moderate
12 hours
Participants should be comfortable walking on uneven surfaces and able to swim in open water.
Discover the secrets of the ancient Mayan world on the Chichen Itza VIP tour from Cancún. Swim in sacred cenotes and explore Valladolid with a local archaeologist.
12 hours • All ages
Embark on a captivating 12-hour journey through the ancient Mayan civilization at Chichén Itzá, guided by a local archaeologist. Explore iconic structures, swim in a sacred cenote, savor a delicious buffet, and enjoy a tequila tasting. Conclude your adventure in the charming colonial town of Valladolid, rich in culture and history.
12 hours
Fall in love with the ancient Mayan civilization during a full guided tour of Chichén Itzá. Take up fascinating information about the Yucatan Peninsula's past from a local archaeologist, then visit a picturesque cenote where you can indulge in a refreshing swim. Discover the colonial city of Valladolid and enjoy a buffet lunch and tequila tasting.
Your adventure begins with at Chichén Itzá, a UNESCO landmark and an important relic of the Mayan civilization. Learn why the massive city played such an important role from the Late Classic period to the early Postclassic period, and why it remained a major pilgrimage center. Follow your guide while you learn all about the most important buildings such as the Kukulcán Pyramid, El Castillo, or El Juego de Pelota. Enjoy this tour filled with fascinating stories, incredible details, and amazing photo opportunities.
And, then, you will go to a cenote, a natural pool where you can cool off and enjoy a quiet moment of contemplation after your adventurous exploits. Enjoy this refreshing and enchanting underground sinkhole, sacred to the Mayan people, before heading back to your starting point. After your cenote adventure, immerse yourself in Mexican culture and enjoy a tequila tasting, followed by an extensive buffet to satisfy your appetite.
The last stop of this experience is a visit to the Magic Town of Valladolid, a colonial town in the Yucatan Peninsula. Stroll the cobbled streets, take photos, and find souvenirs.
Note: By government order, in case you want to enter the archaeological site with mobile devices (GoPro, professional camera, selfie stick, and drones) you must pay an additional fee per device at the ticket office.
Mexicans, students, teachers, and children have a discount on the Chichen Itza tax upon presentation of their ID on the day of the tour. The discount will not be applicable without the official identification.
The Yucatán sun can be intense, so protect your skin and eyes during your outdoor exploration.
The archaeological site has uneven terrain and requires some walking, so sturdy shoes are recommended.
Don't miss the chance to swim in the sacred cenote; pack swimwear to fully enjoy this experience.
Stay hydrated throughout the day with your own water bottle, especially in the warm climate.
Chichen Itza was a major political and economic center for the Maya civilization and features architectural feats aligning with astronomical events.
Efforts are ongoing to preserve Chichen Itza by regulating visitor access and promoting eco-friendly tourism practices to protect delicate structures and surroundings.
Protects your skin from intense sun exposure during outdoor activities.
Provides support and safety on uneven archaeological terrain.
Allows you to enjoy the sacred cenote swim comfortably.
summer specific
Keeps you hydrated throughout the day in a warm climate.