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Ek Balam, Cenote & Valladolid Experience from Playa del Carmen
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover Ek Balam, a more recently excavated and restored Maya archaeological site, on this full-day guided tour. Stroll among the ancient city’s vegetation-covered temples, well-preserved sculptures, and make your way up the Acropolis pyramid for wonderful views at the top. After sightseeing, swim in the natural pools of Cenote Maya Park and then rappel and zipline in the Yucatán jungle. Enjoy a blessing ceremony led by a Maya shaman and a traditional buffet lunch. Currently, our archaeological sites remain temporarily closed for an unspecified time, meanwhile adaptations are taking place for the new health and safety measures procured by our authorities. We all are looking forward to this reopening. In the event of acquiring the activity in conjunction with an archaeological site and this should continue to be closed by the time of your visit. We will be able to carry out the rest of the activity and the cost of the visit to the archaeological zone will be reimbursed.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Buffet lunch
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Visit to Valladolid
- Cenote Entrance & Life Jacket
What's not
- Gratuities
- Drinks during the lunch
- Locker Rental
Itinerary
Pick-up at hotels in the Riviera Maya, providing transportation in small groups and without commercial stops.
Between 10:00 to 10:30 am is our arrival at Ek'Balam or Cenote Maya Park -according to logistics-. Ek'Balam means "black jaguar", is one of the most impressive ceremonial centers of the Mayan culture in the Yucatan Peninsula, you will be witness off the incredible infrastructure of temples and plazas. You will walk through remarkable buildings and get detailed explanations provided by your expert guide during the tour.
Arrival at Cenote Maya Native Park at 12:20 pm approximately. Refresh yourself in the most impressive cenote of 196 feet (60 m) diameter an almost perfect circular shape. You also can do optional adventure activities: swimming, diving and rappel down 85 feet (26 m). 120 kg or 264 lbs is the maximum weight for the rappel activity. Participate in an authentic mayan ritual, ceremony of blessings carried out by a maya shaman of the community. Finally you will enjoy a traditional menu made with organic orchard supplies and handmade tortillas.
Drop-off at hotels in Riviera Maya between 5:30 to 6:30 pm approximately.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Cancun Vacation Experts
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 6 years
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring a swimsuit and sunscreen
How it compares in Cancun
- Its from-price is 27% above the median of the 1149 day trips we list in Cancun.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 186 of 1149.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cancun
Cancun pairs a long ribbon of white-sand beaches and turquoise Caribbean water with Maya ruins, cenotes and islands all within easy reach.
The Hotel Zone curves along a narrow strip of land between the Caribbean and the Nichupté Lagoon, lined with resorts and beaches such as Playa Delfines, where the sand is powder-soft and the sea glows in every shade of blue. Downtown Cancun, on the mainland, is where locals eat and shop, with taquerías and evening stalls around Parque de las Palapas.
Top-ranked sights in Cancun: Chichen Itza, Tulum Archeological Site, Isla Mujeres.
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