Ek Balam Tour: Discover the Majestic Main Temple

Embark on an Ek Balam tour and discover the hidden Mayan ruins, visit an artisanal distillery, explore the charming city of Valladolid, and take a refreshing dip in a cenote.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zona Arqueológica de Ek Balam - Embark on a journey to one of the Mayan world’s best-kept secrets. Nestled in the jungle of the Yucatan peninsula, Ek Balam is renowned as one of the most stunning and well-preserved Mayan cities ever discovered.
    During this adventure, an expert guide will share insights into Mayan culture, the magnificent…
What's Included
  • Soft drinks
  • Face towel
  • Professional, bilingual, attentive guide
  • Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Riviera Maya (available on Thursday and Sunday)
  • Delectable lunch featuring iconic delicacies from the region
  • Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Cancun (available on Friday only)
  • Box lunch
  • Umbrellas
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Unearth the Secrets of Ek Balam and ascend the Majestic Main Temple at this Extraordinary Archaeological Site.
Tucked away in the lush jungles of the Yucatan peninsula, Ek Balam awaits, boasting its status as one of the most stunning and remarkably preserved Mayan cities. Our expert guide will lead the way, unveiling the mysteries of Mayan culture,…

Location
Zona Arqueológica de Ek Balam
Cancellation Policy

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

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Scenic62235353005
Jan 14, 2026
5/5 fun - Did the Tulum, archaeological site, cenote, swimming with the turtles and beach club bundle. A full day of unforgettable experiences. Miriam was an excellent tour guide. I would highly recommend this excursion.
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Ellie_b
Nov 25, 2025
A Wonderful Day at Ek Balam, the Cenote, and Valladolid - We had an amazing time on the tour to Ek Balam, the Mayan cenote, and Valladolid! The entire day was well organized, and each stop offered something unique and memorable. Ricardo, our tour guide, was absolutely wonderful. He was very knowledgeable about Mayan history, culture, and archaeology. He explained everything with such passion and clarity, and he made the entire group feel engaged and taken care of. You can truly tell he loves what he does. A huge thank you as well to Luis, our driver, who kept us safe and comfortable throughout the trip. The ride was smooth, and he was always friendly and attentive. One thing we really appreciated was the drinks and snacks provided throughout the day. It was such a thoughtful touch, especially on a long day of exploring. We have been on other tours where you are left starving or waiting hours to eat, so having refreshments available made a huge difference and showed how much they truly care about guest comfort. If we had one wish, it would be to have a bit more time at the cenote, since it was absolutely beautiful and such a refreshing break in the day. Overall, it was a fantastic tour, and we highly recommend it, especially with Ricardo and Luis, who made the experience exceptional from start to finish!
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Annakm8728xb
Nov 16, 2025
Very nice experience - It was a very nice tour. We've seen a lot. The guides were great (Sergio and Bladimir) The ascent in Ek Balam was quite exhausting, we definitely recommend taking water with us.
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Martinlz4857pz
Oct 27, 2025
Ek balam visit while u can still climb it. - This place is a hidden wonder not many people visit this temple which is a shame. This is one of only temples you could climb to see the jaguar temple throne toom half way up the steps are steep i came down on my bum. Just be careful coming down. Learn that it lines up with the sun on a certain date. Afterwards went to valladolid the church was open first time seeing it open so I went inside saw the statues n layout, visited a few shops in time I had. We then went to cenote for a swim and lunch the lime soup was beautiful.
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Dhanyan2023
Oct 21, 2025
Fabulous - Victor Ivan was a fantastic guide. Loved the Ek Balam visit. Service and explanation was excellent . Highly recommended.
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Claragarciassoares
Oct 16, 2025
Mexico - Excellent guide. Fantastic visited locations. Everything that was proposed was accomplished. The Cenote was an incredible and unforgettable experience.
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Antoniogarciassoares
Oct 16, 2025
Riviera Maya. - Excellent experience blending historical, cultural and fun knowledge. Choice of places visited very good. Ana Pérez proved to be an excellent guide.
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Puri_m
Jan 26, 2026
Ek Balam and Cenote great - The experience went well, although I would replace Valladolid with another more interesting activity since there is little to do there
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Paula_l
Jan 11, 2026
A little long-10 hours... - A little long-10 hours from pickup to drop off-but very enjoyable. Great guide and everyone from Cancun Adventures. Really liked the ruins and cenote and lunch. And ample water and snacks. Could have skipped brief tour of Valladolid, come back after cenote/lunch.
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Ruxstar
Nov 17, 2025
El Balam Nov 25 - First, the tour guide funny and knowledgeable. He and the driver took great care of us all day. Amazing team! El Balam is a treasure and well worth the visit. Restaurant food was good and plenty of it. Drinks not included. Transport however, was less great. Had to transfer to a different bus. Cramped and uncomfortable for a several hour trip.
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).