Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Playa del Carmen
You'll arrive at Cancún airport and head to your hotel in Playa del Carmen. That evening, you'll meet the group at a welcome meeting followed by dinner at a nearby restaurant where you'll get to know your travel companions.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at a nearby restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Landmarks/POIs Quinta Avenida - Day 2
Chichén Itzá and Valladolid
The day takes you inland to Chichén Itzá, one of the most important ancient Mayan cities in the region. A guide will walk you through the massive pyramid and explain the cenotes and underground rivers that played a central role in Maya life. After a traditional community lunch, you'll continue to Valladolid for an orientation walk led by your CEO, then you'll have the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical community lunch)
Included Activities
- Chichén Itzá Guided Tour
- Yaxunah Community Lunch
- CEO-led Orientation Walk
Landmarks/POIs Chichén Itzá - Day 3
Hacienda Sotuta de Peón
You'll travel east across the Yucatán Peninsula to reach a working hacienda that serves as your base for the next few days. Dinner features Cochinita Pibil and other regional specialties, and then you'll get a tour of the facilities to learn how henequen (agave) production works and its historical significance. You'll have free time to relax before the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional local meal of Cochinita Pibil and regional delicacies), Dinner
Included Activities
- Traditional Cochinita Pibil Meal Experience
- Mérida Hacienda Private Tour
Landmarks/POIs Hacienda Sotuta de Peón - Day 4
Cenotes and Mérida
This morning you'll cycle through the jungle on a full-day cenote excursion, stopping at multiple sinkholes to swim in their clear blue waters and cool off. After lunch, you'll take a short tour of Mérida, the capital city of the Yucatán, which blends indigenous cultures with Spanish colonial architecture. Then you'll head back to the hacienda.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Santa Barbara Cenotes
- City Tour
Landmarks/POIs Santa Barbara Cenotes Mérida - Day 5
Choice Day: Uxmal or Celestún Biosphere
Today you choose your own adventure. You can visit the Mayan ruins of Uxmal with a guide, or paddle through the Celestún Biosphere on a kayaking trip. Both options come with lunch included. You'll return to the hacienda in the afternoon with time to relax and explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Uxmal or Kayak in the Celestún Biosphere
Landmarks/POIs Uxmal Celestún Biosphere - Day 6
Tulum Ruins
You'll travel across the Yucatán from Mérida to Tulum and check out one of the few Mayan sites located right along the coast. A guided tour will show you the ruins, which served as an important trade outpost and strategic stronghold, with azure waters and white sand beaches in the background. The evening is free to explore local restaurants or join your CEO at their favorite spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Tulum Ruins Visit
Landmarks/POIs Tulum Ruins - Day 7
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
You'll spend a full day exploring Sian Ka'an, a UNESCO World Heritage Site meaning 'The Place Where the Sky is Born,' on a boat tour through canals dug by the Mayans. Keep an eye out for monkeys, crocodiles, and tropical birds, and you'll float past Mayan ruins and mangrove forests. There's time to cool off in clear water before returning to the hotel for a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve Excursion
Landmarks/POIs Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve - Day 8
Departure
Your trip ends today. You can depart at any time that works for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
