Lost Cities of the Maya: Chichen Itza Equinox Tour (7 days)
An Private Expedition with Anyextee
March 17–23, 2027 | 7 Days / 6 Nights
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Overview & Date
Join Anyextee on a 7-day expedition through the Yucatán, culminating in one of the most extraordinary celestial events in the ancient world—the equinox at Chichen Itza. As the sun descends in precise alignment, witness the legendary “descent of Kukulcán,” where light and shadow form a serpent along the pyramid’s staircase.
Beyond the equinox, this journey explores the lost cities of the Maya—from jungle-clad ruins to sacred ceremonial centers—offering deeper insight into their architectural, symbolic, and cosmological traditions.
As part of the experience, participants will also have the opportunity to take part in a private, traditional shamanic ceremony, providing a rare cultural connection to living indigenous practices of the region.
This is not a typical tour. It is a private expedition designed for those seeking a more immersive, on-the-ground perspective of the ancient Maya world.
March 17 – 23, 2027
LOST CITIES OF THE MAYA: CHICHEN ITZA EQUINOX TOUR with Anyextee (7 days)
Why This Journey
Because timing changes everything.
On most days, Chichen Itza is a monument.
On the equinox, it becomes an event.
As the sun lowers in the afternoon sky, the pyramid comes alive—revealing the descent of Kukulcán through a precise interplay of light and shadow. This is not something you simply visit. It is something you witness.
Surrounding this moment is a broader journey through the lost cities of the Maya—each site adding another layer to a civilization whose knowledge was embedded in stone, landscape, and sky.
This expedition is designed for those who want to go beyond the surface—and experience these places with context, intention, and depth.
What makes this journey different
This is not a standard Yucatán tour. It’s a precision-timed expedition built around rare access, meaningful cultural experiences, and deeper on-the-ground insight.
Timed to the Equinox
Most visitors see Chichen Itza as a monument. You’ll be there when it becomes an event—witnessing the descent of Kukulcán as light and shadow align with the pyramid’s design.
Exclusive Cultural Access
Take part in a private traditional Maya ceremony held on ancient grounds before Uxmal opens to the public—a rare opportunity to experience the site in stillness, without crowds.
Authentic Local Experience
Share a traditional Maya breakfast inside a thatched-roof home, offering a direct connection to living culture beyond curated tourist settings.
Sites Beyond the Tourist Trail
Explore lesser-visited locations such as Xul and Xkichmook, places most travelers—and even other tour operators—never reach.
Led by Anyextee
This is not a scripted guide experience. It’s an expedition grounded in field research, firsthand observation, and a balanced perspective that goes beyond surface-level explanations.
Deeper Context, Not Just Sightseeing
From architectural alignment to symbolic patterns embedded in stone, this journey is designed to explore how and why these sites were built—not just what they are.
Your Host
Led by Anyextee
Anyextee is a bestselling author and investigative explorer with over two decades of immersive field research into the world’s ancient civilizations. Known for bridging mainstream archaeology with deeper symbolic and cultural perspectives, he has led expeditions across Egypt, Turkey, Mexico, Peru, and Bolivia—guiding participants beyond surface-level tourism into a more contextual and experiential understanding of ancient sites.
day-by-day itinerary
DAY
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Day 1
March 17, 2027
Arrival in Mérida (MID) & Transfer to Uxmal
Arrive at Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID), where you will be met by our team and transferred to the Uxmal region.
Upon arrival, check in and settle into your accommodations. Enjoy time to unwind—whether relaxing by the pool or taking in the surrounding atmosphere—before the expedition begins in the days ahead.
Overnight: Uxmal
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2
Day 2
March 18, 2027
Private Mayan shaman Sunrise Ceremony & uxmal exploration
Begin the day before sunrise with a private traditional Maya ceremony held on ancient grounds near Uxmal. In the quiet hours before the site opens to the public, experience a rare moment of stillness as the ceremony unfolds—offering a direct connection to living indigenous traditions in a setting few ever encounter.
Following the ceremony, explore the ruins of Uxmal, one of the most architecturally refined cities of the Maya world. Known for its intricate Puuc-style stonework and symbolic design, the site reveals layers of meaning through its pyramids, plazas, and ceremonial structures.
Afterward, enjoy a traditional breakfast in a local thatched-roof home, where you’ll hear indigenous oral traditions passed down through generations—providing deeper cultural context to the landscapes and sites explored throughout the journey.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Uxmal
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Day 3
March 19, 2027
Xul Village & Xkichmook Jungle EXPLORATION
Today is a day of true exploration—venturing far beyond the typical route into parts of the Yucatán rarely experienced by travelers. Begin in the Maya village of Xul, where modern life continues atop ancient foundations. Walk among traditional thatched-roof homes still in use today, offering a direct connection to living Maya culture.
From here, continue deep into the jungle to Xkichmook—a remote site on private land that virtually no other tour operators visit.
This is not a managed archaeological park. It is a raw, on-the-ground experience—walking through dense vegetation, uncovering structures as they emerge from the landscape, and exploring the ruins in a way that feels like a real-life Indiana Jones jungle adventure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Uxmal
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Day 4
March 20, 2027
Ek balam, Optional cenote, & Chichen Itza Light Show
After breakfast, we journey toward the northern Yucatán, beginning with a visit to Ek Balam—one of the most impressive and lesser-visited Maya cities in the region.
Explore the site’s towering acropolis and intricately preserved stucco reliefs, offering a rare look at the artistic and symbolic expression of the ancient Maya.
Following the visit, continue to a nearby cenote—one of the Yucatán’s natural limestone sinkholes—where you’ll have the opportunity to swim and experience these sacred water sources central to Maya cosmology.
In the evening, we arrive at Chichén Itzá for a nighttime light and sound show, where the pyramid is illuminated and the story of the ancient Maya unfolds through projection, music, and narration—offering a completely different perspective of the site ahead of the equinox experience.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Mayaland Itza
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5
Day 5
March 21, 2027
Chichén Itzá Equinox Experience
Today is the defining moment of the journey.
Return to Chichen Itza for the spring equinox, when the pyramid of Kukulcán reveals one of the most extraordinary light-and-shadow phenomena in the ancient world.
As the afternoon sun begins to descend, position yourself along the staircase as triangular shadows emerge—gradually forming the body of a serpent that appears to move down the pyramid, connecting with the carved head at its base. This is the legendary descent of Kukulcán, a precise alignment of architecture, astronomy, and symbolism.
You will be guided into the optimal viewing position and timing window to experience the phenomenon at its peak—something most visitors miss without proper positioning.
Beyond the spectacle itself, this is an opportunity to observe the site in a completely different context—where the pyramid is not just a structure, but an active expression of ancient knowledge.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Uxmal
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Day 6
March 22, 2027
El Mirador Cave Experience & Ruta Puuc Exploration
Begin the day with the El Mirador Cave Experience, descending into a natural cave system alongside a local shaman. Long regarded as sacred in Maya cosmology, these caves were seen as entrances to the underworld—where ceremony, symbolism, and the natural environment converge in a powerful and immersive setting.
From there, continue along the Ruta Puuc, exploring a series of refined and lesser-visited sites known for their intricate stonework and symbolic design. Visit Labna, home to the iconic arch, followed by Sayil, with its expansive multi-level palace, and Xlapak, a quieter site often experienced in near solitude.
This day moves from the sacred space beneath the earth to the refined architectural expression above it—offering a deeper understanding of the Maya world through both experience and design.
Celebrate the journey’s end with a memorable farewell dinner party, bringing the group together for one final evening of reflection, connection, and shared experience.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner
Overnight: Uxmal
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7
Day 7
March 23, 2027
Departure
Enjoy a final breakfast before transfer to Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) for your onward departure.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Pricing & Availability
Tour Investment
$4,795 USD per person
(based on double occupancy)
Reserve Your Place
$1,250 USD deposit (non-refundable)
Payment Schedule
- 1) Secure Your Spot
$1,600 USD due at booking to reserve your place - 2) Nov 30, 2026
A payment equal to 50% of your total order due
(calculated on full tour price, including any add-ons — deposit not applied to this installment) - 3) Jan 31, 2027
Final balance due (total tour price minus your initial deposit)
Late Payments
A 3% fee applies only to overdue balances
Optional Add-On
$645 USD — Private Room Upgrade (Solo traveler add-on)
Early Bird Discount: Make a One-Time Payment before Oct 31st, 2026 to save $500
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What’s Included
✔ 7 days of connection and adventure exploring the Lost Cities of the Maya during the equinox with Anyextee
✔ 6 nights of luxurious accommodations
✔ Daily breakfast buffets, 3 catered lunches during road journeys, and a farewell dinner party
✔ Warm welcome reception and orientation
✔ All transportation throughout the Yucatán in a luxury coach with driver
✔ Kukulcán Pyramid light & sound show at Chichen Itza
✔ Sacred cenote swim experience
✔ PRIVATE VIP Maya shaman sunrise ceremony at Uxmal
✔ PRIVATE VIP access to hidden ruins few travelers ever see
✔ Guided exploration of sacred sites, ancient cities, temples, and pyramids
✔ Insights into archaeoastronomy across key archaeological sites
✔ All entry fees, tips, and honorariums included
✔ Private Yucatec Maya–English speaking translator
What’s Not Included
✖ International airfare
✖ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
✖ Gratuities for guides, drivers, and staff
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