---
title: VIP Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Private Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Playa del Carmen
country: Mexico
price: 363
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 75
duration_minutes: 720
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 13 of 48 (Chichén Itzá Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/vip-chichen-itza-ek-balam-private-tour/
---

# VIP Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Private Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Combine Chichen Itza and Ek Balam with a swim at Oxman cenote and lunch in Valladolid on a private tour for your party. Private transport, water, lunch and entry fees are included; moderate fitness is required. 5 from 75 reviews at €363 per person for 12h.

In our comparison: #13 of 48 in Chichén Itzá Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Explore the ruins at Chichen Itza and Ek Balam and get the chance to swim in a freshwater cenote with this private tour from Playa del Carmen. You'll head out to Chichen Itza bright and early to help you avoid the crowds, where you'll have a guided tour followed by free time. You'll also visit the Ek Balam ruins, climb its pyramid and the Oxman cenote, with a stop in Valladolid for an included lunch.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 06:45: one departure a day
- Food included: Food included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €363 per person
- Duration: 12h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 75 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: My Quest Concierge Private Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 06:45
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

5.0 from 75 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 75 of 75.

- 5 stars: 75 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Food included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle

## Not included

- Beverages at lunch
- Tips

## Itinerary

1. **Chichen Itza** (2h) - Arrive EARLY, AVOID the crowds and have this MAGIC place to yourself.
2. **Ek Balam** (2h; admission included) - Discover this rich archeological site and climb its pyramid
3. **Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman** (1h; admission included) - Enjoy the cenote by jumping with a rope or going down the stairs
4. **Valladolid** (1h) - Lunch in a local a la carte restaurant in the main square of Valladolid. You will taste authentic Mexican food.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 06:45
- 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.

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €726 | €363 |
| 4 | €1272 | €318 |
| 6 | €1716 | €286 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Chichén Itzá Tours start at €26 per person.

## Compared with other Chichén Itzá Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #13 of 48** | €363 | 12h | 5.0 (75) | private |
| [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 #13 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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