Chichen Itza and Ekbalam Ancients Ruins Private Tour with Cenote

As if getting early access to Chichen Itza—one of the New 7 Wonders of the World—wasn’t enough, this small-group tour from Playa del Carmen also includes Ek Balam, another major Mayan archeological site, and a cooling dip in a cenote.

Add to that a freshly prepared regional lunch and you’ve got the ultimate cultural day out in Mexico.

Is your Private Tour, not a tourist trap

Discover the Mayan sites of Chichen Itza and Ek Balam on this tour from Riviera Maya.

Beat the crowds and explore these two impressive locations, taking a refreshing cenote swim in between.

Set off early and arrive at the ruin of Chichen Itza just as it opens and take a guided tour.

Learn about the old Chichen Itza and the different buildings there and see 1 of the cenotes inside the ruins.

Following the guided tour you will have some free time to explore on your own.

Take some amazing pictures of the Kukukkan Castle as you explore and see the 1000 Columnas Temple, Jaguar Temple, and the biggest ball game stadium in the Mayan culture, The Old Chichen Itza, The Observatory and many more

After visiting Chichen Itza ruins, discover the impressive Hubiku Cenote, one of the best in the Yucatan region, and take a swim under hundreds of stalactites. Then, enjoy a regional buffet lunch at a nearby restaurant.

Finally, visit Ek Balam, an off-the-beaten-track Yucatec-Mayan archaeological site hidden in the jungle. Admire incredible carvings at the site and climb to the top of the Acropolis Pyramid, the highest point of the ruins.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Note: Total time including the land transportation to the places to visit and come back to your hotel or private accomodation is between 9 and 10 hours, depending on the location of your accomodation.
• Not Included: Chichen and Ekbalam Yucatan State Taxes, 1250 MXN per person, must be paid at the travel date in cash to our guide
• From 1st January 2026 Chichen Itza and Ekbalam taxes are 1450 MXN per person