Private Tour: Ek Balam and Pink Flamingoes Sanctuary with Photographer from Cancun, Tulum or Riviera Maya
Cancún, Mexico
Safety measures
10 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 1 more
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Visit an ancient Maya city and a coastal bird sanctuary on a full-day, private tour with transport from hotels in Cancun, Tulum, or the Rivera Maya that includes all entrance fees. Travel with a photographer guide for professional images of the trip, as you explore El Balam, spot flocks of flamingos, and tour the Rio Lagartos mangroves by boat.
- Private tour from the Caribbean coast
- See ancient architecture in a jungle setting
- Visit an important bird sanctuary
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel
- Entrance fees included
- USB drive of images included
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Get an early start on the day with morning pickup at your hotel, then travel inland by private vehicle to Ek Balam, a well-preserved Maya city surrounded by thick jungle. See the elaborate plaster decorations that cover the tomb of King Ukit Kan Lek Tok, and learn the stories behind the fierce guardians of the ‘Kingdom of the Dead.’
Continue to the Gulf Coast, which is an important stop for migratory birds in the Caribbean, and ideal for watching wildlife. Take a boat tour through the mangroves, where you may be able to spot cayman crocodiles at the edge of the water. See where enormous flocks of bright-pink flamingos gather to feed in the shallow, salty water, along with cormorants, herons, and some of Rio Lagarto’s many other birds.
Throughout the day, the photographer/guide will take pictures of your experience, so you can focus on exploring the Yucatan, then bring home a USB drive of high-quality images. After visiting Rio Lagartos, conclude the tour with return transfer to your hotel.
Continue to the Gulf Coast, which is an important stop for migratory birds in the Caribbean, and ideal for watching wildlife. Take a boat tour through the mangroves, where you may be able to spot cayman crocodiles at the edge of the water. See where enormous flocks of bright-pink flamingos gather to feed in the shallow, salty water, along with cormorants, herons, and some of Rio Lagarto’s many other birds.
Throughout the day, the photographer/guide will take pictures of your experience, so you can focus on exploring the Yucatan, then bring home a USB drive of high-quality images. After visiting Rio Lagartos, conclude the tour with return transfer to your hotel.
Itinerary
Your tour begins with early hotel pickup in the morning. Your guide not only will tell you about Ek Balam and Río lagartos but will also catch your best moments during the trip.
First, you'll visit Ek Balam. Lost in the jungle, this place has the mysterious "angels" sculptures who guard the entrance to the "kingdom of the dead" in the form of the mouth of a rattlesnake. See the main buildings of this archaeological site and learn from your guide about the most recent restoration work done. Your photographer guide will take the best pictures of you and your group so you don't have to worry about this and simply enjoy the place.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Sailing mangroves, you'll watch a reserve of birds in their natural habitat, you will see the Cayman crocodiles, and after a walk around, you will be able to experience a natural spa. Your photographer and you will choose the best shots here as well.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Free
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