Chichen Itza early access, Ek Balam, and cenote guided tour

Chichen Itza early access, Ek Balam, and cenote guided tour

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$74.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Spanish

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 12 hours

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Entrance Fees Included

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Local touch

Meal Included

Smaller Group Size

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Why you’ll love this…

Visit the archeological site of Chichén Itzá and Ek Balam in one day
Learn about these important sights with a professional guide
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch
Have a break in the Cenote Chichi Kan

What to expect

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 archeological site, before spending some free time exploring on your own.

While on this tour, you'll visit one of the seven wonders of the modern world, Chichen Itza. With knowledge of archeology and Mayan culture, it will be easy for you to imagine how the Mayans once inhabited this city. As you stroll through the well-preserved ruins, the guide will tell you about Mayan mythology, philosophy, and cosmology, to understand the meaning behind the stone sculptures and platforms.

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

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What's included

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

What's not included

Life vest (mandatory)
Drinks
Mandatory extra fees to be paid on-site

Where

Meeting point:

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. Playa del Carmen: Plaza Las Perlas at 6:00 am.

What to remember

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Please note that there are government taxes to enter the sites (66 USD) not included in the price, which must be paid on-site by credit card. Cash payments are not accepted

Know in advance:

The hotel pick-up service is available only in Cancun. Pick-up times are approximate, and they will be confirmed the day before the tour
Mexicans have a discount on the archeological sites' tax upon the presentation of their ID on the day of the tour. The discount will not be applicable without the official identification

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Provider

Amigo Tours

Booking fee

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

Cancellation policy

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

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.8 /5

Based on 7 reviews from verified customers

Review categories

Safety

4.7/5

Service

4.7/5

Value for money

4.4/5

Staff

4.7/5

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Nick Beesly
Verified booking
4.6
August 27, 2025
Traveled with family
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!
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Manny
Verified booking
5
August 3, 2025
Traveled as a couple
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
Verified booking
5
March 21, 2025
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.
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Kristof
Verified booking
5
February 23, 2025
Traveled as a couple
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
Verified booking
5
November 18, 2024
Traveled with a group of friends
Omar - Jose professionele en deskundige begeleiders.
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Barbara
Verified booking
4.6
November 8, 2024
Traveled with a group of friends
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.

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