Ek Balam, Chichen Itza, Cenote and Buffet Lunch Day Trip from Playa del Carmen
by Amigo Tours
Choose from 4 available options
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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.$228Overview
This full-day bus tour from Playa del Carmen lasts about 12 hours and visits two major archaeological sites and a cenote. The day begins at Ek Balam, where a bilingual guide leads a 90-minute tour of the ruins, including climbing pyramids to view the surrounding jungle. After the guided portion, there is free time to explore Ek Balam independently. Next, the tour takes visitors to Chichen Itza. This visit lasts around three hours and is arranged for early in the day to avoid crowds. The guide explains Mayan culture, mythology, and the significance of the stone carvings and platforms as you walk through the well-preserved ruins. Following Chichen Itza, the group stops for a one-hour Mexican buffet lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, there is a one-hour opportunity to swim in the Cenote Chichi Kan, a natural sinkhole with a waterfall, where guests can cool off. Admission fees to Ek Balam, Chichen Itza, and the cenote are included, along with round-trip transportation and the buffet lunch. A life vest is required for the swim but is not included, nor are drinks or archaeological site taxes.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ek Balam Ruins
Visitors take a guided tour lasting about 90 minutes to explore Ek Balam, including climbing pyramids for views of the Mayan jungle. After the guided portion, there is additional free time to walk the site independently.
90 min
Chichen Itza
This visit lasts approximately three hours and begins early to avoid crowds, allowing more time later in the day for other activities. The bilingual guide explains Mayan mythology, philosophy, and the meaning behind the stone sculptures while walking through the well-preserved ruins.
180 min
Mexican Buffet Lunch
A one-hour break at a local restaurant provides a buffet lunch featuring Mexican cuisine.
60 min
Sacred Cenote Swim
Visitors have one hour to swim in a natural freshwater sinkhole, known as a cenote, where they can cool off before continuing the tour.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide at Crazy Hot Coyote at 5:40 am.
End point
Meet your guide at Crazy Hot Coyote at 5:40 am.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ek Balam, Chichen Itza, Cenote and Buffet Lunch Day Trip from Playa del Carmen
by Amigo 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.$228Overview
This full-day bus tour from Playa del Carmen lasts about 12 hours and visits two major archaeological sites and a cenote. The day begins at Ek Balam, where a bilingual guide leads a 90-minute tour of the ruins, including climbing pyramids to view the surrounding jungle. After the guided portion, there is free time to explore Ek Balam independently. Next, the tour takes visitors to Chichen Itza. This visit lasts around three hours and is arranged for early in the day to avoid crowds. The guide explains Mayan culture, mythology, and the significance of the stone carvings and platforms as you walk through the well-preserved ruins. Following Chichen Itza, the group stops for a one-hour Mexican buffet lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, there is a one-hour opportunity to swim in the Cenote Chichi Kan, a natural sinkhole with a waterfall, where guests can cool off. Admission fees to Ek Balam, Chichen Itza, and the cenote are included, along with round-trip transportation and the buffet lunch. A life vest is required for the swim but is not included, nor are drinks or archaeological site taxes.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ek Balam Ruins
Visitors take a guided tour lasting about 90 minutes to explore Ek Balam, including climbing pyramids for views of the Mayan jungle. After the guided portion, there is additional free time to walk the site independently.
90 min
Chichen Itza
This visit lasts approximately three hours and begins early to avoid crowds, allowing more time later in the day for other activities. The bilingual guide explains Mayan mythology, philosophy, and the meaning behind the stone sculptures while walking through the well-preserved ruins.
180 min
Mexican Buffet Lunch
A one-hour break at a local restaurant provides a buffet lunch featuring Mexican cuisine.
60 min
Sacred Cenote Swim
Visitors have one hour to swim in a natural freshwater sinkhole, known as a cenote, where they can cool off before continuing the tour.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide at Crazy Hot Coyote at 5:40 am.
End point
Meet your guide at Crazy Hot Coyote at 5:40 am.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.