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Ek Balam, Chichen Itza, Cenote & Buffet Lunch Tour: Explore Wonders of Ancient Mayan Culture
4.3
581 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.
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:
24 hours
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
- 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
- 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
- Life vest (mandatory)
- Drinks
- Archeological sites’ taxes
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…
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 (66 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(581 Ratings)
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Fiona_c
Aug 3, 2025
Check 3 sites off your list in a day! - From my 6 am pickup, Marcela was enthusiastic and kept the energy up throughout all the sites and the ride back. The driver was polite and we had a smooth ride for napping too. This tour is a great way to see a whole lot in a day. I felt like the timing at each location was perfect. We were never hurrying or sitting around with nothing to do. I liked that we got to eat some Mexican food too and that there were vegetarian/vegan options.
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Y8082ptgabrielh
Jul 28, 2025
Incredible experience. Unforgettable sights. Amazing tour guides. - This tour was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. First I have to thank the tour guides, Arturo and Johnny, who were amazing. They had everything under control the entire time and logistically everything went incredibly smooth (which is an amazing feat considering they had to commute a group of people to three different archaeological sites.) Communication was excellent the entire time and we always knew where we were going, where we were supposed to be and what information we needed which allowed me to focus on enjoying the moment. Arturo was knowledgeable, funny, and very personable, and it was really a pleasure to spend the day with him.
Secondly, the tour sites are simply incredible. Chichen Itza is breathtaking. What more can I say? If you’re visiting the Yucatán Peninsula, this is a must see. No pictures or videos you find on the Internet can replicate the feeling of seeing this place with your own eyes. Ek Balam exceeded my expectations and climbing to the top of the ruins and seeing the surroundings is something I’ll never forget. Last but not least, swimming in the beautiful cenote feels like something out of a movie.
Hands down, this was one of the most amazing experiences of my life.
Was it a long day? Yes. Was it physically demanding? Yes. Did I sweat more than I thought I was capable of? Absolutely yes. But it’s a small price to pay for this incredible experience.
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Sonia_s
Jul 17, 2025
Awesome Experience! :) - It was an amazing experience!! Paul was so knowledgeable and easy to follow. Thank you Paul for a wonderful experience and teaching us so much! Another big thank you to Salvador, our driver. We went through strong patches of rain and his driving made us feel very safe. Thank you all for the great experience! Can’t wait to come back ! Sonia Salazar :)
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Jorge_m
Jul 6, 2025
Unforgettable - The tour was excellent, although more information is needed regarding the extra tax payments. The tour was excellent.
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Y4113ytjessl
Jul 3, 2025
World Wonder !! - Our tour guide was Thomas Ruiz and he was amazing, very knowledgeable and informative. We learnt about the Mayan culture and how they use astronomy to make there calendar with the opportunity to buy your own personal one ( about £20) at the end of the tour we met a Mayan. We got a detailed walked through tour in both ecological sites, learning how the temples were used and what each symbol represented. We ended the day in a cenote, to cool down. There was also a jump you could do in to the water and there was turtles on the rocks
This day took us around 12/14 hours so I would recommend doing it within a few days of arriving to Mexico while still jet lagged
Tips !
- bring pesos for taxes in to ecological sites
- wear a hat
- wear comfortable shoes
- stay hydrated
- Bring snacks it is a long day with an early start
- wear plenty of suncream and bring it with you
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115filibertot
Jun 16, 2025
CANCUN TOUR - Awesome tour. Jose and Rey were very friendly and professional. Transportation van had cold A/C. Would book again with them!
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Lindsey_o
May 24, 2025
We had a wonderful tour... - We had a wonderful tour to Chichen Itza and Ek Balam. Kevin and Santos were excellent guides. I highly recommend this tour!!
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Flyer10708129512
May 14, 2025
Do not miss this trip!! - It has always been a dream to visit Chichén Itza and Jorge and Jose made it even better. Jose was a master at driving us through the perilous jungle roads avoiding mindless drivers and unknowing iguanas,,,,, and the occasional pothole. Jorge was an encyclopedia of knowledge of the areas we visited with various pictures and clap-alongs in front of El Castillo and the ball court.
These two guides were an absolute pleasure to be around. It is kind of a whirlwind trip starting early in the morning from Cancun. Chichén Itza is a once in a lifetime visit but so is Ek Balam. The fact that you can still climb the ruins at Ek Balam just makes this trip an absolute must. Ek Balam was quiet with maybe 30 other visitors at the noon time hour. The view from the top of the Acropolis….breathtaking. I could really have used a little bit more time here for exploring since you could climb the structures. You are standing where the ancient Maya stood. And then to finish the trip off at the Chichikan cenote was very refreshing. This is a beautiful cenote with a hole at the top to allow light in. An artificial water fall adds to the experience and is something you should not miss. I highly recommend this excursion and ask for Jose and Jorge!!!
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Krishpalamadathil
Jul 22, 2025
Worth the travel that includes multiple historic sites - A highly recommended trip if travelling to Cancun. This was on my bucket list and the tour did justice to my expectations. I personally would have preferred more time at Chichen Itza with more information provided. However it was good with the time frames available. Had it been slightly longer, it would been a 5* trip. The guide was freindly and helpful.
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Lean4444
Jul 27, 2025
False advertising on price @ Tripadvisor - I did not book on this site because its false advertising. It advertised $87.15 CAD (per adult) on the top/main screen, but when you are paying or checkout page, it says $142.69 CAD. I double checked & made sure to choose the date where it says $88 on that particular day, but still charges $142.69 (per adult) on checkout. I also tried increasing the number of people just to find some answers or lower the price per head, but nothing helped:( It doesn't have any explanation why $87.15 changed to $142.69. What a scam-like ad! Also, entrance fee & taxes to the archeological sites are not included…u need to pay these as extras).
I tried to post a website to help others where to look this same tour or maybe book cheaper (better pricing & includes the entrance fee & taxes already) but tripadvisor won’t allow it, so just google it “chichen-itzatours” (they are direct operators)... I hope this time, my post won’t be flagged. I’m jst trying to help if I could & it’s not even my own business that I’m advertising. I’m jst a tourist trying to look for best deals on tours I want & came across that site… as we all know, looking for tours in the internet shows a lot of providers & it’s very confusing coz some use $US, some $Canadian & some extras/ additional fees are mixed as $US or $Cad … u need to do the $conversion & factor in what & what’s not included etc…& importantly the reviews! So be careful & do research & good luck!
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