Private Family Friendly Tour: Sightseeing Pink Flamingos, Maya Temples and Ek Balam In Cancun

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Ek Balam Village

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Embark on a private family-friendly tour in Cancun and explore the stunning pink flamingos, ancient Maya temples, and the Ek Balam archaeological site. Encounter diverse wildlife at Rio Lagartos nature preserve and marvel at Maya architecture. Customize your itinerary for an unforgettable adventure with loved ones.

Duration: 12 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Ek Balam - ek balam tickets does not include (ek balam is a small archeological zone of Mayan temples and the main temple is 40 meters high and you can go up and look around)
Rio Lagartos Tours - It is a tour by boat on the river to see different birds and fauna mainly pink flamingos ( cost per boat 70 usd) only cash.

What's Included

Expert local guide as your captain
Travel insurance and ground transportation included
Complimentary beverages on board
Exclusive private transportation for the group

What's Not Included

Boat ride $85 USD per private boat from 1 to 6 people
Tax Port $8 USD federal dock tax
Lunch
Ek Balam entrance fees $28 USD
Guide in Ek Balam 55 usd (it’s optional)

Additional Information

Tour archeological sites, encounter the diverse wildlife of the Rio Lagartos nature preserve, and get close look at Maya architecture during this day trip from Cancun that’s geared toward the entire family. This private excursion has a customizable itinerary, so whether you’re traveling with children or adventuring with friends, you are certain to enjoy…

Location

Ek Balam

20-minute drive from Valladolid on highway 295, direction Tizimin

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Takeyamas

Oct 24, 2023

ThankYou! - Drivers drive carefully and with peace of mind. We were taken to a local restaurant instead of a tourist restaurant. When I asked if there was any beer for drinks, I was told that they didn't have beer, but a local person who was present gave me one. thank you.

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Mongaraito

Jan 10, 2018

Highly personalized service and great prices - Fermin, offered a top notch and highly personalized service to our family of four. They offered service to and from the airport and took us on tour to Tulum. Fermin made a stop for us at the super market on the way to our condo, which made the start of our vacation so much easier. They later took us on a tour to Tulum and a cenote. UnitTravel believes in championing local businesses, so they will take you to areas with great restaurants for your pick vs negotiating meals at tourist restaurants. Fermin offers tours to your personal needs rather than force you into a mass group tour. UnitTravel’s driver is also a really fun and professional guy with great English. We loved working with them and will call Fermin on every return to the Rivera Maya. 5 star service!

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Janet

Jun 12, 2017

The day was wonderful! Fermin... - <p>The day was wonderful! Fermin arrived right on time at my hotel. He drove a very comfortable, clean van. He was prepared for the heat with cold towels and water. He offered me my choice of routes. The slower scenic way vs the toll road. He told interesting stories about the countryside and the villages we passed through. We met up with his friend in Rio Lagartos who had his boat ready to go. We had a lovely boat ride out to the salt pans passing by alligators, egrets, black hawks, pelicans and two roseate spoonbills. The salt pans were a surreal combination of stark colors ..the white salt, the blue sky, the orange water and the flamingos. It was spectacular! After a great lunch of fresh fish we headed to Ek Balam. Along the way Fermin showed me some fascinating ruins of old Mayan and colonial structures. I highly recommend Fermin and will happily look for him again when I return to the Yucatán.</p>

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Kelly

Nov 6, 2017

Good combination of wildlife and Mayan ruins - Our driver, Juan, picked us up at the hotel dead on time and was polite and smart with excellent English. We had a long drive to Rio Lagartos. He told us a bit about the villages we drove through and pointed out landmarks. When we got to the lake, unfortunately the usual boat captain was ill so he arranged for someone else to take us. Juan said he got seasick so we were on the boat with someone who didn't speak English, although he did point out the wildlife. My main aim was to see the flamingos which we did do - the best view of them was on the way back near the small harbour. We had a delicious lunch in a local restaurant - do not miss the fresh fish and shrimp. On the way back Juan took us round Ek Balam, which was interesting and the perfect Mayan site - not as big as Chichen Itza but more compact, less crowded and you can climb the steps of the main temple to see a great view at the top. A full day with a good combination of wildlife and ruins!

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From $495

(Per Vehicle)

From $495 (Per Vehicle)

up to 6 guests

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