Overview Join us on an epic journey through the vast jungle of the Yucatan Peninsula and become a real explorer as we visit Cobá and Ek-Balam in one day! Enjoy the genuineness of these sites as they lay deep in the forest with almost none restoration. The advantages of choosing this tour are that you get to encounter Mayan sites in their natural state just as they were discovered, you can climb on nearly every building and get up close to carvings and paintings. And as we travel through Mayan villages and towns, you will get a real taste of Mexico as you watch local customs and lifestyles. This tour also includes a traditional Yucatan cuisine Buffet meal and a Cenote swimming activity. Book your tour with Alma’s LDS Tours today! Additional information: Site Description: Cobá, a "Gem hidden in the Jungle." The ancestral city of Cobá, an archaeological site hidden deep inside the rain forest of the southeastern end of the Yucatan Peninsula. This quiet and peaceful archaeological site dates from 600-900 AD., at once it was the heart of a large metropolis composed of many cities from the Yucatan Peninsula. We’ll explore these Mayan ruins riding bikes or hiking. Climbing the Nohoch Muul temple (the tallest pyramid of the state measuring 140ft tall approx.), you will be able to admire the pristine beauty and immeasurable vastness of the surrounding subtropical jungle. These are the biggest ruins near Cancun, Mexico. They are also the most recently uncovered, and restoration is still taking place. Mounting bikes provided. A taxi-tricycle is available for mom and babies. At times, there are also smaller bikes available for children ages 7-11 (otherwise, there are taxi tricycles for them too). This tour is one of the best family tours we offer. You can climb most of the buildings, visit an authentic Mayan village, and even swim in a genuine, fresh water Cenote. Ek Balam, city to "The Black Jaguar." Ek’ Balam shares characteristics common to the most important ancient Mayan cities, including monuments, architecture, walls, steles (beautiful sculptures carved from blocks of stone), a ball court, a network of roads as well as texts written in glyphs. The Acropolis with its extraordinary facade is worth a special mention. Measuring 160 meters long by almost 70 wide and 31 high (95ft tall approx.), listed among the largest edifices in Yucatan. The most important discovery on the site was the discovery of the tomb of the ruler UkitKanLekTok. Here was found the only glyphic emblem found to date in the northern area of this state, giving the name of the king for whom the tomb had been built. It dates back to 300 BC, before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. Availability This tour is available from Monday to Saturday. To choose a date and request information about availability, please click on “inquire” to receive more details. Itinerary • 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Pick-up at your hotel or resort’s front lobby (times may vary depending on your location). Pick-up times are scheduled one day before departure. • Drive to Ek Balam Ruins (1.5hrs to 2hrs depending on your location). • 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Arrival at Ek Balam and restroom break. • Enjoy a fascinating tour of the ruins for approximately 1.5hrs, free time included. • Drive to Coba Village (45mins approx). • 12PM – 1 PM: Arrival at Buffet Restaurant for Lunch. • 1 PM- 2 PM: Arrival at Coba Ruins. Enjoy an amazing tour of these ruins for 2hrs approximately. • 3:00PM – 4:00PM Arrival at Cenote. • 4:00PM – 5:00PM Departure to hotel. 1.5hrs to 2hrs driving time, depending on your hotel’s location. * The order of the activities, times, and schedules shown above are for illustrative purposes only and may vary without prior notice. Inclusions Included • Transportation A/C VAN • Admission fees to both archaeological sites and a Cenote park • Bicycle. Tricycles available upon request for elderly and small children. • Professional certified LDS tour guide • Liability road insurance, parking and toll road fees • Bottle of purified water & lunch Mexican traditional food. Enjoy a folkloric performance of Yucatan peninsula while eating at Chichen Itza Not Included • Gratuities • Souvenirs • Towels • Locker and life vests at Cenote Park Pricing Our prices vary depending on the number of participants and the dates you select. To offer you the best deal, please click on “Inquire” and fill out the booking form so we can send you a personalized quote that best meets your expectations. Terms & Conditions Terms and conditions information not available in source data.