Private Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins Excursion from Progreso

Description

• Private, round-trip transportation from your Progreso cruise ship terminal!
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation!
• Private, English-speaking driver and certified shore excursion guide and transportation for the day!
  
• All entrance fees and travelers' insurance are included!
  
• See the famous ruins at Chichen Itza, one of the seven Wonders of the World in comfort and ease!

A visit to the Yucatan is not complete without visiting the renowned Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins. This is a private Progreso cruise excursion to the Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins where you get your own federally certified, English-speaking guide and transportation to see the incredible grounds and structures.

Your shore excursion guide will meet you just outside your Progreso cruise pier terminal and get you onboard your private transportation. You do NOT need to take the free shuttle into town! Your private shore excursion guide will be providing you and your selected party with a variety of information, fun facts, and above all an educational as well as entertaining excursion. The ride to the ruins is about 2 hours and you will ride in comfort with plenty of room in your private air-conditioned vehicle...no over-crowding on this excursion!

The ruins are vast and cover approximately 6 square miles. Your licensed and bi-lingual guide will walk you through, point out, and discuss some of the highlights of a small selection of ruins due to time.

The most prominent structure on the grounds is El Castillo (the castle), also known as The Pyramid of Kukulcan. Kukulcan is a Mayan feathered serpent figure that resembles the Aztec flying reptile, Quetzalcoatl. This structure rises over 98ft tall. Your guide will explain why El Castillo plays a major role during the Spring and Fall equinoxes. Although impressive to look at, please know that climbing this or any of the structures in Chichen Itza is prohibited.

Another interesting feature of the ruins is the number of ball courts found there. A total number of 13 courts, with the largest being The Great Ball Court. Slightly resembling a combination of basketball and soccer, this game had an unusual twist. Sacrificial connections were not to the losers of the match but rather to the winners!

You may also get to see the Temple of Warriors, the Sacred Cenote (freshwater sinkhole), the Temple of the Jaguar, the Platform of Venus, the Temple of the Warriors, the Group of a Thousand Columns, the House of the Metates, and House of the Mestizas, The Observatory and so many more of the ruins found within Chichen Itza. Note, that this excursion involves a lot of walking and has many uneven surfaces.

See, learn, and explore with your private guide before heading back to your Progreso cruise ship pier. This is the perfect option for history lovers and adventure seekers!

THIS EXCURSION IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPS ARRIVING BEFORE 10:00 AM LOCAL due to darkness and ruin hours.

What is included?

• Private, round-trip transportation from your cruise ship terminal
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation
• Private, bilingual certified guide service
• Entrance fee and federal fee to Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins Archaeological Site
• Land transportation insurance according to local regulations

Excursion Notes

• We recommend bringing sun protection, insect repellent, a camera, and cash for souvenirs.
  
• Good walking shoes are recommended as the ruins area is large.
• Shopping is available on-site.
• For groups larger than 20 people, please contact us.
• Professional cameras, video equipment, and tripods are not allowed (or may be possible for an extra cash fee on-site).
• Due to time, a stop to purchase snacks to eat in the transportation may be possible but doubtful for a full sit-down meal.

Where we meet

For the Private Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins Excursion from Progreso, you will meet at your cruise ship terminal area. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• This excursion is not recommended for guests with limited mobility due to considerable walking.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.