Be one of the first visitors of the day to explore Ek Balam, one of the most important places in the Tlalol kingdom. Climb the pyramids to admire a panoramic view of the Mayan jungle at your feet and learn all the secrets of this archaeological site, before spending some free time exploring on your own.

Next, visit one of the seven wonders of the modern world, Chichen Itza. With insights into archaeology and Maya culture, it will be easy for you to imagine how the Maya once lived in this city. As you stroll through the well-preserved ruins, your guide will tell you about Maya mythology, philosophy and cosmology, helping you understand the meaning behind the stone sculptures and platforms.

After admiring the views, you'll be treated to a fantastic Mexican buffet lunch. To end your trip, you'll have a break at Cenote Chichi Kan and get over the heat with a refreshing swim right next to its waterfall.

Salvador and Paol were great and tour information was really detailed. Bearing in mind the early start a snack would have been good (breakfast) but benefits of getting to Chichén Itzá early were valuable!

A fantastic experience, Marcela our tour guide was really knowledgeable and extremely accommodating. It’s a long day, but definitely worth heading to Chichen Itza early to avoid crowds and overheating!

Beto was one of the most knowledgeable tour guides I've ever had, having been a tour guide in the past myself. His genuine interest in Mayan culture and hilarious sense of humor made this tour a memorable one. His enthusiasm and passion for the subject matter was plain to see.

Zeer goede gids Izac en chauffeur Eduardo. Organisatie was perfect waardoor we efficiënte tijdsbesteding hadden. Vertrokken om 6h30 in Playa Del Carmen en terug om 17h30. 2 toptempels en zeer mooie open cenote met goed lunch buffet. Aanrader, beste excursie die we gedaan hebben.

Omar - Jose professionele en deskundige begeleiders.

Goede rondleiding. Top gids frenk. Prachtige excursie Wat we minder vonden dat tui niet duidelijk was in de informatie wat we allemaal moesten betalen en hoe. Online betalen voor chinchen itza maar cash voor EK balam Dat kan veel beter. De organisatie die de excursie verzorgde kwam met mails wat we moesten doen. Dat was duidelijk als je Engels kan lezen en begrijpen. En mail heb op je mobiel of iPad.

Why you’ll love this…

Visit Chichen Itza and Ek Balam archaeological sites in one day
Learn about these important sights with a professional guide
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch and relax at Cenote Chichi Kan

Important to know

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Admission fees to the archaeological sites (USD 56) are not included in the price and must be paid on-site by credit card (cash payments are not accepted)
Cost of the life vest for visiting the cenote (mandatory for safety reasons)
A fee applies to reserve and guarantee a seat for a child restraint system

Know in advance:

Mexican nationals are eligible for a discount on the archaeological site tax upon presentation of a valid ID on the day of the tour. The discount will not apply without official identification
For safety reasons, all infants must travel in an approved child restraint system while on the bus. Child safety seats are not provided, so you must bring your own
If pick-up is included in your selected option, the local operator will contact you after booking to arrange the pick-up service
The hotel pick-up service is available only in Cancun. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed the day before the tour

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Admission to cenote
Buffet lunch
Roundtrip transportation
Accommodation pick-up only in the Cancun area
Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)

What’s not included

Drinks
Entrance fees
Lifejacket
Mandatory extra fees to be paid on-site

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

Meeting points in Cancun: Crown Paradise MP (Go Mart Villas del Rey) at 4:30 am; Presidente Intercontinental (bus stop) at 5:10 am; Crazy Hot Coyote at 5:40 am. Meeting point in Playa del Carmen: Plaza Las Perlas at 6:00 am. Pick-up is available from hotels in Cancun (if option selected). After booking, the local operator will contact you using the contact information provided at checkout to arrange the pick-up service. If your hotel is outside the coverage area, an alternative meeting location will be arranged as close as possible to your hotel.

Provider

Amigo Tours México

What people say about this experience

4.8/5

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Based on 7 reviews

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Nick Beesly
Traveled with family
August 27, 2025
4.6
United Kingdom
Salvador and Paol were great and tour information was really detailed. Bearing in mind the early start a snack would have been good (breakfast) but benefits of getting to Chichén Itzá early were valuable!
M
Manny
Traveled as a couple
August 3, 2025
5
United Kingdom
A fantastic experience, Marcela our tour guide was really knowledgeable and extremely accommodating. It’s a long day, but definitely worth heading to Chichen Itza early to avoid crowds and overheating!
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TUI Musement Traveler
March 21, 2025
5
United States
Beto was one of the most knowledgeable tour guides I've ever had, having been a tour guide in the past myself. His genuine interest in Mayan culture and hilarious sense of humor made this tour a memorable one. His enthusiasm and passion for the subject matter was plain to see.
K
Kristof
Traveled as a couple
February 23, 2025
5
Netherlands
Zeer goede gids Izac en chauffeur Eduardo. Organisatie was perfect waardoor we efficiënte tijdsbesteding hadden. Vertrokken om 6h30 in Playa Del Carmen en terug om 17h30. 2 toptempels en zeer mooie open cenote met goed lunch buffet. Aanrader, beste excursie die we gedaan hebben.
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Alex
Traveled with a group of friends
November 18, 2024
5
Netherlands
Omar - Jose professionele en deskundige begeleiders.
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Barbara
Traveled with a group of friends
November 8, 2024
4.6
Netherlands
Goede rondleiding. Top gids frenk. Prachtige excursie Wat we minder vonden dat tui niet duidelijk was in de informatie wat we allemaal moesten betalen en hoe. Online betalen voor chinchen itza maar cash voor EK balam Dat kan veel beter. De organisatie die de excursie verzorgde kwam met mails wat we moesten doen. Dat was duidelijk als je Engels kan lezen en begrijpen. En mail heb op je mobiel of iPad.