Cancun Trip Overview
Explore the impressive archaeological ruins of Chichen Itza and discover the fantastic history of the Mayan civilization. It is one of the most important in Mexico, for the beauty of its buildings and its historical importance. It was a ceremonial center that lived through different eras from the birth to the splendor and decadence of the Mayan Empire.
The Cenote Hubiku, it’s a cavernous freshwater pool in a light-filled limestone cave, and dive in for a surreal swim. If the water’s not for you, you head over to Casa Don Tadeo and try out their wide variety of homemade Tequila complete with a look at how it’s made.
We will explore Valladolid where we will be able to see the architecture of the colonial era. Called the “Pearl of the Orient”. The final stop is in the quiet, magical town of Valladolid, where the pastel-colored colonial-era walls of the stores and restaurants create a beautiful backdrop for photos before the return trip that concludes the tour.
Additional Info
Duration: 12 to 15 hours
Starts: Cancun, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Cancun Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Explore the impressive archaeological ruins of Chichen Itza and discover the fantastic history of the Mayan civilization. It is one of the most important in Mexico, for the beauty of its buildings and its historical importance. It was a ceremonial center that lived through different eras from the birth to the splendor and decadence of the Mayan Empire.
The Cenote Hubiku, it’s a cavernous freshwater pool in a light-filled limestone cave, and dive in for a surreal swim. If the water’s not for you, you head over to Casa Don Tadeo and try out their wide variety of homemade Tequila complete with a look at how it’s made.
We will explore Valladolid where we will be able to see the architecture of the colonial era. Called the “Pearl of the Orient”. The final stop is in the quiet, magical town of Valladolid, where the pastel-colored colonial-era walls of the stores and restaurants create a beautiful backdrop for photos before the return trip that concludes the tour.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Yucatan, Yucatan, Yucatan Peninsula
After one of our vehicles picks you up at your hotel or meeting point in Cancun or Riviera Maya, between 6:45 to 7:45 am, you will be transferred to the starting point of the excursion to the archaeological sites. There, you will board the transportation where, during the course of the day, a certified guide will assist you and provide you interesting information about the ruins, cenotes and mayan villages.
Approximately at 11 am, we will arrive to Yucatan to enjoy a delicious regional buffet lunch of the Yucatecan cuisine. Next to the restaurant you will find Mayan handicrafts manufactured by yucatecan artisans at the best prices.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chichén Itzá, 97170 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
We follow our way to the archaeological area of Chichen Itza, one the Seven Wonders of the World, where you will take a tour accompanied by a certified guide. You will have free time to continue exploring the wonderful ruins, shop and take pictures.
With an expert guide in the Mayan world, we will tour the ancient city and learn about its history. While we enjoy its legends and curiosities, we will visit the temples of Chichen Itza. Among the most spectacular are the mythical pyramid of Kukulkan and the temple of the warriors, decorated with warlike images and guarded by a forest of columns.
After the visit, you will have an hour and a half of free time to relax and explore the area.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cenote Saamal, Valladolid Mexico
Continuing with the tour, we will take you to discover the natural landscape of Hacienda Selva Maya, a spectacular place where you can appreciate and get to know the beauty of its gardens, rest areas and colonial arches, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy and relax in its impressive Cenote Saamal swimming in its refreshing waters that are constantly fed by subway streams.
We will visit the wonderful Cenote Saamal located in the middle of the Caribbean jungle of the Yucatan Peninsula, at Hacienda Selva Maya. You will be able to enter to visit and cool off with a purifying bath in the sacred, crystal clear, and underground waters.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Valladolid, Valladolid, Yucatan Peninsula
Back in Riviera Maya or Cancun, we briefly visited the colonial city of Valladolid, located in the heart of Yucatan to admire the splendor of Colonial Mexico in the architecture of its buildings, temples and the Church of San Gervacio, located in front of the square and main park of the city.
This city has important tourist attractions for its role during different periods of our history. The Caste War in 1847, a social movement in which the Mayan natives initiated against the Creole and mestizo population. The Plan de Valladolid was also signed here in 1910, in which the population was invited to rise up against the dictatorship, from which the first spark of the Revolution took place.
Duration: 30 minutes
