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 Sesh Kanchi 
 
 
 
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Incredible private tour to Chichén Itzá with Irving — book this guy!
If you're heading to Chichén Itzá, do yourself a favor and book Irving. He was our guide for a private VIP tour that hit the ruins, a cenote, and Valladolid, and it turned into one of the highlights of our whole trip. He picked us up at our hotel at 6:30am sharp so we could get to the ruins early and beat the crowds — and it worked, we were basically one of the first groups through the gates. The drive from Quintana Roo took almost 3 hours, but honestly it didn't feel like it. Irving knows a ton about Mayan history, and somewhere along the way he and my son got talking about video games and sports, which turned into us finding out he's a Vikings fan too. We spent a good chunk of the ride swapping Vikings stories and reliving some wild moments from the team's history like we'd known each other for years. Once we got to the ruins, Irving really brought the place to life. He wasn't just reciting facts — he used photos and videos alongside what we were actually standing in front of, so everything clicked. He pointed out how many steps make up the temple, how it lines up perfectly with the spring equinox, what kind of sports were played there, and how the Maya built with limestone and smaller stones instead of the massive blocks the Egyptians used. Little details like that made the whole visit way more interesting. We got through the ruins before the heat really kicked in, then swung by a cenote nearby. We didn't go in, but just seeing how clear and blue that water was made it worth the stop. After that we grabbed lunch in Valladolid — my son and I basically inhaled the guacamole appetizer — before heading back to Playa del Carmen. The whole day was easy, fun, and we actually learned something, which is exactly what you want from a trip to a UNESCO site. My son had such a good time with Irving that he's already talking about bringing his mom and brother next time we're back in the area. Thanks again, Irving — and go Vikings. Hope you make it out to the Mexico City game this November. Can't recommend this tour enough.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Stacey C 
 
 
 
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Excellent Day, Highly recommend!
Everything about this experience was excellent. From booking, communication leading up to the excursion, to the day itself was so well executed. We had a large group ranging in age from 4-70 years old and everyone had a great time. Our guide Carlos was exceptional. He genuinely cared about making sure that we had a great day and he really delivered. It is very hot in August so arriving at Chichen Itza early was key. Carlos knew a lot about Chichen Itza and was a great tour guide. He also takes amazing photos. The cenote stop was so fun. He accompanied us all around the site watching our bags, helping with the rope swing and taking photos. The included lunch was great to. It was perfect that everyone could get exactly what the wanted and no one left hungry. It was also nice that all the entry fees are included with this tour as I noticed that many do not include the various entry fees in the cost. I would definitely book again with this tour company.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 PAPAGON 
 
 
 
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Día perfecto, inolvidable.
Magnífica visita a Chichen Itza. Queríamos un tour privado para familia de 5 pax., y fue estupendo. Puntualidad, vehículo amplio y limpio y lo mejor el guía Isaac, muy atento, educado y con mucho conocimiento del sitio, nos explico de forma muy amena y muy profesional. El cenote fue muy bonito aunque algo masificado y la comida en Valladolid muy buena y en un sitio muy agradable. En resumen, día perfecto e inolvidable, en uno de esos lugares del mundo que son mágicos y hay que visitar.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Liliana S 
 
 
 
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Amazing tour of Chichén Itzá with Carlos!
We had an amazing tour of Chichén Itzá with Carlos. He was extremely knowledgeable and shared so many interesting insights about the archaeological site as well as Mayan history and local culture. I traveled with my teenagers and they were fascinated by the entire tour. After visiting Chichén Itzá we swam in a beautiful cenote which was a truly unique experience. My teenagers had a blast jumping into the water from the ropes. We then enjoyed a really delicious lunch in the lovely colonial city of Valladolid. Carlos was also an excellent driver and we felt completely safe and comfortable throughout the day. Everything was very well organized from beginning to end. It was a wonderful and truly memorable day for our family. Highly recommended!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Wander29622011427 
 
 
 
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Awesome Chichen Itza and cenote tour
Carlos was awesome. Got us to Chichen Itza early, beat the crowds of buses, walked us through the site, great knowledge of the area. Then we sent to swim in a cenote, which was amazing. By then we were incredibly hot and getting in the water second was the perfect sequence. We then had lunch in Valladolid and walked around the town square a bit. Can’t say enough good things about our guide Carlos. Friendly and knew how to keep things moving so we didn’t sit around and wait.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Wander29622011427 
 
 
 
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Great experience at Tulum and then snorkeling
Great trip with Irving as our guide to Tulum and then snorkeling at Akumal. Friendly, kept things moving, but gave us time to explore. Saw many turtles at Akumal. Private tours are the way to go, as the bus tours take longer and arrive in the hotter time of day. Great experience.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lucy C 
 
 
 
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Great trip to Chichen Itsa
Great day trip today! Carlos was a brilliant tour guide, we enjoyed learning about Chichen itsa and then onto to a beautiful Cenote for a swim and a swing! The lunch was authentic and we enjoyed our short walk around town. Highly recommend this trip if your looking for a personalised trip
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 John J 
 
 
 
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Great trip!!!!
We had the best time learning about the Mayan culture, swimming in a senate and shopping in the town. Roberto was a fabulous guide. He was accommodating, friendly, and very knowledgeable. He was also great with the kiddos.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lee D 
 
 
 
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Carlos Was Absolutely Fantastic!
Carlos was absolutely fantastic and made our day truly special. We traveled with my elderly mother and my 10-year-old son, and Carlos took wonderful care of both of them throughout the entire trip. He was incredibly friendly, kind, and attentive. His explanations were clear and engaging, and he was always happy to answer our questions. Even though we had a tight schedule, he planned everything perfectly and made the most of our time with great attention to detail and experience. What touched us the most was the personal connection he made with our son. Our son plays ice hockey, and Carlos took the time to talk with him and show genuine interest in him. It was such a thoughtful gesture and really made the experience memorable for our family. His English was excellent, and the vehicle was very clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. If we have the chance to visit again, we would absolutely love to have Carlos as our guide again. Highly recommended!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Noah L 
 
 
 
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Great Adventure
The day together was a wonderful experience for the entire family. The service, knowledge and conversations were perfect. It was a day our family would not forget.
  
 
  
 
 
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