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Full day tour to Ek Balam Ruins, Valladolid and Sacred Cenote

Cancun, Mexico
  • 9 to 11 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Less crowded than Chichen Itza, Ek Balam offers temples, palaces, and a spectacular central pyramid. But, at a 4-hour drive from Cancun, it’s not a journey for the faint-hearted. Skip the self-drive strain on this convenient door-to-door tour, which includes a guided visit to the site, free time in the beautiful colonial town of Valladolid, and a stop at a hacienda for a buffet lunch and a cenote swim.
  • Learn about Maya ritual, culture, and beliefs on a guided tour of Ek Balam
  • Includes free time to explore both Ek Balam and scenic Valladolid
  • Get an authentic taste of the Yucatan at a buffet lunch in Hacienda Chukum
  • Hassle-free round-trip transfers from many Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels

What's Included

  • Round transportation from your hotel or meeting point
  • Bilingual certificated guide
  • Access to Ek Balam Archeological Site
  • Access to Hacienda Chukum and Cenote
  • 1 small bottle of water
  • Regional lunch buffet
  • Lifevests, lockers and showers at the Cenote
  • Quick visit to Valladolid
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

1

Ek Balam

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

2

Hacienda Chukum

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

3

Valladolid

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

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Good alternative to Chichén Itza

Jim_D, Mar 2026
Fun trip, excellent guide, comfortable van, and the ruin of Ek Balam is far less crowded than Chichén Itza
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