Chichen Itza & EkBalam: Mayan Culture Tour

Immerse yourself in the ancient Mayan culture with a full-day tour to Chichen Itza and EkBalam. Avoid the crowds and explore the sites with professional guides. Enjoy a buffet lunch and swim in a cenote. Book now!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zona Arqueológica de Chichen Itza - Arrive at Chichen Itza as the ruins open to enjoy a comprehensive 2-hour guided tour. Explore the ancient Chichen Itza, featuring structures like La Iglesia, Las Monjas, and The Observatory, and view one of the two cenotes within the ruins.
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What's Included
  • All visits guided
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Early access to Chichen Itza
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional guide speaking 100% English
What's Not Included
  • Drinks at the restaurant
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Additional Information

Join this intimate group tour to Chichen Itza and Ek Balam, where you’ll arrive early in the morning to fully explore the site before the large crowds appear.
This tour focuses on culture and history, with no shopping stops. Our professional guides will provide detailed insights into Mayan culture and Mexican history. This is not a tourist trap tour….

Location
Coco Bongo
Aproximate meeting time 06:00 am . We provide the definitive meeting time the afternoon before to the tour by email or text to your cel. You must wait at Coco Bongo doors for our guide, he will call your name arriving.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sav
Jul 9, 2025
It's truly a magical adventure - We had the best day learning all about the Mayan people! Our tour guide, Humburto, was fantastic—he was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate. He went into great depth about the Mayan calendar, explaining everything thoroughly and making it easy to understand. He also had a great personality, which made spending the day with him a total breeze. It was a long day, but truly worth every peso. An unforgettable experience!
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T5285wlmichaelc
Jun 24, 2025
Excellent Small Group Tour for Chichen Itza and Surrounding Sites - My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Our guide, Eder, was very knowledgeable and personable, communication leading up to the tour was very good, and the van was very comfortable. We enjoyed seeing Chichen Itza just as it was opening so it wasn't too busy or warm yet, the cenote was a very refreshing break from the heat, and we enjoyed Ek Balam much more than we expected. I highly recommend this tour!
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Brandon
Jun 21, 2025
Well worth the time! - Very nice overview of Mayan culture. A fun learning experience. All three stops on the tour were well worth visiting. Clean van with AC. The lunch was delicious and had a nice variety of Mexican foods. The cenote was beautiful! I very much enjoyed being able to climb the Ek Balam ruins. Overall, highly recommended!
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Traceyf646
Jun 19, 2025
A must have your! - We have just gone back from an amazing day at Chichen Itza, cenote swim & Ek Balham… what an amazing day we had. Communication was easy, professional & timely. Our tour guide was really knowledgable & helpful. After the pick up it was time to call for snacks & drinks at a local store with toilet facilities. Next stop Chichen Itza which is just amazing. Then all you can eat buffet lunch with a lot of vegetarian options. Swim in the cenote which is freezing but peaceful & quiet. Last is a stop at Ek Balham where you have the opportunity to climb the steps - it’s a must do! Overall we had a really fabulous day. We were hit, sweaty, wet & tired at the end of the day but the memories will stay with us forever!!
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N4894yagregoryc
May 26, 2025
Fantastic tour - Miguel the guide was fantastic! They picked us up from the hotel and were very timely. On the tour they were flexible but made sure we had enough time to enjoy each location
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Danielle_b
May 22, 2025
Wonderful cultural experience! - The tour guide Ezekiel and the driver Louise did a phenomenal job 👏 I liked that this tour went to two archeological spots and because you start early in the morning you beat the crowds! The cenote was magical and left you feeling refreshed! I also liked that Ezekiel showed us pictures on his tablet, it really helped to bring the history to life!
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Erichz3152pk
May 20, 2025
Great trip - Great trip, small group which helped a lot. They explained well and kept an eye out for all of us. Provided drinks and a great lunch. The Senote was magic. El Balem was very cool since you could climb the pyramid and there were only a few people there. Almost felt like we had the place to ourselves.
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Tammydr4904ub
May 19, 2025
Magical Anniversary Experience – A Day to Remember - This was a 25th anniversary trip for me and my husband, so we wanted everything to feel magical—and this tour absolutely delivered. A small group tour, like this one, is the best way to go! Ezekiel was fantastic, bringing the ruins to life with fascinating stories and explanations about what they were and how they were used. Each stop—Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and the breathtaking cenote—had its own unique beauty. Be prepared for quite a bit of walking, as there are multiple ruins to explore, but it’s worth every step. And don’t miss the chance to take a refreshing plunge in the cenote—it’s not only a great way to cool down but also one of the most beautiful spots of the day. This was truly a memorable experience and a highlight of our trip.
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Andrewhu5233od
May 16, 2025
Once in a lifetime trip. Thanks Miguel and Luis! - There are so many good things to say about this tour. Our tour guide, Miguel, and driver, Luis, were on time for every scheduled rendezvous and got us there safely and quickly. Getting to Chichen Itza early ensured that it wasn't overcrowded and was still cool enough with the limited shade. Ek Balam has more shade and you're allowed to climb the temples. Miguel has 20+ years experience and was very knowledgeable and conversational. It was a full day of learning about the history and culture of the Mayans with a break to eat lunch and swim in a cenote. Miguel was able to answer questions about local wildlife and vegetation and even pointed out some edible wild fruit. I booked this tour after reading the previous positive reviews and it exceeded my expectations. I cannot recommend this highly enough.
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Joshua
May 16, 2025
Awesome sights and experiences - Really cool experience. Miguel was awesome. Incredibly knowledgeable and took good care of us throughout the day. Between this excursion and another, this was the far better of the two. Just expect it to be very hot/humid and bring sunscreen!
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From $117
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).