Overview Book an LDS tour to Ek Balam and visit the oldest Mayan capital of the Yucatan Peninsula, considered by many LDS scholars to be a possible Nephite settlement. The enigmatic and mysterious ruins of Ek Balam, where once covered strategically by its founders to protect the sacred symbols and statues in the chambers of the Holy Acropolis. Today, Alma's LDS Tours invites you to join us on an excursion to visit these hidden ruins deep in the tropical jungle where we may climb temples and pyramids and learn from our expert LDS tour guides about the correlation of the Book of Mormon and the city of Ek Balam. Visit the ruins of Ek Balam, followed by a refreshing plunge in an underground cavern with freshwater and enjoy a delicious meal at Hubiku restaurant, a traditional Yucatan cuisine buffet. You’re your tour today with Alma’s LDS Tours! Additional Information: Ek’ Balam shares characteristics common to the most important ancient Mayan cities, including monuments, architecture, walls, stelae (beautiful sculptures carved from blocks of stone), a ball court, a network of roads as well as texts written in glyphs. Many buildings feature extraordinary sculptures carved in stone or modeled stucco, either polychromatic or a mixture. Visitors today are astonished by the craftsmanship of the ancient artists (shown in objects of luxury marks) and a large number of people necessary to produce projects of this magnitude. 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.), it is 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 was built. It dates back to 300 BC, before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. Availability 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 • From 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM: Reception at the hotel or resort lobby (times may vary depending on your location). Reception time will be scheduled the day before your tour. • Drive to Ek Balam Ruins (1.5 to 2 hours depending on your location). • From 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM: Arrival at Ek Balam Ruins and courtesy stop for a swim. • Enjoy an incredible tour of these ruins for approximately 2 hours, including free time. • 12:00 PM Arrival at the buffet restaurant for lunch. • 1:00 PM Arrival at the cenote. • 2:00 PM return to the hotel (this may take 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the location of your hotel). * The order of 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 • 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.