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Explore the grandeur of Chichen Itza and Ek Balam in a single day, complementing your adventure with a buffet lunch in a Mayan community and a refreshing swim in a waterfall cenote.
Embark on a 12-hour expedition to discover two of the most significant archaeological treasures in Yucatan. Your journey begins at Ek Balam, a mystical site where you can climb the Acropolis and visit the tomb of the city's great ruler. From the top of one of the tallest pyramids on the peninsula, you will enjoy a privileged view of the jungle surrounding this ancient kingdom. After exploring its secrets, you will have free time to connect with the site's energy at your own pace.
The adventure continues at the legendary Chichen Itza, where a professional guide will immerse you in Mayan mythology, philosophy, and cosmology to understand the deep meaning behind its sculptures and stone platforms. To enrich the experience, you will visit an authentic Mayan community to savor a regional buffet lunch and get a close look at their traditions. Finally, you can relax by swimming in the crystal-clear waters of a sacred cenote, admiring its natural waterfall before concluding this perfect day of culture, gastronomy, and nature.
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Important
● For all tours that include transportation: for safety reasons, all babies must travel in an approved child restraint system inside the bus, Amigo Tours does not provide this device, so each client must bring their own seat, because the restraint system occupies a seat, a charge of 15 USD will be applied to guarantee and reserve said seat on the bus
Additional Information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure time
● The meeting point in Cancun will be at Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 18.5, Hotel Zone, 77500 Cancun, Q.R., Mexico. Hotel Crown Paradise Club Cancun. Subsequently, a stop will be made at Presidente Intercontinental (bus stop) and the Oasis Smart hotel in Downtown Cancun. The local operator will contact the passenger by phone 24 hours before departure to confirm the meeting point and departure time; if you do not receive this communication, it is the passenger's responsibility to contact the local provider at the number indicated on the voucher to confirm the schedule and meeting point
● The meeting point in Playa del Carmen will be at Plaza Las Perlas (Av. Constituyentes LB, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico). The local operator will contact the passenger by phone 24 hours before departure to confirm the meeting point and departure time; if you do not receive this communication, it is the passenger's responsibility to contact the local provider at the number indicated on the voucher to confirm the schedule and meeting point
● If you select the hotel pickup option, you must provide the name of your hotel before completing the purchase. The local operator will get in touch within 24 hours prior to the tour departure to confirm if your hotel is included in the pickup route and provide the time. Otherwise, they will inform you of the nearest meeting point. If the operator does not make contact, it is the passenger's responsibility to contact the local provider at the number indicated on the voucher to confirm the schedule and meeting point
● The duration of the tour is approximate and will depend on the assigned meeting point and travel time
● The Chichén Itzá tax refers to the entry cost to the archaeological zone, which varies according to the visitor's nationality and residence. It must be paid by credit card; cash is not accepted
● Students, teachers, Mexican citizens, and children receive a discount on the Chichén Itzá tax by presenting their corresponding accreditation on the day of the tour. The discount will not apply without official identification
● By government order, if you wish to enter the Chichén Itzá archaeological site with photographic devices (GoPro, professional camera, selfie stick, and drones), you must pay an additional fee per device at the ticket office
● Not wheelchair accessible
● For a better experience, it is recommended to dress according to weather conditions, use sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen, wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring a water bottle
Inclusions
✔ Round-trip transportation from the meeting point
✔ Bilingual professional guide
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
✔ Mexican buffet lunch
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off (meeting point options)
✖ Transportation to the meeting point
✖ Lockers and life jackets (mandatory) at the cenote
✖ Archaeological taxes (to be paid at the destination, approximately 56 USD, credit card payment only)
✖ Entrance fees, meals, and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Any other service not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellations made with less notice or a no-show will result in no refund
Meeting point
Option - Hotel pick-up for Chichen Ek Balam in Cancun
• Pick-up at selected hotels in the Cancun Hotel Zone
For the meeting point option, meet your guide at one of the available points in Cancun:
Option - Chichen Ek Balam meeting point Cancun:
• Go Mart Villas del Rey, next to the Crown Paradise Hotel (Punta Nizuc Cancun, Hotel Zone, 77500 Cancun).
• Bus stop in front of the Presidente InterContinental Hotel (Blvd. Kukulcan Km 7.5, Punta Cancun, Hotel Zone, 77500 Cancun)
• Smart Cancun (Av. Tulum 4, Capilla Ecuménica, 77500 Cancun)
Option - Chichen Ek Balam meeting point Playa del Carmen
• Plaza Las Perlas (Av. Constituyentes LB, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico)