Ek Balam Tours and Tickets

Visit Ek Balam ruins and Xanche cenote at the best times to avoid the crowds. The tour includes a lunch a la carte at a local restaurant. With private transportation and private archeological guide.

Tour the archaeological ruins of Ek Balam, then see flocks of pink flamingos and soak in a salt lagoon at Rio Lagartos on this private day trip. Learn about the ancient Maya civilization from an informative personal guide and climb up the Acropolis, one of the largest pyramids of the Yucatán Peninsula. In addition, visit a tequila factory and stop for an included lunch. Private transport is available from Cancun hotels.

On this 11-day tour, you will have the opportunity to see around half of the 1,040 bird species that live in Mexico. You will travel among a selection of the best birding habitats, including mangroves, estuaries, dry tropical forest and dense lowland jungle. We also visit some of the magnificent archaeological ruins in the area. You may find bird species as: the Thicket Tinamou, Great Curassow, Black-throated Bobwhite, Lesser Yellow-Headed, Crane Hawk, Ornate Hawk-Eagle, Barred Forest-Falcon, Ruddy Crake, Rufous-Necked Wood-Rail, Yucatan Parrot, Yucatan Poorwill, Yucatan Woodpecker, Yucatan Jay, Mexican Anttrush, Orange Oriole, etc. It is a wonderful birding and nature experience!

Take on the Yucatan's best adventures on an active tour that explores jungle paths, hidden cenotes, brilliant marine life, and ancient Maya pyramids. You'll ride a bike through dramatic scenery, paddle Si'an Kaan Biosphere Reserve, and snorkel the Caribbean coast, with guided tours of the archeological sites of Coba, Chichen Itza, and Ek Balam. And for a fun mix of nature, culture, and relaxation, the trip concludes with a day at Xcaret, a spectacular adventure park in the heart of the Riviera Maya.

Tour archeological sites, encounter the incredible wildlife of Rio Lagartos and get an up close look at Mayan temples during this day trip from Cancun that's perfect for the entire family. Whether you're traveling with children or adventuring with friends, this private excursion is the ideal way to see it all.

Our LDS tours are designed to bring the Book of Mormon to life. Our tour guides will not only provide an in-depth and detailed discussion of the history and symbolism of the ruins but most importantly, explain how they correlate to passages and teachings from the scriptures. Learn about the latest theories and research that place Mesoamerica as the top candidate for the setting of the Book of Mormon.

Discover Yucatan's often-overlooked natural attractions on a day tour to Rio Lagartos, Las Coloradas, and Ek'Balam from Cancun. Along the way, visit a crocodile sanctuary, capture unique snaps by a pink lagoon, and cool off in the refreshing waters of a cenote. Avoid hidden costs with round-trip transfer, a boat ride, and lunch included in the price.

Visit an ancient Maya city surrounded by thick jungle, then take a small-boat tour through a thriving bird sanctuary on a full-day tour to Ek Balam and the Gulf Coast. You'll see fascinating art and architecture depicting the Maya underworld, watch for caimans and brilliant pink flamingos, then taste locally-made tequila in a nearby factory, with the personal service of a private guide throughout the day. This full-day private tour includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in Playa del Carmen and Tulum, as well as all entrance fees.

Get personalized attention and enjoy a flexible itinerary on this private day trip to Chichen Itza and Ek Balam. After touring the important archaeological sites, take a swim in a nearby cenote. Then quench your thirst with a visit to a local tequila factory. Round-trip private transportation is included.

Discover the wildlife and natural wonders of the Yucatan Peninsula on this full-day tour from Playa del Carmen. Admire the stunning pink-colored lagoons of Las Coloradas, visit the Crododile Sanctuary, and cool off with a swim in the Ek Balam cenote. Finally, cruise through the mangroves of the Rio Lagartos and look out for birds such as flamingos, cormorants, ospreys, and pelicans.

Visit an ancient Maya city and a coastal bird sanctuary on a full-day, private tour with transport from hotels in Cancun, Tulum, or the Rivera Maya that includes all entrance fees. Travel with a photographer guide for professional images of the trip, as you explore El Balam, spot flocks of flamingos, and tour the Rio Lagartos mangroves by boat.

See the ancient Maya city of Ek Balam, a migratory bird sanctuary, and a tequila factory on a full-day, private tour from Cancun that goes off the beaten track to explore the Yucatan's history, wildlife, and culture. This 12-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Cancun, entrance fees, and a boat trip through the Gulf Coast mangroves.

Visit two dramatically different Maya sites on a full-day tour from Tulum to Ek Balam and Chichen Itza, then pause to swim in a cenote and visit a tequila factory. With the flexibility and personal service of a private guide, you'll make the trip from Tulum to Ek Balam and Chichen Itza in a climate-controlled vehicle, then explore carvings, ball courts, and towering pyramids surrounded by thick jungle. This full-day tour is the perfect introduction to Maya archeology, and it includes pickup and drop-off in Tulum, entrance fees, and lunch.

Explore the natural treasures of the Yucatan Peninsula - including a UNESCO-listed Biosphere Reserve - during this comprehensive day trip from Cancun. Bird lovers will delight in the birdlife to be seen on a boat ride around the wetlands of Rio Lagartos. Marvel at the vivid pink hues of Las Coloradas and take a swim in the cenote at Ek Balam. Lunch and beverages are served.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this jam-packed full-day tour that hits all of the famous Mayan sites around the Riviera Maya. With private transportation from Riviera Maya or Cancun, visit Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and the Ik Kil cenote with a dedicated guide. All entrance fees included.

Tour two important archaeological sites of the Yucatán Peninsula on this private day trip from Cancun. A personal guide accompanies you via air-conditioned transport to Ek Balam and Chichen Itza. Wander on foot past famous pyramids such as Kukulkan while you listen to riveting commentary about the former Maya inhabitants. Then swim in a cenote, a limestone sinkhole filled with crystalline water. Lunch plus a tequila factory visit are included in your full-day itinerary.