Published on Dec, 2024

Really enjoyed this excursion. Liked that it was a small group (3 couples, 6 in total). The others only spoke Spanish but our group was provided 2 tour guides that spoke both Spanish and English. At the sites, the guides split up the group into Spanish and English as they talked about the sites. It was definitely a long day as we were the first picked up (5 AM) and last dropped off (7:30 PM) but it wasn't too bad as they planned the route with the least wasted travel time, privided water and snacks, as well as stops to use the restroom and stretch our legs. Lunch was buffet style. If you plan on swimming in the cenote, make sure to bring a towel and shoes to wear down to it from the change room. We were given plenty of time at all the attractions and never felt rushed. Would definitely recommend.

Published on Nov, 2024

Trips to Ek Balam are not common so it was great to find this in combination with Chitzen Itza. It is a small group tour, in our case three couples, two Spanish speaking and ourselves English. What we ended up with was effectively a private tour with Lilly as our guide and Hezuz with the Spanish speakers. Starting with Chitzen Itza, Lilly avoided the usual straight to the Pyramid “clap, clap” followed by the Ball Court “clap, clap” again (I have always hated that to be honest and it was the first time in 8 visits it didn’t happen). We started with other areas which were off the main plaza and included the Observatory. Lilly was informative and provided both historical, cultural and spiritual insights. Of course we had the main event and loads of time to wander round ourselves. Ek Balam is lesser known but is the only pyramid you can still climb, with as many steps as Chitzen Itza which is a challenge in the hot sun! What Ek Balam has is the sculptures which are perfect and worth the visit on their own. Also included in the tour was lunch and a visit to the Hubiku Cenote. We didn’t want to swim but there are paths and things to see so we were able to spend our time productively. I have seen comments about the suspension on the van however the problem is the roads and not mechanical, this is just a fact in the area although the trip to the cenote was a bit of a bone shaker! We were picked up and dropped out by our driver, and chief pothole avoider, Alberto and a shout out to him. We would not hesitate in recommending this tour.

Published on Oct, 2024

Our guide was amazing, very knowledgeable and took time with our questions about the site and cultural history. My son also really enjoyed the experience, Borge the sites and the learning.

Published on Sep, 2024

This is an excellent small tour, reliable, punctual, restroom breaks and cold water. Our guide Gabrielle was the best, very knowledgeable and humorous. The three stops of Chichin , Ak Balam and Cenote were well worth seeing and climbing Ak Balam was a feat in the heat but totally worth it! I'd not hesitate to recommend this tour. Thank you Gabrielle and our wonderful driver Juan for an excellent day.

Published on Aug, 2024

Our driver Julian and our guide Eder were both so great! Eder answered all of our questions and had lots of information about local history culture. The Hubiku Cenote was breathtaking and the buffet lunch was delicious!