Reach Yucatan in an air-conditioned transport facility to start your Chichen Itza trip, get amazed by the different hues of Chichen Itza during sunrise, and have a delicious lunch buffet. Explore the religious site of Chichen Itza in the early morning hours to get an escape from the unbearable heat of Mexico and discover the facts with certified archaeologists. The tour includes the round-trip but you need to pay cultural tax at the site which costs around 157MXN for Mexican citizens and 453 MXN for foreigners.
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This includes a tour of Chichen Itza, the city Valladolid and a cenote. The journey starts with a guided tour of glorious Chichen Itza, discovering the facts about the country’s ancient Mayan civilization and the ruins followed by the Mexican cuisine lunch buffet. Next will be the sacred cenote, gasp at the freshwater pool, and finally visit Valladolid city to take a deep view of this historical landmark. The tour includes pick up and drop off from the hotel, but you need to pay the cultural tax at the site which costs around 157MXN for Mexican citizens and 453 MXN for foreigners.
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This one includes a guided visit to Chichen Itza, in either of the two languages, English or Spanish. Explore the observatory of El caracol, the temple of warriors, pyramids of the El Castillo and the Great Ball Court followed by the Mexican lunch including vegetarian options. In the end, take a dip in the pool at Cenote and feel the lucid blue water. This tour of Chichen Itza does not include the return, take the transportation from Merida and come back.
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This tour includes a trip to Chichen Itza, the city Ek Balam and Cenote Hubiku. This is a full-day guided tour which will begin from the archaeological site with the most famous Mayan Pyramid, Kukulcan. Followed by Cenote Hubiku, and buffet-style lunch with local cuisine. In the end, get a chance to discover the Acropolis and carvings on the tomb at Ek Balam.
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Tick off the three archaeological sites: Chichen Itza, the Ik Kil Cenote, and the Coba ruins. This tour includes one of the seven wonders Chichen Itza which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk in the heritage site of Coba, a site covered in jungle, climb the top of Nohoch Mul, and gaze at the world from the top of the region's tallest pyramid. The tour ends with the splash of crystal clear water of Cenote Ik Kil.
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To reach Chichen Itza, one of the most famous Mayan archaeological sites in Mexico, you can follow these steps:
These are easily available in Mexico, you can get a rental car from Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Cancun or Valladolid and all these places are around 200 km from Chichen Itza. From Valladolid, you can reach in 25-40 minutes which is about 41km and from Cancun, it may take 2-3 hours because it is 197 km away.
One of the convenient ways to reach Chichen Itza from any city with a high tourist concentration. You can check the bus timing online and book accordingly, the prices vary as per the distance it starts from Mx100. The cheapest would be the nearest, Valladolid which takes around an hour to reach.
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Here are some interesting facts about Chichen Itza:
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1. Timings: 10:00am- 8:00pm
2. Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit the Chichen Itza trip is from October to April as the weather at this time is quite pleasant with rare rainfall. The city doesn’t have much rush in these months but it is welcoming for the visitors which make them convenient months to visit.
3. Location: Yucatan, Mexico
4. Facilities:
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Why is the Chichen Itza tour so famous?
Chichen Itza is one of the seven wonders of the world and it is known for its cultural significance. Also, the site is known as an ancient man-made wonder. The whole site of ruins is filled with interesting architectural marvels with deep historical significance, such as the Great Ball Court.
What is the Cost of the Chichen Itza tour?
If you are a foreigner, the Chichen Itza trip will cost you around 2000 MXN - 4000 MXN including all the major site visits with guided tours, all the conveyance and the cultural tax at the site. And less than 500 MXN if you are Mexican. The variation depends on the inclusions in the combo you chose.
How to book a Chichen Itza tour?
You can book the tickets at the site from the ticket counter but it is recommended to book the visit online to escape from the unbearable Mexican sun. Choose the best-suited combo and check the availability and book the tickets to get the confirmation.
Which is the best family Chichen Itza tour to book?
Chichen Itza All-Inclusive Guided Valladolid, Cenote Swim with Buffet & Transfers is the best one to choose while planning the Chichen Itza trip with the family. Because this tour covers all the major tourist attractions and gives you a transport facility. It is always convenient to have a proper pickup and drop-off facility with family.