Budget Tours & Trips to Mexico
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- COLONIAL TREASURES OF MEXICO
- 10-Day Mexico Adventure: Mexico City, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Hierve el Agua, Chichén Itzá & Tulum
- The Most Mexico: Central Mexico, Yucatan & Cancún
- Contrasts of Mexico + Yucatan Peninsula
- Start Playa del Carmen end Mexico city
- Day of the Dead Festival
- Best of Guatemala and the Yucatan
- Viva Mexico
- Riviera Maya Adventure 7D/6N
- Welcome to Mexico City 4D/3N
COLONIAL TREASURES OF MEXICO
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“A unique experience of seeing the most quaint and beautiful colonial towns in Mexico. I truly enjoyed my time in Mexico.”
Abdol, traveled in March
For approx. $190 per day including hotels and transportation, this tour showcases Mexico's colonial circuit. Includes 9 nights' accommodation, bilingual guide services, and entrance fees to major attractions. Optional activities and most meals allow budget flexibility.
Duration 10 days Destinations Mexico City, Queretaro, San Miguel De Allende, Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Zacatecas, Guadalajara, Tequila, Patzcuaro, Morelia Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $266 Operator Receptivo Aborigen Tours From $2,953
10% Off- NZ$2,658You save $295
10-Day Mexico Adventure: Mexico City, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Hierve el Agua, Chichén Itzá & Tulum
Duration 10 days Destinations Mexico City, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Chichen Itza, Tulum Age Range Ages 18-55 Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $365 Operator The Dragon Trip From
10% Off- NZ$3,650
The Most Mexico: Central Mexico, Yucatan & Cancún
43 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Loved to support local community projects!”
Michelle, traveled in March
The daily rate of approx. $130 covers 15 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 2 dinners with hostel stays. The El Hongo community restaurant in Playa del Carmen welcomes visitors, while Xochimilco boat rides and ruins tours come included. Travelers can opt for surfing in Puerto Escondido or day trips to Isla Mujeres during free time.
Duration 16 days Destinations Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca, Puerto Escondido, Merida, Valladolid, Tulum, Cancun Age Range Ages 18-35 Price Per Day $216 Operator G Adventures From
10% Off- NZ$3,459
Contrasts of Mexico + Yucatan Peninsula
23 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Highlights were Tikal and Chichen Itza, but all the archeological sites were good.”
Stephen, traveled in March
For approx. $310 daily, this 19-night tour covers Mexico's highlights with guided excursions. The package includes UNESCO site visits, local dining, and colonial city tours. Transportation, entrance fees, and expert guides included, with optional snorkeling from $35.
Duration 21 days Destinations Mexico, Guatemala, Belize Age Range Ages 16+ Price Per Day $474 Operator Explore! From $10,870
8% Off- NZ$9,950You save $920
Start Playa del Carmen end Mexico city
“I am amazed by this great trip to Mexico, having seen so much in 9 days at ground level.”
Rajeev, traveled in December
Hostel Che in Playa del Carmen and Amigo Hostel in Mexico City provide wallet-friendly stays. Public buses and shared vans keep costs down. Entry to major sites like Chichen Itza and Teotihuacan comes included.
Duration 9 days Destinations Playa del Carmen, Chichen Itza, Merida, Palenque, San Cristobel de Las Casas, Oaxaca, Teotitlan del Valle, Mexico City, San Juan Teotihuacán Age Range Ages 15+ Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $131 Operator Marvelus Travel From
8% Off- NZ$1,180
No departure dates availableDuration 6 days Destinations Mexico City Age Range Ages 18-39 Price Per Day $0 Operator TruTravels Best of Guatemala and the Yucatan
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We always enjoy travelling with Explore and this trip did not disappoint. I know there are many of us of growing age that wish to continue travelling with Explore but desire to have a slightly softer adventures.”
David, traveled in November
Premium accommodations at historic properties like Hotel Mayaland near Chichen Itza come with 14 breakfasts. Time in Merida and Antigua allows for local dining and optional excursions. Airport transfers included with international flight bookings.
No departure dates availableDuration 15 days Destinations Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Age Range Ages 16+ Price Per Day $0 Operator Explore! Viva Mexico
54 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Mexico was absolutely beautiful and learning about the different cultures and ways of life is something I'll never forget.”
Maddison, traveled in March
Priced at approx. $210 daily, guests enjoy 12 nights accommodation, internal flights, 13 meals, and airport transfers. The tour provides twin-share hotels across Mexico, from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen's beachfront. Mezcal tasting and Holbox Island boat tours are included.
Duration 14 days Destinations Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca, Tehuantepec, San Cristobel de Las Casas, Cancun, Holbox Island, Tulum, Playa del Carmen Age Range Ages 18-50 Price Per Day $286 Operator INTRO Travel From
8% Off- NZ$3,999
Riviera Maya Adventure 7D/6N
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Cannot fault Bamba Experience. This was my first time solo travelling, and they made it so easy.”
Janet, traveled in May
For approx. $50 daily, stay across Cancun, Tulum, and Playa del Carmen. The package features a UNESCO site tour with lunch, airport transfers, and city-to-city transport. Accommodation options range from hostels to hotels.
Duration 7 days Destinations Cancun, Chichen Itza, Tulum, Playa del Carmen Age Range Ages 10+ Price Per Day $75 Operator Bamba Travel From
8% Off- NZ$523
Welcome to Mexico City 4D/3N
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was much better than what we expected. All the food we had within tour was all different and well organized.”
Jin, traveled in October
Duration 4 days Destinations Mexico City, San Juan Teotihuacán Age Range Ages 10+ Price Per Day $109 Operator Bamba Travel From
8% Off- NZ$437
Budget Tours & Trips to Mexico Reviews
- Best of Guatemala and the Yucatan
We would have liked information regarding the birds we saw.
- Viva Mexico
I just finished my trip with INTRO Travel and their brand new trip in Mexico. The tour is beautifully run and really covers all that Mexico has to offer from cities, beaches, canyons, gorgeous towns and ancient Mayan ruins. It taught me so much about the culture of the regions I was visiting from meeting friendly locals and sampling Mezcal and watching traditional dances. It was a perfect blend of excitement, adventure travel, cultural exchanges and a few nights out bonding with the group thrown in for good measure! Value for money was great as we covered a lot of places in 13 days but it didn't feel rushed at all, and did so much more than I ever could have managed on my own. Most importantly I felt safe and secure the whole time I was there with expert knowledge and guidance from our Group Leader and local guides. Muchas Gracias INTRO Travel!
- Cycle Mexico - The Yucatan Peninsula
Great tour guide from Ruben, very knowledgeable about the Yucutan Peninsula and so helpful when I had issues with my bike. My only issue is with the company not providing bike helmets. I would think if it’s advertised as a bike tour then helmets would be provided. Also the the transfers leaving Mexico wasn’t transparent. Not everyone can get flights at the same time, they’re needs to be more then one transfer to the airport.
What our customers ask about Budget Tours & Trips to Mexico
What's the average daily cost for budget tours in Mexico?
Budget tours in Mexico cost around 134 USD per day covering basics like accommodation transport between destinations and some meals. A typical 16-day route from Mexico City to Cancún includes 15 breakfasts 4 lunches and 2 dinners. The price also covers entry to key sites like Chichen Itza and Tulum ruins. One TourRadar traveler noted "it was great value for money with so many activities and experiences included in the price."
What budget-friendly areas of Mexico are best for travelers on a budget?
The Yucatan Peninsula stands out for value especially in cities like Merida and Valladolid. These places offer reasonably priced local food budget lodging and convenient access to archaeological sites like Chichen Itza. A TourRadar traveler noted: "Merida was perfect for budget travel - great street food local markets and free cultural events." Other wallet-friendly destinations include the colonial cities of Oaxaca and San Cristobal de las Casas which cost less than coastal resort areas.
Are entrance fees to attractions included in budget tour prices?
Entry fees to main sites come with most budget tours including Chichen Itza (85 USD) Teotihuacan (65 USD) and the National Museum of Anthropology (25 USD). Extra activities like cenote swimming (5-10 USD) or cooking classes (35-65 USD) usually cost extra. According to a TourRadar traveler: "Having main entrance fees included was great for budgeting - we just needed extra money for optional activities and personal interests."
What meals are typically included in budget Mexico tours?
Budget tours generally cover daily breakfast and selected group meals. You can expect traditional Mexican breakfast at your accommodation plus planned group dinners that showcase local dishes like mole in Oaxaca or regional Yucatecan food in Merida. A TourRadar traveler noted "the included group meals were fantastic for trying local specialties while having flexibility for other meals let us explore street food and local restaurants on our own."
When is the most affordable time to visit Mexico on a budget tour?
The best deals appear during low season from June to November particularly September and October. During these months accommodation and activity prices drop though occasional rain occurs. A TourRadar traveler shared "We saved significantly by traveling in October - the weather was still great and tourist sites were less crowded." Expect higher prices from December through April especially during Christmas and Spring Break.