Private Full-Day Guided Chichen Itza Tour with Lunch

This private, full-day tour takes you to Chichén Itzá, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with expert guides, lunch and transfers to and from your accommodation. The listing gives the duration as 480 minutes. Because the tour is private, you explore at your own pace and tailor the visit to your interests.

At Chichén Itzá you visit the main temple of Kukulcán, the Cenote and Temple of Xtolok, and the Observatory, described as the most advanced of its time, and you see the old or classic part of Chichén Itzá. This part of the day takes about 180 minutes, and the guides explain the history, architecture and mythology of each structure.

The next stop is a cenote, where you swim and observe the different geological formations, with time for photos; the itinerary gives about 120 minutes for it. After that you visit the colonial town of Valladolid for about 120 minutes, including the town square and the convent of Saint Bernardine.

The Franciscan convent is presented as a witness to the beginnings of the conversion of the Maya population to Catholicism, and the itinerary allots about 30 minutes to it. Lunch with authentic Mexican cuisine is part of the day, along with bottled water and snacks.

Practical details: the vehicle is air-conditioned, and the listing states that the tour is wheelchair accessible, that infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller and that specialized infant seats are available. It suits all fitness levels. Pick-up in Puerto Morelos and Cancún carries a fee of $40 per group. The meeting point is given only as usually a white van, so confirm the exact pick-up details when you book.