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.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Arrive EARLY, AVOID the crowds and have this MAGIC place to yourself.
Discover this rich archeological site and climb its pyramid
Enjoy the cenote by jumping with a rope or going down the stairs
Lunch in a local a la carte restaurant in the main square of Valladolid. You will taste authentic Mexican food.
Pickup is available from Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Tulum & any place in the Riviera Maya. Tour not available for Playa Mujeres. We pick you up at the lobby of your hotel or Airbnb. Suggested pickup time is 6:45 am but we are happy to accommodate the schedule to your wishes.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
VIP Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Private Tour lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $400 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:45 AM.
Children aged 3–11 pay from $100, adults from $400. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup is available from Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Tulum & any place in the Riviera Maya. Tour not available for Playa Mujeres. We pick you up at the lobby of your hotel or Airbnb. Suggested pickup time is 6:45 am but we are happy to accommodate the schedule to your wishes. Pickup points include Tropical Escape Hotel, The Royal Haciendas by Holiday Inn Club Vacations.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 75 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by My Quest Concierge Private Tours.
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Carlos was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable, accommodating, patient with kids, and a safe driver. We had a great day touring Chichen Itza and cenotes + lunch was delicious! Great attention to detail and taking care of everyone. Looking forward to returning some day. Thanks Carlos!
Carlos was very knowledgeable about all the tourist sites we visited, especially Ek Balam and Cenote Oxman. He shared many interesting stories about the Mayan culture and history which made the tour even more enjoyable. He was also very friendly and kind especially to my son which we truly appreciated. Carlos escorted us from the Xcaret hotel to our hotel in Cancun with the tourist spots conveniently included along the way. What also made the experience special was how well he planned the timing of our visits. It felt like the places were reserved just for us because he knew exactly when to arrive before other groups came in. Overall, it was a smooth, fun, and memorable experience thanks to Carlos.
Our day-long excursion was nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, the transportation was seamless, but the true highlight was our guide, Eric. As a historian, Eric’s deep expertise in Mayan culture—spanning the language, history, and its relevance to modern life—was incredibly impressive. He didn't just state facts; he brought the landscapes and sites like Chichen Itza and Ek Balam to life with vivid storytelling. Between the awe-inspiring ruins, a refreshing cenote swim, and a delicious local lunch, the day was perfectly paced. Eric’s passion, energy (even dancing!), and knowledge were contagious, leaving us inspired to learn even more about this incredible culture. Highly recommended!
This is a great site to see the pyramids. Our guide Eric was great. I would recommend him. He was knowledgeable and on time Be prepared for the heat and wear sensible shoes.
Eric took us on an unforgettable journey to Chichén Itzá, Ek Balam, lunch in Valladolid, and a refreshing swim in a cenote. As a former history teacher, he was an exceptional guide—engaging, insightful, and incredibly knowledgeable. He brought the ancient sites to life with fascinating stories and context that we would have missed on our own. Our family of four loved the private experience, and we came away with memories that will last a lifetime. Highly recommend!
Oscar was a great driver and tour guide. He was knowledgeable and tailored well to his audience. I appreciated the ability to customize the private tour and modify the itinerary as desired!
This is a long day, but so worth it! Our tour guide, Antonio, was so knowledgeable and funny! We learned so much. Because this is a private tour, you get to go at your own pace. You can spend more time at one location, and less at another. Antonio had great recommendations for lunch and everything was so good! We had a great time and would definitely recommend.
Fantastic trip, Oscar was very knowledgeable and made our visit to both sites memorable. I can highly recommend this guy for a trip; we chose the private vip tour to save the time waiting for other travelers, if your budget allows it I would suggest doing the private tour, it’s more personal and we had full attention of our amazing guide all day. Thank you for making our trip a success
We did a custom private tour of Chichen Itza and two cenotes. Those guys are great and very accommodating. Damian, Fernanda and Isaak were great! You will not regret if you book with this company. Avoid all tourist trap, see more than with a group tour and arrive to your hotel earlier to be ready for a next day! No hidden fees were charged
1000% worth the private experience! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable as he also works as a high school history teacher. Our driver was very skilled and knowledgeable of the area. My wife and I had a great time!
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