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Chichen Itza, Cenote and Ek Balam Tour with Lunch from Valladolid

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| Valladolid, Mexico
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Kukulkan temple Chichen Itza
Mausoleum Ek Balam
Cenote for swimming
Nunnery palace Chichen Itza
Ek Balam
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On average, this is booked 21 (0) days in advance.
10 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Visit with us the New World Wonder Chichen Itza, a refreshing open cenote with lunch and the astonishingly beautiful archaeological site of Ek Balam in one day. Skip the line access to the sites.

Learn more about two of the most important ancient Mayan cities in Yucatan with our local guides in a small, personalized group.
You won't regret it!

What's Included

  • Lunch Drinks at lunch are not included. Please refill your bottle with purified water we ́ll have available.
  • Entrance cenote
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Tips
  • Chichen Itza for foreigners
  • Ek Balam for foreigners
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We can pick you up at all hotels, B&B, hostels and Airbnbs in VALLADOLID, Yucatan. Please give complete address with crossroads or indicate which hotel is close to your Airbnb.We don ́t pick up in other cities as Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, ... only ValladolidPick-up is between 7 : 00am - 7 : 20am

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Chichen Itza

After pick-up in Valladolid and a 45min drive we ́ll start the day with a guided visit to the Maya-Toltec site of Chichen Itza. As we leave early, we’ll be at the archaeological site before the crowds arrive, and we ́ll avoid the heat.A professional certified guide will explain to you this New World Wonder (+ - 1h30min) with the largest ball court in Mesoamerica, the Temple of the Warriors, the Observatory, the nunnery palace, and the Kukulkan temple. The Mayans are known for their astronomical knowledge. Not a telescope, but the windows in the Caracol point in the cardinal and subcardinal directions and are believed to enable the tracking of the movement of Venus, the Pleiades, the sun, the moon, and other celestial events. After the guided tour, you ́ll have enough free time to enjoy the place and take some nice pictures.
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4 hours Admission Ticket Free

Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman

CenoteA well-deserved refreshing dip in a remote open cenote will be more than satisfying on our next stop. If you want, you can take the swing rope to jump in it or take a moment to just relax.Followed by an included lunch.After lunch there is a 30min drive to Ek Balam
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3 hours Admission Ticket Included

Zona Arqueológica de Ek Balam

Ek Balam, or ‘Black Jaguar’ is very different to Chichen Itza and at least as beautiful.It is one of the most important archaeological sites of Yucatan and one you can still climb.Recently, they founded an 80% intact stucco façade of the mausoleum of Ukit Kan Le’k Tok, the most important Maya ruler of Ek Balam, with more than 7,000 pieces of offerings dating back to the 8th century. Impressive! A professional, certified guide will tell you about its history.After the visit of the site there is a 30min drive back to Valladolid. Back at about 5:30pm.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Chichen Itza, Cenote and Ek Balam Tour with Lunch from Valladolid?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (CST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Chichen Itza, Cenote and Ek Balam Tour with Lunch from Valladolid?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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 (CST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Lunch. Drinks at lunch are not included. Please refill your bottle with purified water we ́ll have available.
  • Entrance cenote.
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Professional Guide in Chichen Itza and Ek Balam.
The following is NOT included:
  • Tips.
  • Chichen Itza for foreigners.
  • Ek Balam for foreigners.
  • Chichen Itza for Mexicans.
  • Ek Balam for Mexicans.
  • Ek Balam children aged 3-12.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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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 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Chichen Itza, Cenote and Ek Balam Tour with Lunch from Valladolid is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Chichen Itza, Cenote and Ek Balam Tour with Lunch from Valladolid 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once 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.

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What's Included

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  • LunchDrinks at lunch are not included. Please refill your bottle with purified water we ́ll have available.
  • Entrance cenote
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Guide in Chichen Itza and Ek Balam
  • Tips
  • Chichen Itza for foreigners
  • Ek Balam for foreigners
  • Chichen Itza for Mexicans
  • Ek Balam for Mexicans
  • Ek Balam children aged 3-12

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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