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Historical Expedition To The Ruins of Ek Balam and Hubiku Cenote

Location Valladolid, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
$89
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Overview

Ek Balam and the Hubiku Cenote offer a captivating journey through ancient Mayan history and breathtaking natural beauty. This tour promises a blend of cultural exploration and refreshing adventure in Yucatán.

  • 🏛️ Meet at Valladolid's main square at 7:45 AM for check-in before departing at 8:00 AM in luxury panoramic vans.
  • 🌄 Discover the mystical ruins of Ek Balam, a powerful ancient Mayan city with temples, ball courts, and the impressive Acropolis.
  • ⚰️ Climb the Acropolis to see the tomb of King Ukit Kan Le’k Tok’, surrounded by over 7,000 ceremonial artifacts, including ceramics and gold alloy.
  • 📜 Walk through the site and uncover stories of kings, rituals, and the civilization that shaped history.
  • 💧 Swim in the magical Hubiku Cenote, a natural underground sanctuary with a 27-meter-deep sacred pool, once used by the Maya for spiritual rituals.
  • 🌞 Marvel at sunlight filtering through the cenote's skylight, creating a dreamlike atmosphere over the crystal-clear waters.
  • 🍽️ Savor a delicious buffet-style lunch at a local restaurant, featuring a wide variety of authentic Yucatecan flavors.
  • 🚍 Enjoy pick-up in shared transportation from the meeting point, ensuring a comfortable journey.
  • 🧑‍🏫 Benefit from certified bilingual guides specialized in archaeology and Mayan culture, enhancing your understanding of the sites.
  • 💵 Taxes and service fees are included in the price, ensuring no hidden costs during your adventure.

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Historical Expedition To The Ruins of Ek Balam and Hubiku Cenote
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes

  • Guided tour (bilingual) to Ek Balam and free time to walk and take photos on site archaeological
  • Exquisite buffet with a wide variety of typical foods from the region
  • Visit to the Cenote “Chichikan”, Swimming is allowed
  • Certified guides specialized in archeology and Mayan culture who will accompany you
  • Pick-up in shared transportation from meeting point
  • Drinks at restaurant
  • Taxes and Service fee (765 MXN per pax)

Meeting point
The meeting point is at 7:45 AM at our offices located in downtown Valladolid. You'll check in and board the shuttle that will take us to the excursion. The shuttle departs at 8:00 AM.
Return details
The meeting point is at 7:45 AM at our offices located in downtown Valladolid. You'll check in and board the shuttle that will take us to the excursion. The shuttle departs at 8:00 AM.

  • Valladolid
    This fabulous excursion begins early in the morning in the historic center of Valladolid, where we will meet at 7:45 AM for check-in and then depart at approximately 8:00 AM in our luxury panoramic vans headed to Ek Balam.
  • Ek Balam Village
    We’ll head north to the mystical ruins of Ek Balam, a lesser-known yet powerful ancient Mayan city. Once there, you’ll explore its temples, ball courts, and climb the impressive Acropolis, one of the tallest structures in the region. Inside the Acropolis lies the tomb of King Ukit Kan Le’k Tok’, surrounded by a stunning offering of over 7,000 artifacts—including ceramics, conch, coral, and gold alloy. His resting place reveals the incredible power and reverence this ruler once held. As you walk through the site, every stone tells a story—of kings, rituals, and a civilization that shaped history.
  • Cenote Hubiku
    After immersing ourselves in Yucatán’s ancient history, we’ll head to the magical Hubiku Cenote—a natural underground sanctuary. As sunlight filters through a skylight above, it dances across the crystal-clear waters, creating a truly dreamlike scene. Take a refreshing swim in this 27-meter-deep sacred pool, once used by the Maya for spiritual rituals. Floating in its cool waters, you’ll feel part of something timeless and extraordinary. Hungry after your swim? We’ll treat you to a delicious buffet-style lunch at a local restaurant—perfect to recharge and savor authentic Yucatecan flavors.
  • Valladolid
    In the end, we will return to our original departure point around noon, happy and proud to have witnessed and visited wonders of the mayan world in all its splendor.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Historical Expedition To The Ruins of Ek Balam and Hubiku Cenote

    Location Valladolid, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
    $89
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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