Budget Tours & Trips to Mexico
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- 10-Day Mexico Adventure: Mexico City, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Hierve el Agua, Chichén Itzá & Tulum
- COLONIAL TREASURES OF MEXICO
- Mexico Yucatan Loop
- The Most Mexico: Central Mexico, Yucatan & Cancún
- Day of the Dead Festival
- Start Playa del Carmen end Mexico city
- Best of Guatemala and the Yucatan
- Cycle Mexico - The Yucatan Peninsula
- Riviera Maya Adventure 7D/6N
- Viva Mexico
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 18 to 55 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $360 Operator The Dragon Trip From
- NZ$3,604
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 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $262 Operator Receptivo Aborigen Tours From $2,906
10% Off- NZ$2,616You save $291
Priced at approx. $210 daily, this package includes 6 nights accommodation, cenote visits, and Chichen Itza tours. A welcome dinner in Cancun, Holbox boat transfers, and Merida historic center walks round out the offerings.
Duration 7 days Destinations Cancun, Chichen Itza, Merida, Playa del Carmen Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Price Per Day $342 Operator TruTravels From
10% Off- NZ$2,395
The Most Mexico: Central Mexico, Yucatan & Cancún
43 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“That it was a really great experience and that I was able to meet so many great people.”
Madeline, traveled in September
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 18 to 35 year olds Price Per Day $142 Operator G Adventures From $3,019
25% Off- NZ$2,264You save $755
Duration 6 days Destinations Mexico City Age Range up to 39 year olds Price Per Day $278 Operator TruTravels From
25% Off- NZ$1,670
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 15 to 70 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $129 Operator Marvelus Travel From
25% Off- NZ$1,161
Best of Guatemala and the Yucatan
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Mayan archeology, colonial cities like Antigua and Mérida were the most positive and important aspects.”
Anindita, 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 16 to 85 year olds Price Per Day $0 Operator Explore! Cycle Mexico - The Yucatan Peninsula
14 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Relaxing riding on flat roads; fantastic guide, good accommodations and food.”
MarkDorfman, traveled in November
The approx. $310 daily rate covers 8 nights across Yucatan, with stays in Merida's colonial center and Tulum's beach zone. Guided Chichen Itza tours, most meals, quality bikes, and Rio Lagartos biosphere reserve boat trips are included.
Duration 9 days Destinations Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Merida, Dzilam de Bravo, Izamal, Valladolid, Rio Lagartos, TulumSee all destinations Age Range 16 to 85 year olds Price Per Day $426 Operator Explore! From $4,270
10% Off- NZ$3,830You save $440
Riviera Maya Adventure 7D/6N
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The guided tour to Chichen Itza was very good. Bamba eventually cleared up the problem and provided me with a refund.”
Alisha, traveled in December
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 up to 99 year olds Price Per Day $74 Operator Bamba Travel From
10% Off- NZ$515
Viva Mexico
51 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip is a fantastic mix of culture, adventure and chilling on a beach or living the island life.”
GraceMordey, traveled in April
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 18 to 50 year olds Price Per Day $260 Operator INTRO Travel From $4,049
10% Off- NZ$3,644You save $405
Budget Tours & Trips to Mexico Reviews
- Best of Guatemala and the Yucatan
We would have liked information regarding the birds we saw.
- Cycle Mexico - The Yucatan Peninsula
Just not a bad thing to say about this trip. A great itinerary that mixed biking, history, exploration, food, and fun. Amazing guide (Victor) and driver (Angel) kept everything smooth, and just a lovely lovely experience.
- Viva Mexico
I just got back from the Intro Mexico trip and it was incredible! It's amazing how many different places and activies we were able to experience in such a short time, and because everything was so well organised it never felt rushed. I think there was a great balance between free time to explore or chill and planned activities. My favourite activities were making (and eating) a traditional breakfast with a local Mayan family and swimming in a cenote (there were even ziplines into the water!) because they were so unique. Both my Intro group leader Ethan and local guide Dario were amazing and went above and beyond for everyone in the group. Thank you so much for an amazing time!
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.