Vibrant in every way, Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula features turquoise waters, pastel-hued buildings and traditional culture that’s still alive and kicking. Soak up the region’s best on an eight-day Premium adventure, from the bountiful coastline of Riviera Maya to the colourful city of Valladolid, the historic town of Merida and the white sand beaches of Tulum. Learn the ancient secrets of the Maya during visits to Chichen Itza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Muyil and the Tulum archaeological site. Travelling with an expert local leader, you’ll meet local Maya families, conservationists and historians to uncover a side of the country most don’t get to see.
There’s the Yucatán Peninsula of the guidebooks, then there’s the one we’ll show you on this activity-packed adventure. Guided by an expert tour leader, we explore the ruins of the Maya, swim in the fresh waters of a rainforest cenote, drive a classic Land Rover around a historic hacienda, discover the secrets of Yucatán cuisine, and see the pink flamingos of Ría Lagartos. We finish in the beautiful but little-known beach town of El Cuyo, the perfect end to the adventure.