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Best of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula

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8 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Itinerary

Discover the wonders of the Yucatan Peninsula on this one-week adventure. Tick off the impressive Mayan sites of Coba, Uxmal and Chichen Itza and take to the water on a relaxing boat trip through the Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve, where you can spot birdlife including flamingos (best seen from November to March). Get involved with a Mayan cooking class, swim in a crystal-clear cenote and wander the colonial streets of the Yucatan's cultural capital, Merida.



Discover Mayan ruins - Learn about Mexico's ancient civilisations at Chichen Itza, Coba and Uxmal

Visit colonial cities - Get to know the lively cities of Valladolid, Izamal and Merida

Get into the water - Enjoy a boat trip on Ria Celestun and cool off in one of the Yucatan's famous cenotes

day 1Join tour in Playa del Carmen

Our journey begins in Playa del Carmen. Located on the north-eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Playa del Carmen is a coastal resort town known for its sandy beaches and lively atmosphere. A good range of international flights arrive into the nearby airport of Cancun. If you choose to book pre-night accommodation here, it's an ideal place to relax and unwind before the tour begins. There are several exciting day trips within easy reach - you might like to catch the ferry to the island of Cozumel, famous for its snorkelling, or head down the coast to the iconic Tulum Ruins.

Due to the number of evening flights into the international airport, our tour leader will meet you on the morning of day two for a welcome meeting. Look out for a message in the hotel reception with timings and other details for the day.

There are no other activities planned today, so you're free to arrive at any time. If you'd like an airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive at Cancun International Airport (CUN), which is approximately an hour's drive from our hotel.

Accommodation
Hotel Casa de las Flores (or similar)

day 2Visit Coba ruins; travel to Valladolid

day 3Enjoy a Mayan cooking experience; free time to explore Valladolid

day 4Explore Chichen Itza; continue to the 'Yellow City' of Izamal

day 5Relax on a boat trip in Ria Celestun; continue to Merida

day 6Discover Uxmal; free afternoon in Merida

day 7Experience the Xikbal Eco Park; transfer to Playa del Carmen

day 8Trip ends in Playa del Carmen

What's Included

Accommodation
Hotel Casa de las Flores (or similar) (2 nights)Real Hispano (or similar) (2 nights)Hotel Rinconada del Convento (or similar) (1 night)Gran Hotel Panamericana (or similar) (2 nights)
Meals
7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches
Transport
Driver(s)Boat
Guide
Explore Tour Leader
Others
Minibus

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