Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Your experience begins at 8:00 AM, (suggested time), you'll be taken directly to Ek Balam to spend a few hours enjoying and learning about the site with a certified guide. After that, a refreshing swim at the Hubiku cenote and a buffet lunch will be waiting for you. A stop at the colonial town of Valladolid isalso included, however you can decide to got straight to your hotel depending on your energy level. The tour finishes with the drop-off at your hotel, about 10-12 hours after your pickup.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Professional art historian guide
Transport by private vehicle
Towels
Gratuities
Snorkel or other equipment not included
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup from any hotel or private address or port inside Riviera Maya, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal and nearby areas.
Ek Balam Village, Ek Balam Village, Yucatan, Mexico Hidden ruin wonder, unique and less crowded than Chichen Itza, this jewel is a must see for culture and archaeology lovers, its unique architecture makes it a once in a lifetime experience for all the family. 120 minutes
Cenote Hubiku, Temozon, Yucatan, Mexico Underground cave wit a stunning cenote, colorful and pristine waters, very refreshing and funny. At this point you´ll have a buffet meal at the hacienda restaurant, with regional and international food options. Beverages are not included. 90 minutes
Valladolid, Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico This painteresque colonial town is located near the Ek Balam ruins, the cathedral and downtown park are the perfecto closure for this experience, you can have an ice cream or buy handcrafts, take pictures or simply chill before heading back to your hotel. 30 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Adult pricing applies to all traveler
Remember to bring your own towels, bathsuit, hats, sunscreen, insect repelent and comfy shoes
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
tiffanykmah
03 Feb 2023
I do not recommend! They are unreliable. I had a private tour for 4 booked and they messaged me to arrange the details. Less than 24 hours before the tour, they cancelled with no reason given. No notice. It is very unprofessional and I would not recommend anyone put their trust in this operator. We had no other options and didn’t find an alternate tour because we had no time to find something else. It was really stressful and didn’t need to be like that.
Amanda_Y
16 Feb 2022
This trip was excellent, exactly what we wanted and more. The guide was exceptional, he had a great amount of knowledge and made it fun for my children too. We had as much time as we wanted and he was so attentive to our needs. Nothing was too much trouble. Definitely worth it and the best trip we took all holiday. On time, comfortable, interesting and fun. Thank you!
Sandra_E
09 Jan 2022
Our family of 6 (ages 70+ to 10 years old) had a great day trip. Jose Manuel Palafox was an excellent tour guide. We learned about native animals, plants, history, Mayan culture, Mayan paintings, environmental impacts, and more. He shared images from museums, books, and personal photos to explain and storytell about what we were visiting. The cenote was absolutely stunning, a moving experience and was my favorite part of the excursion. Ek Balam allowed you to climb many of the structures and see the amazing jungle view. Only about 1% of the ruins is remaining, but still worth seeing. Lunch buffet had many options and local flare. The quick stop at the city center on the way back was a fun way to eat a snack at street vendors and see shops. Be prepared to walk up and down many stairs and go on some easy hikes to view all that there is to see.
Would recommend taking a tour with Jose Manuel in the future! You could tell that he has a true passion for sharing the history and culture of the area, his heart truly sung as we all learned so much from him. His gentle and friendly mannerisms and ability to keep us on time without feeling rushed were welcome.
Truly worth your time to take the private tour.
This tour in
Playa del Carmen
is organized by
Palafox Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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