Chichen Itza & Maya Village Tour with a Traditional Lunch
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Chichen Itza & Maya Village Tour with a Traditional Lunch

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$166.50
Free cancellation
Language: German, Danish, English, Finnish, French, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Do this because
  • Full day tour to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Chichen Itza in the Yucatan jungle
  • Admire the vast Temple of Kukulkan, where every element had a religious meaning
  • Discover an underground cenote, a sacred freshwater pool that was sacred to the Maya
  • Enjoy a Mexican lunch and visit a typical Yucatecan village to mingle with the locals
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Chichen Itza and its history
What to expect

The jewel in the Yucatán crown, Chichen Itza is brimming with ancient Maya ruins, temples and pyramids. This exclusive tour has an early morning start so that you arrive at this UNESCO-listed archaeological site before the crowds do. You'll also visit a cenote and a traditional Maya village. Benito, one of our local guides, says, ‘What you hear is just as impressive as what you see in Chichen Itza. For example, El Caracol was an observatory used by Maya astronomers. You'll find out all about their precise calendars, which charted everything from fertility to harvests.'

Clawed back from the jungle by archaeologists, Chichen Itza is a sight to behold. Its name means Mouth of the Well of the Water Wizards, inspired by its sacred cenotes. Everywhere, you'll see representations of Kukulkan, the plumed serpent that was the top Maya deity. The pyramid dedicated to him dominates the complex. Benito says, ‘The Temple of Kukulkan has four staircases of 91 steps plus the single step on the summit makes 365. The ancient Maya calculated everything.'

You'll also see the temples of the Warriors and of the Jaguars as your guide gives you the lowdown on Maya history, culture and legends. There are artisans making handicrafts in the site, so any purchases help the local community. Plus, you'll unearth the secrets of Xibalba – the Maya god of the underworld – as you delve into a freshwater cenote. After a traditional lunch, it's time to get to know the locals with a visit to the village of Yalcoba.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Use of video cameras at Chichen Itza carries an extra cost – professional video cameras and camera supports are not allowed
  • Please note, this tour lasts over 12 hours with transfer times and visits
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring a hat
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Provider
TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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