CANCUN GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A day with LDS guides through Chichen Itza and Ek Balam: private, authoritative, and focused on the Book of Mormon perspective
An 11-hour private tour from Cancun that pairs a guided visit to Chichen Itza with Ek Balam, led by LDS Tours Cancun and priced from roughly $699 USD for two adults.
A day with LDS guides through Chichen Itza and Ek Balam: private, authoritative, and focused on the Book of Mormon perspective.
Sweeping limestone plazas, towering pyramids and shaded cenotes—the inland Yucatán opens as a geological and cultural counterpoint to Cancun’s beaches. On this full-day private tour, LDS Tours Cancun brings visitors face-to-face with Chichen Itza’s monumental architecture and the earlier, more intimate ruins of Ek Balam, framing both sites through specialized LDS guides who interpret the ruins alongside Book of Mormon scholarship.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Chichen Itza with an LDS interpretive lens
Named one of the seven new wonders of the modern world, Chichen Itza is presented on this tour with focused commentary from LDS Book of Mormon specialists who discuss the site’s occupation (roughly 450–1200 AD) and the cultural evidence visitors see in the stonework and plazas.
Ek Balam: a Pre‑Classic foothold
Ek Balam contrasts with Chichen Itza on age and scale—originating in the Pre‑Classic period (from about 300 BC)—and the tour includes a visit to its temples, tombs and sculptural details while guides explain its place in regional chronology.
A full private day: ruins, lunch and a cenote swim
The private itinerary combines guided exploration of Chichen Itza and Ek Balam with a buffet lunch, bottled water all day and a scheduled swimming break at a Mayan cenote, all served from premium private transport.
What the day feels like
How the day feels
Expect an 11-hour rhythm that alternates focused archaeological walking and onsite explanation with softer stops for lunch and a cenote swim. From hotel pickup to return drop-off, the emphasis is on private, small-group comfort in modern vehicles while LDS guides thread historical description with religious and cultural interpretation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour works for — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour is an 11‑hour private excursion with hotel pickup and drop‑off included; vehicles range from small cars to Mercedes Sprinters depending on group size.
Towels, comfortable light‑colored clothes and shoes (sneakers recommended), sunscreen (preferably biodegradable), hat or small umbrella, insect repellent, ID and extra cash for souvenirs; stay hydrated—the operator supplies cold bottled water all day.
Private premium transportation, toll road fees, entrance tickets to Chichen Itza, guided tour at Chichen Itza, buffet lunch and soft drinks, cenote swimming break, cold bottled water, and traveler insurance while on board are included. Items not included: towels, alcoholic drinks, lockers, life vests and gratuities.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 11 hours.
Where does the tour start and end?
Pick up and drop off are at your hotel lobby; private transportation is provided.
What is included in the price?
Included: private premium transportation, tolls, Chichen Itza entrance tickets and guided tour, buffet lunch with soft drinks, a swimming break at a Mayan cenote, cold bottled water all day and traveler insurance while on board.
What is not included?
Not included: towels, alcoholic drinks, lockers, life vests and gratuities.
What are the rates and age categories?
A standard private rate is quoted as 13,980 MXN for two adults (approximately $699 USD) for ages 13 and up; a young child rate is 900 MXN (approximately $45 USD) for ages 5–12. A minimum booking of four people (including two adults) is required.
How many people can the private tour accommodate?
The private tour is offered for up to 29 people; the operator indicates capacity for larger groups and requests that you email them for pricing and details if your group exceeds 29 people.
What vehicle options are provided?
Vehicle options include autos for 3–4 people, Ford Expedition for 5–7, Hayce for 8–13 and Mercedes Benz Sprinter for 14–19 passengers.