Private Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and Ik Kil Cenote, Lunch
Description
Join us on a full-day private tour that will take you on a journey through time. Your adventure begins with a visit to the Ek Balam Mayan archaeological site, where you will be transported back in time to the ancient world of the Maya civilization. With your expert historian guide, you'll learn about the history, culture, and customs of this once-great civilization. Next, it's time to cool off with a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Ik Kil cenote. This natural wonder is a must-see for any visitor to the Yucatan. But the adventure doesn't end there! We'll then take you to explore the legendary city of Chichen Itza, one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world. With entrance fees and air-conditioned round-trip private transport from hotels in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya and Tulum all included, this private tour is the perfect way to discover the mysteries of the ancient Maya in total comfort and privacy.
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Itinerary
The adventure begins with a visit to the legendary Chichen Itza, one of the ancient cities that needs no introduction. Chichen Itza’s main building, the Kukulkan Pyramid, was named one of the new 7 world wonders. Our expert guide will take you on a tour of this well-preserved city and show you its many monuments, including the Kukulkan Pyramid, Pok-ta-Pok playground, Warriors’ Temple, and the Temple of Jaguar. You’ll get a unique opportunity to learn about the history, mysteries, and legends of this city and its inhabitants.
After your exploration of Chichen-Itza, we’ll take you to the stunning Ik Kil cenote. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to cool off with a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear underground swimming hole. It’s a must-see for any visitor to the Yucatan Peninsula. You can also indulge in a delicious traditional Mexican lunch with mouth-watering local dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.
The continuous with a visit to the impressive Ek Balam archaeological site, also known as “The city of Black Jaguar”. Ek Balam was a private territory until 2001. Our expert guide will take you on a tour of the ancient temples, ball courts, and other structures. You’ll be amazed by the beauty of the architecture and the power of the city, which has a history of over 1000 years. Moreover, you’ll have the chance to see the Jaguar’s Altar, a mystery that still puzzles scientists and historians. It features Christian angels, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and even the Indian God Shitsa.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from any accommodation (hotel, apartment, AirBnb, hostal, etc) in Cancun, on Riviera Maya, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Akumal or Tulum is included in the price. For some hotels in the Tulum Hotel zone a meeting point in Starbucks Tulum is provided.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(6)
Exceptional activity! The driver Eduardo was very friendly and his driving was perfectly safe. As for the guide Simon Chavez, in more than 15 years of traveling around the world, I have rarely met a person so cultured and passionate about sharing his knowledge. It was an absolutely extraordinary experience. The only small improvement would be to offer a small snack on the way home. I highly recommend! Outstanding activity! The driver Eduardo was very friendly and driven with complete safety. As for the guide Simon Chavez, in over 15 years of travel around the world, I have rarely met someone so knowledgeable and genuinely happy to share their expertise. It was an absolutely extraordinary experience. The only small improvement would be to offer a light snack on the return journey. Highly recommended!
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!
Dear Carrie, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled Alvaro made your tour to Ek Balam memorable with his expertise and care. It's great to hear you enjoyed the unique aspects of the ruins, the delicious lunch, and the excitement of the cenote. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and feedback like yours makes it all worthwhile. We look forward to your next adventure with us! Best regards, The OLMar Travel Mexico Team
Our tour guide, Alvaro, was amazing. He asked questions and suggested an itinerary to meet our interests. His knowledge of the area and history was remarkable. Alvaro has been a tour guide for 22 years and it came through in every aspect of our tour. This was our second time visitng Chichen-Itza and Alvaro provided information and insight we did not get the first time. Ek Balam was wonderful, it is less visited and smaller than Chichen-Itza and provides and look into everyday Mayan life with some parts of the site still undiscovered and uneartherd by archeologists.
It was so nice to have a guide with us and having great knowledge the area. Our guide took us to all of the places scheduled at a pace we could keep up with us. There were 4 of us on this tour and I’m handicapped. I did not feel rushed
Alvaro was an excellent driver and tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the areas we saw. Brought us to a very nice place for lunch that served authentic Mexican food. He was very conscious regarding our group handicaps. Very comfortable car.
This was a great tour! The experience was amazing and could not be any better. Alvaro was an amazing tour guide and very knowledgeable. I would recommend him to everyone that ever asks me what they should do here in Mexico.
