Private VW Beetle Tour to Chichen Itza, Ek Balam & Valladolid

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About this activity

Operated by Senor Travel Bug, this is a variation on the 'classic' tour from Cancun and the Riviera Maya, replacing a visit to a cenote with a visit to a second Mayan archaeological site, Ek Balam. Get to know Mexico's Modern Wonder of the World, Chichen Itza, learning about a wide range of Mayan architectural, scientific and astronomical achievements. After spending the time you want at Chichen Itza, continue to Ek Balam, a second Mayan archaeological site and experience Mayan buildings in a very different way. Climb a pyramid, enter Mayan rooms within a temple and the palace, and see a totally different style of sculpture (stucco rather than stone) and see examples of Mayan glyphs, the first written language of the Americas. Finally, visit Valladolid, a Spanish colonial town with quaint streets, boutique shops and a cathedral on its charming main square. Choose the VW Beetle or a modern car, and the tour includes all photos by a former professional photographer at the end of the day.

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At a glance

Duration: 13 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: German, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Senor Travel Bug Mexico - Cancun Tours & Experiences

Ages: Adults (0–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Photographic Package & Summary Video

Not included

Not included: The tour does not include lunch. The guide will make a recommendation of a restaurant or beach club after understanding your preferred tastes and budget.

Itinerary

Chichen Itza

3 hours

Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site, since 2007 considered one of the seven Modern Wonders of the World. Learn about the architecture, way of life and the importance of astronomy and religion in its construction and their impact on the culture. Spending as much time as you want at Chichen Itza, you will visit both the post-classic (987-1200AD) buildings and the classic era (650-900AD) buildings in what was the most important Mayan city for each period before its abandonment in 1200AD.

Drive from Cancun / Riviera Maya approx 2hr30mins
Ek Balam

1 h 30 min Admission included

Visit a second Mayan archaeological site, Ek Balam, and enjoy a totally different more interactive experience, very complementary to your visit to Chichen Itza. Climb the only pyramid near Cancun & the Riviera Maya that you're still allowed to climb, enter Mayan rooms in the palace and in a temple, and stand open-mouthed at the extraordinary detail preserved in the stucco sculptures outside an 8th century tomb for a leader.

Drive from Chichen Itza approx. 1hour
Valladolid

1 h 30 min

Visit one of Mexico's "magic towns", a small town with a lot of Spanish colonial architecture. Wander its quaint streets, pop into boutique clothing or craft shops, stroll around the town square, perhaps enjoying a drink in front of the cathedral.

Drive from Ek Balam approx. 30 minutes

Drive home to Cancun / Riviera Maya approx. 2 hours