Ek Balam, Chichen Itza, Cenote & Buffet Lunch Tour: Explore Wonders of Ancient Mayan Culture
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527 Ratings
Playa del Carmen
Discover the wonders of the ancient Mayan culture on this tour to Ek Balam, Chichen Itza, and a cenote. Immerse yourself in history, climb pyramids, and enjoy a buffet lunch.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ek Balam Village - Have a guided visit to Ek Balam. Then you’ll have free time to explore on your own
  • Chichen Itza - With this Viator Exclusive, your visit to Chichen Itza allows you to explore the site early in the day so you can enjoy the rest of your day on the beach.
  • Hotel Real del Mayab - Enjoy a delicious Mexican Buffet at a local restaurant
  • CENOTE CHICHIKAN - Swim in a sacred Cenote
What's Included
  • Admission to Cenote
  • Ticket to Ek Balam
  • Bilingual guide
  • Round transportation
  • Buffet Lunch
  • Ticket to Chichen Itza
What's Not Included
  • Life vest (mandatory)
  • Drinks
  • Archeological sites’ taxes (60 USD)
Additional Information

Experience a day touring Chichén Itzá, one of the globally recognized Seven Wonders of the World, explore Ek Balam, and immerse yourself in the refreshingly cool waters of a cenote!

Being among the initial explorers, you will get the opportunity to delve into the mysteries of Ek Balam, a significant landmark of the Tlalol empire. Ascend the pyramids to indulge in a breathtakingly picturesque view of the dense Mayan forest. After getting acquainted with the secrets within this archeological treasure, leverage some free time to quench your curiosity at your own pace.

Embark on a journey into one of the seven modern world wonders, the Chichen. With the aid of archeological knowledge and insight into Mayan culture, you will find it effortless to visualize the Mayans’ historic lifestyle in this city. As we venture through the remarkably preserved remains, we will enlighten you about Mayan myths, ideological principles, and cosmological beliefs to foster a profound comprehension of the symbolism engraved in the stone sculptures and platforms.

Afterward, be prepared to indulge in a delectable Mexican buffet lunch. Retreat in the serene ambiance of the Cenote Chichi Kan and cool off with revitalizing swim adjacent to its cascading waterfall.

  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • Archeological sites’ taxes (60 USD) are not included on the price and must be paid on-site.
  • Mexicans have a discount on the archeological sites’ tax upon presentation of their ID on the day of the tour. The discount will not be applicable without the official identification.
Location
Plaza las Perlas
Avenida Constituyentes
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(527 Ratings)
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Q6198hzkimberlyl
Mar 26, 2024
Spring Break 2024 - Ivan and Carmen were amazing! Very knowledgeable and energetic, made everything fun and interesting. Cenote was beautiful and food was super tasty. Last group into Chichen Itza so not crowded, easy to get good photos.
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Aramosvi602
Mar 26, 2024
Great tour! - Great tour! Cenote was really nice and the town of Valladolid was great! Chichen itza was the perfect cherry on top. All thanks to our tour guides Carmen and Ivan.
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D8904ssliliab
Mar 26, 2024
Best Trip Ever - Everything was so amazing!! the views the vibes everything!!! Shoutout to carmen and Ivan for being the best guides and making the trip extra special:))
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Szabin
Mar 26, 2024
Don’t miss it out. - Lovely day, nice stops, enough time everywhere and Ivan & Carmen were very informative and friendly. Don’t miss out, it’s a long but amazing day.
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Justingr2643bq
Mar 22, 2024
Chichen itza & Cenote tour was great! - What an awesome tour! Marcella and Ivan were excellent tour guides. I loved their sense of humor. I imagine it's hard to be funny while speaking in multiple languages but they did awesome. They shared lots of interesting information and Marcella took great photos of our family. We highly enjoyed this experience!
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Margier217
Mar 22, 2024
Fun adventure! - We appreciated that Marcela and Ivan were very knowledgeable about the Mayan culture and of the locations we traveled to. They made the experience fun! Would definitely recommend this tour to others who want to immerse themselves in a bit of the Mayan culture and be led by wonderful tour guides.
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Jason
Mar 22, 2024
Great tour with "sexy" hosts - Sexy Marcella and Ivan were great hosts. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Tour went smoothly and a great time was had. Got to see what we wanted just as the tour had described
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Roving50623907845
Mar 26, 2024
Memorable experience on a trip to Chichin Itza!! - A memorable trip with family to one of the 7 wonders of the world. Third tick on our bucket-list. This was with Amigo tours booked through Viator. The host and guide (Carmen and Ivan-owich) were very warm, helpful and informative about Mayan culture, history all throughout. Although, would have been even better if they sold a bit less of the additional packages like moon-based Mayan horoscope. A different form of the Indian 'kundali'. Recommendation - don't fall for it. It's a rip off. Chichikan cenote was beautiful and natural. We, especially our kids, enjoyed every bit. There are hundreds of other vendors in the Yucatan region. But having this included in a day-trip was a sneak-peek of what a natural sink-hole is all about. Buffet lunch was good with lot of vegetarian choices. Nice, clean, fresh and filling. Transportation. Approximately 6-hour ride in a big bus turned out to be more comfortable than a smaller private vehicle. Overall good value for the per-person price quoted on Viator. But do budget for the add-ons like entry tickets to Chichin Itza, lockers at the cenote etc. Salud!
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Adventurer559235
Mar 26, 2024
Go for Amigos! - The tour was very informative. The tour guides Evan and Carmen were amazing. The food served was good. If you are Vegetarian you will get it.
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Mehmets83
Mar 26, 2024
A quick taste of Yucatan - Great tour to do all things in one day. Carmen speaks English but Ivan spoke Spanish all time despite no Spanish guest in the group. Schedule needs to be revised.. you arrive at Chichen-Itza only at 3.20pm.. Too little time to visit the temples and we had to rush before it shuts down at 5pm.
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