Mayan Ruins of Ek Balam
Private Tour
Located just north of Valladolid, this is a yet little known site and therefore never overwhelmed with tourists. Ek Balam in the Mayan idiom stands for "black jaguar". When the Maya abandoned Ek Balam, the site became hidden beneath the dense low-lying jungle. As with all of the Mayan pyramids, these ruins were discovered when archaeologists noticed a group of hills with trees and bushes growing out of them. Carefully excavating the mounds, they uncovered buildings and artifacts which had remained hidden for hundreds of years.
After our visit of the archeological site, our expedition will continue towards Valladolid, a little Mayan town located half-way between Merida and Cancun. Valladolid is a small, quaint town that has preserved its special colonial flavor. The majority of the town's people still wear typical Mayan clothing. Mayan women typically sit on one side of the plaza where they display and sell their handicrafts, which include hand-embroidered dresses and blouses, place mats and table cloths.
Expedition Includes:
- Eight hours private tour
- Private luxury transportation
- 4Worlds Expeditions official tour guide
- Entrance fees to the archeological site
- Private guided tour in Ek Balam
- Water and soft drinks on board the vehicle
- Fresh face towels after the activity
- Fresh seasonal fruit snack after the activity.
This activity may be combined with one of the supplements indicated below:
Prices are in USD per person + Tax
Price - 45.00
Jungle & Biking & Cenote experience
Our expedition to the ruins of Ek Balam is followed by a jungle biking experience and a swim in the waters of a sacred Mayan cenote (sinkhole). A cenote is a natural well that is formed in the limestone floor of the Yucatan Peninsula. They are wonders of nature.
Includes: Jungle biking ride, swim at the sacred cenote, 4Worlds Expeditions staff to assist you and ensure first class service.
Price - 27.00 + 15 % Service
Lunch at a Selected Restaurant
Includes: Lunch in a selected restaurant in a Mayan Village (Set menu based on a Mayan cuisine)
Reservations:
What to bring to Your Expedition:
Walking shoes, biodegradable sun protection or sun block, sun glasses, camera, T-shirt, shorts, hat, bathing suit and money for souvenirs.
Restrictions:
This expedition is not recommended for people with severe back problems, any severe physical or motor handicap or serious heart problems.