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VIP Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Private Tour: Explore Ancient Mayan Ruins and Swim in a Cenote
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Chichen Itza
Embark on a VIP private tour to Chichen Itza and Ek Balam, where you’ll explore ancient Mayan ruins, swim in a cenote, and enjoy a delicious lunch in Valladolid.
Embark on a VIP private tour to Chichen Itza and Ek Balam, where you’ll explore ancient Mayan ruins, swim in a cenote, and enjoy a delicious lunch in Valladolid.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Chichen Itza - Arrive early to avoid the crowds and enjoy this magical place in peace.
- Ek Balam - Explore this fascinating archaeological site and climb its pyramid.
- Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman - Experience the cenote by either jumping in with a rope or descending the stairs.
- Valladolid - Dine at a local à la carte restaurant in Valladolid’s main square and savor authentic Mexican cuisine.
- Chichen Itza - Arrive early to avoid the crowds and enjoy this magical place in peace.
- Ek Balam - Explore this fascinating archaeological site and climb its pyramid.
- Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman - Experience the cenote by either jumping in with a rope or descending the stairs.
- Valladolid - Dine at a local à la carte restaurant in Valladolid’s main square and savor authentic Mexican cuisine.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Beverages at lunch
- Tips
- Beverages at lunch
- Tips
Additional Information
Explore the ruins at Chichen Itza and Ek Balam and get the chance to swim in a freshwater cenote with this private tour from Playa del Carmen. You’ll head out to Chichen Itza bright and early to help you avoid the crowds, where you’ll have a guided tour followed by free time. You’ll also visit the Ek Balam ruins, climb its pyramid and the Oxman cenote, with a stop in Valladolid for an included lunch.
Explore the ruins at Chichen Itza and Ek Balam and get the chance to swim in a freshwater cenote with this private tour from Playa del Carmen. You’ll head out to Chichen Itza bright and early to help you avoid the crowds, where you’ll have a guided tour followed by free time. You’ll also visit the Ek Balam ruins, climb its pyramid and the Oxman cenote, with a stop in Valladolid for an included lunch.
Location
Chichen Itza
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Nigela860
May 22, 2026
Ready to book our trip again to Mexico! - Carlos was very knowledgeable about all the tourist sites we visited, especially Ek Balam and Cenote Oxman. He shared many interesting stories about the Mayan culture and history which made the tour even more enjoyable. He was also very friendly and kind especially to my son which we truly appreciated. Carlos escorted us from the Xcaret hotel to our hotel in Cancun with the tourist spots conveniently included along the way.
What also made the experience special was how well he planned the timing of our visits. It felt like the places were reserved just for us because he knew exactly when to arrive before other groups came in.
Overall, it was a smooth, fun, and memorable experience thanks to Carlos.
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Brenda_h
Feb 18, 2026
Master Guide & Unmatched Expertise: The Ultimate Mayan Excursion - Our day-long excursion was nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, the transportation was seamless, but the true highlight was our guide, Eric. As a historian, Eric’s deep expertise in Mayan culture—spanning the language, history, and its relevance to modern life—was incredibly impressive.
He didn't just state facts; he brought the landscapes and sites like Chichen Itza and Ek Balam to life with vivid storytelling. Between the awe-inspiring ruins, a refreshing cenote swim, and a delicious local lunch, the day was perfectly paced. Eric’s passion, energy (even dancing!), and knowledge were contagious, leaving us inspired to learn even more about this incredible culture. Highly recommended!
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Kathryn_l
Jan 9, 2026
Wonderful - This is a great site to see the pyramids. Our guide Eric was great. I would recommend him. He was knowledgeable and on time Be prepared for the heat and wear sensible shoes.
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Christy_w
Jul 3, 2025
Excellent Tour, Fabulous Guide - Eric took us on an unforgettable journey to Chichén Itzá, Ek Balam, lunch in Valladolid, and a refreshing swim in a cenote. As a former history teacher, he was an exceptional guide—engaging, insightful, and incredibly knowledgeable. He brought the ancient sites to life with fascinating stories and context that we would have missed on our own. Our family of four loved the private experience, and we came away with memories that will last a lifetime. Highly recommend!
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O2104zwchristianec
May 24, 2025
Great day exploring Mayan ruins - Oscar was a great driver and tour guide. He was knowledgeable and tailored well to his audience. I appreciated the ability to customize the private tour and modify the itinerary as desired!
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Julie_s
May 1, 2025
This is a long day, but... - This is a long day, but so worth it! Our tour guide, Antonio, was so knowledgeable and funny! We learned so much. Because this is a private tour, you get to go at your own pace. You can spend more time at one location, and less at another. Antonio had great recommendations for lunch and everything was so good! We had a great time and would definitely recommend.
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Accessandsecurity
Apr 10, 2025
10/10 trip and our tour guide Oscar made it memorable book him - Fantastic trip, Oscar was very knowledgeable and made our visit to both sites memorable.
I can highly recommend this guy for a trip; we chose the private vip tour to save the time waiting for other travelers, if your budget allows it I would suggest doing the private tour, it’s more personal and we had full attention of our amazing guide all day.
Thank you for making our trip a success
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Denfromus
Mar 23, 2025
Great company - We did a custom private tour of Chichen Itza and two cenotes. Those guys are great and very accommodating.
Damian, Fernanda and Isaak were great! You will not regret if you book with this company. Avoid all tourist trap, see more than with a group tour and arrive to your hotel earlier to be ready for a next day! No hidden fees were charged
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Kjohnsonp1p
Feb 24, 2025
Private tour is the way to go! - 1000% worth the private experience! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable as he also works as a high school history teacher. Our driver was very skilled and knowledgeable of the area. My wife and I had a great time!
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Triptip1212
Feb 8, 2025
Awesome excursion - We greatly enjoyed our all day excursion with Abraham. He has deep knowledge about Mayan history and architecture. He also had images on an iPad to show us what the ruins looked like painted and how the sun hits Chichen Itza at certain times of the day and year. Additionally, he is an excellent photographer and captured some fantastic pictures of us in front of the ruins. He gave us awesome recommendations for lunch, which was delicious! We loved getting to the ruins early in the day before the crowds and heat of midday. Highly recommend this tour.
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