Chichen Itza private tour setup - between Jan. 25-30, 2013 - gathering interest ...

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  1. Sultryfox

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    We (Michael and Shelly) will be at TTR between Jan. 24-31 and would like to see if anyone else there overlapping our visit would be interested in booking a private tour to Chichen Itza with us. We would wait until the Boobs Cruise dates for that week are announced to finalize the tour date.

    We went on a large bus tour last January and were disappointed that much of the day was spent stopping at tourist traps trying to sell us stuff, and WAY too much time for lunch, so by the time we got to the ruins we only had about 30 minutes after the tour to look around before closing. We would like to go back on our own to see more, and have control over the itinerary. We saw a cenote on our last tour (underground grotto/lake), but are open to adding one to our private tour if people want to go. They are pretty cool, but waiting around for people to shop in a large group was "the major suck" part of it!!

    Please post if you would be interested, and also include the dates you will be in Cancun (full days). While we are open to the 25th, that is our first full day and would probably not want to be gone all day - but let's see how this plays out.

    I would also be open to stopping to get some tequila unique to that region, but again, am not interested in a large group where every stop takes over an hour just unloading and loading the bus - would love to go with Cancuncare friends!!

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    Sultryfox, Nov 18, 2012
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    Interesting!!! We too arrive on the 25th. Plan to "relax" first day but available after.
     
    Montrealcouple, Nov 19, 2012
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    Chichen Itza

    We are at TTR from Jan 23 to Feb 06 and could be interested as well. I will let my better half know of your plans and see what she thinks.
    Cheers
     
    Mikferd, Nov 22, 2012
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    Repost from a similar thread re private Chichen Itza Tours if arranged via me and Entertainment Plus


    The way private tours work is you are hiring a van and driver for the day, so the more people you have to split the costs between the cheaper it is per person.

    6 people is about the break even point where the cost is similar to booking an equivalent public tour. Public tours are 40 seater buses which depart from and return to a central collection point, and take you all round the places that they make a commission from.

    With more than 6 on a private tour then not only will you save money you'll get a much more personalized service, stop where and when you want and choose your departure time.

    Prices per person are as follows, based on number of adults
    1 $299
    2 $145
    3 $110
    4 $89
    5 $78
    6 $69
    7 $65
    8 $63
    9 $59
    10 $57

    Includes:

    • Round trip air-conditioned transportation exclusively for your group. Pick up and drop off direct at Temptation.
    • English speaking driver, entrance fee to Chichen Itza, tolls and parking
    • DOES NOT include guide in Chichen-Itza (approx $60 USD between the group) or tip to the driver if warranted
    Itinerary:
    It is a 2 ½ hour ride there, you have the van and driver for 10 hours. I suggest a 7 - 10 AM departure (tour buses arrive around 12 noon and for me I would leave early at 7 or 8). Stay there for 2.5 - 3 hrs. Walk in the town, buy a few gifts, have lunch at one of the restaurants in Chichen-Itza village, head back to Cancun early or go to Valladolid to see a small town. ALL sites of ruins close at 5PM. Please plan your time accordingly.

    Option: If you want to see the Light & Sound show (Wednesday), your suggested pickup time is 11AM in the winter or midday in the summer. This gives you almost 3 hrs in the ruins before the show. Light Show Hours: 6PM - 7PM Winter; 8PM - 9PM Summer. NB The light show is currently closed for renovations with an estimated reopen date in January, 2013.

    Add On option Ik Kil cenote & buffet lunch: Stop at the beautiful cenote Ik Kil to swim in the fresh waters and have a buffet lunch of traditional dishes from the Yucatan including salads, rice and beans, grilled fish, chicken in an orange sauce, pork loin done in a classic Mayan sauce, beef tips, fettuccini primavera, fresh fruit, desserts and tea or coffee. Does not include tip or other drinks. Additional cost: $12 per person

    Add On option Ek Balam Ruins: Climb the ruins and see the distinct carvings up close. Additional cost: $10 per person



    Info taken from Entertainment Plus website
     
    Steve, Nov 22, 2012
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    We will be there the 24th to 30th. Originally really wanted to do this but don't like that it took all day with those public tours. But this private tour option interests me. Would love to hit a chenote and climb on some ruins.
     
    HDM, Nov 22, 2012
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    Looks like our group is starting to form, and what Steve posted is exactly what we want to do. Like I said before, we would not book this until we know when the Boobs Cruise will be that week, because it would be just my luck that I would pick the wrong day! It is SO worth doing, just a complete disappointment to go on the big bus!! This is going to be great!! Keep posting interest and we'll all connect in early January to finalize plans :)
     
    Sultryfox, Nov 22, 2012
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    We are there from the 23-30 and we would for sure be interested in this.
     
    nookiemonsters, Dec 15, 2012
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    We have interest on the 24th or 25th
     
    VillageCouple, Dec 15, 2012
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    We would love to tag along... we're there from the 26th - 3rd
     
    JandR, Dec 16, 2012
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    We arrive late in the day on the 24th and would not be scheduling a tour on the same day as the Boobs Cruise on the 25th. Would be open to Sunday the 27th or Tuesday the 29th.
     
    Sultryfox, Dec 16, 2012
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