Ek Balam Private Tour with Cenote – All-Inclusive Experience
Overview
Experience the fascinating Ek Balam ruins with your private certified archaeological guide. Explore the ancient city at your own pace, avoid the crowds, and even climb the main pyramid for breathtaking jungle views—something you can’t do at most sites in the region.
Afterward, cool off with a refreshing swim in Cenote Xcanche, surrounded by nature and perfect for a relaxing dip.
Your day continues with a delicious à la carte lunch at a local Mexican restaurant before returning in the comfort of your private transportation.
This exclusive all-inclusive private tour is operated by an award-winning company with 10+ years of excellence, ensuring a seamless, safe, and truly memorable experience.
What's Included
- Entrance fees to Ek Balam ruins
- Lunch at a local Mexican restaurant with one meal a la carte
- Water and sodas provided in the cooler of the van
- All taxes and commissions
- Cenote entrance fee and life vest. Bike to reach the cenote.
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or Airbnb by private air-conditioned minivan
- Certified, experienced and dedicated private guide
- Drinks at the restaurant
Meeting and Pickup
We pick up from all hotels - rentals located from Playa del Carmen to Tulum. An additional pick-up fee will be due to the guide on the day of the tour if you are staying in Puerto Morelos (USD 45) or Cancun (USD 90). If condo or house rental, we require the full name and address of the place, sharing location via phone upon arrival is requested.For the best experience, we advise choosing a pick-up time of 6:30. This will allow you to avoid both the crowds and the heat, ensuring a more enjoyable outing.No shows applies 15 minutes after confirmed pick up time.
What To Expect
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Zona Arqueológica de Ek Balam
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
X'Canche Cenote
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Temozon
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ek Balam Private Tour with Cenote – All-Inclusive Experience?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Entrance fees to Ek Balam ruins.
- Lunch at a local Mexican restaurant with one meal a la carte.
- Water and sodas provided in the cooler of the van.
- All taxes and commissions.
- Cenote entrance fee and life vest. Bike to reach the cenote.
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or Airbnb by private air-conditioned minivan.
- Certified, experienced and dedicated private guide.
- Drinks at the restaurant.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ek Balam Private Tour with Cenote – All-Inclusive Experience is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ek Balam Private Tour with Cenote – All-Inclusive Experience will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entrance fees to Ek Balam ruins
- Lunch at a local Mexican restaurant with one meal a la carte
- Water and sodas provided in the cooler of the van
- All taxes and commissions
- Cenote entrance fee and life vest. Bike to reach the cenote.
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or Airbnb by private air-conditioned minivan
- Certified, experienced and dedicated private guide
- Drinks at the restaurant
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
