Regular Price: $143 USD Travel Tips: $120 USD
Visit and learn about this amazing archaeological site while having fun in the Caribbean!
Description of Chichen Itza Classic:
Chichen Itza, founded in the year 514 AD, was once the capital of the ancient Mayan civilization and was recently declared one of the “7 Modern Wonders of the World.” The archaeological site is a must see for any visit to Cancun and traveling through the Mayaland Hotel is the best way to explore it. We offer the “only” tour with exclusive access to the Mayaland Hotel, Conde Nast winner and National Geographic Regional Favorite!
Close enough to the archaeological zone to have its own private entrance, you are free to travel in and out of the archaeological zone as many times as you like. A shower and a dip in a cool Mayaland Hotel resort pool after a hot day at the ruins is truly a gift… not to mention a lounge chair to rest your feet and an ice cold drink.
ITINERARY:
Our excursion begins by picking up all passengers between 7:00-8:05am from the lobbies of all major Cancun hotels (Zone 1). Once we have picked up all clients, we will depart directly for Chichen Itza without stopping at any tourist traps along the way.
Arriving at the Mayaland Hotel, head directly to the archaeological site through the Mayaland Hotel’s private gate. At the site, our certified tour guide will take you on a 1.5 hour tour exploring the secrets of the ancient Mayan Civilization. Your guide will explain the historical significance of all the most important monuments before leaving you to discover the sights on your own. Move at your own pace and take pictures with the great monuments like El Castillo.
Sites Include:
- The Majestic Observatory.
- The Sacred Cenote - Where sacrifices once took place.
- The Ball Court - The largest and deadliest Ball Game in Mesoamerica. The arena is 168 meters in length and 70 meters in width with perfect acoustics..
- The Pyramid of Kukulcan - Where both theology and astronomy combine to produce a unique spectacle twice a year, the Spring Equinox and the Autumn Solstice. On these days, the shadows projected over the architectural elements of the building resemble a serpent descending into the ground. Located inside the pyramid, is the famous Chac Mool sculpture and the Jaguar Throne.
After your first visit to the ruins, regroup to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the Mayaland Hotel serving traditional Yucatan dishes and other specialties including beef, chicken, fish, hamburgers and a salad bar. During lunch you will be entertained by traditional Yucatan music and dance performances by the Mayaland regional ballet. The afternoon is yours to enjoy with a return to the ruins, a dip in the pool, time to relax on a lounge chair, or a stroll through the Mayaland Hotel’s meticulously groomed tropical gardens.
We will depart at approximately 4:00 pm, arriving back at the first Cancun hotel at 7:30 pm.
INCLUSIONS:
- Roundtrip Transportation from Cancun Hotels.
- Access to Mayaland Hotel and Resort Amenities: Pool, Restrooms, Lounge Chairs, Gardens and More.
- Lunch at the Mayaland Hotel.
- Entrance Fee to Chichen Itza.
- Bilingual Certified INAH Guide for 1.5 hour tour.
- Extra Time to Explore the Ruins On Your Own Following the Tour.
- Visit an Underwater "Grotto" Cenote.
EXCLUSIONS:
- Beverages.
- Optional Gratuities.
NOTES & RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Wear light, comfortable clothing, comfortable walking or hiking shoes, sunglasses, hat, biodegradable sun block, water.
- Do not forget you swimming suite Available daily with roundtrip transportation from all Cancun Hotel Zone hotels, Moon Palace. (Return Dropoff Service Not Available for Courtyard by Marriott or Secrets Excellence Playa Mujeres).
For Mayan Riviera and Playa del Carmen Hotels pick up will be between 7:00 – 9:00 am.
Duration: 12 hours
Description of Jungle Tour:
The Cancun Jungle tour combines two of the many exciting aquatic activities offered in Cancun, ride your speedboat through the mangroves jungle plus some amazing snorkeling. This Jungle tour is sure to keep you smiling long after the ride is over.
You and a friend will navigate your Aqua Ray (wave-runner-for-two) on a breathtaking voyage across the Nichupte Lagoon where you will find yourself in a winding maze of mangroves surrounded by the calls of exotic birds.
On the way out of the mangroves, you start to notice the subtle transition from the emerald green of the lagoon to the turquoise shades of the Caribbean.
You´ll continue to speed your way to the living coral reefs at Punta Nizuc where some amazing snorkeling awaits.
All taxes included
Schedules: 9:00am, 12:00pm & 2:30pm
Duration of tour: 2 hrs & a half
Included in price:
- Exotic Guided Jungle Tour.
- Snorkeling gear.
- Life Jackets.
- Instruction.
- Refreshment (fruit punch).
- Brand New Snorkel tube, yours to keep.
