The Be Maya Experience is the best way to experience the Mayan culture, based on real experiences of what it means to be a real Mayan person. Only those who pray, count, converse, observe the universe and immerse themselves in the culinary and eating habits of the Maya… Can be Maya! Your Be Maya Experience begins by picking you up in our luxurious, small, 16 plush, reclining seats, Mercedes Benz, between 7am-8am from the lobbies of all Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels. You will be enjoy a light breakfast prior to begin the activity. The Mayan Spirituality Experience: Be part of an authentic Mayan ceremony and testify the offerings that only the H’ men, a Mayan Priest, can do to the Gods. The Secrets of the Mayan Cuisine: Then, discover the secrets of the Mayan cuisine, preparing yourself one of the most traditional dishes, the "Pibil" chicken. The Mayan Numerology Lesson: Learn the numerical Mayan base and understand how the ancient Mayas calculated the time. The contribution of the Mayan civilization in the fields of astronomy, time measurement and mathematics, is amazing. Observe The Universe: Your journey continues with The Maya Universe, a new digital Planetarium show produced by Chabot Space & Science Center which will transports us in time to the Mayan jungle of Mexico and presents us the history, cultural heritage, as well as the scientific and astronomical knowledge of the ancient Mayas. Explore The Sacred City of Chichen Itza: You'll be ready for the visit to the holy city of Chichen Itza in the company of our bilingual certified guides who will explain the historical significance of all of the most important temples. Admire magnificent monuments, vestiges & witness the Majesty of Chichen Itza, ancient city considered as sacred by the ancient Mayas such as the Observatory, the Nunnery, where the famous Temple of Kukulcan is located (El Castillo or the Pyramid) the remarkable Ball Game Court, the Temple of the Jaguars, the Temple of the Warriors and its adjacent Temple of the 1,000 columns. Lunch and Mayan Language Lesson: Enjoy the regional Mayan cuisine previously prepared by yourself and learn the original Mayan language talking with original Mayan people, you will be able to share with your family and friends when you return home. The Mayan language is a living language! This is a SPECIAL OFFER, valid for bookings and travel until 31st December 2016. In addition to your Be Maya Experience you will receive a FREE Sterling Silver Mayan Pendant with your initial in Mayan. You receive one pendant per booking. Important: Please let us know upon booking which letter you want to have on the pendant. You will receive your personalized pendant during the Chichen Itza Classic Tour. * Tour only available on Mondays. * Pick up from major hotels in Mayan Riviera * Pick up between 7-8am * Tour runs approximately between 9:30am - 2.30pm. * Transport will be in a van or similar. * Tour will terminate at your hotel. * English speaking guide will be with you during tour. * Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. * All entrance fees included. Please note that during Summer time (usually from beginning of April until the end of October) the schedule will be amended by 1 hour: Departure and return time will be 1 hour earlier. Food: * Light breakfast * Lunch (dish that you prepared on the cooking class and Mayan appetizers with fresh water of seasonal fruits) * Free bottled water, beer and soft drinks on board our vehicle, all the time.