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Chichén Itzá, founded in the year 514 AD, was the capital of the ancient Mayan civilization and was recently declared one of the “7 Modern Wonders of the World.” This is a must see for any visit to Cancun!

ITINERARY:

Our excursion begins by picking up all passengers between 7:00-8:05am from the lobbies of all major Cancun hotels. Click here for a complete hotel pickup list. Please be ready in your hotel lobby for the full pickup time range provided by our representative when you call to confirm your tour using the 1-800 phone number on your voucher at least 48 hours in advance.

We will arrive at the Mayaland Hotel. We will skip the line by heading through our private Mayaland entrance. 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.

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.

Move at your own pace. Check out El Castillo and the Observatory, take pictures or take a little time to relax at one of the Mayaland Resort Pools, stroll through the tropical gardens, or relax in the cool breeze under the shade of massive ancient trees. You are free to return to the archaeological zone at your leisure through our private Mayaland entrance. After the visit you will enjoy a a delicious lunch including traditional Yucatan dishes, tacos, chicken, hamburgers and a salad bar. During lunch, enjoy a festive show in which regional people perform traditional dances to folklore music.

Just a short walk to the archaeological park, a feast for your eyes and ears awaits at the nightly light and sound show (included). Translators are available for an additional fee at the entrance to the ruins.

We are proud to announce that Mayaland Hotel & Bungalows at Chichén Itzá has been awarded the Conde Nast Traveler Reader’s Award for the Best Hotel in the Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun and Riviera Maya and is among the TOP 100 hotels of the World for 2003 and is also on the Gold List of the top 700 hotels in the world in January’s edition 2004!

NOTES:

• Tour Itinerary Subject to Change Without Notice!
• Wear comfortable, light clothing, good walking shoes or sneakers, sunglasses, hat and biodegradable sunscreen.
• Remember to bring your bathing suit so you’re able to relax in the beautiful resort swimming pools.
• Prices are per person based on double occupancy

INCLUSIONS:

• First Day Lunch Buffet and Two Drinks
• First Day Entrance to Chichén Itzá
• Roundtrip Transportation
• Sweet Rolls, Soft Drinks and Juice Onboard
• Bilingual Certified INAH Guide for 1.5 Hour Rour (Split Into Separate English & Spanish Speaking Groups).
• Admission to the Evening Light & Sound Show
• One Night’s Accommodations at the Mayaland Hotel or Bungalows based on room selection.
• Visit an Underwater “Cenote” Grotto

EXCLUSIONS:

• Additional Meals Not Mentioned
• Additional Beverages Not Mentioned
• Second Day Entry to Chichén Itzá
• Translator Device Rental for Light & Sound Show
• INAH Tax for Optional Use of Video Cameras Inside Ruins

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS:

1 - Horseback Riding: $45 Each

Explore the most recently discovered part of Chichén Itzá in a horseback riding tour through the ancient Mayan jungle. You’ll head deep within the foliage to a seldom seen part of Chichén Itzá not found in any regular tour. Remember - you will be in the middle of the jungle! Bring long pants and bug repellent for this side trip.

PICKUP TIME:

Tour time is not actual pick up time. Pick up times vary between 6:40am and 10:00am. Please e-mail your tour booking number and desired pickup point to cancuninfo@grayline.com at least 48 hours prior to departure or before arriving in Cancun. You will be given a pickup time range. Please be waiting at the beginning of the time range as your transportation can only wait a maximum of 10 minutes before continuing to the next stop.

MAYAN RIVIERA PICKUP POINTS:

Complimentary roundtrip transportation is provided from Mayan Riviera hotels. [Opens PDF]

PLAYA DEL CARMEN PICKUP POINTS:

Complimentary roundtrip transportation from Playa del Carmen is provided from the following three convenient departure points within the city:

Senior Frog’s - Entrance
Centro Comercial Playa Marina
loc. 17, 37, 38 y 44, C.P. 77550
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Gran Porto Real Playa del Carmen – Lobby
Constituyentes No. 1, C.P. 77710
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Playacar Plaza
Fraccionamiento Playacar Km 62.5
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

RETURN TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS – It may be convenient to use this tour as an opportunity to travel to your next destination. Please select the appropriate return transportation option when booking your tour.

• Return to Playa del Carmen / Mayan Riviera Hotel – Check-in at the Mayaland Hotel Lobby at 3:40 for a 4:10pm departure.
• Continue to Cancun Hotel – Check-in at the Mayaland Hotel Lobby at 4:00pm for a 4:30pm departure.
• Continue to Merida Hotel – Check-in at the Mayaland Hotel Lobby at 3:00pm for a 3:30pm departure.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

• First Day 1.5 Hour Guided English or Spanish Chichén Itzá Ruins Tour
• Breakfast On Board Bus
• First Day Unlimited In/Out Privileges
• First Day Buffet Lunch and Two Drinks
• One Night’s Accommodations at the Mayaland Hotel or Bungalows Based on Room Selection
• Roundtrip Deluxe Vehicles Transfers (Return Transfer to Mayan Riviera, Merida or Cancun)
• Nightly Light & Sound Show
• Visit an Underwater “Cenote” Grotto