Mexico · EK BALAM TOURS
Good ek balam tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Early Ek Balam climbs, Chichén Itzá before crowds, a sacred cenote swim, and a Mexican buffet lunch from Playa del Carmen.
“We had a wonderful tour to Chichen Itza and Ek Balam. Kevin and Santos were excellent guides. I highly recommend this tour!!”
Small-group day tour from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and Cenote Hubiku with breakfast, lunch, and swim time.
“Jesus and Victor did a great job as tour guide and driver. A long day but worth the experiences we had.”
Visit Chichen Itza, swim Cenote Hubiku, and climb Ek Balam on a small-group day trip from Playa del Carmen with breakfast and lunch.
“We LOVED seeing the ruins, learning about the Mayan civilization and swimming in the cenote. Our hosts/guides were really wonderful - Liberado ably handled traffic and bumpy roads and helped us make the best time we could; Tonancy (not sure of spelling) handled all of the ticketing and kept us informed about procedures, with a great sense of fun and joy - she also helped me bargain with a vendor in a respectful and appropriate way then gave me the cultural info and history of the item I purchased; Maria was just outstanding - she was knowledgeable and engaging, careful of our comfort and well-being and the needs of the…”
Small-group Rio Lagartos boat ride plus Ek Balam from Valladolid, with lunch and park entry. Flamingos, crocodiles, and Maya ruins.
“This was a super easy way to see three great sites. Our guide, Jose, was very informative and we learnt lots about these areas as well Mexico more generally. I particularly loved Ek Balam and being able to climb the ruins here.”
Climb Ek Balam, swim Chichikan cenote, eat a local lunch, then wander Uayma’s striking church with Riviera Maya pickup.
“Tour guide was super cool chill and fun i recommend it!!! one good experience you’ll never forget!!!!!”
Cancun day trip to Ek Balam, Chichén Itzá, and Cenote Chichi Kan with guided Mayan sites, a buffet lunch, and a waterfall swim.
“Good guide, nice sites. I will have nightmares at how bad the food at lunch was, I would not serve that to my worst enemy.”
Early Chichen Itza and Ek Balam ruins from Cancun, plus a cenote swim and lunch. Budget for add-on fees.
“We spent so much time thinking what tour to do - so let me help you out - book this! It is more expensive than the other tours, but this is why You get picked up at the same time as other tours, but you do not spend any time going round every hotel picking up other guest We were at Chichen Itza first, as you can see from my pics, there was no one there, no other tourists in my pics. We had free time at Chichen Itza to walk round and take site in We had a tour round Chichen Itza, Pablo was sooooo knowledgable, I have a…”
Ek Balam ruins, Chichikan cenote swim, and Uayma Santo Domingo temple from Cancun, with lunch and life jackets for $69.
“It's a full day tour, so be prepared for a long drive to Ek Balam and back to Cancun. But it's worth it, especially if you're interested in the Mayan history & culture. Our guide Fredy(and driver Miguel) was enthusiastic in sharing his knowledge. He kept a lively atmosphere during the drive, and also genuinely cared about the group's comfort & safety. The archeological site of Ek Balam is to behold. It's probably one of the last of the major Mayan pyramids where one is still allowed to climb its steep steps to the top. The cenote swim was refreshing and a wild experience. While the visit to the small…”
Ek Balam acropolis climb, Chichikan cenote swim, local lunch, and Uayma colonial streets from Cancun with transfer and bilingual guide.
“guida molto preparata e gentile. Non cerca di mandarti in trappole per turisti per shopping, anzi è disponibile e si vede che ama il suo lavoro.”
Ek Balam and Cenote Maya Park day trip from Playa del Carmen, with Maya ruins, cenote swim and optional rappel or zipline, lunch, pickup.
“Great unique experiences! While there was a lot of driving it was well worth it! Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely bring a card or more cash for cenote photos!”
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