Ek Balam, Chichen Itza, Cenote & buffet lunch Tour
Overview
Visit Chichén Itzá, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Ek Balam, and swim in a cenote in one day!
You will be one of the first visitors of the day to explore Ek Balam, probably one of the most important places in the Tlalol kingdom. Climb the pyramids to have a panoramic view of the Mayan jungle. After knowing all the secrets of this archeological site, you’ll have free time to explore on your own.
Visit one of the seven wonders of the modern world Chichen. With knowledge of archeology and Mayan culture, it will be easy for you to imagine how the Mayans once inhabited this city. As we stroll through the well-preserved ruins we will tell you about Mayan mythology, philosophy, and cosmology, to gain a deep understanding of the meaning behind the stone sculptures and platforms.
Then we are ready to taste a fantastic Mexican buffet lunch. Have a break in the Cenote Chichi Kan and get over the heat with a refreshing swim right next to its waterfall.
You will be one of the first visitors of the day to explore Ek Balam, probably one of the most important places in the Tlalol kingdom. Climb the pyramids to have a panoramic view of the Mayan jungle. After knowing all the secrets of this archeological site, you’ll have free time to explore on your own.
Visit one of the seven wonders of the modern world Chichen. With knowledge of archeology and Mayan culture, it will be easy for you to imagine how the Mayans once inhabited this city. As we stroll through the well-preserved ruins we will tell you about Mayan mythology, philosophy, and cosmology, to gain a deep understanding of the meaning behind the stone sculptures and platforms.
Then we are ready to taste a fantastic Mexican buffet lunch. Have a break in the Cenote Chichi Kan and get over the heat with a refreshing swim right next to its waterfall.
Inclusions
- Round transportation
- Bilingual guide
- Buffet Lunch
- Ticket to Ek Balam
- Ticket to Chichen Itza
- Admission to Cenote
- Entry/Admission - Hotel Real del Mayab
- Entry/Admission - Chichen Itza
- Entry/Admission - CENOTE CHICHIKAN
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ek Balam Village, Ek Balam Village, Yucatan Peninsula
Have a guided visit to Ek Balam. Then you'll have free time to explore on your own
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Chichen Itza Mexico
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Hotel Real del Mayab, C. 3 Sur 153, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Enjoy a delicious Mexican Buffet at a local restaurant
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: CENOTE CHICHIKAN, KM 7 CDDTZM CHAN SACABA CARRETERA, 97784 Valladolid, Yuc., Mexico
Swim in a sacred Cenote
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ek Balam Village, Ek Balam Village, Yucatan Peninsula
Have a guided visit to Ek Balam. Then you'll have free time to explore on your own
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Chichen Itza Mexico
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Hotel Real del Mayab, C. 3 Sur 153, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Enjoy a delicious Mexican Buffet at a local restaurant
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: CENOTE CHICHIKAN, KM 7 CDDTZM CHAN SACABA CARRETERA, 97784 Valladolid, Yuc., Mexico
Swim in a sacred Cenote
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes
- Taxes of Archeological Sites are not included (54 USD)
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Mauricio_F
November 2022
We fell in love with Marcela the moment she stepped out of our private van. We were the first party to be picked up and she took great care to make us feel at ease. Our driver Arturo, was friendly, but focused on making our ride safe and pleasant. Once the other groups were on board, we began our...
We fell in love with Marcela the moment she stepped out of our private van. We were the first party to be picked up and she took great care to make us feel at ease. Our driver Arturo, was friendly, but focused on making our ride safe and pleasant. Once the other groups were on board, we began our long trek to Chichen Itza. It was a long journey, but Marcella was exceptional in balancing time for us to nap with time to inform of us what we were seeing, and preparing us for the day to come. Once at Chichen Itza, Marcela took very good care of us. We felt very special learning about the Mayan culture from her. She spoiled us with stories, including her personal interactions with diving and how she helps with further exploration of the Mayan history underwater. After Chichen Itza, we were treated to a wonderful lunch before moving on to Ek Balam. WOW! We had an amazing time. The highlight was when Marcela climbed the pyramid with my partner. Most of us stayed on the ground, but for the 2 other people who climbed with her, she continued educating. Simply amazing! Our final stop was at a beautiful cenote! We were given plenty of time to swim and to enjoy the scenery. Our 16 hour adventure was one that we will never forget. We took a much larger bus excursion 2 days later and it paled in comparison to this small group experience with Marcela. Our minds were filled with new knowledge, new friends, and a unique experience we will never forget.Scott C
November 2021
Great trip overall Vincent Padilla was our guid and he was great. Ek balam was so cool glad we added that to our trip. The lunch was some of the best food we had since coming to Mexico. Great birthday overall. Thanks Vincent
Great trip overall Vincent Padilla was our guid and he was great. Ek balam was so cool glad we added that to our trip. The lunch was some of the best food we had since coming to Mexico. Great birthday overall. Thanks Vincentannamari_1
April 2022
This tour was the highlight of our trip to Cancun. Good communication from Amigo Tours, they quickly answered all my questions. The pick-up time was moved to 6am which meant it's not really an early access tour (but at least we could sleep longer). Pick-up at the meeting point went without proble...
This tour was the highlight of our trip to Cancun. Good communication from Amigo Tours, they quickly answered all my questions. The pick-up time was moved to 6am which meant it's not really an early access tour (but at least we could sleep longer). Pick-up at the meeting point went without problems. We spent almost an hour collecting the people in Cancun, then took the toll highway to Chichen Itza, arriving at 9:30, spending 2 hours at the site between 10-12am. Originally I was looking for tours which spend more time there but to be honest it was so hot that I wouldn't have wanted to stay a lot longer anyway. Lunch was fine, the inevitable souvenir shop visit was about 20mins. The cenote was crowded but amazing, I wish we had more time there. Ek Balam was really special too, almost no people except for us and it's allowed to climb the pyramid. Overall, I think it's a wonderful combination of two different Mayan ruins plus a beautiful cenote. Our tour guide, Daniel did a great job of explaining the history while switching between Spanish and English, and also keeping our small group on time. Our driver, Jorge was also very helpful and kind. I'm really glad we picked this tour, even my two teeneagers were enjoying themselves.KDonna
February 2020
Frank and Alex were great. Authentic and true info! Really got an education. Really appreciated getting a tour from an actual anthropologist of Mayan descent. Very eye opening. After leaving Chicen Itza, our trip to a Mayan village was lovely. Was entertaining and original. Would highly recommend!
Frank and Alex were great. Authentic and true info! Really got an education. Really appreciated getting a tour from an actual anthropologist of Mayan descent. Very eye opening. After leaving Chicen Itza, our trip to a Mayan village was lovely. Was entertaining and original. Would highly recommend!Michaela_L
April 2022
We booked the early access tour so we could avoid the crowds. Our tour was cancelled on the Monday but rearranged for the following day. We were told to arrive at our pick up point at 5.40 am and told to arrive early as the driver would only wait five minutes. We got up at 4.30 am to ensure we...
We booked the early access tour so we could avoid the crowds. Our tour was cancelled on the Monday but rearranged for the following day. We were told to arrive at our pick up point at 5.40 am and told to arrive early as the driver would only wait five minutes. We got up at 4.30 am to ensure we were there in plenty of time. We were still waiting at 6.30 am when two other mini buses arrived full of passengers from Amigo tours , all of whom were transferred to another coach. It was absolute chaos and we were told that this transport was not for us and we would have to wait until 7am ( I assume we were forgotten about). We were eventually picked up but then told we would not be arriving at Chichen Itza until 1.30pm ( so much for paying for an early access tour ). There was no communication about what had happened and it was lucky for us that we were with another couple who spoke Spanish otherwise we would have not have had a clue about what was happening and would have returned to out hotel thinking that it was all cancelled again. When I complained to Amigo tours that a 90 min wait was unacceptable they just said sorry it was outside their control! To give a balanced review, that said, the tour guides were great and they did give us a really good experience and they managed the rest of the tour very well. The positive stars are for the guides only - I can’t give five stars because of the poor customer service of Amigo tours themselves.charlieboy250
February 2022
Rodrigo was excellent and very informative. Great sense of humor and energy. The history is very interesting and should be revisited after youre time.
Rodrigo was excellent and very informative. Great sense of humor and energy. The history is very interesting and should be revisited after youre time.