The Ancients: Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Audio Self Guided Tour
ID: GYG536390-929523
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Country: Mexico
Description
Explore Chichen Itza and Ek Balam by car on this self-guided excursion. Explore El Castillo, Temple of the Warriors, and The Red House. Discover Mayan history and the Pyramid's peak at your own speed.
Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. NOTE: This comprehensive tour takes you through the heart of Chichen Itza & Ek Balam, covering their rich history and cultural significance in approximately 2 hours.
Once downloaded, immerse yourself in a journey through time. Understand the profound effects of the Spanish Conquest on the ancient Mayan civilization. Walk the Sacbe, a white limestone pathway, connecting ceremonial platforms and temples. Discover the significance of the protective Defensive Wall, and marvel at the grandeur of the Entrance Arch, symbolizing gateways to sacred precincts.
Witness the gripping history of the Mayan Ballgame as you approach the Ballcourt, where high-stakes games once decided fates. Delve into the wonders of Mayan Architecture, from intricate designs to monumental structures, and feel the spiritual essence at the Ceremonial Circular Steam Bath.
Deepen your insights into Mayan Religion as you approach The Acropolis, Ek Balam's primary temple, and wonder at the artistic Hieroglyphic Serpents. Pay your respects at The Tomb, housing the remains of a significant ruler, and then ascend to the Top of the Pyramid for breathtaking panoramic views.
The journey continues through the serene South Plaza before bidding a silent Farewell to the site's spiritual remnants. But the exploration doesn't end there; the majestic El Castillo awaits, followed by the haunting Tzompantli or the Wall of Skulls. Refresh your senses at the sacred Cenote Ik Kil and stand in awe of the Temple of the Warriors, a testimony to Mayan valor.
Continue to the Ossuary, an ancient burial chamber, and then marvel at the astronomical genius of the Mayans at El Caracol, the observatory. Concluding at Las Monjas, this tour offers an unparalleled dive into the legacy and mysteries of a civilization that once flourished on these lands.
Highlights
- Ascend to the Top of the Pyramid for panoramic views
- Witness the haunting Tzompantli, Wall of Skulls
- Refresh at the sacred Cenote Ik Kil
- Stand in awe at the Temple of the Warriors
- Discover astronomical wonders at El Caracol
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is a self-guided mobile app tour with a map, audio stories, and images.
• Access the tour on the Action Tour Guide app (separate from the Get Your Guide app).
• Use the unique password received after booking to download & preview your specific tours before you arrive.
• Start at the Starting Point. Follow the tour route. All audio stories play automatically based on your location.
• Flexible schedule: Use it on any day and at any time, or over multiple days. No need to rebook if your travel plans change.
• Lifetime access: Use it on your next trip here! This tour never expires.
• Walking tour: Use one tour per couple and share headphones.
• Get support by calling, chatting, or emailing - all day long.
This is a self-guided experience and not an entrance ticket. It begins at Entrance -- Parador Turistico de Chichen Itza
Tinúm Municipality, Yucatan, Mexico. Be sure to check your email before you begin to download the Action Tour Guide app (separate from the Get Your Guide app). Then, enter your unique password into the app and access your tour. These steps require strong wifi/signal. Once at the starting point at Entrance -- Parador Turistico de Chichen Itza
Tinúm Municipality, Yucatan, Mexico, the tour audio will automatically begin. Follow the audio instructions and the route. Have questions? Visit Action Tour Guide’s Help page: https://actiontourguide.com/faq/
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
