Guided tour of Ek' Balam and Valladolid with cenote and lunch
Excursions & day trips

Guided tour of Ek' Balam and Valladolid with cenote and lunch

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£147.00
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Language: Spanish, English
Printed ticket only
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll head into the jungle to visit what's left of the ancient Mayan city of Ek' Balam
  • This trip includes a swim stop at a cenote, a kind of natural freshwater pool unique to Mexico
  • Chocolate-making, obsidian-crafting and mezcal-tasting are all part of the agenda
  • The tour wraps up in Valladolid, a small, colourful town that's one of the Yucatan's prettiest parts
  • You'll follow an expert local guide around this patch of Mexico, so they'll give you the lowdown
What to expect

Get a close-up look at Maya history and traditions on this off-the-beaten-track tour. You'll visit the ancient Maya city of Ek' Balam – the most recent to be opened to the public – as well as Yalcoba to swim in the cenote and a stop in Valladolid.

We'll start the adventure with a guided visit of Ek' Balam, which translates as ‘Black Jaguar.' The site has more than 40 structures and its walls formed a maze, while the main pyramid, known as the Acropolis, has a well-preserved entrance surrounded by the open jaws and fangs of a jaguar. It's bigger than even El Castillo at Chichen Itzá. Best of all, you can climb to the top – which few Maya sites allow.

Afterwards, we'll head to Yalcoba where you can try your hand at chocolate-making and learn how to craft obsidian at a workshop. After a tequila and mezcal tasting you'll have time to enjoy the crystalline cenote, then tuck into a tasty buffet lunch of typical regional dishes. Lastly, we'll have a quick stop in central Valladolid, a city known for its art and architecture and a picture-perfect medley of colourful colonial buildings and historic churches.

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What's included
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  • check Buffet
  • check Local delicacy tasting
What to remember
  • There's a MXN 45.00 fee for using video cameras at the archaeological site
  • Order of route subject to change
  • Tour is guided in German
  • Pickups are available from Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen hotels. If you don't see the option to add a hotel for pickup, please provide the details at the checkout.
  • Bring biodegradable insect repellent
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Drinks not included
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Provider
TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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  • Kate

    From United States of America - May 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Ek' Balam est vraiment très petit comparé à chitchen itza et Valladolid ne vaut pas la peine d'être vu. Par contre, la cenote est vraiment très très b ...

  • ALAIN

    From France - April 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    visite de EL BALAK satisfaisante Par contre, visite de la distillerie sans aucun intéret et , grande insatisfaction de n avoir pas eu plus de temps p ...

  • Isabelle

    From Belgium - February 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

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