Chichen Itza, Ek Balam and Cenote Swim 12-13 Hour Tour from Playa del Carmen
by Cancun Bay Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$166Overview
This full-day bus tour from Playa del Carmen lasts about 12 to 13 hours and covers two Mayan archaeological sites plus a swim in a cenote. The day begins with a visit to Chichen Itza, where a professional guide explains the history and details of landmarks such as the Kukulkan Pyramid, the ball court, and the Temple of a Thousand Columns over a 90-minute walk. Afterward, the group travels to a nearby cenote for a one-hour swim in clear, fresh water inside a natural limestone sinkhole surrounded by jungle. Following the swim, the tour continues to the Ek Balam ruins for about an hour. Visitors can climb the Acropolis and see well-preserved Mayan carvings and art, as well as views from the top. Round-trip transportation on an air-conditioned vehicle and lunch are included. Admission to the cenote is also covered, but entrance fees for Chichen Itza and Ek Balam, life jacket rental at the cenote, and drinks with the basic lunch option are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
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Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is a major archaeological site known worldwide. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Visitors spend about 90 minutes here with a guide who explains the site's history and Mayan culture, highlighting landmarks like the Kukulkan Pyramid, the ball court, and the Temple of a Thousand Columns.
90 min
Cenote Swim
The tour includes a one-hour stop at a cenote, a natural limestone sinkhole unique to the Yucatan Peninsula. This cenote offers clear, fresh water ideal for swimming, surrounded by jungle vegetation and notable rock formations.
60 min
Ek Balam
Ek Balam is a Mayan ruins site less famous than Chichen Itza but significant for its impressive structures. Visitors spend about one hour exploring the site, climbing the Acropolis to see well-preserved carvings and Mayan art, and enjoying views from the top.
60 min
Meeting point
7:45 AM
End point
7:45 AM
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Chichen Itza, Ek Balam and Cenote Swim 12-13 Hour Tour from Playa del Carmen
by Cancun Bay Tours
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$166Overview
This full-day bus tour from Playa del Carmen lasts about 12 to 13 hours and covers two Mayan archaeological sites plus a swim in a cenote. The day begins with a visit to Chichen Itza, where a professional guide explains the history and details of landmarks such as the Kukulkan Pyramid, the ball court, and the Temple of a Thousand Columns over a 90-minute walk. Afterward, the group travels to a nearby cenote for a one-hour swim in clear, fresh water inside a natural limestone sinkhole surrounded by jungle. Following the swim, the tour continues to the Ek Balam ruins for about an hour. Visitors can climb the Acropolis and see well-preserved Mayan carvings and art, as well as views from the top. Round-trip transportation on an air-conditioned vehicle and lunch are included. Admission to the cenote is also covered, but entrance fees for Chichen Itza and Ek Balam, life jacket rental at the cenote, and drinks with the basic lunch option are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is a major archaeological site known worldwide. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Visitors spend about 90 minutes here with a guide who explains the site's history and Mayan culture, highlighting landmarks like the Kukulkan Pyramid, the ball court, and the Temple of a Thousand Columns.
90 min
Cenote Swim
The tour includes a one-hour stop at a cenote, a natural limestone sinkhole unique to the Yucatan Peninsula. This cenote offers clear, fresh water ideal for swimming, surrounded by jungle vegetation and notable rock formations.
60 min
Ek Balam
Ek Balam is a Mayan ruins site less famous than Chichen Itza but significant for its impressive structures. Visitors spend about one hour exploring the site, climbing the Acropolis to see well-preserved carvings and Mayan art, and enjoying views from the top.
60 min
Meeting point
7:45 AM
End point
7:45 AM
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.