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Private Tour to Ek Balam Ruins: Our Favorite Must See

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Ek Balam Ruins, Tequila Tasting & Lunch

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EK Balam Ruins 

“Come out and enjoy our favorite underrated ruin, with a talented local guide, private roundtrip transportation with a driver, great picture ops, tequila tasting stop,  a local lunch stop, some time to shop, and even a cenote swim.

Private tours can be taken any day of the week.

We start our journey with one of the wonders of the Yucatan, cenotes. Cenotes are considered entrances to the underworld by the Mayans. We’ll have a refreshing swim in its crystal clear waters and see interesting rock formations while we rest a bit and cool off to continue our journey thru Mayaland.

Ek Balam is one of the new jewels of Mayan archaeology and our personal favorite! There are incredibly well- preserved stucco sculptures over 1200 years old which you witness up close by climbing the Acropolis, a nearly 100 ft. tall temple. The views are outstanding. Come and see for yourself this Mayan ruin. 

Agave Tasting

Along the return, we make a stop at the Destilería Artesanal de Agave Mayapán, a small but wonderful local distillery that is making tiny batch of Agave where we will taste the local version of what is known as tequila. Since we are not in the Tequila region of Mexico, here it is known as Agave. 

In Valladolid, you will find one of the finest examples of colonial architecture in the Yucatan Peninsula. This is where we usually have lunch and enjoy the sights on our way through to one of the archaeological sites. We will stop here to shop as well. You can purchase excellent honey products, such as a honey liqueur called Xtabentun.

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Pickup: at your hotel or Airbnb/ Villa/ Hotel    

30 to 45 min stop at a cenote, this can be cenote Xux ha or even Suytun cenote if you would like. 

Duration at Ruins:  1 hr and 15 min  to 1 hr and 30 min, or depending on you. Ek Balam tour with a presentation by a certified ruins guide. 

Blue Agave Tasting : 30 min approximately. You will have an explanation of how blue agave is grown and made, you will see the location and be given a walk thru. If you are lucky you may see part of the process in action. You will taste 4 presentations of agave during the stop. 

Lunch will be in downtown Valladolid at a beautiful hacienda style restaurant. Your group will be give free time if wanted to do a little shopping along the way. 

We will return you to your final stop at your villa or Airbnb after an amazing day in the Riviera Maya 

Destinations:  Cenote Swim Stop, Ek Balam, Agave Tasting in Valladolid, Lunch in a Hacienda Style Restaurant. Free time downtown. 

 Departure From your villa, hotel, or Airbnb /   Departure Times 8:00am / 9:00am 

Bring a bathing suit, an extra set of clothes if wanted, Towel, Biodegradable only sunscreen, and cash for handicrafts, souvenirs, and tips Don’t forget to bring your towel.

Included: Entry Fees, Life Vests,  Lunch, Personal Guide, Semi-Private Tour,  Private Transportation,  Snack,  Snorkel Gear, Lockers

Restrictions: This tour is not suitable for people with severe physical or motion hándicap, serious heart problems. Children under the age of 5 may only participate under the responsibility and direct supervisión of a responsible parent or family member.

PEOPLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITIES. 

EK BALAM RUINS
Your Private Tour
  • 2 Guests $359 USD/ Per Person
    4 Guests $249 USD/Per Person
    6 Guests $219 USD/Per Person
    8 Guests $199 USD / Per Person
  • Monday thru Sunday
  • TOTAL TIMING
    8 to 12 Hours
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Amazing company to work with in a beautiful locale. The tours we booked were fantastic with no detail left out. Ask about catamaran tours as well as they have the connection.

Highlights

  • OUR FAVORITE SMALL RUINS
  • CENOTE SWIM
  • AGAVE TASTING
  • HACIENDA STYLE YUCATECAN LUNCH
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