Full Day Excursion to Calakmul and Balamkú From Campeche

4.80

4.8(5 reviews)

Private Tour

16 hours

English, Spanish

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

16 hours

Mobile ticket

We offer a unique travel experience. Our tour guides have more than 20 years of experience in the area, we are the leading company in bird watching in the State of Campeche and we offer quality and warmth in our service.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Campeche

The tour will begin with a road trip to the Archaeological Zone of Calakmul. Technical stops may be made to go to the bathroom or have coffee.

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Balamku Archaeological Zone

In this place, travelers will enjoy a picnic in the jungle. Then they will make a private visit to the modeled stucco frieze of Balamkú, unique in the Mayan world, accompanied by a certified guide. And they will take a walk in the jungle enjoying the flora, fauna of the region.

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

Full Day Excursion to Calakmul and Balamkú From Campeche

Pickup included

What‘s Included

Valid in a restaurant en route of $150 pesos per person maximum.

Private transportation

Waters, sodas.

access tickets

Air-conditioned vehicle

certified guide

picnic (Coffee, juice, fruit, sandwich)

Gratuities

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.80

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Good views could be better guide
Gin,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
The trip was good, quite smooth. However, the guide was a bit off point, a lot of going into details and not giving enough bigger picture. Also the English wasn't great, so often couldn't understnad well. The breakfast was delicious and 200MXN was allocated for lunch, which is enough to buy a dish in the restaurant. Amazing views at Calakmul and amazing to climb the pyramids. However, sometimes it felt rushed as the guide (our private group of 3) didn't really wait and kept going, so some of the things he said was missed. Also, not enough to enjoy the views and admire the buildings. We skipped a lot of buildings as well, not enough time to read the posters about objects. Howevver, guide did well changing flat tyre and geting as home safely.
The ruins you can’t forget.
Kindra B,Jul 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Both Calukmul and Balamkuwere amazing sites. We got to see several local animals on our way to and from Calukmul. While that isn’t promised it sure was special. Getting to the top of one of the temples in Calukmul afforded us the opportunity to see a monkey! Also an incredible view of the complex and surrounding forest. Balancing was a shorter trips with a big payoff that I won’t spoil. Afterwards lunch/dinner was delicious, and well earned. The drive is long if you only go for one day, but worth it. Our guide was Willberth. He was amazing. A soft spoken gentleman with a passion for the natural world and human history. Couldn’t recommend this more. Went in the rainy season, had both sites to ourselves.
Great tour with a great guide!
Maria D,May 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great time on this tour! Willberth has an excellent knowledge about the archeology and wildlife. Definitely can recommend to go with this tour operator!
Fantastic trip to Calakmul
jonlane85741,Jan 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful trip to Calakmul and our guide Wilbert was amazing. Learnt so much about the Mayans and this wonderful city. Highly recommend this trip!
If you want an expert guide to the less-traveled Mayan sites, Chelita is your tour service.
amyrF5251IE,Nov 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went on a three-day tour of Mayan ruins in both Campeche and Quintana Roo, spending two nights in Xipujil. Wilberth was a fabulous guide. He is extremely knowledgable, keeping up on the latest archaeological research and Mayan history and language, and eager to answer questions. He is also passionate about the environment and bird watching with an amazing eye. His English was excellent. We would definitely go with Chelita again.

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Full Day Excursion to Calakmul and Balamkú From Campeche

4.80

4.8(5 reviews)

Private Tour

16 hours

English, Spanish

Mobile ticket

Show all 15 photos

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

16 hours

Mobile ticket

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Campeche

The tour will begin with a road trip to the Archaeological Zone of Calakmul. Technical stops may be made to go to the bathroom or have coffee.

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Balamku Archaeological Zone

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

Full Day Excursion to Calakmul and Balamkú From Campeche

Pickup included

What‘s Included

Valid in a restaurant en route of $150 pesos per person maximum.

Private transportation

Waters, sodas.

access tickets

Air-conditioned vehicle

certified guide

picnic (Coffee, juice, fruit, sandwich)

Gratuities

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.80

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Good views could be better guide
Gin,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
The trip was good, quite smooth. However, the guide was a bit off point, a lot of going into details and not giving enough bigger picture. Also the English wasn't great, so often couldn't understnad well. The breakfast was delicious and 200MXN was allocated for lunch, which is enough to buy a dish in the restaurant. Amazing views at Calakmul and amazing to climb the pyramids. However, sometimes it felt rushed as the guide (our private group of 3) didn't really wait and kept going, so some of the things he said was missed. Also, not enough to enjoy the views and admire the buildings. We skipped a lot of buildings as well, not enough time to read the posters about objects. Howevver, guide did well changing flat tyre and geting as home safely.
The ruins you can’t forget.
Kindra B,Jul 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Both Calukmul and Balamkuwere amazing sites. We got to see several local animals on our way to and from Calukmul. While that isn’t promised it sure was special. Getting to the top of one of the temples in Calukmul afforded us the opportunity to see a monkey! Also an incredible view of the complex and surrounding forest. Balancing was a shorter trips with a big payoff that I won’t spoil. Afterwards lunch/dinner was delicious, and well earned. The drive is long if you only go for one day, but worth it. Our guide was Willberth. He was amazing. A soft spoken gentleman with a passion for the natural world and human history. Couldn’t recommend this more. Went in the rainy season, had both sites to ourselves.
Great tour with a great guide!
Maria D,May 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great time on this tour! Willberth has an excellent knowledge about the archeology and wildlife. Definitely can recommend to go with this tour operator!
Fantastic trip to Calakmul
jonlane85741,Jan 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful trip to Calakmul and our guide Wilbert was amazing. Learnt so much about the Mayans and this wonderful city. Highly recommend this trip!
If you want an expert guide to the less-traveled Mayan sites, Chelita is your tour service.
amyrF5251IE,Nov 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went on a three-day tour of Mayan ruins in both Campeche and Quintana Roo, spending two nights in Xipujil. Wilberth was a fabulous guide. He is extremely knowledgable, keeping up on the latest archaeological research and Mayan history and language, and eager to answer questions. He is also passionate about the environment and bird watching with an amazing eye. His English was excellent. We would definitely go with Chelita again.