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Cancun to Cenote Yokdzonot and Ek Balam: Day trip

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Private ride with a local driver

10h 15m
Round trip
Private driver
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About your trip

Discover lesser-known Maya treasures and pristine cenotes where local communities preserve ancient traditions and spectacular underground formations remain largely undeveloped. Experience authentic cenote swimming and climb perfectly preserved Maya temples supporting community-based tourism initiatives.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
From €85
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€255

What to expect

Your day trip begins wherever you are

Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Cancun whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.

Discover more with local expertise

Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.

Explore at your own pace

Your driver meets you in Cancun and ensures comfortable access to these hidden gems while supporting community-based tourism and local conservation efforts.

Perfect for any private group

Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.

Good to know

  • Two-way private car transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Personalized pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
  • Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Cenote Yokdzonot and Ek Balam should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
  • Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €85
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€255

Your trip at a glance

Your trip at a glance

Start in Cancun
You choose the pickup spot.
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Cenote Yokdzonot
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included
Itinerary stop at Cenote Yokdzonot on private day trip from Cancun
Itinerary stop at Cenote Yokdzonot on private day trip from Cancun
Itinerary stop at Cenote Yokdzonot on private day trip from Cancun
Itinerary stop at Cenote Yokdzonot on private day trip from Cancun
Itinerary stop at Cenote Yokdzonot on private day trip from Cancun
Itinerary stop at Cenote Yokdzonot on private day trip from Cancun
Experience Cenote Yokdzonot's pristine underground paradise where crystal-clear spring water flows through natural limestone chambers adorned with stalactites and illuminated by natural light filtering through jungle canopy openings. Swim in refreshing spring water maintained at constant temperatures year-round while tropical fish and freshwater turtles create underwater wildlife encounters in this relatively undeveloped cenote. Local Maya families manage this community-owned site providing authentic cultural experiences including traditional Maya ceremonies medicinal plant demonstrations and explanations of cenote spiritual significance in Maya cosmology. Enjoy traditional Yucatecan lunch prepared by community members using organic ingredients grown in local gardens while purchasing handmade crafts directly from artisan families.
2
Ek Balam
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 h 30 min - admission not included
Itinerary stop at Ek Balam on private day trip from Cancun
Itinerary stop at Ek Balam on private day trip from Cancun
Itinerary stop at Ek Balam on private day trip from Cancun
Itinerary stop at Ek Balam on private day trip from Cancun
Itinerary stop at Ek Balam on private day trip from Cancun
Itinerary stop at Ek Balam on private day trip from Cancun
Climb Ek Balam's towering Acropolis pyramid rising 32 meters above jungle canopy and offering panoramic views across pristine Yucatecan wilderness where howler monkeys and tropical birds inhabit cecropia and mahogany forests. Explore the remarkably preserved stucco facade featuring intricate Maya sculptures monster mouths and hieroglyphic inscriptions that have survived over 1000 years of tropical weather. Visit the ball court palace complexes and defensive walls demonstrating this important Maya city's political and economic power during the Classic Period. Walk jungle trails between temple complexes where archaeological excavations continue revealing new structures and artifacts while professional guides explain Maya urban planning trade relationships and sophisticated artistic techniques.
Back to Cancun
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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