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Private Ek Balam Tour: Journey Through Ancient Mayan Cities & Relaxing Cenote Dives
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14 Ratings
Ekbalam
Embark on a private Ek Balam tour and explore the ancient Mayan city with its impressive acropolis and intricate carvings. Dive into a refreshing cenote and discover the charming colonial town of Valladolid.
Embark on a private Ek Balam tour and explore the ancient Mayan city with its impressive acropolis and intricate carvings. Dive into a refreshing cenote and discover the charming colonial town of Valladolid.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Zona Arqueolgica de Ek Balam - Ek Balam, the Mayan Gem, means Black Jaguar, it is not very well known however it is one of the most outstanding Mayan cities ever. It has an amazing acropolis that is 90 feet high and 450 feet long and 165 feet wide. In this building you can see some of the greatest mayan carvings. You are also allowed to climb and…
- Zona Arqueolgica de Ek Balam - Ek Balam, the Mayan Gem, means Black Jaguar, it is not very well known however it is one of the most outstanding Mayan cities ever. It has an amazing acropolis that is 90 feet high and 450 feet long and 165 feet wide. In this building you can see some of the greatest mayan carvings. You are also allowed to climb and enter into most of the buildings like the Palace and Ball court.
- X’Canche Cenote - You will take bikes to go to a wonderful Cenote with crystal clear waters where you can dive, jump or just swim and relax in its refreshing waters.
- Temozón - We will visit the colonial mayan town of Temozon to have a delicious lunch.
- Valladolid - Finally we are going to visit the beautiful colonial town of Valladolid where you will get to know more of this beautiful country named Mexico.
What's Included
- Lunch and Drinks
- BTM Tour Guide
- All entrance fees
- Lunch and Drinks
- BTM Tour Guide
- All entrance fees
What's Not Included
- Toll road fee/for any pick-up in Cancun it will be added 50 dollars to the price.
- Toll road fee/for any pick-up in Cancun it will be added 50 dollars to the price.
Additional Information
Ek Balam, the Mayan Gem, means Black Jaguar, it is not very well known however it is one of the most outstanding Mayan cities ever. It has an amazing acropolis that is 90 feet high and 450 feet long and 165 feet wide. In this building you can see some of the greatest mayan carvings.
You are also allowed to climb and enter into most of the buildings like…
Ek Balam, the Mayan Gem, means Black Jaguar, it is not very well known however it is one of the most outstanding Mayan cities ever. It has an amazing acropolis that is 90 feet high and 450 feet long and 165 feet wide. In this building you can see some of the greatest mayan carvings.
You are also allowed to climb and enter into most of the buildings like the Palace and Ball court.
Then, you will take bikes to go to a wonderful Cenote with crystal clear waters where you can dive, jump or just swim and relax in its refreshing waters. Finally we are going to visit the beautiful colonial town of Valladolid where you will get to know more of this beautiful country named Mexico.
Location
Zona Arqueológica de Ek Balam
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
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(14 Ratings)
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Freedom12470545681
Oct 14, 2024
An insider experience of ruins, cenotes and culture - My wife and I had an absolutely amazing time touring Ek Balam, swimming in cenotes off the beaten path, and experience Mayan culture and food. Our guide Homer was exceptional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He gave us an amazing tour of the ruins, explaining the various architectural elements, the symbolism, and significance of each building. He even addressed questions about flora and fauna of the region, highlighting the different plants and animals we saw along the way. Homer took us to two cenotes that felt like the best kept secrets of the region, with one featuring massive natural stalagmites and the other a beautiful blue pool illuminated by the sunlight with diving platforms and seating in the water. We had an exceptional lunch with Pedro, enjoyed honey raised on the property and learned more about the blend of modern and ancient Mayan culture. Homer was an amazing guide and we will 100% be using BTM on our next trip.
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289arturoq
Sep 7, 2024
Amazing time. - Amazing experience. Salvador was great. Private tour through the Mayan ruins and Cenotes was the highlight of our trip.
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Anthonytf4274ie
Aug 28, 2024
Mayan Immersion with Salvador - The tour with Salvador was great from start to finish! The Mayan ruin tour was great and there was a lot of insightful facts you’re told about, next the cenote location is beautiful and unreal! Salvador gave the ultimate private tour experience and to top it off the food provided was excellent and what you would want to experience in authentic Mexican food. Definitely recommend this tour for couples visiting Tulum
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Katherinevr3178ur
Aug 28, 2024
Great experience - The tour was amazing! Salvador was extremely friendly, welcoming and very informative on the culture. He was able to help us understand the culture fully and gain a greater appreciation. 10/10 recommend!
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Violeta
Aug 11, 2024
Nos la pasamos súper bien!/We had a great time! - Thank you, Jordy, for such a wonderful trip to Ek-Balam, Valladolid, a cenote, and to the Mayan village of Yuum K’in.
Getting to Ek-Balam right when it opens is the way to go—you get to experience it when it’s quiet and not so hot. Baltazar was an amazing guide there.
It was nice do a little stop in Valladolid—Jordy was great at giving us history of each site which helped us connect to it.
The cenote we went to is beautiful! (Don’t forget to pack up your swim shoes or sandals!) It was semi-covered and you could see little catfish in the water swimming with you!
But eating a meal at Yuum K’in courtesy of Laura, Pedro, and Matilde was just the perfect ending to the trip. The food they make is AMAZING! The chicken is cooked underground and the tortillas are made fresh (you even get to make one yourself, but the ones Matilde makes are the best!). All the accompaniments are perfect—the chicken, sikil pak and pickled onions were our favorite but everything was wonderful.
I can’t wait to come back!
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814noag
Mar 3, 2024
Amazing private cenote experience and life changing tacos - Salvador was an amazing tour guide I cannot recommend this experience enough! We swam in 3 different cenotes and had the most incredible experiences at all 3. Then we finished off the day with the best tacos we’ve ever had in our lives. If you’re looking for a sign to book, this is it! Also, definitely ask for Salvador, he 100% made our trip extra special. 10/10 would recommend!
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Denimc91
Feb 2, 2024
10/10 experience - We received a recommendation from a family member to use this tour company. It was an amazing day, comfortable ride from our resort, and our guide, Salvador, was great! He was very pleasant with a lot of information and suggestions. Ek Balam is a great tour, as you can still climb on the ruins. We had a wonderful lunch and the cenote we visited was beautiful. It was well worth taking a day away from our resort and the private tour could not be beat. You are able to explore on your own timeline with the comfort of a private driver. We would utilize BTM again and again!
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Steveta9616tg
Sep 6, 2023
Excellent - This tour was amazing. We would return and do it again. Leo and Josh were exceptional tour guides. The private cenote was an absolute beauty! Thank you.
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D9123dqsk
Jun 4, 2023
Wow!! Thanks Manuel! - The most wonderful time. Manuel expertly led us through denotes, Ek balam, 2 beautiful cenotes and an amazing lunch with a real Pib! Terrific host and ambassador. We will be back!
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685kaseyc
Jan 17, 2023
Beautiful, fun, and informative - My husband and I booked a tour and it was by far the highlight of our trip. Our tour guides, Leo and Caleb, were kind, charismatic, knowledgeable, and fun. We were able to take in a cenote by ourselves and only had to share ek Balam with a few other tourists. We also got to visit a traditional Mayan home and enjoy some amazing tacos cooked with very local ingredients. I was worried the day would feel too long, but it flew by and I wished we had more time with our guides. If you are in the area, I highly recommend booking with this company and make sure to request Leo and Caleb!
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