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VIP Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Private Tour

5.0(75 reviews)Playa del Carmen, MexicoOperated by My Quest Concierge Private Tours
  • Duration12 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Explore the ruins at Chichen Itza and Ek Balam and get the chance to swim in a freshwater cenote with this private tour from Playa del Carmen. You'll head out to Chichen Itza bright and early to help you avoid the crowds, where you'll have a guided tour followed by free time. You'll also visit the Ek Balam ruins, climb its pyramid and the Oxman cenote, with a stop in Valladolid for an included lunch.

What to expect

12 hours4 stopsPrivate tour

  1. Chichen Itza

    Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico

    2 hours

    Arrive EARLY, AVOID the crowds and have this MAGIC place to yourself.

  2. Ek Balam

    Ek-balam, 20-minute drive from Valladolid on highway 295, direction Tizimin, Ek Balam Village, Yucatan, Mexico

    2 hoursAdmission included

    Discover this rich archeological site and climb its pyramid

  3. Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman

    Periferico, Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico

    1 hourAdmission included

    Enjoy the cenote by jumping with a rope or going down the stairs

  4. Valladolid

    Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico

    1 hour

    Lunch in a local a la carte restaurant in the main square of Valladolid. You will taste authentic Mexican food.

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations254

The operator lists 254 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Tropical Escape HotelAvenida Primera Entre Calle 10 Y 12, 1st Avenue between 10th and 12th street, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • The Royal Haciendas by Holiday Inn Club VacationsCancun-Chetumal Highway km 289+10, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Quinta PalmeraCalle 30 Nte 102, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Villas Santa FeF2, Fraccionamiento, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Aqualuna by Xperience HotelsAvenida 10, Entre Calle 12 y 14, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Thompson HotelCalle 12 s / n, Gonzalo Guerrero, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77720, Mexico
  • Collection O The Shore At 46th1st North Avenue 151, Between 44th North Street and CTM Avenue, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77720, Mexico
  • Unic Design HotelCalle 24, entre 5ta y 10 Avenida, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • OYO Hotel Posada RomaCalle 2 Nte. Bis 268, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Siesta Fiesta HotelQuinta Avenida 10, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Real Playa del Carmen34 between 10th and 5th Avenue Solidaridad, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • The Reef Coco BeachCalle Flamingo, Mz 7, Lt 1, Region 6, Col. Luis Donaldo Colosio, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • The Reef 281 Avenida Norte & Calle 28 Norte, Calle 28 Norte, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77720, Mexico
  • The Reef PlayacarPaseo Xaman-Ha, Retorno Sayil, s/n, Fracc. Playacar, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Sandos Caracol Eco ResortPuerto Juarez-Chetumal Km. 295, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Reina Roja Hotel Boutique By KaviaCalle 20 Nte 298, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Xell Suites & HotelAvenida Luis Donaldo Colosio, Between Avenida 10 and Avenida 15, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77728, Mexico
  • Singular Joy Downtown Hotel & Residences1 Ave. Norte Calle 14 Norte, Gonzalo Guerrero, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77720, Mexico
  • Quinta NahuiCalle 22 norte, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
  • Rosewood MayakobaCtra. Federal Cancun, KM 298 Solidaridad, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Sandos PlayacarPaseo Xaman-Ha Manzana 1 Lote 1, Playacar, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Sasha HotelAvenida 10 2, Entre Calle 1B y 12, Colonia Centro, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Studios PlayaCalle 60 Entre Avenidas 10 Y 15, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77712, Mexico
  • Soul Beach Luxury Boutique Hotel & SpaCalle 28, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Balkon Boutique HotelAv 10, Between Calle 60 & 62, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Princess Family Club RivieraProl. 5ta Avenida Mza 20-Lote 006, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Tierra MayaCalle 24 Norte No. 133 entre 5a. y 10a. Av., Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • 5th Avenue HotelQuinta Avenida 141, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Wyndham Garden Playa del CarmenAv Aviacion Lote 5 Manzana 29 Colonia Playacar Solidaridad, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Viva Azteca by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive ResortPaseo Avenida Xaman Ha Manzana 8, Lote 1, Playacar, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Beach Balance 5ta Av By BFHQuinta Avenida Esq Calle 6, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Viva Maya by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive ResortPaseo Xaman Ha Hotelero 5, Playacar, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Villas Sacbe Condo Hotel and Beach Club1a. Avenida # 4, Entre 12 Y 16, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Hotel Kin Ka'a1 Avenida Nte, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Viceroy Riviera Maya A Luxury Villa ResortPlaya Xcalacoco Frac 7, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • 5th Avenue Apartment By SelectQuinta Av. Norte Con 20 Norte # 290, Centro, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Heaven HotelAv. Xcalacoco Manzana 022 Lote 55-1, Predio Los Matorrales, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • The Fives Travelers at The Fives Beach by YPJ-All InclusivePredio EL Limonar 1 Bis , Fraccion 2 Bis, Acceso a Xcalacoco, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Hotel Kuxtal5ta Avenida Entre Calle 8 & 10 No.455. Colonia Centro, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Paradisus La Perla - Adults OnlyCalle 88 Nte, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77728, Mexico
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Pickup is available from Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Tulum & any place in the Riviera Maya. Tour not available for Playa Mujeres. We pick you up at the lobby of your hotel or Airbnb. Suggested pickup time is 6:45 am but we are happy to accommodate the schedule to your wishes.

Redemption

We will contact you two days before to reconfirm everything with you and we will send you the information of your guide one day before.

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Food included
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Beverages at lunch
  • Tips

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–2), Child (3–11), Adult (12–99)

Languages

Guide
English, Spanish

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 10 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
America/Cancun
Product code
142800P21

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 575 reviews
  • 575

Ratings aggregated from Viator (12) and Tripadvisor (63).

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