Thinking about making a trip out to see one or more of these at some point during my TTR stay. You know, to give my liver a break. Any thoughts on which of these is worth doing and which is worth skipping? Or which day (of the week) I should go? Any advice/experience, etc. is greatly appreciated. Also, if anyone wants to roll with me, just let me know. The more the merrier! Thanks, Nick Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
the company we are using does this is two separate trips, I know we supposed to stay at the sexy pool and show everyone how sexy I really am, but the chance to go the ruins and used the camera I spent way to much money for is just two good to pass. Let us know how you like it. CP
We are in the same boat! I am sorry that we won't be there the same time as you to share a tour. After 7 trips, we are finally doing Tulum. We chose to book a private tour through this site. Yes, more $$ but worth it to us for the many benefits. We will be at TTR Thursday to Tuesday and chose to go on Sunday. There happens to be a Boobs Cruise the same day which I can't go on due to getting horribly sea sick so it seemed like a good day! I realize that I haven't offered you any detailed advice other than to support your choice to see more than the sexy pool.
The ruins are beautiful but better then that is the beach in Tulum. Seeing all the small hotels and eating t small restaurants in an amazing setting like that is hard to beat. I do think the Cenotes would be amazing to see more so then the ruins.
Thanks guys. So I'm realizing there are cenotes by both the Tulum ruins and Chichen Itza. There are multiple cenotes near Tulum, but as far as I can tell, Gran Cenote is the best there. Then there is the Sacred Cenote by Chichen Itza. So the question really becomes, Tulum ruins or Chichen Itza, if you can only do one? Sounds like Tulum is the leader in the clubhouse, because beach. Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
We chose Tulum because of its proximity. From my research I learned that CI is a very, very long day. As it is for Tulum and the extras we will be gone from around 8 to 3. CI would be close to 10 to 12 hours from what I understand
Thanks again. I believe that settles it. 12 hours is too long for an excursion. Appreciate the advice. Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
We've posted this many times - For Chichen Itza & Ik Kil - Hire a Private van - we did USA Transfers with 3-couples. Ask them to bring a ice chest along, they will. Take it to the breakfast buffet and ask the bartender to fill it with ice. Fill it with water, soda & beer from your rooms. Stockpile a few days prior to going or tip your maid for some extras. Pick up time should be 8am with departure no later than 8:30am. It's 2.5 - 3hrs. Your driver might stop at a small mini-mart for a bathroom break, beverage, a snack, and some quick shopping. The big tour buses arrive around 12:30-1pm, and its hard to get good pics with so many people around. When you arrive at the ruins - do not go on Sunday, Sunday is free for all MX citizens, your driver will ask if you want a guide. Hire the guide, seriously, no point in going unless you hire the guide. It's $75 for about 75 minutes. Tell your driver to hire a person who tours with a tablet computer - informative, lots of close up pics, and you can ask non-stop questions. Ensure you add on the Ik Kil cenote & buffet lunch - Its a 5-minute drive from Chichen Itza and it is so damn hot & humid that deep in the jungle you will be ready for a swim. Lunch is OK, drinks are not included so bring some cash for drinks + tip - it's air conditioned inside so a welcome change from the hot humidity. Your driver might be a bit pushy on time spent at each place, ignore him. Take your time - you've hired him for the day. So after your tour guide, go wander around the ruins - lots of walking to do. So many vendors who sell stuff as well, you can bargain them down pretty far. Same goes with Ik Kil, take your time. Jump off the platforms, get some good pics, enjoy the ambiance. You will return about 6pm which is plenty of time to head to the pool, have a drink with your friends and then go to dinner and be ready for the nightly entertainment. Most of the group will nap on the 2.5hr drive back. One other tip - ensure your van has a stereo/radio, its a long drive without music. Its something you have to do once - see our pics.
