EK-BALAM Odyssey: Cenote Hunting & Valladolid Private Tour

9 Hours

Come explore an Ek Balam private tour through ancient Mayan temples, climbing the Acropolis, one of the tallest temples in the Yucatán. Take a refreshing splash in a beautiful cenote, savor local delights, and stroll the colorful streets of colonial Valladolid, for a day filled with joy and adventure.

 

Overview

This is not a rushed group tour. Our private Ek Balam tour takes you to one of the Yucatán’s best-kept secrets, led by local guides who know these ruins like family.

Unlike the crowded sites most tourists visit, here you can still climb the Acropolis, one of the tallest Maya structures in the peninsula, and take in a view few travelers ever see. Ek Balam means “The Place of the Black Jaguar.”

After exploring the ancient city, cool off in a nearby cenote, crystal-clear waters once considered a sacred gateway by the Maya. Swim, float, and let the quiet of the jungle settle in.

Midday brings a chance to enjoy local Yucatecan flavors before continuing to Valladolid, a colorful colonial city full of life and history. Walk its main plaza, admire the 16th-century church, and take in the atmosphere at your own pace.

Why Travelers Love This Tour

  • Climb the Acropolis, one of the tallest Maya temples in the Yucatán Peninsula
  • Swim in a hidden cenote, sacred waters once reserved for Maya ceremonies
  • Wander the colorful streets of colonial Valladolid
  • A quieter, less crowded alternative to Chichén Itzá
From $880
/ Private Tour from 1 to 8 Travelers

Trip Info

  • A private, air-conditioned ride with all the comforts of home, tourist plates, legal permits.
  • Private Tour for 1 to 8 travelers. Up to 12 travelers available with our Additional Traveler add-on. Bigger groups are welcome too, just reach out for a custom quote.
  • Moderate. A bit of walking and climbing involved, but paced for every kind of traveler.
  • Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Playa Mujeres, Tulum, and the Riviera Maya.
  • Your own certified local guide, dedicated to your group from start to finish.
  • Private · Cultural · Adventure · Full-Day Experience · Family-Friendly · Shore Excursion
  • A taste of authentic Yucatecan flavors along the way. Lunch is not included, so you're free to choose where and what to enjoy.
  • English · Spanish · French, subject to availability.
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