From Cancun: Chichen Itza early arrival with Ekbalam and Cenote

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11 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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

What's Included

Bottled water
Lunch
Small gropup Maximum 14 people
Air-conditioned vehicle
All visit guided
Chichen Itza and Ekbalam taxes. Must be paid at the travel date

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up place is at your hotel lobby or a meeting point if you are in another qccommodation.

Pick up time will provide the afternoon before to the tour by email or text to your cell number.

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Meeting point
Smart Cancun

We don´t provide pick up service at the hotels or places in Puerto Juarez, Playa Mujeres or Isla Blanca. Customers staying in these areas must arrive by their way to the meeting point in Oasis Smart Cancun at 6:00 am

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Zona Arqueologica de Chichen Itza

    Discover the Mayan site of Chichen Itza on this tour from Riviera Maya. Beat the crowds and explore this impressive location. Set off early and arrive at the ruin of Chichen Itza just as it opens and take a guided tour for 3 hours inside the Chichen Itza. Learn about the old Chichen Itza and the different buildings there and see 1 of the cenotes inside the ruins. 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. Following the guided tour you will have some free time to take some pictures or buy any souvenir.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Cenote Hubiku

    Discover one of the most impressive cenotes underground in Yucatan the Cenote Hubiku where you can take a refreshing swim under hundreds of stalactites after visiting Chichen Itza ruins. After the swimming, you enjoy a reginal buffet lunch at the Cenote restaurant.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Zona Arqueológica de Ek Balam

    Next, visit Ek Balam, an off-the-beaten-track Yucatec-Maya archaeological site with incredible carvings hidden in a jungle landscape. Climb the soaring Acropolis pyramid, the highest point of the ruins.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Total time including the land transportation to the places to visit and come back to your hotel or meeting point is between 11 and 12 hours, depending on the location of your accomodation.
  • Chichen Itza and Ekbalam Yucatan State Taxes not included. 1250 MXN per person, must be paid at the travel date, mandatory payment in cash, not USD not Card
  • From 1st January 2026 Chichen Itza and Ekbalam taxes are 1450 MXN per person
Supplied by AGILA TOURS

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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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