Top 5 Ek Balam Tours from Cancun

1.Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, Cenote & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 50 reviews · 12 hours · from $900Our pick

Travel from Cancun to Ek Balam, Chichén Itzá, and Cenote Chichi Kan with a bilingual guide such as Omar, Frank, or Paulo. Climb Ek Balam’s ruins, learn Mayan culture at Chichén Itzá, swim beside a cenote waterfall, and eat a buffet lunch. Expect about 12 hours, long drives, and a $38 site tax.

“It was really nice to see Chichen Itza and Mayan masterpiece of architecture. Our guide Arthuro was funny and he has a lot of Mayan knowledge.”

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2.Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Tour From Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $85

Leave Cancun early for guided visits to Chichen Itza and Ek Balam, then cool off in Cenote Saamal. Expect a small group of up to 18, hotel pickup, lunch, plenty of walking, and a long day. Guides such as Carmen, Pablo, Marcela, and Julio have led especially strong departures.

“Best tour I have ever been on in Mexico. Marcela Camarena is the perfect guide, she is knowledgeable and funny and loves the Mayan ruins. I would go with her anywhere in Mexico. Well run, got to photograph and see everything at both sites which is the first time in three visits to these places. Two thumbs up. Very nice cenote for swimming before lunch. The lunch was varied and very tasty.”

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3.LDS Tour to Ek Balam + Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $255Top rated

Travel from Cancun to Ek Balam with a professional LDS guide, hear about possible Book of Mormon connections, climb Maya temples, then enjoy a Yucatecan buffet and swim in Hubiku cenote. Hotel pickup, admission, water, and round-trip transport are included.

“Ek Balam is an astonishingly preserved archaeological treasure and well worth the drive. Our guide Mario made the site come alive and presented us with information on the civilization. This tour was our favorite.”

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4.Ek Balam, Mayan traditions and cenote Chichikan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $69Best value

Travel from Cancun to Ek Balam with an English-speaking guide, then swim at Chichikan cenote, try Mayan food and rituals, and visit Uayma’s Santo Domingo church. Guides such as Fredy or Jorge keep the long day lively. Expect a 7:00 am start, buffet lunch, and a separate archaeological entry fee.

“Our guide Jorge was wonderful, funny and knowledgeable. All stops were worth it. Food at Chichikan meh. Pick ups eat a lot of time, but tour still very much worth it.”

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5.access to Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, a Cenote, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 7 reviews · 12 hours · from $79

Spend 12 hours exploring Ek Balam and Chichen Itza with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, then swim at Cenote Chichikan, eat a Mexican buffet, taste tequila, and visit Valladolid. Pickup from Cancun is optional, and the $38 archaeological fee is extra.

“What an adventure filled day! Juan (van 139) was engaging, informative, welcoming, and just genuinely fun! Santos was an excellent driver what a team! The trip itself was more than I imagined! Coba, beautiful, chichikan, I can’t wait to visit again such beautiful grounds and the cenote was breathtaking. The staff there were great! Chichen itza was magnificent! Valladolid was a fun quick stop. Professional well recommend guide service and tour! Our original plans/tour was changed but no complaints whatsoever! Excellent communication which was very helpful!!”

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