Chichén-Itzá
Entrance: 177 pesos
The ball game
At only 40km/25 miles from Valladolid, this astonishing Mayan-Toltec archeological site, is a must-see. We'll arrive at opening time. So, besides having Chichén for your own (before the coast buses arrive), you'll also avoid the heat.
A multilingual guide (+- 2hrs) will explain you about the Itzáes, the ancient inhabitants of Chichén Itzá, their impressive 30m/98 feet high Castle of Kukulcán (and its solar calendar reflected in it), the largest Ball Court in Mesoamerica and the Temple of the Warriors.
The observatory
The Mayans are known for their astronomical knowledge. Not a telescope, but the windows in the Caracol point in the cardinal and subcardinal directions and are believed to enable the tracking of the movement of Venus, the Pleides, the sun and the moon and other celestial events.
Nunnery Palace
We'll finish with this palace complex that shows some beautiful examples of different architectural styles: Chenes and Puuc.
After the guided visit you'll have +- 1hr free time.
Yokdzonot
Cenote
After visiting the archeological site, we'll Go to a remote cenote. A quiet place to rest or take a refreshing dip. This will be followed by a Yucatecan lunch in Izamal.
Izamal
Convent
This yellow city with its 16th century convent constructed on a Mayan pyramid and having the second largest atrium in the world, is one of the few Magical Towns of Mexico.
Buggy tour
During a relaxing roundtrip with a horse-drawn carriage, we'll show you four Mayan structures you still can climb. One of it is the third largest building in Mesoamerica (in terms of volume).
Light and sound (optional)
This evening performance brings you back in a mysterious Mayan time. You can see the simulation of the equinox: a magical play of light and shadows creates the appearance of a snake that gradually descends a staircase of the pyramid to complete the feathered serpent, Kukulcán.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 07:00am | Light breakfast |
| 07:15am – 08:00am | To Chichén Itzá |
| 08:15am – 10:15am | Guided tour |
| 10:15am – 11:15am | Free time |
| 11:30am – 11:45am | Trip to remote cenote |
| 11:45am – 12:30pm | Swimming time |
| 12:30pm – 01:30pm | Trip to Izamal |
| 01:30pm – 02:45pm | Lunch time |
| 02:45pm – 03:30pm | Visit of the convent |
| 03:30pm – 04:50pm | Buggy tour |
| 05:10pm – 07:00pm | Back to Valladolid |
Chichén Itzá sound and light show*
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 05:45pm – 06:30pm | Departure (winter) |
| 07:00pm – 07:50pm | Show (winter) |
| 07:55pm – 08:40pm | Back to Valladolid (winter) |
* In summertime we leave 1 hour later.
Price: 990 pesos or 85 USD per person.
Children under 12 years old: 790 pesos or 67 USD.
Children under 4 years old: free.
Includes: Light breakfast, transport with a.c., professional guide (+-2hrs + 1hr free time) in Chichén Itzá, entrance of a remote cenote, lunch in Izamal (regional food), buggy tour (+- 1hr15).
Not included: Entrance to Chichen Itzá (177 pesos).
Tips for our service providers are optional.
Minimum: 3 people (If only 2 people show up for the tour, 300 pesos (25 usd) more per person).
For a more personalized service, we leave in small groups of maximum 14 people.
Pick-up service included: Before 07:00 am.
If you want to continue your trip to Merida, we can help you to catch the bus from Izamal.
We recommend you to make a reservation by sending us an e-mail. The first one who books a tour on a certain day, that day will be the tour for all customers.
Payment (only cash: pesos, usd or euro. 4 banks in Valladolid) is here in Valladolid, the day(s) before the trip.
We don't get commissions in the places we visit!! We don't bother you with stopping at shops to let you buy souvenirs. So you will pay a correct price.
Prices for Chichén Itzá sound and light show
Price: 290 pesos or 25 usd per person.
Includes: Transport with a.c.
Possibility to rent headphones (simultaneous translation).
Minimum: 2 people
You have the possibility to see the show the evening before or on the same day, with your dayticket.
Recommended for all ages
We recommend you to bring:
- Comfortable clothes
- Sport shoes or sandals
- Sunscreen
- Bug repellent
- Cap
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Rain jacket
- Bottle of water
- Toilet paper
- Backpack
- Camera
- Cash to pay the entrances
- Good humor
*We recommend you not to apply insect repellent or sunscreen before entering the cenotes
