Tours & experiences

Ek Balam Ruins, Cenote and Valladolid Private Tour

About this experience

Accompanied by your own certified guide walk through this archaeological area which is one of the most recent discoveries about Mayan culture. In this tour we will also visit the charming colonial city of Valladolid and the amazing cenote Saamal located in Hacienda Selva Maya where you will enjoy a delicious lunch with some of the most famous traditional dishes fromYucatan cuisine.

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr–10 hr
  • Private experience

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Private Tour with Lunch
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour8 hr–10 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 8 hr–10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • On board cooler with beers, sodas and bottled water
  • Hacienda Selva Maya (buffet lunch)
  • Guided tour with a certified bilingual guide
  • Visit to Cenote Saamal
  • Visit to Valladolid city (1 hour approximately)

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

During your visit you will be accompanied by a certified guide who can teach you about the cultural importance of Ek Balam as you explore the city’s buildings, like the Ball Court, the Mayan Arch and you will have the chance to climb the "Acropolis" the main pyramid

In Valladolid you can appreciate the picturesque city with its colonial architecture, colorful houses and the slow life in the streets that seems to have stopped in time. Valladolid has several buildings of great importance and rich history, like the convent San Bernardino de Siena, the Santa Ana church, the museum San Roque, and the cathedral in the main plaza.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Vacation Rentals

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Go Visit Cancun

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
  • Hat or cap
  • Biodegradable sunscreen and repellent
  • Change of clothe
  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Extra cash (for Souvenirs)

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr–10 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Vacation Rentals
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–7; Adult tickets: age 8+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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