Ek Balam and Valladolid Private

Overall rating: 5 stars (4 Reviews)

Description

Discover Yucatan at your own pace and privately, explore two wonders of the peninsula in a single tour, visit two sites full of great cultural wealth, Ek Balam archaeological area and the traditional city of Valladolid

Ek Balam
The Ek Balam archaeological area was built up of several temples, two large palaces and a pyramid in the center of the city. The enormous dimensions of its buildings are particularly striking and surrounded by two walls.

Accompanied by your own certified guide walk through this archaeological area which is one of the most recent discoveries about Mayan culture and located 30 kilometers north of the city of Valladolid. Dare to climb the top of the acropolis and cross the different roads of this walled site.

Valladolid
Just 20 minutes from Ek Balam, we find the colonial city of Valladolid, founded in 1543, also known as the "The Pearl of the West", of incredible beauty embodied in its extraordinary buildings and houses, such as the imposing monastery of the convent of "San Bernardino de la Sierra ", the Santa Ana Church, the San Roque Museum, among others that give an extraordinary touch of color and tradition of the colonial era and Mayan culture.

During the Ek Balam-Valladolid tour, you can enjoy about an hour free to take photos, buy some souvenirs or take a walk to the representative buildings.

To conclude this excursion we will visit the impressive Cenote Samaal an open cenote located in Hacienda Selva Maya, we invite you to enjoy this beautiful natural beauty where you will have the opportunity to refresh yourself and admire the spectacular landscape. To complete our excursions you will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch with traditional dishes from Yucatan

What's included

  • Round transportation by van with A/C (group maximum 12 pax)
  • Certified bilingual guide
  • Buffet lunch at Hacienda Selva Maya Restaurant with one beverage
  • Entrance fees Ek Balam Mayan ruins
  • Visit to Valladolid city (1 hour approximately)
  • Visit to Cenote Saamal
  • Bottled water
  • Umbrellas
  • On board cooler with beers, sodas and bottled water.
  • Deluxe service includes: Suburban or Viano vehicle with leather seats, Wi-Fi and extra amenities like wet towels and snacks (Max 5 passengers)
Not included:
  • Gratuities for guide and driver
  • Souvenirs
  • Photos

What to bring

  • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
  • Hat
  • Biodegradable sunscreen and repellent
  • Change of clothes
  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Extra cash (for Souvenirs)

Additional information

  • Children rate: 3-9 years old

Reviews

We did a private tour for seven of us with Alberto as our guide. The day was perfect! Alberto was pleasant and very knowledgeable. He made sure we were all happy and comfortable. Ek Balam was impressive and the cenote we swam in was delightful with a very good lunch. Score: 5 stars Recommended: YES from Houston, Texas
Miriam was an AMAZING guide. She taught us so much about Ek Balam and was able to easily answer all our questions. We felt safe in her care the entire time and truly appreciate the level of service she provided. Score: 5 stars Recommended: YES from New Freedom, PA
Our tour guide interpreter Jesus was outstanding! A history lesson we learned about the Mayan culture and architectural designs was fantastic! From the moment we left our hotel the lesson started. And our driver we had was safety first and no problems getting us to and from our destinations in our private suv. I thank both of you for a job well done! Score: 5 stars Recommended: YES from Lakewood, WA
Great day touring Ek Balam and Valladolid! Appreciated the knowledge and attentiveness of Angelo and our driver Eno! Score: 5 stars Recommended: YES from North Carolina
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