Overview Engage on a one-of-kind journey exclusively offered by Alma´s LDS Tours and visit the two most famous Mayan cities in one day! Join us on a tour to Tulum and Chichen Itza and swim in a cenote too! You absolutely cannot miss these sites when visiting Mexico, but why visit them separately? When you can see them in one day thus having more time to enjoy the beach and relax at the resort. If your stay in paradise is limited? Then this is the tour for you! This tour includes a Buffet meal and swimming at a Cenote. Additional Information: Tulum Ruins: Tulum is the home of the Descending God. The Descending God has been so named by the archaeological community because he is always shown with his feet in the air as if he is descending from the sky. Many people, including anthropologists, archaeologists, and guides have erroneously stated that the Descending God is found only in Tulum, this has been done out of ignorance – or in some cases, a simple desire to skirt the entire issue of the Descending God and what he potentially represents. If Christ, having been resurrected, descended from heaven to visit the Maya, He would have come in great glory, and the event would have been so singular that its depiction would have been repeated over and over throughout the Mayan world. That is what we see with the Descending God. Rather than being a God only seen in Tulum, we have found that there is no other Mayan deity as prevalent throughout the width and breadth of the Mayan world as the Descending God. Over and over again he is shown in the attitude of descending from the heavens. Chichen Itza a Wonder of the World The City of Kukulkan, the God of the Feathered Serpent Chichen Itza (meaning at the mouth of the well of the Itzaes) was once considered the Capitol of the most powerful Mayan empire known as the "Itzaes" who ruled extensively throughout the Yucatan peninsula and some parts of Tabasco. The city was founded in the year 514 BC although recent excavations performed in the year 2009 reveal a previous settlement dating back to the years 150-100 BC. The highlight of the tour is the majestic Kulkulkan Pyramid, built for the worship of Kukulkan - the God of the Feathered Serpent. Kukulkan was known to the Aztecs as Quetzalcoatl, and both civilizations agree on the same physical appearance, a "White Bearded God." This temple was built meticulously considering cardinal points, stars, and the rotation of our planet and other planets of our solar system. There are Legends and stories told on the carvings of this building. Today it has been declared by the UNESCO as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. At the ruins of Chichen Itza, you can visit magnificent temples such as the Kukulcan Pyramid, the Observatory, The Temple of the Columns and the Ball Court. It was also declared a World Heritage Site in the year of 1989 by the UNESCO. You shouldn’t miss this tour when coming to Mexico! Availability This tour is available from Monday to Friday. To choose a date and request information about availability, please click on “inquire” to receive more details. Itinerary • 7 AM – 8:30 AM: Pick-up at your hotel or resort’s front lobby (times may vary depending on your location). Pick-up times are scheduled one day before departure. • Drive to Tulum Ruins (45mins to 1.5hrs depending on your location). • 8 AM – 9 AM: Arrival at Tulum Ruins and restroom break. • Enjoy a fascinating tour of the ruins for 1.5hrs to 2 hrs approximately, free time included. • Drive to Piste Village Chichen Itza (1.45 hrs approx). • 12 PM – 1 PM: Arrival at Buffet Restaurant for Lunch. • 1 PM- 2 PM: Arrival at Chichen Itza Ruins. Enjoy an amazing tour of these ruins for 2hrs -2.5hrs approximately, shopping time included. • 4 PM – 4:30 PM: Arrival at Cenote * The order of the activities, times, and schedules shown above are for illustrative purposes only and may vary without prior notice. Inclusions Included • Transportation A/C VAN • Admission fees to both archaeological sites and a Cenote park • Professional certified LDS tour guide • Liability road insurance, parking and toll road fees • Bottle of purified water & lunch Mexican traditional food. Enjoy a folkloric performance of Yucatan peninsula while eating at Chichen Itza Not Included • Information not available Pricing Our prices vary depending on the number of participants and the dates you select. To offer you the best deal, please click on “Inquire” and fill out the booking form so we can send you a personalized quote that best meets your expectations. Terms & Conditions Terms and conditions information not available in source data.