Top 15 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.Ek Balam and Cenote Tour with Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 30 reviews · 11 - 12 hours · from $95

Travel from Cancun to Ek Balam with a bilingual certified guide, climb the acropolis, swim at Chichikan Cenote, enjoy a local buffet and food demonstration, then see Uayma’s colonial church and streets. Expect 11 to 12 hours, long bus rides, and extra entry fees.

“guida molto preparata e gentile. Non cerca di mandarti in trappole per turisti per shopping, anzi è disponibile e si vede che ama il suo lavoro.”

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6.Ek Balam Ruins and Cenote Maya Park Day Trip from Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $159

Travel from Playa del Carmen in a small group to Ek Balam and Cenote Maya Park. Explore Maya temples with a guide such as Ernesto, Mark, or Ismael, receive a shaman’s blessing, swim, try optional rappelling or ziplining, and eat a traditional buffet lunch.

“This was a fun trip! our guide, Mark, was knowledgeable and wonderful. The whole day went smoothly. We didn’t expect there to be fun activities in the cenote such as a zip line and platform for jumping. The doo was delicious. We had s great experience!”

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7.Ek Balam and Valladolid Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $326

Travel from Cancun with a private English-speaking guide and driver to climb Ek Balam’s Acropolis, swim at Cenote Saamal, eat at Hacienda Selva Maya, and visit Valladolid. Guides such as Alberto and Victor Manuel have helped make the history engaging, while flexible pacing suits families and mixed-age groups.

“Amazing day spent with our guide Alberto and driver Julio! We were able arrange this private tour according to what we wanted to do an see, my parents are 84 and they took great care of us. Alberto is very knowledgeable about the Mayan history and has a wealth of knowledge about Mexico in general! We absolutely loved Ek Balem it is a must do!! Lunch was delicious and the cenote gorgeous. Would definitely book with them again for a private!!”

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8.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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9.Ek Balam Ruins, Cenote & Magic Town of Uayma – All Inclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $175

Leave Cancun early for Ek Balam, one of Yucatán’s few climbable Maya sites. Guide Jesús Cuevas brings Maya history to life before you swim at Cenote Chichikan, eat a regional buffet, and visit Uayma’s colorful 17th-century church. Transport, admissions, and life jacket are included.

“There is a lot packed into this day, and nothing I would leave out! Ek Balam is smaller and less known than Chichen Itza, but it has the advantage (?) that you are allowed to climb the steep steps of the pyramid. As my kids say, "if the climb up doesn't give you a heart attack, the climb down will!" This is a "must see" for anyone interested in the pre-Hispanic civilizations. The swim in the Cenote was refreshing, and the stops in Uayma and Vallidolid rounded out a diverse set of experiences. Our tour guide, Jesus Cuevas, provided information, photos, maps, and videos along that way that ensured our…”

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10.Private Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and Ik Kil Cenote, Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $660

Spend about 12 hours with your own group visiting Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and Ik Kil Cenote. A private guide such as Alvaro can adjust the pace, explain Maya history, arrange transport from Cancun or the Riviera Maya, and include lunch, admission, snacks, water, soft drinks, and two beers per person.

“Our private tour was worth every penny! Our guide, Alvaro was a wonderful guide, had a wealth of knowledge and took great care of us all day! Our experience at the ruins was wonderful. Ek Balam was unique and older than Chichen Itza. Because it’s a newer discovered site, we were able to climb the steps and go inside some of the buildings. Lunch was amazing and the cenote was exciting!”

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11.Private VW Beetle Tour to Chichen Itza, Ek Balam & Valladolid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $375

Join Paul, also known as Señor Travel Bug, for a private English-language day from Cancun, Puerto Morelos, or Playa del Carmen. Visit Chichen Itza, climb Ek Balam, stroll Valladolid, and enjoy flexible timing, private transport, photos, and a summary video.

“Paul exceeded our expectations in about every way. Was personable and knowledgeable, made it fun! Best tour ever!”

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12.Amazing visit to Ek Balam Ruins, cenote and Valladolid

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $189

Travel from Cancun to Ek Balam with a certified guide, climb the main structure, swim at Cenote Chukum, enjoy a regional buffet, and visit Valladolid. John and Omar have guided this experience. Transport, admissions, lunch, drinks, lockers, showers, and a life vest are included.

“Being able to climb the steps of Ek Balam was wonderful. Not many options elsewhere to do this. The Cenote was beautiful. John and Omar were great guides, friendly and professional. A bit of humour mixed along with the history lessons.”

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13.Ek Balam and Cenote Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $160

Spend 10 to 12 hours visiting Ek Balam, Cenote Oxman, and Valladolid from Cancun. A bilingual guide leads the archaeological visit and Mayan blessing ceremony, followed by cenote swimming and a typical buffet lunch. Gus is one guide praised for making the Maya culture easy to understand.

“We enjoyed this experience. Our guide Gus was fun and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about ancient Maya culture.”

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14.Ek Balam and Cenote Express Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $417

Leave Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, or the Riviera Maya early with guide Alex for Ek Balam’s climbable Acropolis and a refreshing swim at Cenote Hubiku. The 7 to 8-hour tour includes admission, buffet lunch, drinks, bottled water, insurance, and a maximum of 11 people.

“Overall it was an excellent tour. Every detail was thought of. Before the tour even started, we had great communication from the tour. Arranging pick up was a breeze.”

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15.Private Tour: Ek Balam, Pink Flamingos Sanctuary and Tequila Tasting Factory

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $719

Leave Cancun at 6 a.m. for a private day with a guide such as Raul, visiting Ek Balam, Las Coloradas, and Rio Lagartos by boat before a tequila tasting. You get hotel transport, entrance fees, and a private boat, but food, drinks, and tips cost extra.

“We read other reviews and requested Raul for our tour and we are glad we did. He gave us flavor and history all in a believable down to earth way. He was truly a joy to talk with. Our tour was perfect and the added visit to the salt flats was interesting. The visit to Ek Balam was interesting and a nice addition to the other tours we've taken of the Mayan ruins around the Yucatan. One motivator for us taking this trip was the Pink Flamingos sanctuary. The driver on our boat whipped it around right away to get us close to an alligator wading around and went to…”

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