Best of Mexico & Cuba
- Best price guaranteed
- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Local culture
- Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Family
- duration 22 days
- tour type Small group
- age requirement 15-99 yrs
- max group size 12
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-3468
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Take a step way way back during enlightening guided tours through the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza, Teotihuacan, Palenque and Mitla.
- A guided walking tour of Old Havana sheds lights on the difference between the lives of city and rural life in Cuba.
- Get a taste of Maya culture during a homecooked Pibil lunch with a local family, sampling this traditional method of cooking which involves barbecuing food underground.
- Explore the Maya communities surrounding San Cristobal de las Casas and learn about local culture, religion and the traditional way of life retained in the highlands.
- Trinidad is a real Cuban treat – step back in time on its old-world streets, then hit some fine palm-flanked beaches.
Raise a glass to the vivacious beauty and fiery flavours of Mexico and Cuba. Discover the culture and landscapes of these fascinating countries – with a splash of enticing stops along the way. Discover Maya history and culture at the incredible Chichen Itza ruins and visit indigenous communities near the charming San Cristobal de las Casas. Indulge in a feast of delicious local food, with a chance to learn some cooking skills of your own. Wander through glittering colonial architecture in Havana, soak up the clear mountain air among Soroa’s vibrant mountain orchards, and admire Trinidad’s unrivalled ambience. Cuba's imminent political and cultural change makes it something to experience now before it evolves. From ruins to old cars to fragrant cigars and with plenty of salsa and mariachi in between, this trip has it all.
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Day 1: Mexico City
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Day 2: Mexico City
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Day 3: Teotihuacan / Oaxaca
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Day 4: Mitla / Oaxaca
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Day 5: Oaxaca
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Day 6: San Cristobal de las Casas
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Day 7: San Juan Chamula / San Cristobal de las Casas
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Day 8: San Cristobal de las Casas
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Day 9: Palenque
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Day 10: Palenque Ruins / Merida
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Day 11: Merida
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Day 12: Izamal
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Day 13: Chichen Itza / Playa del Carmen
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Day 14: Playa del Carmen
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Day 15: Havana
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Day 16: Soroa / Vinales
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Day 17: Vinales
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Day 18: Bay of Pigs / Cienfuegos
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Day 19: Trinidad
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Day 20: Trinidad
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Day 21: Santa Clara / Havana
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Day 22: Havana
- Comfortable Hotel (14 nights), Comfortable Guesthouse (7 nights)
- 21 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners
- Private vehicle
- An expert tour leader
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
- Mexico City - National Museum of Anthropology (entrance fee) (Closed Mondays)
- Mexico City - Diego Rivera Murals in the Mural Museum (Entrance Fee)
- Mexico City - Metropolitan Cathedral (entrance fee)
- Teotihuacan - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
- Puebla - Leader-led orientation walk
- Oaxaca - Leader-led orientation walk
- Mitla - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
- Oaxaca - Zapotecan home-cooked lunch
- Oaxaca - Tule Tree
- Sumidero Canyon - Boat Excursion (entrance and transport)
- San Cristobal de las Casas - Leader-led orientation walk
- Zinacantan - Maya Church (entrance fee)
- San Juan Chamula - Maya Church (entrance fee)
- Agua Azul - Waterfall Visit
- Palenque - Archaeological site (Guide, Transport & Entrance fee)
- Merida - Leader-led orientation walk
- Chichen Itza - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
- Chichen Itza - Home-cooked pibil lunch
- Havana - Leader-led walking tour of Old Havana
- Leader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
- Soroa - Orchid Garden (entrance fee and guide included)
- Vinales - Leader-led orientation walk
- Vinales - Half-day Valley tour on foot including Tobacco Farmhouse
- Vinales - Farm-to-table dinner at an eco-friendly ranch
- Bay of Pigs - Coastal swim stop
- Cienfuegos - Leader-led orientation walk
- Cienfuegos - Palacio de Valle (entrance fee)
- Trinidad - Leader-led orientation walk
- Trinidad - Salsa Dance Lesson (1 hour)
- Santa Clara - Che Guevara Mausoleum and Museum (entrance fee)
- Havana - Revolution Square
- Any international flights to Mexico City and from Havana are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Best of Mexico & Cuba tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Best of Mexico & Cuba tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 25 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 25 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceBest of Mexico & Cuba tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Best of Mexico & Cuba tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID VACCINATION POLICYThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
- Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.