--- title: Small Group with early access to Chichen Itza, Ekbalam and Cenote lang: en type: tour city: Playa del Carmen country: Mexico price: 99 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 262 duration_minutes: 720 duration_max_minutes: 780 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Early access rank_in_category: 7 of 48 (Chichén Itzá Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/small-group-with-early-access-to-chichen-itza-ekbalam-and-cenote/ --- # Small Group with early access to Chichen Itza, Ekbalam and Cenote **Guidekin's take:** Enter Chichen Itza early, then visit Ek Balam and swim in a cenote before returning. Guided visits, regional lunch, bottled water and air-conditioned transport are included; state taxes for both ruins must be paid in Mexican Pesos cash on the day. 4.97 from 262 reviews at €99 per person for 12h–13h. **Early access:** Choose Playa del Carmen Departure for early access, Ek Balam and lunch at €99 per person for 12h–13h; both ruins' taxes are extra. 4.97 from 262 reviews. Trade-off: Both ruins' state taxes extra, payable in pesos cash. (last checked October 9, 2026) In our comparison: #7 of 48 in Chichén Itzá Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview As if getting early access to Chichen Itza—one of the New 7 Wonders of the World—wasn’t enough, this small-group tour from Playa del Carmen also includes Ek Balam, another major Mayan archeological site, and a cooling dip in a cenote. Add to that a freshly prepared regional lunch and you’ve got the ultimate cultural day out in Mexico ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 06:00, 07:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Age rule: !! NOT INCLUDED!! Chichen Itza and Ekbalam taxes… **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €99 per person - Duration: 12h–13h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 262 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: AGILA TOURS - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 06:00, 07:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.97 from 262 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 262 of 262. - 5 stars: 254 (97%) - 4 stars: 8 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Tulum Meeting Point | €106 / person | English, Spanish | Hotel pick up not included Duration: 12 hours | | Playa del Carmen Departure | €106 / person | English, Spanish | Hotel pick up included Duration: 13 hours Pickup included | ## What's included - All visits guided - Bottled water - Lunch - Early access to Chichen Itza - Air-conditioned vehicle - Profesional guide speaking 100x100 English ## Not included - Chichen Itza and Ekbalam State taxes, must be paid at the travel date in Mexican Pesos Cash ## Itinerary 1. **Zona Arqueologica de Chichen Itza** (2h 30m) - Arrive to Chichen Itza with the ruins just open to enjoy a full visit guide of 2 hours around. Know the old Chichen Itza where are the buildings as La Iglesia, Las Monjas, The Observatory and see 1 of the 2 cenotes inside the ruins. Take amazing pictures in Kukukkan castle... 2. **Cenote Hubiku** (1h 30m; admission included) - Discover one of the most impressive cenotes underground in Yucatan the Cenote Hubiku where you can take a refreshing swim under hundreds of stalactites after visiting Chichen Itza ruins. After the swimming, you enjoy a reginal buffet lunch at the Cenote restaurant. 3. **Next, visit Ek Balam, an off-the-beaten-track Yucatec-Maya archaeological sit...** (1h) - Next, visit Ek Balam, an off-the-beaten-track Yucatec-Maya archaeological site with incredible carvings hidden in a jungle landscape. Climb the soaring Acropolis pyramid, the highest point of the ruins. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 06:00, 07:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meeting point in Playa del Carmen City is Coco Bongo Doors at 06:00 am Coco Bongo is in 12th Street with 10th Avenue in Playa del Carmen City. Our staff will call your name when they arrive. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Total time including the land transportation to the places to visit and come back to your hotel or meeting point is between 12 and 13 hours, depending on the location of your accommodation. - !! NOT INCLUDED!! Chichen Itza and Ekbalam taxes are 1500 MXN per Adult and 315 MXN per Child under 12 years old. MUST BE PAID AT THE TRAVEL DATE ## Compared with other Chichén Itzá Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 48** | €99 | 12h–13h | 4.97 (262) | shared | | [Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/skip-the-line-chichen-itza-private-tour-sacred-cenote-lunch/?format=md) | €329 | 9h | 4.99 (1153) | private | | [VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/vip-chichen-itza-private-tour/?format=md) | €268 | 10h | 4.98 (1854) | private | | [Chichen Itza Private Tour VIP](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/chichen-itza-private-tour-vip/?format=md) | €268 | 10h | 4.99 (422) | private | Ranked #7 of 48 in Chichén Itzá Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €26 to €471, median €168; typical length 11h. 22 of 48 are private. 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