Chichen Itza & Ek Balam: Mayan Wonders Tour

Explore Chichen Itza and Ek Balam, swim in a cenote, and savor a regional lunch on this exclusive small-group tour from Playa del Carmen.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zona ArqueolĂłgica de Chichen Itza - Arrive at Chichen Itza as the ruins open to enjoy a comprehensive 2-hour guided tour. Explore the ancient Chichen Itza, featuring structures like La Iglesia, Las Monjas, and The Observatory, and view one of the two cenotes within the ruins.
    Capture stunning photos at Kukulkan Castle without the crowds and enjoy a

What's Included
  • Early access to Chichen Itza
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • All visits guided
  • Lunch included
  • Bottled water provided
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Additional Information

This small-group tour from Playa del Carmen offers early access to Chichen Itza, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, and includes a visit to Ek Balam, another significant Mayan archaeological site. Participants can also enjoy a refreshing swim in a cenote. To top it off, a freshly prepared regional lunch is provided, making it the perfect cultural


Location
Coco Bongo
Meeting point in Playa del Carmen City is Coco Bongo Doors at 06:00 am Coco Bongo is in 12th Street with 10th Avenue in Playa del Carmen City. Our staff will call your name when they arrive.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Marclj6997jq
Jan 15, 2026
Worth the long day - An amazing experience. Chitchen Itza before the crowds is worth getting up early for. The cenote was incredible and beautiful. Ekbalam was wonderful. I climbed the palace steps. We pretty much had a place to ourselves. Some friendly dogs for bonus. Carmen and Rodrigo were fanastic.
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470kirsty
Jan 14, 2026
Fantastic Day Trip! - The tour was super well planned, allowing for the perfect amount of time at each destination! There was a great balance between guided tour versus free time to explore. Carmen and Juan Rodrigo were incredible tour guides, offering a wealth of knowledge about the Mayans and more!! It was well organised and a fantastic day from start to finish! The food was also great and catered well for vegetarians!
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Izzy_robinsonx
Jan 14, 2026
Excellent small tour for a great day of cultural experiences - An incredible tour with carmen as our guide and Juan Rodrigo as our driver, the tour was very well structured, starting early at Chichen Itza was fab to beat the crowds and the centoes were really special ! Finally the last stop was lovely and felt like we had the whole place to ourself. Carmen was incredibly knowledgeable about all the history of all the sites too ! They were able to cater to our diatry requirements of vegetarian too ! Couldnt recommend it enough
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M1273bmsarahs
Jan 14, 2026
A Perfect Day - Juan Rodrigo and Carmen were fantastic! Carmen’s knowledge of astronomy and history was incredible and she made the experience incredible! Cozy and safe ride, and great food! Absolutely worth the day to visit all three places!
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Roberto
Jan 12, 2026
Unbeatable tour Chichen Ek Balam - Few tours combine these archaeological ruins, making this service unique. The itinerary went smoothly, even though it rained a few times. Our guide Carmen, the best note and our driver Edgar took us safely. The times in Chichen Itza, Cenote and Ek Balam were more sufficient in each of them, being able to tour the entire compound. Nice to have shared such a beautiful day with everyone else who participated.
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N6fspatriciag
Jan 12, 2026
Tour ChicheniTza - Ekbalam - Wonderful experience, excellent service very punctual, guide with a lot of knowledge and experience, the tour schedule is ideal to see the pyramids with few people
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E3479lqfranks
Jan 11, 2026
An experience not to miss - Miguel was super knowledgable and friendly. He made the trip fun, engaging, was very thoughtful. He had planned ahead and made sure we were on the right tour, we had the right equipment and knew what to do and where to go. With the help of Rodrigo (our driver) they both brought the group together to experience the culture and history of Mexico and Chichen Itza. PS, thanks Rodrigo for driving safely and smoothly :) The trip to our locations felt quick due to Miguels information and explanations during transit and even took some group photos once we got to our destinations. The food at the Cenote was also above expectations. We honestly couldn't ask for a better team to guide us and an amazing experience. Thank you to all involved in putting the day together.
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Azelchio
Jan 6, 2026
Best Mayan tour - Best tour ever! We have done everything. Carmen gave us a thorough explanation of the Mayan culture. We also did cenote. The climbing of the second pyramid. Definitely recommend, a must do trip in this region!
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174evgeniyas
Jan 5, 2026
Perfect pace, informative, no tourist traps - We had a great time - well paced tour, very informative, no “tourist trap” stops, the lunch was very yummy - we truly had the best day! Carmen was our tour guide and the information on the tour was just perfect, not too stuffy and not to surface level - just right!
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Rw897
Jan 5, 2026
Great Day! - What a great experience. Carmen and Sergio were so nice. Carmen was very knowledgeable and so friendly. All 3 stops were interesting. We left early to avoid crowds and the afternoon heat. I would highly recommend to anyone.
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From $140
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).