Ek-Balam & Cenote Hubiku: A Day of History and Nature!

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Overview

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Ek-Balam! Begin with pickups from Cancun and select Riviera Maya hotels. Enjoy a scenic ride to Ek-Balam, where history comes alive.

Join our expert guide for a 45-minute tour of the Ek-Balam ruins. Marvel at ancient structures, learn about the Mayan civilization, and capture stunning photos. Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace.

Next, refresh at the Hubikú cenote. Dive into crystal-clear waters and rejuvenate. Use the on-site bathrooms and showers before indulging in a sumptuous buffet lunch with a variety of local dishes.

Continue with a tequila tasting, sampling some of Mexico's finest spirits. Finally, visit the charming colonial town of Valladolid. Stroll through picturesque streets, admire beautiful architecture, and soak in the rich cultural heritage.

This tour perfectly blends history, nature, and local flavors. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

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What's Included

  • Brief visit to Valladolid
  • Free time at Ek-Balam
  • Buffet meal at Hubikú
  • Drinks at restaurant
  • Mayan Ruins and Cenotes Conservation Tax (765 MXN per person)
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Meeting and Pickup

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We offer round-trip transportation service to all our travelers who stay in most hotels in Cancun (Hotel Zone and Center), Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen (Only to Playacar. Travelers staying beyond Playacar must arrive at the "City Express by Marriott Playa del Carmen" hotel to participate in the excursion).For some hotels or lodging centers (located west of Avenida Tulum, or south of Avenida Las Torres) in the city of Cancun, a meeting point applies.Some hotels in the Riviera Maya do not allow access to the property, so a meeting point will apply at the entrance or closest access.If your hotel is not listed, please contact us to arrange your transportation service.NOTE: Pickup time varies depending on hotel location. Generally applies 6:20 AM to 8:20 AM. For hotels further away from the center of Cancun it is possible that the pick-up time starts from 8:00 AM or even 9:10 AM.In your confirmation message that we send you 24 hours before the start of the experience, we will indicate the exact pickup time and meeting point.

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What To Expect

Cancun

We will start the day by picking up all our participants early in the morning at their hotels or meeting points, as applicable. We start in Cancun and then we will pick up in the Riviera Maya. Enjoy a box lunch included on board the bus (with sandwich, juice, cookie and fruit).

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ek-Balam

Live a magical experience visiting the ruins of Ek Balam with a 45-minute guided tour, where you will learn the history of this enigmatic, rich and prosperous Mayan city. You will have free time to take photos and explore the area your way! Then we will go to the beautiful Hubikú cenote, known for being doors to the Mayan underworld, where you can explore and swim in crystal clear and fresh waters.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • All travelers are accepted. Just consider that it is a tour in which there is a lot of walking (you can stay to rest at different points, you just have to let the guides know), bring comfortable clothing and shoes.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ek-Balam & Cenote Hubiku: A Day of History and Nature!?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-441059P27

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What's Included

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  • Brief visit to Valladolid
  • Free time at Ek-Balam
  • Buffet meal at Hubikú
  • Bottled water at Ek-Balam
  • Box lunch on the bus (Sandwich, juice, cookie, fruit)
  • Round-trip transportation service (from most hotels)
  • Cenote swim at Hubikú
  • Tequila tasting
  • Guided tour at Ek-Balam
  • Guide: In-person: English, Spanish
  • Drinks at restaurant
  • Mayan Ruins and Cenotes Conservation Tax (765 MXN per person)

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • All travelers are accepted. Just consider that it is a tour in which there is a lot of walking (you can stay to rest at different points, you just have to let the guides know), bring comfortable clothing and shoes.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).

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