Mexico Family Holiday

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7 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Ends

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Highlights

Revel in the beach vibes of Playa del Carmen.

Explore ancient Maya ruins and pyramids at Tulum and Chichen Itza.

Discover the charm of Merida’s leafy plazas, captivating museums and vibrant city streets.

Meet local Maya families and learn how to make your own tortillas and dine on a pibil feast baked underground.

Swim in the crystal-clear fresh waters of a cenote, one of many that some say were formed by the same asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs.

Itinerary

The Mexico Family Holiday is a week-long journey bursting with color, culture, and adventure—crafted especially for families. From the sun-drenched beaches of Playa Del Carmen to the ancient ruins of Tulum and the lively city of Izamal, each day brings new discoveries. Swim in the turquoise cenotes at Yokdzonot, learn tortilla-making alongside a Maya family, and watch flamingos soar at the Celestun Bird Sanctuary. With easy-paced activities and hands-on experiences, this trip stands out for its mix of relaxation, education, and excitement. The USP: an immersive family tour package that reveals the many sides of Mexico, creating stories your children will share for years to come.

day 1 - Playa del Carmen

Welcome to Playa del Carmen, Mexico! A great destination for families, you may like to arrive early and explore the local area and some of the many activities on offer. Go snorkelling among the mangroves, relax on white sandy beaches or perhaps take a ferry across to Cozumel to experience some of the fantastic diving on offer. At 5pm you'll meet your group leader for an important welcome meeting at the hotel before heading to a nearby restaurant for an included dinner and the opportunity to get to know the other families travelling in your group.

accommodation:Hacienda Maria Bonita or similar

meals:1 Dinner

day 2 - Tulum Day trip

Today, you’ll head down the coast for a daytrip to the Tulum archaeological site, the sprawling walled grounds of a well-preserved ancient Maya city backed by the Caribbean Sea. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya and stood at the height of its progress during the 13th and 15th centuries and stood for about 70 years after the Spanish occupation began. Get the lay of the land on a guided tour with your leader in the morning, and then spend the afternoon either at the beach or stay in town to perhaps rent some bikes and explore. Return to Playa del Carmen later in the day for a free evening to spend how you’d like.

included:Tulum - Archaeological Site (incl. entrance & national park fee - no guide)

accommodation:Hacienda Maria Bonita or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 3 - Izamal

Head inland today to Izamal, stopping first at Laguna Chabela where you’ll meet a local Maya family with deep roots in this small town. On a tour of their farm, you and the kids will see what they grow and learn how they live off the land. You’ll even get the chance to learn how to make Coba-style tortillas and enjoy a traditional lunch.

Onwards to Izamal, you’ll pretty quickly understand why some call it the City of Yellow as you arrive among the many yellow ochre buildings. Take in the town on an orientation walk with your leader and enjoy some free time to explore the town further or have a swim at the hotel.

included:Laguna Chabela - Mayan homestead visit, Laguna Chavela - Tortilla making demonstration, Laguna Chavela - Home cooked lunch, Izamal - Leader-led orientation walk

accommodation:Hotel Tuul or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 4 - Merida

Today it's onwards towards Merida, the vibrant capital of the state of Yutacan.
Merida bridges very different cultures, which can perhaps be best absorbed from the city’s focal point – the Plaza de la Independencia. Here you are surrounded by colonial-era buildings, many of which were built with stones from the Maya temples that were here before. Join your leader for an orientation walk and stop to buy some sweet marquesitas from a street vendor. Native to Merida, this crepe-like pastry is filled with caramel, jam, chocolate or cheese and rolled up like a taco. Delicious! This rest of the day is free for you to enjoy as you like.

included:Merida – leader led orientation walk

accommodation:Hotel Maria Jose or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 5 - Merida

After breakfast, we travel west to the Gulf of Mexico coast and take a boat ride to visit the Celestun Bird Sanctuary and Biosphere reserve, home to vast flocks of flamingos and herons. The area is well-known as the first stop of the migratory path of birds heading from North to Central America. If visiting at the right time, you're likely to witness thousands of flamingos painting a pink streak across the landscape. A truly magnificent sight especially with the coconut trees lining the shore of the beachhes nearby. Once you return to Merida, you’ll have some free time to relax. Perhaps take a swim in the hotel pool or embark on one last walk around the town.

included:Merida - Ría Celestún Biosphere Reserve tour

accommodation:Hotel Maria Jose or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 6 - Playa del Carmen

This morning we say farewell to Merida to make the return to Playa, but not without a stop at Chichen Itza, UNESCO World Heritage Site and possibly the most famous Maya temple site in all of Mexico. Marvel at the temple of Kukulkan standing high over the ruins, then explore the nearby ‘ball court’. Disputes were typically settled here by way of a ball game that only used the elbows, hips and wrists – stone carvings depicting violence suggest that it wasn’t a casual or friendly sport.
After your visit, you will get to know a local family over a special lunch in the town of Piste. Here you will enjoy a pibil feast, a traditional Maya style of cooking that involves wrapping food in banana leaves and barbecuing it underground.

Today you will also get the chance to cool off and swim in one of the many hidden cenotes – natural sinkholes created when underground limestone collapses and exposes the groundwater beneath, which are dotted all over the Yucatan peninsula. It’s believed that the peninsula’s vast network of sinkholes responsible for these cenotes is a result of an asteroid that crashed here over 66 million years ago, the same one also believed to have wiped out the dinosaurs. What makes the cenote we visit so special, apart from the lush greenery that surrounds it, is that it was developed by a group of local Mayan women as a sustainable and communally owned source of employment for people in their local community.

included:Chichen Itza - Home-cooked pibil lunch, Yokdzonot - Cenote visit and swim, Chichen Itza - Archaeological site (entrance fee, no guide)

accommodation:Hacienda Maria Bonita or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 7 - Playa del Carmen

Today marks the final day of your Mexico adventure and you’re free to depart with your family at any time. If you need another day by the beach, consider booking additional accommodation. Alternatively, the airport in Cancun is approximately a 1-hour drive away and we can pre-book a departure transfer for you and your family.

meals:1 Breakfast

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Accommodation

Hotels (6 nights)

Meals

6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner

Transport

Private Mini Bus

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Tulum - Archaeological Site (incl. entrance & national park fee - no guide)Laguna Chabela - Mayan homestead visitLaguna Chavela - Tortilla making demonstrationLaguna Chavela - Home cooked lunchIzamal - Leader-led orientation walkMerida – leader led orientation walkMerida - Celestun Biosphere Reserve tourChichen Itza - Home-cooked pibil lunchYokdzonot - Cenote visit and swimChichen Itza - Archaeological site (entrance fee, no guide)

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