Tour to Chichen Itza, cenote/food and Ek Balam from Valladolid
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Enjoy and make the most of your stay in Valladolid.
If you are a lover of archaeology, history and of course adventure, this experience is perfect for you.
You will enjoy a morning in the archaeological zone of Chichen Itza before the crowds and intense heat that characterizes our State.
After this walk to cool off in the crystal clear waters of one of the most beautiful cenotes in Yucatan, you will enjoy regional food (buffet). After cooling off, there is nothing better than enjoying the sunset with the most beautiful views over the temples and palaces of the Ek Balam archaeological zone. Of course, our certified guides will immerse you in History and all the myths and realities contained in our wonderful culture and its pre-Hispanic cities.
All this without rushing and at your own pace in an exclusive tour. For our LakinTours Experiences team there is nothing more important than the satisfaction and enjoyment of our travelers.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Chichen Itza
We will begin this adventure by collecting to travelers at their hotel by 7 a.m. to arrive at Chichen Itza before the crowds and heat. We will enjoy a guided tour led by one of our certified guides, who will show you the most surprising corners of the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itzá. On this tour we will talk about architecture, culture, art and history and with a little luck you will also learn a little of the Mayan language. Don't miss the opportunity to get to know Chichen Itza through its temples and palaces that have prevailed for centuries. On the tour we will visit the Great Ball Court, one of the largest in all of Mexico, the temple of the warriors, we will talk about the imposing sacred cenote and of course one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, the Kukulkan temple, among other buildings.
Cenote Hubiku
After a walk in Chichen Itza, we will cool off in the fascinating and fresh waters of the Hubuku cenote, located 25 minutes from our third stop (Ek Balam) and we will delight in a buffet of regional food. In this place travelers usually stay for 2 hours to refresh themselves and gain energy to visit Ek Balam.
What‘s Included
Parking lots
Guide service in the archaeological zone of Ek Balam
Water bottles
Driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide service in the archaeological zone of Chichen Itza
Visit to the Hubiku cenote
Buffet food
Pick up and Drop off
Drinks in the restaurant
Chichen Itza (nationals 298 pesos, foreigners 671 pesos)
Archaeological Zone DE Ek Balam (domestic $280 pesos/ foreign 580 pesos)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Complete adventure
Includes Hubiku cenote
Duration: 8 hours: Varies depending on the group
From 8 to 9 hours
Buffet: Includes buffet in the cenote (drinks not included)
Small group: The shared service is with a very small group.
Guide service: This modality includes, in addition to transportation, guide service in the archaeological zones of Chichen Itza and Ek Balam.
Pickup included
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tours
JULIE H,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour to Chichen Itza was good, especially the early morning access because it was packed when we left at 10:30. We avoided the crowds. The cenote they took us to was beautiful and the restaurant was good. The Ek Balam tour was amazing and the highlight of the day! Well worth it. And our driver for the day was very friendly.
Tens across the board
Victoria B,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent day. Well paced and great tour guides. Picked us up from our hotel and dropped us off there which was super easy. The sites are all amazing and well organized to ensure you get the full experience.
Great Full Day Chichén Itza + Ek' Balam Tour
socouvrette,,May 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely great tour to Chichén Itzá, Hubiku Cenote, and Ek' Balam. They picked us up exactly on time in a nice air conditioned van and we were at Chichén Itza 20min before it opened and our guide had our tickets ready (heads up it's faster if you let them buy your tickets and pay them in cash, no waiting in line to pay by card when you get there, no upcharge). The guide, Enrique, was fantastic. We've done a lot of tours this trip and he was one of the best, and very knowledgeable. With the timing we got in, we got to the Castillo while the plaza was mostly empty, great for photos. The rest of the tour was super informative and we were glad to have 40min of free time to walk to the cenote. We then drove to Cenote Hubiku which was shockingly empty. By eating first, we avoided the one tour bus that was there because as we were finishing up eating, they were coming out of the cenote so we had the cenote to ourselves for an hour! The food was fine, too. Not the worst tour food we've had. Finally, we did a quick drive to Ek' Balam where our guide Balthazar also gave a great tour. What a cool site that we didn't know anything about! We climbed up to the top of the palace and the view was fantastic. It's been great to learn about old and current Mayan culture. Throughout the day, our driver, Sergio, was great. Attentive, always waiting for us with water, and willing to give some information (in Spanish) as he drove. Great tour! Thanks to the whole team. It was easy to organize over WhatsApp, they were super responsive and always ready with the info we needed.
Great experience
ChunNam W,,Jan 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience in general. Our guide Enrique for Chichen Itza is professional and knowledgeable. It was great to see Chichen Itza early as there were not a lot of people. The Hubiku cenote is a nice stopover and the food is not bad there. Our guide in Ek Balam (who I unfortunately did not get his name) is also nice and gave us a lot of information about the site. Our driver Martin is also very friendly and professional and tried his best to communicate with us although he doesn't speak English very well.
Great experience but priced too high
521ilanag,,Dec 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A lot of good things to say about the trip, but some mixed feelings too. Loved: getting to Chichen Itza early to get some really great photos before the crowds arrived. Had the Cenotes all to ourselves! Very cool experience. And hardly anyone at Ek Balam which meant a lot of undisturbed access. Didn't love: our driver was not a tour guide so there was no additional information. I wondered why this was so expensive when I had a private all day tour in another city for half the price (the driver was the guide).
Great tour and great people
Hanna S,,Nov 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I really enjoyed the tour! Best combination of two Mayan sites and cenote. The guides (Henry in Chichén Itzá and Jose in Ek Balam) were very knowledgeable and entertaining. The driver (Sergio) was very nice and considerate. I don’t speak Spanish unfortunately but both guides spoke great English and we have managed to communicate with Sergio well. I was going on my own and also found out that I will be the only person on tour. I was worried that the tour will get cancelled but it wasn’t. The timing worked really well and I had tours before the crowds arrived and I also had the cenote to myself at some point. I highly recommend this tour and this company! It was highlight of my trip to Mexico!
An excellent choice to meet the Mayans
eduardofL7015KX,,Sep 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maria was an excellent Guide. He explained a lot of information and curiosities about both the archaeological sites we visited and the Mayans. Besides that it helped us to know also a little bit of the culture of the Maya currently since she is one of them. He focused on what we visited and not on trying to sell like many other guides. They were very friendly and friendly If you visit Chichen Itza or Ek Balam I recommend them!
100% recommended!
ryanlV3724TT,,Sep 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend this tour—100% worth it! From start to finish, everything was exceptionally well organized, making the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. Maria, our guide, was very knowledge of the area, history, and cultural insights added so much value to the experience.
Wonderful and the Agent Very Friendly and Pro
christyanf2016,,Aug 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful and the very friendly and Pro agent make you have a memorable experience. I definitely recommend them 100% for people staying in Valladolid
A varied and thought-provoking day out
catherinegS1423NK,,Aug 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip gave us a lovely and varied day out, which covered a lot of ground. The fact that the tour started early meant that we reached Chichén Itzá just before it opened, so the bulk of our time there was spent before it became very crowded, and before the heat became very intense. Our guide there, Henry, was wonderful – he gave us interesting and practical insights into the function, acoustics and belief systems surrounding the structures, and was also an excellent photographer. We then got to spend a bit of time on our own wandering around the site, before our kind and flexible driver, Sergio – who ensured we were well supplied with water, throughout – took us to the cenote. We had a buffet lunch at the on-site restaurant before swimming in the gorgeous space. After that, Sergio took us to Ek Balam, and our guide there, William, was fantastic – his enthusiasm, curiosity and passion for the site were infectious, and taught us a lot, in a kind and conversational way, about the decoration, possible functions, and continued archaeological uncovering of the ruins. The buildings are very interesting and have a beautiful setting – it’s more interactive than Chichén Itzá; you can explore the structures in a different way, and it’s perhaps easier to get a feel for it as a space as it was once inhabited. Comparing the two two sites is, in itself, an interesting experience. Would definitely recommend! Make sure to bring cash for the locker and life jackets at the cenote, as well as for tips and entrance fees.
From MX$2,750.00
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