Chichén Itzá and Chichi Kan Cenote Day Trip
Description
Having picked you up at your hotel in Riviera Maya, we'll make a brief visit an artisan shop before making our way toward the colonial city of Valladolid. Here, we'll enjoy a 25-minute scenic tour of the old town, enjoying such sites as the church of San Servacio, the Municipal Palace and the Municipal Market.
From here, we'll head to the Chichi Kan cenote, where we'll be able to take a refreshing dip in the blue waters. After we've dried off, we'll make our way to a local restaurant for a delicious buffet lunch.
Once we've refueled, we'll visit the most important and renowned remains of the Maya civilization - Chichén Itzá. In 1988 it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and in 2007 was named one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World!
We'll pass through the ancient city with a guide expert in the Maya world and learn about its history. As we enjoy its legends and curiosities, we'll visit the Chichén Itzá temples. Among the most spectacular are the legendary Kukulcan Temple and the Temple of Warriors, decorated with images of war and guarded by a forest of columns.
Finally, we'll head back to Riviera Maya, dropping you off at your hotel or the meeting point 12-13 hours after initial pickup.
Hotel Pickup
The tour includes pickup from the following hotels and meeting points in Riviera Maya. When you make your reservation, you must indicate at which of these points you would like us to pick you up.
Entrance fee
People with disabilities and Mexican citizens have a discount on the Chichén Itzá tax upon presentation of the corresponding accreditation on the day of the tour. The discount will not be applicable without the official ID.
Please note that this discount only applies to:
- Mexicans over 60 years old
- Retired Mexicans and pensioners
- Mexican teachers and students
- Mexican researchers
- Mexicans under 12 years of age
- Disabled people of any nationality
More Information
Duration
12 - 13h.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by bus
English–speaking guide
Admission to the Chichén Itzá archaeological site
Admission to Chichi Kan Cenote
Buffet lunch
Tequila tasting
Not included
Chichen Itzá fee: 643 MXN (US$ 31.60) for non–national adults, 95 MXN (US$ 4.70) for non–national children aged 3–11 and 285 MXN (US$ 14) for Mexican national adults
Compulsory life jacket hire: 50 MXN (US$ 2.50) per person
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Amigo Tours Riviera Maya Mxn
Corporate name: OPERADORA AROZARENA S.A. DE C.V.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Are professional cameras allowed at Chichen Itzá?
A - Yes, but you must pay a small fee to visit with professional cameras such as Go Pros and reflex cameras. The price is 45MXN and the fee must be paid at the archaeological site on the day of the tour.
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Q - How can I pay the Chichen Itzá fee?
A - By credit or debit card, or on the day of the tour, or via Paypal for your convenience. Additionally, you can pay in cash but only in Mexican pesos or American dollars.
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Q - How much do drinks cost at the buffet lunch?
A - The cost of drinks not included ranges from 30MXN - 90MXN each. Available drinks include soft drinks, water, beer and wine.
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Q - Are lifejackets required at the cenote?
A - Yes, in order to swim in the cenote you must wear a lifejacket.
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Q - Will there be free time at Chichén Itzá?
A - No, during the visit to the archaeological complex of Chichén Itzá, you must be accompanied by a guide at all times, since self-guided visits are not permitted.
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Q - Can we bring luggage with us?
A - No, unfortunately not.
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Q - How do I pay for the life jacket rental?
A - The life jacket rental is paid at the Saamal cenote, to the staff at the life jacket rental booth. Payment can be made in cash, credit card or debit card (physical card).
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Q - How long does each visit last?
A - Valladolid is visited for about 30 minutes, Chichen Itza for 2 hours, there is approximately 1 hour for lunch, and 1 hour at Chichi Kan Cenote. However, it should be noted that the times are approximate and both the time and order of the visits may vary.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.