Viva Mexico: Ancient Ruins & the Mayan Riviera

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  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 14 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-39 yrs
  • max group size 18
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-40631
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Mexico City, Mexico/ Tulum, Mexico
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Hop on a boat tour and cruise through Sumidero Canyon.
  • Listen for howler monkeys as you explore the Mayan ruins of Palenque in the jungle.
  • Go for a dip in the Lagoon of the Seven Colours at Bacalar.
  • Take a guided tour of Chichen Itzá
Start in Mexico City and end in Tulum, the tour "Viva Mexico: Ancient Ruins & The Mayan Riviera" is a guided explorer tour that takes 14 days. You will be traveling through Bacalar, Mexico City, Palenque and 4 other destinations in Guatemala and Mexico. "Viva Mexico: Ancient Ruins & The Mayan Riviera" is a small group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

This 14-day adventure through the heart of Mexico has so much to love. Kicking off in its buzzing capital and wrapping up on the white sands of the Mayan Riviera, you’ll eat your way through endless tacos and mole, exploring the country’s epic mountains, jungles, and waterfalls too. Throw in some ancient Mayan ruins like Palenque and Chichen Itzá — not to mention storied traditions and some of the friendliest people ever — and you have yourself a recipe for one tasty, tasty trip.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Mexico City
  • Day 2: Mexico City
  • Day 3: Mexico City/Oaxaca
  • Day 4: Oaxaca
  • Day 5: Oaxaca/San Cristóbal
  • Day 6: San Cristóbal
  • Day 7: San Cristóbal
  • Day 8: San Cristóbal/Palenque
  • Day 9: Palenque
  • Day 10: Palenque/Bacalar
  • Day 11: Bacalar
  • Day 12: Bacalar/Valladolid
  • Day 13: Valladolid/Tulum
  • Day 14: Tulum
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Simple hotels/hostels (12 nts), overnight bus (1 nt).
Meals
  • 1 breakfast
    Note: Allow USD350-455 for meals not included.
Transport
  • Public bus, private vehicle, overnight bus, walking.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
  • Your G for Good Moment: Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit, Oaxaca
  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Foodie Moment: Oaxaca Market Visit With CEO, Oaxaca
  • Your Discover Moment: San Cristobal de Las Casas - Free Time, San Cristóbal de Las Casas
  • Mexico City street food crawl
  • Alebrijes Artisan Community visit
  • Boat trip to Sumidero Canyon
  • Stop at Roberto Barrios Waterfall for a swim
  • Tour the Mayan ruins in Palenque
  • A boat adventure into a gorgeous lagoon in Bacalar
  • Chichen Itzá ruins guided tour
  • Free time in Mexico City, Oaxaca, Palenque, San Cristóbal de las Casas
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Mexico City and from Tulum 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 Viva Mexico: Ancient Ruins & the Mayan Riviera tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Viva Mexico: Ancient Ruins & the Mayan Riviera tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Viva Mexico: Ancient Ruins & the Mayan Riviera 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.

Visa

For this Viva Mexico: Ancient Ruins & the Mayan Riviera 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.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
  • 2. Physical Grading : 2 - Light Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
  • 3. Travel Style : 18-to-Thirtysomethings Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
  • 4. Service Level : Basic Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This 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 protocols have been adhered to.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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