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

4.0 (4 reviews) Cancun, Mexico
Duration10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 40 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

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!

What's included

  • Brief visit to Valladolid
  • Free time at Ek-Balam
  • Guided tour at Ek-Balam
  • Buffet meal at Hubikú
  • Bottled water at Ek-Balam
  • Box lunch on the bus (Sandwich, juice, cookie, fruit)
  • Licensed bilingual guide
  • Round-trip transportation service (from most hotels)
  • Cenote swim at Hubikú
  • Tequila tasting
  • Drinks at restaurant
  • Regional ecotaxes and service fee (765 MXN per traveler)

What to expect

  1. Cancun
    1h 30m
    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).
  2. 2h
    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.
  3. Cenote Hubiku
    3h
    We will arrive at Hubikú, where you can immerse yourself in the freshest and most crystalline waters in the area. We will be there for 1 hour, you will have bathrooms and showers. Afterwards we will have an exquisite buffet lunch at a local restaurant with regional food of all kinds.
    Afterwards we will go to a Tequila Shop for tasting, and you will have access to hammocks to rest.
  4. Valladolid
    1h
    To end our day, we will briefly visit the city center of Valladolid for 45 minutes, a beautiful small city known for being one of the most peaceful in Mexico, and for its colonial architecture.
  5. Cancun
    2h
    We will end our day by returning all our participants to their hotels and meeting points. The return trip is long, but satisfying for having lived a great day!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We offer roundtrip transportation (from hotel or meeting point, as applicable) for all travelers who book this tour.

Areas to which the transportation service applies:

CANCUN:
• Downtown Cancun
• Hotel zone
• Puerto Juarez
• Playa Mujeres
• Costa Mujeres
• Puerto Cancun

PUERTO MORELOS:
• Bus stop at Chedraui Puerto Morelos supermarket

PLAYA DEL CARMEN:
• Downtown Playa del Carmen (for hotels on the coast, due to the narrow streets, the closest meeting point applies)
• Hotel zone
• Playacar
• Dorado Royale
• Playa Paraiso
• Punta Maroma
• El Caracol
• Paa Mul

NOTE:
Some hotels or hotel complexes on the list do not allow access to the facilities, so pick-up at the closest possible access or entrance applies.

NOTE 2:
Some hotels or lodging centers are located in areas with difficult access (very narrow streets, alleys, streets in poor condition, blockages, or for security reasons), so pick-up at the closest possible point applies.

NOTE 3:
The exact pick-up time varies by hotel. Some estimated times are:
Cancun: 5:00 AM / 6:40 AM
Puerto Morelos: 6:30 AM / 7:30 AM
Playa del Carmen: 7:30 AM / 9:00 AM

The time that appears on your ticket (6:00 AM) is the general pick-up time in Cancun, where our buses depart and pick up.

*** If your hotel is not listed, please ask us if we can pick you up there, or what would be the closest possible meeting point. ***

*** You will receive a final confirmation message (one day before the scheduled date of your excursion) with the exact pick-up time and point, to your contact information. ***

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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