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Top 15 Ek Balam & Valladolid Day Trips

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Ek Balam still lets you climb its acropolis, and colonial Valladolid is the prettiest town in the Yucatán. This list ranks the trips that pair them, often with a cenote swim between, so you can weigh what each covers, what it costs, and how long the day runs.

Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip

Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip - Valladolid walk: a real breather between big-ticket stops

Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation

Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation - Getting there early: the 6:00am start and the long bus ride

Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan

Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan - Chichén Itzá with a guide: what you’ll actually get from the ruins

3.Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 911 reviews · 12 hours · from $58

Guided Chichén Itzá, Cenote Chichikán and Valladolid day trip with skip-the-line entry, optional swim, tequila tasting and lunch.

“Our amazing team with Henrique and Kevin were unbelievable! Truly exceptional experience and they truly complemented the group and each other. Kevin’s knowledge about the Mayan’s, their culture, traditions and beliefs were outstanding. We got so much from this and we highly recommend both Kevin and Henrique! Henrique got us to every stop with a smile on his face and was always willing to smile and chat with us all! Thanks family! Hope to see you soon!”

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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo - Chichen Itza with a Guided Pass Through Kukulkan and the Observatory

4.Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 710 reviews · 11 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Chichen Itza, Noolha cenote swim with zip line, and Valladolid food culture, all from Playa del Carmen in one long day.

“***PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE READ SMALL PRINT IF THERE IS ANY *** They make you pay 800 peso per person in person $48-50 per person more than what you already paid through Viator . It comes out very expensive and I don’t think it’s worth it . First off we had a schedule pick up time from the meeting location in tulum Starbucks they arrived 25 mins late no big deal because we waited inside Starbucks. When the tour guide arrived me informed us of the extra fee we owe . ( bring cash or they have a payment machine) The tour is long be prepared it is an all day…”

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Ek Balam, Chichen Itza, Cenote & buffet lunch Tour

Ek Balam, Chichen Itza, Cenote & buffet lunch Tour - Cenote Chichikán swim: waterfall views, cold water, and required life vest

5.Ek Balam, Chichen Itza, Cenote & buffet lunch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 588 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $89

Early-access Ek Balam, Chichén Itzá, and a cenote swim from Playa del Carmen with buffet lunch. Small group tour.

“Marcella was absolutely amazing! Our driver was really good too. He drove safe, our van was nice, and comfortable. Sexy Marcella knew the history of the area, it's people, their customs, their story, as well as what each one of the buildings in the ruins were used for. She had no problem diving into the ground to get the most perfect photo for us. Sometimes she would tell someone "wait stand still!" And take a picture. She knew how to get all the best pictures. She was friends with all the locals too. Marcella gave us more than a tour through the area. We got back to the hotel and…”

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From Riviera Maya: Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

From Riviera Maya: Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour - Getting there: timing, comfort, and why it matters in Yucatán heat

6.From Riviera Maya: Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 362 reviews · 11 hours · from $214

Small-group day trip from Tulum to Chichén Itzá, Valladolid, and cenote Xux-Ha, with guided history, great lunch, and a quieter swim.

“Everything was terrific. Paloma was an incredible guide and really made our trip special and Axel was a great driver too. We are so happy and lucky to have had such a great experience”

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Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation.

Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation - Getting there early: the 6:00am start and the long bus ride

7.Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 341 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

Full-day Chichén Itzá, Sacred Cenote swim, and Valladolid from Playa del Carmen with lunch and transport, plus extra entry and vest fees.

“Positives: Pickup from hotel was prompt. The cenote (for the short time we were there) was amazing, Chichen Itza was fantastic (as was our guided tour), lunch was delicious (and was accompanied with live dancing), and our tour guide Jorge was incredibly engaging and honestly worked his butt off for us on this tour (informative, provided very affordable drinks and also blankets for the evening drive home). These were the 4 highlights. Oh, and we saw zero mosquitoes (yay!) - I'd give purchasing the very expensive insect repellent offered for sale on the bus a miss (enter the negatives). Negatives: Fee paid on Viator was not the full cost of…”

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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo - Chichen Itza with a Guided Pass Through Kukulkan and the Observatory

8.Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · 11 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Chichen Itza, Valladolid food stops, and a cenote swim from Tulum. Full-day Mayan sights with lunch included; admissions extra.

“My first time to use Viator and it was the worst experience ever ! Never will i use it again. I'm an Expedia user. We bought tickets to see Chichen Itza, a cenote, and Villadolid. It was supposed to be a 12 hour trip. We got up at the crack of dawn for a 7am pick up which we had to cab to from our hotel resort (600 Mxn pesos). We got to the pick up point and after waiting for 15 min called the phone number online (EKINOX TOURS) and was informed they had no space for us. The tour was full. We had digital tickets, a confirmation number,…”

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Chichen Itza & Ekbalam Tour From Playa del Carmen

Chichen Itza & Ekbalam Tour From Playa del Carmen - The Long Drive from Playa del Carmen (Pickup to Drop-off)

9.Chichen Itza & Ekbalam Tour From Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 267 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $85

Chichén Itzá and Ek Balam with an underground cenote swim from Playa del Carmen, with lunch, a guide, and entrance fees included.

“Pros: you see all the sights listed. It was a small group. Cons: no water provided as advertised; NONE for a 12-hour tour in 85+ degree weather. Lunch buffet isn't until 3 in the afternoon. All the food was a cold! (Does anyone like cold tacos, cold refried beans and cold rice?) Our guide announced that two alcoholic drinks were included with our lunch; they were not. Our whole table got caught in the trap of having to pay what we were told was included. Website advertised a $3 required life vest fee at cenote--it was $5. Guide lost my husband's ticket to Chichen Itza. We watched our guide run…”

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Private Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Tour with Lunch

Private Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Tour with Lunch - Chichén Itzá and El Castillo: more than a photo stop

10.Private Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $320

Private early tour from Playa del Carmen: Chichén Itzá, Suytun cenote swim, and Valladolid with lunch and drinks included.

“We had a great time and having Josh lead our tour was the cherry on top! He was great to chat with and was knowledgeable and passionate about the area and the Mayan community.”

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

Small group tour to Chichen Itza early access + Cenote + Ekbalam - Ek’ Balam: climb the Acropolis and enjoy the quieter vibe

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $143

Early-access Chichén Itzá, a refreshing Cenote Hubikú swim, and Ek’ Balam carvings on a small-group day trip from Playa del Carmen.

“Notice how all the reviews with 5 stars mention Carmen? Well, we ended up not getting Carmen (not her fault!) and the tour ended up pretty terribly for us. The replacement they were able to bring in was not great. Like at all. We couldn’t hear what he was saying at most times due to a mask he was wearing (in April 2024), and when we did, it turned out he was repeating the same stories. It was SO bad at one point that most of us started to listening to the other tour guides around. It was a long day, and the loud chatter of his on the bus…”

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Playa del Carmen: Chichen Itza, Valladolid, Cenote & Buffet

Playa del Carmen: Chichen Itza, Valladolid, Cenote & Buffet - Cenote Chichikán: swimming time, lunch, and the gear you must plan for

12.Chichen Itza, Valladolid, Cenote & Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 196 reviews · from $89

Playa del Carmen day trip to Chichén Itzá, a Chichikán cenote swim, buffet lunch, tequila tasting, and a quick Valladolid stroll.

“Paul was brilliant & very knowledgeable. Driver Ivan made us feel very safe & comfortable. The only downside is it’s a long day but it’s out of there control of course. We was also told soft drinks would be included in the price but when we arrived at the Cenote after a scorching day we had to pay. Not much of an issue just a heads up in case you planned not to bring money if you think it’s free.”

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Guided Tour to Chichen Itza Cenote and Valladolid

Guided Tour to Chichen Itza Cenote and Valladolid - Valladolid in 25 Minutes: A Quick Taste, Not a Full Day

13.Guided Tour to Chichen Itza Cenote and Valladolid

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $49

Start with a cenote swim, then a guided Chichén Itzá visit and a quick Valladolid stop. Long day, solid value, watch extra costs.

“They tried to sell us something constantly. Two stops were at closed or dirty toilets to buy tequilas for 200 dollars. Photos were taken of us to be out on alcohol bottles to be sold to us for 25 dollars. Pick up Bus went around 3 hours among the coast to pick up guests. We missed our dinner at 10pm. Only 30 min in the maya village for a toilet, could not really see it. Food at the Cenotes was bad and when I did not want to give a tip I received a bag of 1 peso coins as change for the drinks. Knowledgeable tour guide but very bad…”

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Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and Hubiku Cenote- Small Group

Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and Hubiku Cenote- Small Group - Stop 1: Chichén Itzá Without the Ticket Office Hassle

14.Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and Hubiku Cenote- Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 176 reviews · from $179

Small-group ruins and cenote day from Playa del Carmen to Chichén Itzá, Ek Balam, and Hubiku Cenote with breakfast, lunch, and guided time.

“This was our second time taking the tour with this company. Like last year, it was worth every penny! We were in a small group - our family of three plus four others. Pickup was prompt and easy. We got to Chichén Itzá even before theRead more”

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Chichen Itza & Ekbalam with Cenote swim from Playa del Carmen

Chichen Itza & Ekbalam with Cenote swim from Playa del Carmen - Cenote Saamal swim: 1 hour of limestone calm and real water time

15.Chichen Itza & Ekbalam with Cenote swim from Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 171 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $83

Chichen Itza, Ek Balam and a cenote swim from Playa del Carmen, with lunch, a pro guide, and small-group pacing.

“be prepared for a very long day ours was about 14hrs from pick up to drop off at our resort and the seats are very tight so not a very comfortable drive, bring snacks or buy some at the convenience store where they pick up your tour guide from. you dont get much time to explore on your own at chichen itza but it is well worth the experience. and the best part at ek balam is climbing up all the buildings for a beautiful view.”

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