Mayan Jungle: the ancient city Ek Balam and the Mayan underworld
Duration: 10h:00m
Starting from $672 for 1 person ($119 for each additional)
Max 10 Participants
Private experience
Our journey starts 170 km east of Yucatán to explore the archaeological zone of Ek Balam. Upon entering Ek Balam, an interesting, completely restored Mayan arch welcomes you. We will cross this majestic structure and walk among the ancient buildings, admiring the grandeur of their construction until we reach the acropolis, the best-preserved structure of Ek Balam standing at 32 meters high. Inside, the tomb of the great Mayan King "Ukit Kan lel Tok" was discovered.
Ek Balam was strategically built between two cenotes, contributing to its significant development and growth. Therefore, we also include a visit to one of these cenotes in our tour. You may choose to travel the 1.5 km long sacbé on foot or by bicycle. For a unique experience, consider arriving in a Yucatecan Tuk Tuk, also known as a tricitaxi.
We arrive at X'Canché, a beautiful open cenote, where you can descend wooden stairs, cool off under the waterfall, swim, and relax in its green waters. For the adventurous, options to rappel down to the cenote, use a zip line, or swing in with a Tarzan rope are available.
By booking this tour, you are supporting the local community, as the proceeds from cenote access help sustain local communities and promote sustainable tourism. We will then make a gastronomic stop at the Xbatún Mayan village to savor traditional dishes from the region.
Our final stop is the Magic Town of Valladolid, known as “The Pearl of the East.” Founded in 1543, it is the second oldest city in Yucatán, offering rich history and cultural experiences.
Inclusions
- Soft drinks and regional beer
- Private transportation, bicycle rental or Tricitaxi
- Snack
- Life vest
- Tickets to the Ek Balam archaeological site, entrance fees to the cenote (Zip line, tarzan rope and rappelling), entrance tickets to the Convent in Valladolid, travel insurance during transportation
- Certified Tour Guide
Suggested To Bring
- Wear breathable clothing and comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Hat or Cap
- Camera
- Bring water shoes or flip flops
- Bring a Swimsuit and towel
- Bring a change of clothes at the end of the experience
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Biodegradable insect repellent
- Cash (Mexican pesos) for your lunch, drinks, souvenirs, tickets to other attractions etc
Additional Details
| Tour type: | Adventure, Family, Full Day Tour, Historical, Nature and Wildlife |