Ek Balam Mayan City, Cenote Oxman Swim and Valladolid Colonial Experience

12 Hours Duration

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About This Tour

Step beyond the beach and discover a different side of the Yucatán on a full-day journey through ancient history, living traditions and colonial charm. Visit Ek...

Duration: 12 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Valladolid, Ek Balam · Languages: English, Spanish

Know before you go: INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS; INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE; Not wheelchair accessible; Not stroller accessible; Not suitable for pets; No public transportation nearby; Not recommended for people with back problems; Not recommended for people with heart conditions; Infant Seats are optional with a 20usd cash payment on board; A member of our staff will contact you to set up pick up times and instructions; A member of the staff will contact you around 12 to 24hrs prior the activity date in order to confirm exact pick up time and instructions

About Ek Balam

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Ek Balam

Dating way back to the 9th century, the ruins of Ek Balam are a must for history buffs in the Yucatan. Get a local guide from Everest Global Hub to understand the serpent heads, hieroglyphs and looming structures.

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What's Included

Roundtrip transportation in air-conditioned vehicle with traveler insurance.
Certified bilingual guide (Spanish/English), certified by the Mexican heritage authority (INAH).
Bottled water during the excursion.
Guided visit to Ek Balam archaeological site.
Entrance and swim in a cenote (cenote Oxman), with life jacket included.
Cultural stop including stone carving workshop, handmade tortilla tasting, Xtabentún tasting and Mayan blessing (subject to availability).
Regional buffet lunch (food only, drinks not included).
Visit to Valladolid main square and San Servacio Cathedral area.

Not Included

Drinks during the buffet lunch.
Additional beverages, snacks or personal purchases.
Lockers, towel rental or other optional services at the cenote.
Photos or video packages, if offered on site.
Gratuities for guide and driver.
Optional child safety seat (20 USD in cash if required for infants, payable on board).

Itinerary

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Day 01

Guided visit at Ek Balam Mayan city Explore the main plazas, structures and acropolis of Ek Balam, while your certified guide explains its history, architecture and the legacy of Ukit Kan Lek Tokʼ. Mayan cultural experience and Yucatecan buffet Visit a cultural parador to see a stone carving workshop, taste handmade tortillas, sample Xtabentún and receive a Mayan blessing (subject to availability), followed by a regional buffet lunch (drinks not included). Swim in cenote Oxman Cool off in the clear, fresh waters of cenote Oxman, using life jackets included. Enjoy time to swim, float, relax, take photos and feel the energy of this ancestral water source. Visit to Valladolid main square and San Servacio Cathedral Walk through the historic center of Valladolid, admire the San Servacio Cathedral, and take free time in the main square for photos, sweets, ice cream or local snacks.