Exploration Rush Chichen Itza cenote and the charm of Valladolid

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15 hours (approx.)
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Overview

The experience offers three distinct levels to suit all types of travelers. All include comfortable transportation, certified guides in Mayan culture, guided tour of Chichen Itza with access included, swimming in sacred cenote, regional buffet included and a brief visit to Valladolid, guaranteeing a complete, well organized and high quality tour for families, couples and groups of friends, without additional mandatory payments in destination.

What's Included

  • Round trip aboard our luxurious air-conditioned scenic buses.
  • Brief visit to the historic city of Valladolid, Yucatan.
  • Visit to the Cenote “Saamal”, Swimming is allowed.
  • Drinks in the restaurant or box lunch (This can be added with pricing options)
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Meeting and Pickup

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We offer roundtrip transportation (from the hotel or meeting point, as appropriate) for all travelers booking this tour.Areas where the transport service applies:CANCUN: * Downtown Cancun * Hotel area * Puerto Juárez * Playa Mujeres * Costa Mujeres * Puerto CancunPUERTO MORELOS : * Bus stop at Chedraui Puerto Morelos supermarketPLAYA DEL CARMEN : * Playa del Carmen center (for hotels on the coast, due to narrow streets, the nearest meeting point applies) * Hotel area * Playacar * Dorado Royale * Playa Paraíso * Punta Maroma * The Snail * Paa MulRIVIERA MAYA : * Puerto Aventuras * Xpu-Ha * Akumal * ChemuyilTULUM: * Downtown Tulum, Hotel Zone and Metropolitan Area: Only one meeting point applies within the city: Super Akí Tulum Supermarket. * Tulsayab * Jacinto Pat * XcacelNOTE: Some hotels or resorts on the list do not allow access to the facilities, so pick-up at the nearest entrance or access applies.NOTE 2 : Some hotels or accommodation centers are located in hard-to-reach areas (very narrow streets, alleyways, dilapidated streets, blockages or for security reasons), so pickup at the nearest point applies.NOTE 3 : The exact pick-up time varies by hotel. Some estimated schedules are: Cancun : 6 : 40 / 7 : 40 Puerto Morelos : 7 : 30 / 8 : 30 Playa del Carmen : 7 : 30 / 9 : 00 Riviera Maya : 9 : 30 / 10 : 30 Tulum : 9 : 30 / 10 : 30The time shown on your ticket (7:00) is the usual pick-up time in Cancun, from where our buses depart and pick up.* If your hotel is not listed, please ask us if we can pick you up there or what the nearest meeting point would be. ** You will receive a final confirmation message (one day before your scheduled tour date) with the exact time and pickup point, in your contact information.

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Quintana Roo, Mexico

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Cancun

All our travelers at your hotels or meeting points. The first city where we will pick them up will be Cancun. They'll board the bus and check in.Approximate collection time is 1 to 2 hours.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Chichen Itza

Explore a trip to one of the world’s most iconic ancient sites, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will spend 2.5 hours in Chichen Itza, and half of the time we will spend on a guided exploration. You will have the remaining time to take photos and admire the historic structures at your own pace.Then we'll go to Saamal Cenote. The one-way journey takes 1 hour.
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3 hours 35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cenote Saamal

After our tour of the ancient site, we will head to the Saamal Cenote, famous for its stunning beauty and transparent waters. Afterwards, we will enjoy a famous Mayan buffet. You will have a total of 21⁄2 hours to explore the cenote and enjoy the buffet.The tour will last 1 hour.
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3 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico

Finally, we will take a 30 minute tour approximately depending on the vehicular traffic through the picturesque city of Valladolid.Finally, we will return to our van and transfer our guests to their hotels. The journey takes 2 hours.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • This tour involves a lot of walking, so we recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Luggage transportation is subject to availability. You should check the availability of your transportation or indicate it in the Special Requests section. You can carry without warning: hand luggage, backpacks and personal items. For larger luggage, you must notify in advance. The additional cost for carrying luggage varies depending on the size.
  • The ages registered at the time of booking must match those declared at check-in. If they differ, if a passenger is registered as an infant or minor and, due to their age, is already considered an adult, the ticket is updated at check-in and the difference is paid for conversion to a higher value ticket.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Exploration Rush Chichen Itza cenote and the charm of Valladolid?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Round trip aboard our luxurious air-conditioned scenic buses.
  • Brief visit to the historic city of Valladolid, Yucatan.
  • Visit to the Cenote “Saamal”, Swimming is allowed.
  • Exquisite buffet with a variety of typical foods of the region.
  • Pick-up by shared transport
  • Guided tour of Chichen Itza and free time to walk and take pictures on site
  • Certified guides specialized in archaeology and Mayan culture who will accompany you.
  • Drinks in the restaurant or box lunch (This can be added with pricing options)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • This tour involves a lot of walking, so we recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.
  • The included lunch is a buffet of regional Mexican food and you can choose what you want. This buffet includes options for vegetarians (not yet adapted to other specific diets).
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Luggage transportation is subject to availability. You should check the availability of your transportation or indicate it in the Special Requests section. You can carry without warning: hand luggage, backpacks and personal items. For larger luggage, you must notify in advance. The additional cost for carrying luggage varies depending on the size.
  • The ages registered at the time of booking must match those declared at check-in. If they differ, if a passenger is registered as an infant or minor and, due to their age, is already considered an adult, the ticket is updated at check-in and the difference is paid for conversion to a higher value ticket.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).

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