Small Group tour to Chichen Itza early arrival Ekbalam and Cenote

As if getting early access to Chichen Itza—one of the New 7 Wonders of the World—wasn’t enough, this small-group tour from Playa del Carmen also includes Ek Balam, another major Mayan archeological site, and a cooling dip in a cenote. Add to that a freshly prepared regional lunch and you’ve got the ultimate cultural day out in Mexico

1. 1

   Zona Arqueologica de Chichen Itza

   3 hours

   Discover the Mayan site of Chichen Itza on this tour from Riviera Maya. Beat the crowds and explore this impressive location. Set off early and arrive at the ruin of Chichen Itza just as it opens and take a guided tour for 3 hours inside the Chichen Itza. Learn about the old Chichen Itza and the different buildings there and see 1 of the cenotes inside the ruins. Take some amazing pictures of the Kukukkan Castle as you explore and see the 1000 Columnas Temple, Jaguar Temple, and the biggest ball game stadium in the Mayan culture. Following the guided tour you will have some free time to take some pictures or buy any souvenir.

2. 2

   Cenote Hubiku

   1.5 hours

   Discover one of the most impressive cenotes underground in Yucatan the Cenote Hubiku where you can take a refreshing swim under hundreds of stalactites after visiting Chichen Itza ruins. After the swimming, you enjoy a reginal buffet lunch at the Cenote restaurant.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   1.5 hours

   Next, visit Ek Balam, an off-the-beaten-track Yucatec-Maya archaeological site with incredible carvings hidden in a jungle landscape. Climb the soaring Acropolis pyramid, the highest point of the ruins.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Total time including the land transportation to the places to visit and come back to your hotel or meeting point is between 11 and 12 hours, depending on the location of your accomodation.
• Chichen Itza and Ekbalam Yucatan State Taxes not included. 1250 MXN per person, must be paid at the travel date, mandatory payment in cash, not USD not Card
• From 1st January 2026 Chichen Itza and Ekbalam taxes are 1450 MXN per person

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