Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City Airport Arrival
Your guide and driver pick you up at Mexico City Airport and drive you to the hotel, about 30 minutes from the terminal. This gives you time to settle in and get oriented before your tour officially begins.
- Start point
- Mexico City, Mexico (24-hour Airport Pick-up, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Zocalo Central)
- Day 2
Mexico City
Start at the Zocalo where you'll see the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace, plus an exterior view of the Templo Mayor. After that, head to Coyoacan for a walking tour through the Frida Kahlo Museum (the Blue House) and Leon Trotsky's House Museum. You'll return to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Zocalo Central)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zocalo
- Visit Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
- Visit National Palace (Palacio Nacional)
- View exterior of Templo Mayor
- Guided walking tour to Frida Kahlo Museum (the Blue House)
- Visit Leon Trotsky's House Museum
Landmarks Zocalo Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral National Palace (Palacio Nacional) Templo Mayor Frida Kahlo Museum (the Blue House) Leon Trotsky's House Museum 
- Day 3
Teotihuacan to Puebla
Drive about an hour to Teotihuacan, stopping at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe along the way. Climb the Pyramid of the Sun for views across the ancient city, then walk the Avenue of the Dead toward the Pyramid of the Moon. You'll also visit a workshop to see obsidian carving and learn about the craft before heading to Puebla, which takes roughly 2 hours from there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Azulai Puebla Hotel Boutique)
Included Activities
- Visit Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Climb Pyramid of the Sun
- Walk along Avenue of the Dead
- Visit Pyramid of the Moon
- Visit carved obsidian workshop with demonstration
Landmarks Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe Pyramid of the Sun Teotihuacan Pyramid of the Moon Avenue of the Dead 
- Day 4
Puebla to Oaxaca
In Puebla, walk through the historic city center with your guide, checking out the Rosary Chapel, Church of Santo Domingo, the Zocalo, and the Alley of the Frogs. Then drive to Monte Alban to see the archaeological site with its ball game venues, temples, tombs, and hieroglyphic reliefs overlooking the valley. Later in the afternoon, continue to Oaxaca and explore the Historic Centre including Zocalo Square, the Church and Convent of Santo Domingo of Guzman, and the House of Juarez Site Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Parador San Miguel)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Puebla historic city center
- Visit Rosary Chapel (Capilla del Rosario)
- Visit Church of Santo Domingo in Puebla
- Visit Puebla Zocalo
- Visit Alley of the Frogs (Barrio de los Sapos)
- Visit Archaeological Site of Monte Alban
- Explore Historic Centre of Oaxaca
- Visit Zocalo Square in Oaxaca
- Visit Church and Convent of Santo Domingo of Guzman in Oaxaca
- Visit House of Juarez Site Museum
Landmarks Rosary Chapel (Capilla del Rosario) Church of Santo Domingo in Puebla Zocalo (Puebla) Alley of the Frogs (Barrio de los Sapos) Monte Alban Zocalo (Oaxaca) Church and Convent of Santo Domingo of Guzman House of Juarez Site Museum 
- Day 5
Oaxaca to Tehuantepec
Head 10 kilometers to El Tule to see the massive cypress tree known for having the world's widest trunk. Then visit Teotitlan del Valle to learn about local weaving from a family and see their natural dyeing techniques. Stop at Mitla, an ancient site called the 'land of the dead' with both colonial churches and ancient ruins, before traveling through the isthmus toward Tehuantepec.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Calli, Tehuantepec)
Included Activities
- Visit El Tule and the record-holding cypress tree
- Visit village of Teotitlan del Valle
- Meet weaver family and learn textile techniques
- Visit Mitla archaeological site
Landmarks El Tule Teotitlan del Valle Mitla - Day 6
Tehuantepec to San Cristobal de las Casas
Drive 4.5 hours through Tuxtla Gutierrez to reach Sumidero Canyon. You'll take a shared boat trip lasting 2 to 3 hours through steep cliffs that rise up to 1,000 meters high. After landing, it's about a 2-hour drive in the afternoon to San Cristobal de las Casas where you'll settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sombra del Agua, San Cristobal de las Casas)
Included Activities
- Boat trip through Sumidero Canyon
Landmarks Sumidero Canyon - Day 7
San Cristobal de las Casas
Start with a guided walk through San Cristobal de las Casas, strolling the narrow cobbled Calle Real de Guadalupe with its colorful houses and visiting the Santo Domingo Church which has a large open-air crafts market. Then drive about 20 minutes to San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan to spend time with a Tzotzil family, learning about their traditional way of life and weaving practices. You'll head back to San Cristobal by the end of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sombra del Agua, San Cristobal de las Casas)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of San Cristobal de las Casas
- Explore Calle Real de Guadalupe pedestrian street
- Visit Santo Domingo Church and crafts market
- Visit San Juan Chamula community
- Visit Zinacantan community
- Tzotzil family visit with afternoon tea and cultural immersion
Landmarks San Cristobal de las Casas Calle Real de Guadalupe Santo Domingo Church San Juan Chamula Zinacantan - Day 8
San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque
Leave the mountains and travel 6 hours through green valleys heading into the Palenque jungle. Stop at Agua Azul Waterfalls where you can swim and relax before continuing to Palenque. Check into your hotel when you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Boutique Quinta Cha Nab Nal, Palenque)
Included Activities
- Stop and visit Agua Azul Waterfalls
- Opportunity to bathe and swim at Agua Azul Waterfalls
Landmarks Agua Azul Waterfalls - Day 9
Palenque to Campeche
Visit the Palenque ruins in the morning, a collection of pyramids and temples surrounded by tropical rainforest that help tell the Mayan story. In the afternoon, drive about 5 hours to Campeche, check in, and have the rest of the day free to walk around the old district near the bay with its colorful colonial architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Castelmar Hotel Campeche)
Included Activities
- Visit Palenque ruins with pyramids and temples
Optional Activities
- Explore old district of Campeche near the bay
Landmarks Palenque ruins 
- Day 10
Campeche to Merida
Drive 3 hours to Merida, the capital of Yucatan State, which people call the 'White City' because of its white brick and stone buildings. On the way, stop at Uxmal to see the ruins that represent the peak of Mayan artistic and architectural work with stone carvings, sculptures, and murals. You'll also explore two cenotes for a refreshing swim in the forest before reaching Merida and checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Antelar Casa Destino, Merida)
Included Activities
- Visit Uxmal ruins
- Explore two cenotes
- Swim in cenotes
Landmarks Uxmal ruins 
- Day 11
Tekit Cooking Experience
Travel to Tekit village where a family member will guide you through the day. You'll handpick fresh fruits and vegetables from a plot of land, then go to the local market for other cooking ingredients. Back at the Mayan home, you'll learn to prepare your lunch. If there's time, you can walk through the village before heading back to Merida in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Prepared during cooking class at Mayan home)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Antelar Casa Destino, Merida)
Included Activities
- Handpick fresh fruits and vegetables from land
- Shop at local market for cooking ingredients
- Cooking class at Mayan home
- Prepare lunch with family guide
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Tekit village if time permits
Landmarks Tekit village - Day 12
Merida to Playa del Carmen via Chichen Itza
Head to Chichen Itza where your guide takes you through the famous ruins including the Kukulkan Pyramids, the Castle, the Ball Game, the Temple of the Tigers, Sacred Cenote, the Building of the Nuns, and the Temple of the Warriors. After exploring, drive 2.5 hours to your hotel in Playa del Carmen for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Hotel HM Playa del Carmen)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chichen Itza ruins
- Visit Kukulkan Pyramids
- Visit the Castle
- Visit Ball Game venue
- Visit Temple of the Tigers
- Visit Sacred Cenote
- Visit Building of the Nuns
- Visit Temple of the Warriors
Landmarks Chichen Itza Kukulkan Pyramids Sacred Cenote 
- Day 13
Playa del Carmen Leisure Day
This is your leisure day to relax and do whatever you like. Take time to rest, explore on your own, or simply enjoy the beach and surroundings at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Hotel HM Playa del Carmen)
- Day 14
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Departure
On your final day, you'll be picked up from your hotel based on your flight schedule and transferred to Cancun Airport for your departure.
- End point
- Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico (24-hour Airport See-off, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
