Chichen Itza, Cenote Hubiku, and Ek Balam- Small Group
4.8(170)Playa del Carmen12 hours
VIATOR4.5(19)TRIPADVISOR4.9(151)
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At a glance
Duration
12 hours
Price from
$165 / person
Location
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 170 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 15
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Excursiones Riviera Maya
Description
Enjoy a spectacular and complete day trip in which you'll visit Chichen Itza and enjoy the site for more than 3 hours. Then, you'll go to swim in a breathtaking cenote and enjoy Ek Balam which was the last marvelous Maya city discovered in the Yucatan. Your tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch and a professional guide. Reduced groups!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Mon and Thu
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 11+)
$165
Child (ages 3–10)
$149
Infant (ages 0–2)
$50
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
Chichen Itza, Cenote Hubiku, and Ek Balam- Small Group
Pickup included
Itinerary
Admission not included180 min
Explore the most iconic structures of this ancient Maya city, including the world-famous El Castillo pyramid. Learn about its historical, astronomical, and cultural significance as you walk through temples, plazas, and the Great Ball Court.
Cenote Hubiku
Admission included120 min
Take a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters of this stunning underground cenote. Then, enjoy a traditional buffet lunch at the on-site restaurant (drinks not included). A perfect mix of adventure and relaxation.
Admission included60 min
Discover one of the Yucatán's hidden gems. Ek Balam is a unique site where you can still climb the main pyramid and admire intricate stucco carvings and sweeping jungle views from the top.
What's included
Included
A/C Minivan. Bottled water. Hotel pickup and drop-off (Except Cancun and Costa Mujeres)
Ekbalam Entrance Fee Included
Hubiku Cenote Entrance fee included
Lunch
Breakfast
Full-day professional tour guide
No lines or waits at the Chichen Itzá ticket office
Not included
Access fee to Chichén Itzá per adult. Mandatory payment cash only upon boarding
Access fee to Chichén Itzá per child. Mandatory payment cash only upon boarding
Pickup Locations & Times
• Hotel name and lobby are required upon reservation.
• Pickup is available at hotels and vacation rentals in the Riviera Maya from Moon Palace to Tulum, including Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen.
• Lodgings with unpaved access, pedestrian streets with restricted vehicle access, or located in Tulum’s Hotel Zone will be assigned a nearby meeting point.
• Pickup time is provided the afternoon before your tour.
Traveller Ratings
4.8
170 reviews
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How it compares in Playa del Carmen
Starting price $165 is close to the typical $156 for tours of similar length in Playa del Carmen
Excurgo comparison of 1,352 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Only last minute bookings, after 6 pm the day prior to the tour, requiere a confirmation from the service provider, if you didn´t receive a confirmation from the service provider a refund will be processed.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Chichen Itza, Cenote Hubiku, and Ek Balam- Small Group take?
Chichen Itza, Cenote Hubiku, and Ek Balam- Small Group lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Chichen Itza, Cenote Hubiku, and Ek Balam- Small Group cost?
Prices start at $165 per person for this Playa del Carmen experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Chichen Itza, Cenote Hubiku, and Ek Balam- Small Group run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays and Thursdays.
How much does Chichen Itza, Cenote Hubiku, and Ek Balam- Small Group cost for children?
Children aged 3–10 pay from $149, adults from $165.
Can I cancel Chichen Itza, Cenote Hubiku, and Ek Balam- Small Group for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. • Hotel name and lobby are required upon reservation.
• Pickup is available at hotels and vacation rentals in the Riviera Maya from Moon Palace to Tulum, including Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen.
• Lodgings with unpaved access, pedestrian streets with restricted vehicle access, or located in Tulum’s Hotel Zone will be assigned a nearby meeting point.
• Pickup time is provided the afternoon before your tour. Pickup points include Grand Maya by Dicasi RM, SLS Cancun.
What languages is Chichen Itza, Cenote Hubiku, and Ek Balam- Small Group offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Chichen Itza, Cenote Hubiku, and Ek Balam- Small Group worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 170 verified reviews; it is run by Excursiones Riviera Maya.
Reviews(170)
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Navigator22022461360
August 31, 2026
Unforgettable tour
We visited these 3 treasures; Chichen Itzá and the refreshing swim in the Hubiku cenote were unforgettable! Our guide Ever treated us phenomenally; he was friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable. We recommend this tour and this company!
Operator response
✨ ¡Qué alegría tan grande leer tus palabras! Saber que la majestad de Chichén Itzá y ese chapuzón tan revitalizante en el cenote Hubikú se convirtieron en momentos inolvidables de su viaje nos llena de muchísima satisfacción 🏊♂️🏛️.
⏱️ Lograr que la visita a estos tesoros sea impecable no es cuestión de suerte: gracias a nuestros más de 15 años de experiencia perfeccionando esta excursión, coordinamos la logística al milímetro y adquirimos los pases 🎟️ por adelantado. De esta manera, nos adelantamos a los grandes grupos para que disfruten cada parada con tranquilidad, excelente espacio para fotos 📸 y a un ritmo ideal.
🚐 Su bienestar en carretera es fundamental para nosotros, por lo que garantizamos trayectos sumamente cómodos en camionetas con aire acondicionado ❄️ e hidratación con agua fría 🥤 constantemente a la mano para mantener la frescura de principio a fin.
🙏 Si tus familiares o amigos 👨👩👧👦 están planificando sus próximas vacaciones por este paraíso 🌴, ¡mándalos a agendar su día con 🔹Excursiones Riviera Maya🔹! Será un auténtico placer recibirles y brindarles una experiencia de diez 💯✨.
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H1396IJmiguelr
August 15, 2026
Be careful when booking because you always have to overpay
All very well. Except the super expensive price to not enter everything
Operator response
🙏 Agradecemos el tiempo dedicado a compartir tus comentarios y nos alegra saber que, en términos generales, la excursión estuvo muy bien.
🧐 Queremos aclarar con total transparencia que somos la única empresa que notifica de forma sumamente anticipada y detallada sobre los impuestos gubernamentales de México que no se incluyen en la tarifa base de la plataforma. Para evitar cualquier sorpresa, enviamos este desglose exacto hasta en 7 momentos distintos:
📌 Antes de realizar la reserva (en la descripción del tour).
📩 Recordatorio dentro de la plataforma de reserva.
🧾 En el ticket de compra emitido.
📧 Confirmación y recordatorio por correo electrónico.
📬 Segundo recordatorio por correo electrónico.
💬 Mensaje informativo vía WhatsApp.
🚐 Confirmación final con los detalles de recogida.
En cada uno de estos pasos se especifica de manera clara e individualizada cada concepto a cubrir, ya que la honestidad y la claridad de la información antes de abordar son prioritarias para nosotros.
🚐 Mantenemos nuestro compromiso de coordinar accesos 🎟️ de forma anticipada para optimizar los tiempos, esquivar esperas en filas de hasta más de una hora como se hace en esos tours masivos en autobuses lo cual no hacemos nosotros, brindar unidades de transporte tipo minivan climatizadas con agua fresca 🥤 y garantizar que disfruten de cada sitio con el mayor confort posible.
🤝Te enviamos un cordial y sincero saludo.
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korinel675
July 31, 2026
Great experience + amazing guides
We really appreciated the guides energy and answers to our questions!
The tour was amazing!
We highly recommend booking with them for visits and excursions!
Operator response
💗 What a fantastic review to read! We are truly delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the high energy, dedication, and knowledge throughout your trip!
⏱️ We design every itinerary paying attention to every detail to ensure a smooth, engaging, and deeply memorable journey 🌿. Backed by over 15 years of experience, pre-arranging your 🎟️ entrance passes in advance and timing our arrivals carefully allows us to dodge the heavy crowds, giving you all the time you need to connect with the history, stay refreshed 🥤, and capture amazing 📸 photos.
🚐 Keeping you completely relaxed in clean, modern, and air-conditioned vehicles with safe driving is always our top priority from start to finish.
🙏 If your family or friends are planning a trip soon, please invite them to plan their next adventure with 🔹Excursiones Riviera Maya🔹! It would be our absolute pleasure to welcome them with the same outstanding care.
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davidmY5681NL
July 29, 2026
Wonderful experience
A unique experience led by some wonderful guides, Chuy and Gina.
Operator response
🌈 ¡Nos llena de alegría leer este comentario! Saber que disfrutaron de una vivencia tan especial y que el acompañamiento de nuestro equipo hizo la diferencia nos motiva de verdad.
✨ Planificamos minuciosamente cada detalle del itinerario para asegurar una experiencia ágil, enriquecedora y libre de estrés🌿. Apoyados en nuestros más de 15 años de trayectoria, coordinamos salidas estratégicas al amanecer y gestionamos sus 🎟️ pases con anticipación para esquivar las aglomeraciones. ¡Eso les garantiza tiempo de calidad para conectar con cada sitio y capturar espectaculares 📸 fotos sin prisas!
🚐 Nos da mucha satisfacción saber que el trayecto fue de su agrado, ya que priorizamos su confort en vehículos modernos, bien climatizados y con un manejo seguro en todo momento.
🙏 Si conocen a familiares o amigos que estén planeando su próximo viaje, ¡los invitamos a recomendarles que reserven su aventura con 🔹Excursiones Riviera Maya🔹! Será un verdadero honor brindarles la misma atención de excelencia.
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shairav2025
July 23, 2026
Incredible
You can live the experience in a thousand ways, but with Gina and Pachi it is the most recommended... on Pachi's part (driver) great skill and cunning behind the wheel. On Gina's part (cultural guide) great wisdom and dynamism. In short, it is a pleasure to meet great professionals.
Operator response
✨ ¡Muchísimas gracias por tu reseña! Nos alegra enormemente saber que tu experiencia con nuestro equipo fue tan destacada.
🌈 Diseñamos experiencias fluidas enfocadas en una auténtica exploración cultural 🌿. Con más de 15 años de trayectoria, salimos temprano para adelantarnos a la multitud y gestionamos todos sus 🎟️ accesos con anticipación para evitar filas largas. ¡Esto marca la diferencia para que puedan disfrutar de cada lugar con total tranquilidad y tomar excelentes 📸 fotos!
🚐 Para garantizar un viaje sin preocupaciones, todos los traslados se realizan en vehículos modernos y climatizados, conducidos con la máxima destreza y cuidado.
💕 Agradecemos mucho que reconozcas la pasión y profesionalismo de nuestro equipo. ¡Fue un verdadero placer recibirte!
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Y8877NVsamuelg
July 22, 2026
A recommended experience
Gina and Pachi were very punctual and attentive.
They were helpful at all times and explained each place in detail.
We would have liked more time at the cenote.
Otherwise, it was great.
Operator response
✨ ¡Muchísimas gracias por compartir una reseña tan bonita! Nos alegra profundamente saber que disfrutaron de una jornada tan especial.
En 💠 Excursiones Riviera Maya 💠diseñamos experiencias fluidas pensadas para transmitir la riqueza de nuestra historia, ya que todas nuestras excursiones tienen un enfoque puramente de exploración cultural 🌿. Respaldados por más de 15 años de trayectoria, salimos temprano para llegar antes que la multitud y gestionamos todos sus 🎟️ accesos con anticipación para evitar filas. ¡Así pueden sumergirse en la cultura y tomar 📸 fotos con total tranquilidad!
🚐 Como un toque extra de comodidad, nos aseguramos de que todos sus traslados sean en vehículos modernos, climatizados y conducidos con total cuidado para que su única preocupación sea disfrutar.
💕 ¡Agradecemos mucho su recomendación y esperamos volver a recibirles pronto!
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emis0nc
June 30, 2026
Amazing experience
Pablo was our your guide. Pablo provided the tour in Spanish and English. He is very passionate to share his knowledge to his guest.
Operator response
It is awesome to hear that the tour was such a great experience!
Our absolute priority is always arriving first at every location. We know that avoiding the crowds is the only way to truly enjoy and appreciate the beauty of these sites in total peace, without any rushes.
It is fantastic that the passion for sharing knowledge in both Spanish and English made the day so smooth and memorable.
Since you had such a blast, please recommend us to your family and friends so they can book with us on their next trip to the Riviera Maya. We would love to take care of them and give them the exact same top-tier experience.
Hope to see you back in paradise soon!
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J808QWjavierg
May 20, 2026
Chichen
Pachi and Antonio were incredible; Antonio is a spectacular guide, attentive and careful, and Pachi was the same, always giving us water to keep us hydrated, good conversation, and good problem-solving skills. I recommend both of them, a 10.
Operator response
¡Muchas gracias por su excelente calificación de 10 y por recomendarnos!
En la empresa nuestra prioridad es el **bienestar y la comodidad de nuestros clientes**. Nos alegra saber que detalles esenciales como la hidratación constante, la atención oportuna y la capacidad de resolución de nuestro equipo hicieron su experiencia tan positiva.
Agradecemos enormemente su preferencia y esperamos tener el gusto de acompañarle en una próxima ocasión.
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Camille_Hmt
April 24, 2026
Excellent guide and well-preserved sites, but mixed group experience
The excursion was really interesting. We had a great guide, Jesús, who speaks English and even French! He is very friendly ans passionate, and shared many anecdotes and stories that made the visit even more memorable. Thanks to him, we really got a deeper understanding of the different sites.
The places we visited were also surprisingly well preserved, and there weren’t that many people, which made the experience much more enjoyable.
The downside is that we had originally booked another tour with a more well-known cenote, but it was canceled due to a lack of participants, so we had to join a different tour instead. The other members of the group were all Spanish-speaking, so we were often split into two subgroups, which made us feel a bit isolated. Also, the two-hour road by bus felt long, especially since the guide on board spoke almost exclusively in Spanish and seemed surprised that we weren’t participating in the conversation...
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
On one hand, we truly appreciate your kind words and are glad to know that the visit was memorable and that you enjoyed the guidance provided. It is very important to us that each excursion offers meaningful insight into the sites visited.
On the other hand, we are surprised by your comment regarding the duration of the journey. The distance from your hotel is approximately two hours, which is beyond our control and is actually considered quite short in this region. Many visitors staying in other cities travel up to four hours to visit some of these places, which are regarded among the most important wonders to discover.
Additionally, we would like to clarify that we do not discriminate based on language. Our groups are often international, and we always strive to provide the best possible experience for everyone. In your case, you had a guide dedicated exclusively to you in English, ensuring a more personalized service.
For this reason, we find your comment regarding the language of the other participants somewhat surprising, as we always aim to create a respectful and inclusive environment for all our guests.
The change of tour was not imposed, but instead offered as a complimentary upgrade, which you chose to accept.
We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue improving.
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928rov
April 14, 2026
Agency and tours highly recommended
Everything great, all the staff of each of the super friendly and attentive exurions.
Very small group, something that is appreciated!
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