VIP Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Private Tour: Explore Ancient Mayan Ruins and Swim in a Cenote

Embark on a VIP private tour to Chichen Itza and Ek Balam, where you’ll explore ancient Mayan ruins, swim in a cenote, and enjoy a delicious lunch in Valladolid.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chichen Itza - Arrive EARLY, AVOID the crowds and have this MAGIC place to yourself.
  • Ek Balam - Discover this rich archeological site and climb its pyramid
  • Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman - Enjoy the cenote by jumping with a rope or going down the stairs
  • Valladolid - Lunch in a local a la carte restaurant in the main square of Valladolid. You will taste authentic Mexican food.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Beverages at lunch
  • Tips
Additional Information

Explore the ruins at Chichen Itza and Ek Balam and get the chance to swim in a freshwater cenote with this private tour from Playa del Carmen. You’ll head out to Chichen Itza bright and early to help you avoid the crowds, where you’ll have a guided tour followed by free time. You’ll also visit the Ek Balam ruins, climb its pyramid and the Oxman cenote, with a stop in Valladolid for an included lunch.

Location
Chichen Itza
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Christy_w
Jul 3, 2025
Excellent Tour, Fabulous Guide - Eric took us on an unforgettable journey to Chichén Itzá, Ek Balam, lunch in Valladolid, and a refreshing swim in a cenote. As a former history teacher, he was an exceptional guide—engaging, insightful, and incredibly knowledgeable. He brought the ancient sites to life with fascinating stories and context that we would have missed on our own. Our family of four loved the private experience, and we came away with memories that will last a lifetime. Highly recommend!
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O2104zwchristianec
May 24, 2025
Great day exploring Mayan ruins - Oscar was a great driver and tour guide. He was knowledgeable and tailored well to his audience. I appreciated the ability to customize the private tour and modify the itinerary as desired!
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Julie_s
May 1, 2025
This is a long day, but... - This is a long day, but so worth it! Our tour guide, Antonio, was so knowledgeable and funny! We learned so much. Because this is a private tour, you get to go at your own pace. You can spend more time at one location, and less at another. Antonio had great recommendations for lunch and everything was so good! We had a great time and would definitely recommend.
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Accessandsecurity
Apr 10, 2025
10/10 trip and our tour guide Oscar made it memorable book him - Fantastic trip, Oscar was very knowledgeable and made our visit to both sites memorable. I can highly recommend this guy for a trip; we chose the private vip tour to save the time waiting for other travelers, if your budget allows it I would suggest doing the private tour, it’s more personal and we had full attention of our amazing guide all day. Thank you for making our trip a success
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Denfromus
Mar 23, 2025
Great company - We did a custom private tour of Chichen Itza and two cenotes. Those guys are great and very accommodating. Damian, Fernanda and Isaak were great! You will not regret if you book with this company. Avoid all tourist trap, see more than with a group tour and arrive to your hotel earlier to be ready for a next day! No hidden fees were charged
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Kjohnsonp1p
Feb 24, 2025
Private tour is the way to go! - 1000% worth the private experience! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable as he also works as a high school history teacher. Our driver was very skilled and knowledgeable of the area. My wife and I had a great time!
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Triptip1212
Feb 8, 2025
Awesome excursion - We greatly enjoyed our all day excursion with Abraham. He has deep knowledge about Mayan history and architecture. He also had images on an iPad to show us what the ruins looked like painted and how the sun hits Chichen Itza at certain times of the day and year. Additionally, he is an excellent photographer and captured some fantastic pictures of us in front of the ruins. He gave us awesome recommendations for lunch, which was delicious! We loved getting to the ruins early in the day before the crowds and heat of midday. Highly recommend this tour.
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Y2503mlkeithb
Feb 3, 2025
Wonderful Ek Balam experience - Juan Manuel was our private tour guide for Ek Balam. He was very friendly and answered all of our questions. He possesses an extensive knowledge of Ek Balam, and the Mayan culture. We had a wonderful time and learned so much about the Mayan culture. I highly recommend My Quest Concierge and Juan Manuel as a guide.
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Danhm3042ti
Jan 24, 2025
Fantastic experience - I cannot recommend Oscar enough. Our experience was fantastic. Oscar was an extremely attentive guide. He was great with our toddler and we never felt rushed as we explored Chichen Itza. Clearly a well informed guide thanks to Oscar we learnt alot. After the tour of Chichen Itza we stopped at a beautiful cenote and were then driven to a nice restaurant for lunch. This excursion has been the highlight if our visit.
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224amiew
Dec 24, 2024
5/5 Stars - Exceptional Tour Guide! - We had the pleasure of touring Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and Cenote Oxman with Aranza, and it was an unforgettable experience! Aranza's extensive knowledge of the history and archaeology of these ancient sites was truly impressive. He brought the ruins to life with his engaging storytelling and insightful commentary. Aranza's passion for Mayan culture and history is contagious, and he answered all our questions with ease. His expertise helped us appreciate the significance of each site and uncover hidden gems we wouldn't have noticed otherwise. The tour was well-organized, and Aranza ensured we had plenty of time to explore each site. He also treated us to a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, where he recommended authentic Mayan food options on the menu. We loved trying the traditional dishes, and Aranza's insider knowledge helped us navigate the menu like locals. After lunch, we visited the stunning Cenote Oxman, where we had the opportunity to swim in the crystal-clear waters. Aranza's recommendations for the cenote swim were spot on, and we loved the chance to cool off after a morning of exploring. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and dedicated tour guide, look no further than Aranza! We can't recommend him highly enough. Gracias, Aranza, por una experiencia inolvidable!
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From $285
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).