This full-day tour takes you to Chichen Itza, home to the Kukulcan Pyramid – a true Mayan masterpiece and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Here, your guide will share stories that really bring the ancient Mayan world to life. After this, you'll watch a cooking demo of how fresh regional ingredients are used in everyday dishes. After a buffet lunch, you'll cool off at Nool Ha Cenote with swimming or zip-lining, before wrapping up in the pastel-painted town of Valladolid, where you'll stroll its central plaza and browse the craft-filled shops.
Nature & Wildlife
Full-day Chichen Itza visit with cooking demo and cenote swim
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$125.48
Free cancellation
Language: Spanish, English, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration:
more than 8 hours
Guided Tour
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Meal Included
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Why you’ll love this…
- You'll learn all about ancient Mayan history on a guided tour of Kukulcan Pyramid
- There's a cooking demo where you'll watch how local ingredients are used in everyday dishes
- You'll get to swim or zip-line at Nool Ha Cenote and visit the small historical town of Valladolid
What to expect
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What's included
Admission fees
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Lunch
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Transport
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Guide
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Round trip in air-conditioned vehicle
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Buffet meal
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Trip to cenote with use of life jackets
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Unlimited ziplining at the cenote
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Two bottles of water
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Free time in Valladolid
Admission fees
What to remember
- Bring comfy shoes and clothes
- Bring a bathing suit, towel, sunglasses and a hat
- Bring biodegradable suncream and insect repellent
- It's recommended to bring extra cash for drinks, souvenirs and tips
- Just so you know, the tour lasts for around 13 hours
- Drinks are not included in the buffet meal
- There are English and Spanish tour options available every day for guests staying in Cancún, Costa Mujeres, and Riviera Maya
- For the south area of Riviera Maya, English and Spanish tours are offered from Monday to Friday
- In Puerto Morelos, English and Spanish tours are available from Sunday to Friday
- Portuguese tours are offered on Wednesdays
- French tours are available on Mondays in Riviera Maya and on Tuesdays in Cancún
- Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
- Bring insect repellent
- Bring a towel
- Bring a hat
- Bring suitable footwear
- Bring money for extras or gratuities
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Not suitable for those with reduced mobility due to moderate walking distance during tour
- Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
- Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
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Provider
TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV
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Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
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