Exclusive: Early Access to Chichen Itza with a Private Archaeologist

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Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Family friendly
Lunch included

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Chichen Itza, Chichen Itza, Yucatan Peninsula

Your tour begins with an early morning departure. Arriving at Chichen Itza, join your specialized guide for an in-depth tour of the site, and enjoy the tranquility of your early-morning visit before the crowds arrive.
Throughout the trip, your archaeological guide’s commentary provides essential background to the well-preserved site of Chichen Itza. Learn how this large pre-Colombian city played an important role in Mayan civilization from around A.D. 600 to 1200, and remained a center of worship and pilgrimage until the arrival of the Spanish. Even today, it is still considered a sacred site by the Yucatán peninsula’s Maya population.
Like many of ancient Mexico’s cities, the site was abandoned, and its ruins were hidden by jungle. Hear how the site was discovered and unearthed by archaeologists, gaining UNESCO protection and considered today one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Your guide will explain the philosophy, cosmology and mythology behind this ancient site, such as the meaning of the stone carvings, pyramids, platforms, ball courts and staircases.
Visit the Observatory, Temple of the Jaguars, Temple of the Warriors and of course the famous El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulkan.
Return around 3:00 p.m. With this Exclusive, your early morning trip to Chichen Itza helps you to beat the crowds so you can enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at your own leisure!

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Information

Includes:

Professional guide, according to selected option
Box Lunch for Chichen Itza (includes a baguette, a boxed juice and a pack of cookies)
Round transportation
Entry/Admission - Chichen Itza

Excludes:

Gratuities
Snacks
Drinks
Fee for use of video camera at Chichen Itza (between $10USD to $25USD)
Please note that effective February 1st 2019 until December 31st 2019 all visitors to Chichen Itza will need to pay a local tax of $406 mxn. This amount is subject to change for bookings in 2020.

Additional Info:

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
It is recommended that you bring comfortable walking shoes and camera
Note: An additional fee is required for the use of video camera at the site. The fee is between $10USD to $25USD (depending on the device) and must be paid directly on site on the day of the tour
Note: The tour is on shared basis and there is a private guide per each group of up to 20 people
Please note that effective February 1st 2019 until December 31st 2019 all visitors to Chichen Itza will need to pay a local tax of $406 mxn. This amount is subject to change for bookings in 2020."