• Chichen Itza - Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized since 2007 as one of the seven Modern Wonders of the World. Discover the architecture, lifestyle, and the significance of astronomy and religion in its construction, and their influence on the culture. Spend as much time as desired at Chichen Itza, visiting both the post-classic (987-1200 AD) and classic era (650-900 AD) structures in what was the most significant Mayan city of each era before its abandonment in 1200 AD.

Drive from Cancun / Riviera Maya approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

• Ek Balam - Explore another Mayan archaeological site, Ek Balam, and enjoy a unique, interactive experience that complements your visit to Chichen Itza. Climb the only pyramid near Cancun & the Riviera Maya that is still open for climbing, enter Mayan rooms in the palace and a temple, and marvel at the extraordinary detail preserved in the stucco sculptures outside an 8th-century tomb for a leader.

Drive from Chichen Itza approximately 1 hour.

• Valladolid - Discover one of Mexico’s “magic towns,” a charming town rich in Spanish colonial architecture. Stroll through its picturesque streets, visit boutique clothing or craft shops, wander around the town square, and perhaps enjoy a drink in front of the cathedral.

Drive from Ek Balam approximately 30 minutes.

Drive back to Cancun / Riviera Maya approximately 2 hours.

• Private transportation
• Other
• Photographic Package & Summary Video

• Lunch

This tour offers a unique twist on the ‘classic’ itinerary from Cancun and the Riviera Maya by substituting a cenote visit with a trip to a second Mayan archaeological site, Ek Balam. Discover Mexico’s Modern Wonder of the World, Chichen Itza, and explore the vast array of Mayan architectural, scientific, and astronomical accomplishments. After spending your desired time at Chichen Itza, proceed to Ek Balam, another Mayan archaeological site, to experience Mayan structures in a distinct manner. Climb a pyramid, explore Mayan rooms within a temple and palace, and admire a different style of sculpture (stucco instead of stone) along with examples of Mayan glyphs, the first written language in the Americas. Conclude your journey in Valladolid, a former regional capital, featuring charming streets, boutique shops, and a cathedral in its picturesque main square. Choose between a VW Beetle or a modern car, and enjoy a collection of photos taken by a former professional photographer at the end of the day.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.