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Rio Lagartos guided boat tour- Ek Balam from Valladolid

127 Reviews 4.93 out of 5 stars Based on 127 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 98% of reviewers | Valladolid, Mexico
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10 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This English/Spanish spoken guided daytour to the nature reserve of Ria Lagartos and the amazing Maya site of Ek Balam make this combination of nature and archaeology a must do during your visit in Valladolid. You won´t regret it!

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Drinks with lunch - tips
  • Entrance Ek Balam for foreigners
  • Entrance Ek Balam for Mexicans
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We can pick you up at all hotels, B&B, hostals 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 6:45am - 7:15am

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Parque Natural Ria Lagartos

Guided boattour for about 2 hours in this Unesco natural park. Boatrental, entrance to the park and English/Spanish speaking guide are included.You´ll see birds, different types of mangroves, most probably crocodiles. As for the Flamingos: this park is where their nesting aerea is (we´re not allowed to go to the nests), so you´ll definitely see them the whole year round. How many? There are days we see only ten or a hundred, but you´ll never see a thousand ;-).
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Ek Balam

English/Spanish guided tour in this must see site. Only about 20 years ago archaeologists discovered here the facade of a Maya mausoleum that is 85% intact like it was in the year 800 AD.If you´re not interested in Ek Balam you can visit the local cenote Xcanche (entrances not included: Ek Balam 494 mxn pp foreigners, Xcanché cenote 170 mxn pp).
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rio Lagartos guided boat tour- Ek Balam from Valladolid?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. 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

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tourleader and Certified Guide for Ek Balam
  • Entrance Ria Lagartos national park, guided boattour and boatrental
  • Drinks with lunch - tips
  • Entrance Ek Balam for foreigners
  • Entrance Ek Balam for Mexicans
  • Entrance Ek Balam for children from 3 till 12 years old

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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