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.
    During this adventure, an expert guide will share insights into Mayan culture, the magnificent structures, and the…
What's Included
  • Professional, bilingual, attentive guide
  • Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Riviera Maya (Thursday and Sunday)
  • Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Cancun (Tuesday only)
  • Delectable lunch featuring iconic delicacies from the region
  • Box lunch
  • Soft drinks
  • Umbrellas
  • Face towel
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
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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Roam38653692519
Jun 13, 2024
Hidden Cenote/ Sea Turtle snorkel - Cenote is awesome, saw some huge sea turtles. JJ and Nieto are funny and informative guides. We loved the beach side lunch!
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N7717zhdanielh
Jun 1, 2024
Experience was fun and very family friendly. We all go to learn a bunch of fun historical facts as well. - Tour guide was amazing and was able to make the experience educational and fun! Drive was smooth with ac plus snacks that came with the trip were thoughtful. As well with cold water
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Sarahjc92
May 20, 2024
Amazing trip - An amazing trip to the cenotes, swimming with the turtles and seeing the ruins. Our guide was the best Mash she was full of knowledge and made us all laugh
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Romanes559
Apr 23, 2024
Very good experience, I recommend it. - Our guide Freddie was very interesting and showed us a lot about his beautiful country and its history. The cenote was magnificent and the Mayan history fascinating.
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Traveler16227329437
Apr 18, 2024
Great time - Very professional and guide was very knowledgeable. Had a great time and learned a lot. Would highly recommend. Thank you.
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Northstar65299991368
Apr 2, 2024
Great education and beautiful sights - Had an amazing and very informative trip to El Balam with Freddy and Mateo. Freddy was very knowledgeable about Mayan culture, the cenote was beautiful and the meal was very delicious. Would 100% recommend them!!!
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Jessicaal1860zm
Apr 2, 2024
Great guides, great tour! - Freddy and Mateo were great guides. We really enjoyed our tour! We loved the cenotes and the lunch buffet the most! Excellent!
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Markerzzz
Mar 27, 2024
Great tour with an amazing guide and driver - Our family recently embarked on a tour that included the majestic Ek Balam, an open-air cenote swim, and a visit to a charming city in the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula (the name escapes me at the moment). This experience was fantastic. The highlight for us was undoubtedly the cenote. Swimming in the crystal-clear, open-air waters was an ethereal experience that felt like stepping into another world. It was not just about the sights; the food provided during our trip was delicious, offering a taste of local cuisine that was both authentic and satisfying. Our guides, Anna and our driver Albert, elevated the experience from great to exceptional. Anna's expertise on Mayan culture and history was impressive, making the ruins of Ek Balam come alive with stories and insights. Her energy and enthusiasm were infectious, making every moment enjoyable. Albert ensured a smooth and comfortable journey, navigating the Yucatan roads with ease. A particularly touching moment came when my daughter suffered from heat stroke. Anna's swift action and deep care were remarkable. She knew exactly what to do, treating my daughter with immense kindness and expertise. The rest of our tour group was also incredible, offering electrolytes and assistance. This sense of community and support made a challenging situation much easier to manage and highlighted the warmth of our group and guides. Overall, this tour was a highlight of our Yucatan Peninsula visit. It offered a blend of adventure, culture thanks to our amazing guides, Anna and Albert, and our fellow travelers. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to explore the beauty and depth of Mayan culture, combined with the natural wonders of the region.
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Jonathan
Mar 26, 2024
Such a wonderful trip! - Definitely 5/5!! Our trip to Ek Balam today (Tues 16 March 2024) was indescribably wonderful! And all largely due to Javier, our wonderful driver, and Nestor, our amazing tour guide! We (my partner Matt and I) cannot thank them enough for leading our group of 12 through this great experience. Both were positive, friendly, chatty and so knowledgeable. Ek Balam is an incredible place, and being able to climb both the acropolis and the observatory was quite the experience! You’re recommended to travel light from the van onwards. Our things were left safely behind, and we only took phones and cameras, and water bottles! Then on to the cenote, which was the most incredible highlight of this trip! We were an early tour group so were first into the water. Words don’t do it justice. It was refreshing and left us in awe of this natural wonder. The buffet lunch after was top notch! All in all, with our tour reps and the wonderful group of people we were with, this will forever be in our memory books. Thank you again, Javier and Nestor!
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Jillbw2046xg
Mar 9, 2024
Great experience culture and historical - Had the most amazing experience, our guide Adei was extremely knowledgeable sharing great information about the Mayan culture and history. Between the sites and the staff it exceeded our expectations.
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