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Ek Balam Ruins Climb and Cenote Refresh: Day trip from Cancun

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8h
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About your trip

Experience the thrill of climbing a less crowded Maya site at Ek Balam. This private day trip takes you straight to Ek Balam, where you can scale the ancient Acropolis for stunning views over the jungle canopy. After your visit, enjoy a refreshing swim in the vast underground waters of Cenote Hubiku. It’s the perfect high-impact escape for those who want world-class history and natural beauty.
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 €68
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€204

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

Enjoy a stress-free route with total flexibility at each stop. Your driver handles the navigation and suggests attractions that match your interests to help you create a day that's uniquely yours.

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 Ek Balam and Cenote Hubiku should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
  • Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €68
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€204

Your trip at a glance

Your trip at a glance

Start in Cancun
You choose the pickup spot.
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Ek Balam
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - 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
Ek Balam was a thriving Mayan city dating back to the 1st millennium BC. Around the start of the Common Era, it was the regional capital and remained inhabited up until the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. Today, the site consists of around 45 buildings, with many dating from around the 8th to 11th centuries. Unlike other Mayan cities, the intricate decorations on the building were made from plaster, rather than carved into stone, allowing for the artisans to create some of the most intricate motifs found in the Yucatan. The facade of the ruler Ukit Kan Leʼk Tokʼs tomb, for example, is styled like the open maw of a jaguar. The tomb sits atop a pyramid that’s 150 meters long and 30 meters high- one of the largest Mayan structures in the Yucatan!
2
Cenote Hubiku
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included
Itinerary stop at Cenote Hubiku on private day trip from Cancun
Itinerary stop at Cenote Hubiku on private day trip from Cancun
Itinerary stop at Cenote Hubiku on private day trip from Cancun
Located in a cavern with a large opening in its dome, Cenote Hubiku combines the mystique of swimming in a cave with the comforts of sunlight. The cavern’s moss-covered walls, the hanging vines, and the deep turquoise of the water make for a marvelous natural spectacle. The circular pool is nearly 150 feet deep, and its waters a refreshingly brisk 70 degrees Fahrenheit, which has made it a popular attraction for locals and tour groups alike. The facilities here make the cenote more like an underground swimming pool, with showers to rinse off in before you get in the water, bathrooms, a restaurant, and souvenir stalls.
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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