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 ... Read More
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.
Meeting Point
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.
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.
Excursion Restrictions
This excursion is not recommended for guests with limited mobility due to considerable walking.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Chichen Itza from Progreso?
The ride to the ruins is about 2 hours each way.
Can we climb the main pyramid on this Private Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins Excursion from Progreso?
Not anymore, a few years ago it was an option but not now.
Do I need to take my passport with me on the Private Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins Excursion from Progreso to show with my Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket?
No, it is not necessary to take along your passport unless noted by your cruise line or listed in the Restrictions or Notes tab for the excursion. Your local operator has your booking noted. Please arrive with a printed copy of your eticket or digital copy if applicable.
Cancellation
For the Private Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins Excursion from Progreso, we issue full refund for your deposit or full payment to us if: Canceled by client prior to excursion date with a minimum of 24 hours prior notice by email to reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com.
For cancellation reasons below, you must contact us via email within 14 days after your excursion:
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.
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Private Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins Excursion from Progreso Reviews
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Explore Chichen Itza and learn about the famous Mayan Ruins with your private guide and transportation!
Great value overallWhite family.743Northern AZ, USA
4/5 (Visited on February 2015)
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Raul our tour guide did an amazing job of making us feel comfortable and teaching us quite a bit of not only Chichen Itza, but the area and culture as well. He did many things to make this tour personalized for our large family with a lot of young kids. He kept us adults engaged and learning while making it fun and at a good pace for the kids. Highly recommended and worth the $$.
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Management Response: Hello White Family,
Thank you very much for sharing your comments and review about your Private Chichen Itza Ruins Excursion from Progreso. Raul, your guide, continuously gets rave reviews from our guests. He takes great pride in his job, his heritage and his country. We will make sure he gets a copy of your note. We hope to have you join us again on a future shore excursion.
Regards,
Shore Excursioneer Team
Worked great for our groupNoNickname
4/5 (Visited on November 2013)
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Good option for groups. The pricing worked out nice. A private excursion was the best for us. We had a very good tour of the ruins at Chichen Itza and not disappointed one bit. Well worth the time and travel to get there. The transportation was comfortable. One tip - I saw many people walking around with umbrellas and figured out it was for added shade! We stopped a bought tacos on the way back to port at a place the guide recommended. Delish! We gave this excursion 5 stars.
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Management Response: Hello McKinley,
We appreciate you posting your review and comments of your private excursion of Chichen Itza. Yes, those little foldable umbrellas do offer instant shade and it does get hot at the ruins. We are glad that you had a good time and hope that you can join us for another excursion on a future cruise.
Thank you,
Shore Excursioneer Team
Awesome placeDouglasUSA
5/5 (Visited on June 2013)
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Loved my visit here! Such an awesome place. (reprinted from Fan page)
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Management Response: Hello Douglas,
Thank you for your comments about your private Chichen Itza excursion. It is an awesome place!
Shore Excursioneer Team
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