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Small group tour to Chichen Itza early access + Cenote + Ekbalam

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Cancun, Mexico

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11 to 12 hours (approx.)
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Overview

With this small group shared tour to Chichen Itza and EkBalam, you will arrive in the early morning to enjoy a full visit to the site before arriving the big crowd.

We don't stop in places to shopping. We provide a cultural and history tour with our professional guides who explain to you all the details about the Mayan culture and Mexico's history. This is not a tourits trap tour.

Dont trust similar cheaper experiences, they will only waste your time and money with unnecessary stops. We have the best value for the experience provide.

Buffet lunch is included! Bottled water on board is included.

Also enjoy the Mayan culture visiting a second site as EkBalam

Note:
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.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Early access to Chichen Itza
  • Drinks at the restaurant
  • Chichen Itza and Ekbalam State taxes
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pick up place is at your hotel lobby or a meeting point if you are in another Accommodation.Pick up service is from Vidanta Area to Tulum Dowm Town.The tour doesnt operating from Puerto Morelos to Cancun AreaPick up time will provide the afternoon before to the tour by email or text to your cell number.Pick up time is from 06:00 am to 07:00 am for Playa del Carmen AreaPick up time is from 06:30 am to 07:00 am for Akumal and Tulum AreaMeeting point for all the customers staying in Tulum Down Town or Tulum Hotel Zone is Super Market Super Aki doors in Tulum City entrance at 07:00 am. We dont provide hotel pick up service in Tulum Area

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Calle 12 Norte
esquina con Av. 10 Norte, Col. Centro, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

Zona Arqueologica de Chichen Itza

Arrive to Chichen Itza with the ruins just open to enjoy a full visit guide of 2 hours around. Know the old Chichen Itza where are the buildings as La Iglesia, Las Monjas, The Observatory and see 1 of the 2 cenotes inside the ruins.Take amazing pictures in Kukukkan castle without crowd around and enjoy a fantastic walk around to know the history of the Kukulkan Castle, 1000 Columnas Temple, Jaguar Temple and the biggest Ball Game stadium of Mayan CultureTotal time in Chichen Itza is for 2 hours and a half. 1 hour 45 minutes visit guided and 45 minutes free time for take pictures, explore yourself the site or shopping souvenirs where you choice inside the ruins.
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2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cenote Hubiku

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.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Zona Arqueológica de Ek Balam

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.Note: 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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Note: 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.
  • What to bring: Towel, swimsuite, flip flops, change clothes and cash for the taxes and other expenses
  • Not Included: Chichen Itza and Ekbalam State taxes, MXN 1,250.00 per person, must be paid at the travel date

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small group tour to Chichen Itza early access + Cenote + Ekbalam?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Early access to Chichen Itza
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Profesional guide speaking 100x100 English
  • All visits guided
  • Drinks at the restaurant
  • Chichen Itza and Ekbalam State taxes

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Note: 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.
  • What to bring: Towel, swimsuite, flip flops, change clothes and cash for the taxes and other expenses
  • Not Included: Chichen Itza and Ekbalam State taxes, MXN 1,250.00 per person, must be paid at the travel date
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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