kittysoul Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 Has anyone done both of these? Are they near each other? I am leaning towards the one with beach time but my son will want as much history and adventure as possible lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 Chichen Itza is a long bus ride inland. Much larger structures and more history. Tulum is a shorter trip and has the ability to include a beach stop on the same excursion. I've been to both (though neither as an excursion from a cruise). Chichen Itza is much more impressive. ChessE4 and kittysoul 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayley_bopp Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 They are not near one another. It will take you the entire day to travel to and from Chitchen Itza and is an an excursion I'd definitely book through the cruiseline in case of delays. We went on an excursion when staying at a hotel in Costa Maya and although it was a long day, it was well worth it. a very impressive site and, if you're lucky, a chance to swim in a cenote on the way back. kittysoul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 3 hours ago, kittysoul said: Has anyone done both of these? Are they near each other? I am leaning towards the one with beach time but my son will want as much history and adventure as possible lol I would go to Tulum. I believe the best way to see Chichen Itza is through a land vacation, which is on my bucket list. I enjoyed Tulum, but it was hot (June), so plan on lots of bottled water. kittysoul and IRMO12HD 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristiZ Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 Yes, the only way I would do Chichen Itza on a cruise is if I flew from near the port. Sometimes there have been excursions that offer this option but it is certainly more expensive. If you have not seen many Mayan ruins before, Tulum is quite impressive. kittysoul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittysoul Posted July 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 I have never seen any Mayan ruins before and so I am sure I will be impressed... I like that at Tulum excursion, i can fit in some beach time too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 12 hours ago, kittysoul said: I have never seen any Mayan ruins before and so I am sure I will be impressed... I like that at Tulum excursion, i can fit in some beach time too! As I recall, the hike down to the beach occurs toward the end of the tour. Some people on the bus wore swimsuits with cover ups/shorts so they could quickly get some water in the time remaining after seeing the ruins. I don't know how it is being run today, but that was my experience. kittysoul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittysoul Posted July 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 @ChessE4 I am right on that! I am always ready for beach time.... my son is really excited about seeing the ruins and other non beach activities... I guess with me, when I was in MY 20's., i was all about the hiking and adventuring and seeing stuff...but now, i am all about the beach with a cold drink in my hand... lol ChessE4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mworkman Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 We've been to both as we have a Timeshare in Playa del Carmen, if your plan is to do it as an excursion, Tulum is the better option since it's closer. However if you ever plan on doing land based vacation...go to Chichen Itza and spend the day there..you will be amazed of the archaeological aspects of the Mayans ruins. IRMO12HD, ChessE4 and KristiZ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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