Cancún: Classic Chichen Itza Day Tour with Lunch
ID: GYG34977-43004
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Travel from Cancún to Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a full-day trip. Take a guided tour of the ancient ruins, visit and swim in the underwater grotto of Cenote Ik Kil, and eat a buffet lunch accompanied by traditional music and dance.
Chichen Itza, founded in the year 514 AD, was once the capital of the ancient Mayan civilization. Now you can visit the ancient ruins on a full-day trip from Cancún. Spend your day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site, also declared one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.
Your day begins with a drive that stops at an underwater grotto, Cenote Ik Kil, where you will be able to admire the unique formation and go swimming in its clear waters. After that, stop for a buffet lunch with fresh salads, soups, rice, chicken, fish, vegetables, and regional dishes. During lunch, you will be treated to a festive show where regional people perform traditional dances to folk music.
After lunch, continue on to visit the archaeological site. Once inside, you will be taken on a 1.5-hour tour with a certified guide who will introduce you to the secrets of the Mayans. Your guide will explain the historical significance of all the most important sites before leaving you to enjoy the ruins on your own.
Highlights
- Visit Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World
- Eat a buffet lunch and watch a performance of traditional song and dance
- Stop at an underwater grotto and enjoy a relaxing swim
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please wear comfortable and lightweight clothing, and bring along good walking shoes or sneakers, a hat, sunglasses, biodegradable sunblock, a swimming suit and towel, and an extra change of clothing
• You should also bring extra cash to buy souvenirs or photographs of your party if you wish
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
All participants who are over 18 years old must also bring a valid form of government-issued photo ID
Pick-up service for all major hotels in Cancún's Hotel Zone and at main hotels downtown. Please call in advance to confirm pick-up time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
