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Private Ek Balam Tour: Journey Through Ancient Mayan Cities & Relaxing Cenote Dives
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24 Ratings
Ekbalam
Embark on a private Ek Balam tour and explore the ancient Mayan city with its impressive acropolis and intricate carvings. Dive into a refreshing cenote and discover the charming colonial town of Valladolid.
Embark on a private Ek Balam tour and explore the ancient Mayan city with its impressive acropolis and intricate carvings. Dive into a refreshing cenote and discover the charming colonial town of Valladolid.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Zona Arqueolgica de Ek Balam - Ek Balam, the Mayan Gem, means Black Jaguar, it is not very well known however it is one of the most outstanding Mayan cities ever. It has an amazing acropolis that is 90 feet high and 450 feet long and 165 feet wide. In this building you can see some of the greatest mayan carvings. You are also allowed to climb and…
- Zona Arqueolgica de Ek Balam - Ek Balam, the Mayan Gem, means Black Jaguar, it is not very well known however it is one of the most outstanding Mayan cities ever. It has an amazing acropolis that is 90 feet high and 450 feet long and 165 feet wide. In this building you can see some of the greatest mayan carvings. You are also allowed to climb and enter into most of the buildings like the Palace and Ball court.
- X’Canche Cenote - You will take bikes to go to a wonderful Cenote with crystal clear waters where you can dive, jump or just swim and relax in its refreshing waters.
- Temozón - We will visit the colonial mayan town of Temozon to have a delicious lunch.
- Valladolid - Finally we are going to visit the beautiful colonial town of Valladolid where you will get to know more of this beautiful country named Mexico.
What's Included
- BTM Tour Guide English & Spanish
- Lunch and Drinks included
- All entrance fees included
- BTM Tour Guide English & Spanish
- Lunch and Drinks included
- All entrance fees included
What's Not Included
- Toll road fee/for any pick-up in Cancun
- Toll road fee/for any pick-up in Playa del Carmen
- Toll road fee/for any pick-up in Cancun
- Toll road fee/for any pick-up in Playa del Carmen
Additional Information
Ek Balam, the Mayan Gem, means Black Jaguar, it is not very well known however it is one of the most outstanding Mayan cities ever. It has an amazing acropolis that is 90 feet high and 450 feet long and 165 feet wide. In this building you can see some of the greatest mayan carvings.
You are also allowed to climb and enter into most of the buildings like…
Ek Balam, the Mayan Gem, means Black Jaguar, it is not very well known however it is one of the most outstanding Mayan cities ever. It has an amazing acropolis that is 90 feet high and 450 feet long and 165 feet wide. In this building you can see some of the greatest mayan carvings.
You are also allowed to climb and enter into most of the buildings like the Palace and Ball court.
Then, you will take bikes to go to a wonderful Cenote with crystal clear waters where you can dive, jump or just swim and relax in its refreshing waters. Finally we are going to visit the beautiful colonial town of Valladolid where you will get to know more of this beautiful country named Mexico.
Location
Zona Arqueológica de Ek Balam
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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E678exdeboraht
Feb 15, 2026
Great excursion in Tulum - Caleb picked us up at our hotel. He arrived early in a nice vehicle. He spoke English well and was very friendly and conversational. He drove us to the Sian Ka'an where we went on a private tour of the reserves and canal. The boat tour and floating were so much fun. Afterwards, we chose the ruins to tour. We were impressed with his historical knowledge of the ruins. Our last stop was a popular local taco stop. Overall, the experience was great and Caleb made it even better!
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476chrissik
Dec 12, 2025
¡Muchas gracias, Josh! - Josh was such an excellent tour guide. We weren’t super excited to have an early ~2 hour drive to Ek Balam until we got in the car and time flew because we had such a great time talking with him. He was incredibly kind, knowledgeable and supportive, and made learning about Mexico, Ek Balam, cenotes, and Mayan history both fun and meaningful. After Ek Balam we visited Cenote X'Canché and a beautiful Mayan home for lunch 🐝 Highly suggest a tour with him! Also grateful to him for teaching us some Spanish. La leche entera 😁
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A
Dec 12, 2025
Best tour guide ever - Josh - We are a family of four (all adults) that booked the Ek-Balam tour. Definitely a must do experience - fewer crowds than Chichen Itza and more interactive (can climb the structures and walk into rooms). The cenote was beautiful and the lunch at the Mayan village was delicious. Some unique experiences included sampling traditional chocolate and seeing the stingless bees. A great experience made even better by our tour guide Josh. He was so genuinely kind, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. We have traveled to Mexico a few times and used different companies (and they were all nice) but Boutique Tours Mexico was by far the best. Because it is private, you don't feel rushed like you might on a group tour and they will adjust the excursion to your wants. Plus Josh is our favorite tour guide ever!
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B6117mlmichaelb
Dec 12, 2025
Great Experience & Great Tour Guide! - Josh was an excellent driver, tour guide, and conversationalist! He had many interesting stories, and he was very knowledgeable about the history of the sites we visited and kept us entertained throughout the whole day! The entire family had a wonderful experience, and we highly recommend Boutique Tours Mexico! If Josh is your guide, you won't be disappointed!!!
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Brentbi6191ea
Dec 12, 2025
Josh is the Best. - Josh was very interesting and funny. He was very nice and a great person to be around. He's one of those people you really want to be friends with. A great tour guide and the best one I have had in Tulum, Mexico.
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Yazminp860
Oct 24, 2025
Best tour guide in Tulum! - Caleb was absolutely amazing! He took us on an incredible tour of the Tulum ruins and Chichen Itza, and the whole experience was truly one of a kind. The views, the history, and the stories he shared made everything come to life. You can really tell he loves what he does. We had such a great time — thank you, Caleb, for making our trip unforgettable! Also, our driver Yuri took great care of us.
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Pioneer19165801293
Oct 24, 2025
Cenote Tour - Loved this tour! Both cenotes were beautiful. Best of both worlds with one cenote in the sun and the second underground! It was a once in a lifetime experience! Thank you! 😊
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Karirx2708ry
Jun 30, 2025
Getaway with spouse - 10/10 recommend this tour company. They knew what times we should go for less crowds, super knowledgeable and fun. Can’t wait to bring my kids back
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Navigator59624560995
Feb 10, 2025
Private Cenote and Ruins Tour - Amazing private tour. Leo was fantastic highly recommend doing any tour with him!!! Very personable and accommodating. Cenotes were hidden gems so very small crowds if any! Tour of the ruins were unbelievable. Can not recommend this enough!
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Freedom12470545681
Oct 14, 2024
An insider experience of ruins, cenotes and culture - My wife and I had an absolutely amazing time touring Ek Balam, swimming in cenotes off the beaten path, and experience Mayan culture and food. Our guide Homer was exceptional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He gave us an amazing tour of the ruins, explaining the various architectural elements, the symbolism, and significance of each building. He even addressed questions about flora and fauna of the region, highlighting the different plants and animals we saw along the way. Homer took us to two cenotes that felt like the best kept secrets of the region, with one featuring massive natural stalagmites and the other a beautiful blue pool illuminated by the sunlight with diving platforms and seating in the water. We had an exceptional lunch with Pedro, enjoyed honey raised on the property and learned more about the blend of modern and ancient Mayan culture. Homer was an amazing guide and we will 100% be using BTM on our next trip.
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