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Premium Mexico Yucatan Highlights

Trip Type: Explorer

8 Days
| 1 - 12 People

Starts From:

NZD $4,095.00 /Person
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 …
Premium Mexico Yucatan Highlights

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 – and the Muyil, Uxmal and Tulum archaeological sites. Swim in the underground Cenote Zazil under the soft glow of candlelight and learn the secrets of traditional Maya craftmanship. 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.

Itinerary

Day 1: Playa Del Carmen

Day 2: Valladolid

Day 3: Merida - Chichen Itza

Day 4: Merida

Day 5: Merida

Day 6: Tulum

Day 7: Tulum

Day 8: Tulum

Trip Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts and 3 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle, Boat

Accomodation

Comfortable Hotel (4 nights), Feature Stay (3 nights)

Included Activities

  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Playa del Carmen - Welcome Dinner
  • Valladolid - Home-cooked lunch
  • Valladolid - Tortilla making demonstration
  • Valladolid - Mayan homestead visit
  • Valladolid - Cenote night visit
  • Chichen Itza - Cenote swim stop
  • Chichen Itza - Home-cooked pibil lunch
  • Chichen Itza - Archaeological site with local guide
  • Merida - Marquesitas stop
  • Merida - Ceramics workshop visit
  • Uxmal - Archaeological site guide tour
  • Merida - Ría Celestún Biosphere Reserve tour
  • Tulum - Muyil river float
  • Tulum - Muyil archaeological site with local guide
  • Tulum - Archaeological site visit
  • Tulum - Farewell Dinner
  • Tulum – Beach Club Visit
Trip Highlights
  • Experience the old-world charm of your Feature Stay hotel in Merida – a converted 17th-century mansion with elegant decor and traditional touches.
  • Visit the spectacular ruins of Chichen Itza (one of the new Seven Wonders of the World), Muyil, Uxmal and Tulum, where your local leader and expert guides will bring thousands of years of Maya history to life.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of local life during a Signature Experience in the secluded Laguna Chabela Maya community, where you’ll learn how modern Maya people preserve the traditions of their ancestors and try your hand at making a tortilla before a delicious feast in the jungle.
  • Enjoy a Signature Experience at the Celestun Bird Sanctuary and Biosphere Reserve – a bird-lover’s dream. Learn about conservation efforts while looking out for colourful flora and fauna on a boat ride and see the natural springs before stopping by the Gulf of Mexico for a swim.
  • Swim in a cenote, float down the Muyil canals created by the Maya over 1000 years ago, take a guided tour of a traditional, family-run ceramics workshop and visit a laid-back beach club in Tulum to make the most of the Yucatan peninsula.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: QBPN
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Trip Ends: Tulum, Mexico
Countries Visited: Mexico

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Destination Details

Mexico
| 8 Days
| 1 - 12 People