CHICHEN ITZA AND EK BALAM RUINS TOUR

We now offer a very special opportunity to visit two very unique and incredible Mayan ruins sites in one great tour.  Head north of Cancun into the Yucatan, where the once-great Mayan empire once thrived.  We'll start out with a visit to Ek Balam, a seldom-visited but great place. Ek Balam dates back as early as 100 B.C. and continued to prosper until its decline in about 1200 A.D.  Excavation of Ek Balam only began about 1987, so this is a very new site that is still being uncovered today.  Its biggest temple is called the Acropolis.

The Acropolis stands an impressive 100 feet high and is over 500 feet long.  Climb to the top and witness staggering views of the Yucatan, all the way to Coba.  After lunch, we'll make our way to the newest Wonder of the World, Chichen Itza.

Chichen Itza is the most famous and most impressive Mayan ruins site in the Cancun area.  Chichen Itza dates back about 1500 years, and is amazingly well preserved.  A UNESCO World Heritage Site, first time visitors to Cancun won't want to miss it.  After Chichen Itza, we'll visit a refreshing cenote where we can swim and cool off after a long day of exploring.

Larger Group?  See our Private Chichen Itza & Ek Balam

Schedule:Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 AM.

Departs:  Complimentary pick-up at your Cancun Hotel or Meeting Location. Pick-up time varies depending on the location of your hotel, but exact instructions will be specified on your tour voucher.

Approximate Itinerary: (subject to change)

6:45 AM - 7:45 AM - Pickup from your hotel or Meeting Location
10:30 AM - Tour of Chichen Itza
12:20 AM - Drive to Cenote
1:30 PM - Visit to Cenote
3:30 AM - Drive to Ek Balam
4:00 PM - Tour to Ek Balam
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Drive back to Cancun, Hotel Drop-offs

Duration:  Approximately 12 hours.

Includes:

• Round trip air-conditioned transportation

• Entrance Fees to Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and Cenote.

• English Speaking Tour Guide

• Box Lunch

• Guided tour of the Chichen Itza and Ek Balam Ruins

• Free time to explore on your own

• Regional Food Buffet

• Visit to a cenote for swimming and photos.

• Bottles of Water.

Bring:

• Biodegradable Sunscreen

• Biodegradable Insect Repellent

• Hat

• Camera

• Swimsuit and Towel

• Extra Cash for the Cenote Lifejacket

• Good Walking Shoes

• Water Shoes

• Extra Cash for Souvenirs, Tips, Drinks, etc.

• $15.00 Per Person Marine Park Fee

• $40.00 Per Person for Government Tax.

Kids:  All ages welcome.  Kids prices apply to ages 3-10.

Note: Government tax of $40.00 per person must be paid in cash on the day of the tour. This fee is paid directly to the government and not to us, so we can't collect it in advance.

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