The ancient Maya civilization was one of the most dominant and sophisticated indigenous civilizations in Mesoamerica. Learn about the Maya people&rsquo;s complex history, day to day lives, and more in this full day tour.

Chichen Itza: We&rsquo;ll start the day&rsquo;s adventure with a pick up from your accommodations. Then we&rsquo;ll make our way to the famous Chichen Itza. We&rsquo;ll go on a guided tour of the once bustling complex, and learn about the rich history, religion, culture, and daily life of the Maya.

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&ldquo;Chichen Itza. What can I say! It was magnificent and fantastic. To say I&#39;ve been to this ancient wonder of the world is mind blowing. It was a wonderful experience.&rdquo; &ndash; <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/ShowUserReviews-g150808-d153407-r811751799-Chichen_Itza-Chichen_Itza_Yucatan_Peninsula.html" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">Pao, USA</a>

Mayan Towns: After soaking up all that information, we&rsquo;ll visit the quaint and charming towns of Piste and Tekom. We&rsquo;ll explore some of the larger settlements in the area and note the evolution of the towns throughout the years. We&rsquo;ll also stop by Jardin Alak and marvel at the lush greenery and tranquility of the garden.

Cooking Class: Then we&rsquo;ll join a local family as they teach us how to cook age-old recipes passed on by generations. With the help of our friendly instructors, we&rsquo;ll whip up some tasty local fare and even get to bring home some original recipes.&nbsp;

Bee Farm: After adding some recipes to our arsenal, we&rsquo;ll head to a local bee farm and learn about the ancient Maya beekeeping practices, as well as the unique bee species &lsquo;Melipona beecheii&rsquo; or in Mayan &lsquo;xunan kab&rsquo; that is found only in the area.

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&ldquo;This was so fun! We really wanted to check it out to see these bees and try the honey. The bees don&#39;t have stingers, so they&#39;re fun to watch fly around and go in and out of their logs! A fun and educational experience!&rdquo; &ndash; <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/ShowUserReviews-g13882869-d17634956-r813073231-Mayan_Bee_Sanctuary-San_Miguel_de_Cozumel_Cozumel_Yucatan_Peninsula.html" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">Amy</a>

Following our time with the bees, we&rsquo;ll partake of a traditional Yucatecan lunch before departing for our accommodations in Cancun and Playa del Carmen.

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Includes: Transportation, entrance fees, cooking class, lunch, water, guide

Ancient Maya Tour: Chichen Itza, Mayan Towns & Cooking Class – Full Day

Learn about the ancient Maya civilization in this full day tour where you’ll visit Chichen Itza, join a Mayan cooking class, go to a bee farm and more!