Join the experts and visit Chichen Itza, the archaeological site named as one of the “Wonders of the Modern World”. Be among the first to arrive to beat the crowds to visit the famous castle, the ballcourt, and the observatory. Discover the majestic Cenote Maya, the cenote with the largest vault in the entire Yucatán Peninsula, and enjoy this jewel of nature with its beautiful rock formations where you can swim and enjoy adventure activities. Learn about the Mayan culture, participate in a blessing ceremony, visit a traditional Mayan house and enjoy the flavors of a traditional meal prepared with vegetables from our organic garden. Take your memories home with you in the form of photos of your activities, taken by photographers from the Mayan communities themselves!

Itinerary (Full-day tour)

• 5:30-7:30 a.m. Pick-up at the different hotels in the tourist zones based on their locations.
• 9:30-10:00 a.m. Approximately arrival at Chichen Itza (2 hours and 15 minutes guided visit at the archaeological site).
  • Get to know the prehispanic city of Chichen Itza, which in Mayan means “mouth of the well of the Itza people” and was the most important capital city of the Mayan region and the most venerated center of worship. Amaze yourself with the impressive structures and detailed explanations provided by your guide during the tour.
• 1:00-1:30 p.m. Approximate arrival at the Cenote Maya Native Park (2 hours and 30 minutes in the Park)
  • Discover and Refresh Yourself in the Cenote Maya: descend into the cenote with the largest vault in the entire Yucatan Peninsula, with a diameter of over 60 meters (217 feet). Its crystal-clear waters and rock formations make it a jewel of nature. You can enter by stairs, by tunnel or by rappelling down into it!
  • Optional Adventure Activities Included: cenote swimming, diving, the “trepachanga” slacklines, Tarzan vines, and a 22 meters (72 feet) rappel (120 kg or 260 lb weight limit for rappel).
  • Mayan Ceremony: Foray into our natural wonders and participate in an authentic blessing ceremony with the aroma of copal incense performed by the Mayan shaman from the community.
  • Traditional meal: Savor the flavors of dishes made with ingredients from our organic garden and hand-made tortillas.
• 6:30-7:00 p.m. Approximate arrival to the hotels of the Riviera Maya and Cancun based on their location.
  • The expedition includes groups no larger than 20 people per van, traditional lunch, water, continental breakfast on board, archaeological tour guide, entrance fee to Chichen Itza, equipment required for activities, towels and lockers.

Recommendations

Bring comfortable shoes, bathing suit, light clothing, rash guard shirts, a change of clothing, money in cash or credit card for purchase of souvenirs and photos. The use of sunblock is not permitted, even for those identified as being biodegradable.

Important

This expedition could represent overexertion for persons with disabilities and/or future mothers. Children may enjoy the expedition if they are aged 6 and over. Persons under the influence of alcohol or toxic substances are prohibited from participating.

For safety, hands must remain free at all times, and as such we do not allow the use of photographic cameras (including mobile devices like cellular phones and tablets) aboard the boats, unless they are “Action Cam”-style (Go Pro) cameras, provided they are affixed during the whole excursion to a chest or head mount. This tour could have certain restrictions due to weather or operational conditions.