lunch and you’ve got the ultimate cultural day out in Mexico.
Highlights
- Enjoy a guided tour of the Chichen Itza archaeological site
- Beat the crowds with early access to Chichen Itza
- Discover the Mayan culture and history with a professional guide
- Swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Cenote Hubiku
- Savor a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant
Included
- All visits guided
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Early access to Chichen Itza
Profesional guide speaking 100x100 English
Entry/Admission - Cenote Hubiku
Not Included
- Chichen Itza and Ekbalam State taxes. 1250 MXN per person, must be pay in cash at travel date
Drinks at the restaurant
Itinerary
Day 1
- Arrive to Chichen Itza with the ruins just open to enjoy a full visit guide of 2 hours around.
- Know the old Chichen Itza where are the buildings as La Iglesia, Las Monjas, The Observatory and see 1 of the 2 cenotes inside the ruins.
- Take amazing pictures in Kukukkan castle without crowd around and enjoy a fantastic walk around to know the history of the Kukulkan Castle, 1000 Columnas Temple, Jaguar Temple and the biggest Ball Game stadium of Mayan Culture Total time in Chichen Itza is for 2 hours and a half.
- 1 hour 45 minutes visit guided and 45 minutes free time for take pictures, explore yourself the site or shopping souvenirs where you choice inside the ruins.
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Discover one of the most impressive cenotes underground in Yucatan the Cenote Hubiku where you can take a refreshing swim under hundreds of stalactites after visiting Chichen Itza ruins.
- After the swimming, you enjoy a reginal buffet lunch at the Cenote restaurant.
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Next, visit Ek Balam, an off-the-beaten-track Yucatec-Maya archaeological site with incredible carvings hidden in a jungle landscape.
- Climb the soaring Acropolis pyramid, the highest point of the ruins.
- Note: Total time including the land transportation to the places to visit and come back to your hotel or meeting point is between 11 and 12 hours, depending on the location of your accomodation.