Aztecs & Mayas

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duration 10 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 10-99 yrs
max group size 30
guiding method Partially guided
Tour Code BM-32944
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English, Spanish

Starts Mexico City, Mexico
Ends Cancún, Mexico

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Mexico City: This enormous capital city maintains its colonial charm while offering a vibrant and eclectic atmosphere.
Teotihuacan: Behold the vast scale of this well-preserved ancient city dominated by the 2,000-year-old Pyramid of the Sun.
Puebla: Visit the majestic historical centre that concentrates the largest number of 18th-century colonial buildings and explore its stunning Cathedral.
Sumidero Canyon: The 1,000-metre-high vertical walls of this verdant beauty are a truly awe-inspiring sight.
Campeche: The walled old town of this colonial city is colourfully pristine and has been meticulously restored.
Uxmal: The Pyramid of the Magician – a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site – rises high above the jungle canopy.
Merida: Yucatan’s ‘White City’ is famed for its 19th-century tree-lined boulevards.
Celestun: See pink flamingos in the wild on a trip to the beautiful Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve.
Chichen Itza: Uncover the mysteries of Maya civilisation at this ancient archaeological site dominated by the imposing Temple of Kukulkan.
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The "Aztecs & Mayas" tour starts from Mexico City and ends in Cancún. It is an art and architecture tour that takes 10 days taking you through Palenque, Mexico City, Cholula and 13 other destinations in Mexico. "Aztecs & Mayas" is a self-guided group tour that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

See the magic of Mexico with this 10-day guaranteed departure tour during which you’ll discover a fascinating mix of ancient civilisations, breath-taking natural beauty and charming colonial cities. Explore the magnificent metropolis of Mexico City, then head to the mystical Mayan cities and Aztec ruins of the south. Marvel at the awe-inspiring Sumidero Canyon, learn about indigenous culture in Chiapas, lose yourself in the timelessness of Merida and savour the delights of Puebla. This unforgettable journey showcases the best Mexico has to offer.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Arrival Mexico City
Day 2: Mexico City – Teotihuacan – Mexico City (100 Km – 2 Hrs)
Day 3: Mexico City – Tonantzintla – Cholula & Puebla - Mexico City (370km – 5.30 Hrs)
Day 4: Ciudad De Mexico - Tuxtla Gutierrez – Sumidero Canyon – San Cristobal De Las Casas (70km – 2 Hrs)
Day 5: San Cristobal De Las Casas– San Juan Chamula And Zinacantan – San Cristobal De Las Casas (30km – 1.5 Hrs)
Day 6: San Cristobal – Waterfalls – Palenque (230km – 5.5 Hrs)
Day 7: Palenque – Campeche (360km – 4.5 Hrs)
Day 8: Campeche – Uxmal – Merida (250km – 3.5 Hrs)
Day 9: Merida – Celestun Boat – Merida (215 Km – 3 Hrs)
Day 10: Merida – Chichen Itza – Cancun / Riviera Maya (315km – 4 Hrs)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Standard Hotel Category = Majestic or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = NH Reforma or similar 4*
Standard Hotel Category = Mansion del Valle or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Casa Vieja or similar 4*
Standard Hotel Category = Mision Palenque or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category =Chan Kah or similar 4*
Standard Hotel Category = Plaza Colonial or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Plaza Campeche or similar 4*
Standard Hotel Category = Gobernador or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Mision de Fray Diego or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = BlueBay Grand Esmeralda (All Inclusive) or similar 5*
Standard Hotel Category = Cancun Bay (All Inclusive) or similar 3*
9 nights' accommodation

Meals

Standard Hotel Category = Las Golondrinas (Bed & Breakfast) or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Beachscape (Bed & Breakfast) or similar 4*
9 breakfasts,
2 lunches on day 9 and 10

Transport

Air-conditioned transportation on a shared basis
Airport arrival transfer from Mexico City International airport to selected hotel on shared basis
Departure transfer to Hotel in Cancun or Riviera Maya on shared basis

Guide

Operated with local English & Spanish speaking licensed guide on a shared basis

Others

All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Mexico City tour on day 2, Anthropological Museum on day 2, Teotihuacan on day 2, Basilica de Guadalupe on day 2, Tonantzintla on day 3, Puebla tour on day 3, Cholula on day 3, Sumidero boat trip on day 4, San Juan Chamula and Zinacatan on day 5, Agua Azul or Misol-Ha waterfalls on day 6, Palenque ruins on day 7, Campeche city tour on day 8, Uxmal on day 8, panoramic tour in Merida on day 8, Celestun BT on day 9 and Chichen Itza on day 10.
Meet & Greet on day 1

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
Optional tours
International and domestic flight tickets or Mexican visa fees and local taxes
Gratuities for drivers and guides
Environmental tax fee (to be paid directly at the hotel)

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