Itinerary
- Day 1
Cancún
You'll land at Cancún airport and get transferred to your hotel. Take the evening to settle in and rest up before the tour kicks off tomorrow.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 2
Cancún to Mexico City
Flight from Cancún takes you to Mexico City, then you'll head to your hotel. By afternoon, head south to Xochimilco for a boat trip through the canals and floating gardens. Breakfast and snack lunch included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Snack lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Boat trip through Xochimilco canals and floating gardens
Landmarks Xochimilco - Day 3
Mexico City
After breakfast, start exploring Mexico City's historic center. Check out Colegio de San Ildefonso and Plaza Santo Domingo, then spend time at the Anthropological Museum seeing Maya and Aztec artifacts. Later, head to Chapultepec Park and its castle, followed by the Torre Latinoamericana before evening. Breakfast included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Colegio de San Ildefonso
- Visit Plaza Santo Domingo
- Visit Anthropological Museum
- Visit Chapultepec Park and Castle
- Visit Torre Latinoamericana
Landmarks Colegio de San Ildefonso Plaza Santo Domingo Anthropological Museum Chapultepec Park Chapultepec Castle Torre Latinoamericana - Day 4
Mexico City to Puebla
Starting after breakfast, drive to the Basilica of Guadalupe, Mexico's most important pilgrimage site. Continue to Teotihuacán to see the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon and the Temple of Quetzalcoatl in their high valley setting. Then head to Puebla, a colonial town with Talavera tile facades and a historic cathedral. About 190 km total. Breakfast included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Basilica of Guadalupe
- Visit Pyramids of the Sun and Moon
- Visit Temple of Quetzalcoatl
- Visit Puebla Cathedral
- Visit Puebla Zócalo
Landmarks Basilica of Guadalupe Pyramid of the Sun Pyramid of the Moon Temple of Quetzalcoatl Puebla Cathedral - Day 5
Puebla to Oaxaca
Early morning scenic drive through the Sierra Madre down to Oaxaca. Stop at the botanical garden of Zapotitlán Salinas to walk around. Upon arrival, explore Monte Albán with its Zapotec and Mixtec ruins on an artificially flattened ridge with terraces and temples. About 340 km. Breakfast included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit botanical garden of Zapotitlán Salinas
- Visit Monte Albán ruins
Landmarks Zapotitlán Salinas Monte Albán - Day 6
Oaxaca
This morning explore Oaxaca with visits to the cathedral and the church of Santo Domingo, a magnificent colonial monastery. Tour the Museo Regional de Oaxaca housed in a 16th-century Dominican monastery. Wander through the city to see how Indian traditions and colonial architecture blend together. About 35 km. Breakfast included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Oaxaca Cathedral
- Visit Church of Santo Domingo
- Visit Museo Regional de Oaxaca
Landmarks Oaxaca Cathedral Church of Santo Domingo Museo Regional de Oaxaca - Day 7
Oaxaca to Tehuantepec
Day trip through the Sierra Madre mountains to see the Tree of Tule, a massive 2,000-year-old tree standing 40 meters high. Visit the Mixtec cult site of Mitla, then continue to Tehuantepec with stops at a mezcal distillery and the Pacific beach. About 252 km. Breakfast included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Tree of Tule
- Visit Mitla
- Visit mezcal distillery
- Visit Pacific beach
Landmarks Tree of Tule Mitla - Day 8
Tehuantepec to San Cristóbal de las Casas
Morning boat trip takes you through Sumidero Canyon, then continue to San Cristóbal de las Casas. This town sits at over 2,100 meters elevation and features colorful one-story houses. About 350 km. Breakfast included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Boat trip through Sumidero Canyon
Landmarks Sumidero Canyon - Day 9
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Begin with a short city tour from the Zócalo through the old town, passing the cathedral and Iglesia del Convento Santo Domingo. Then visit the Mayan villages of Chamula and Zinacantán to learn about local traditions and Maya lifestyle. Breakfast included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour from Zócalo
- Visit Cathedral
- Visit Iglesia del Convento Santo Domingo
- Visit Mayan villages of Chamula and Zinacantán
Landmarks San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral Iglesia del Convento Santo Domingo - Day 10
San Cristóbal de las Casas to Palenque
Travel through varied terrain from the cool plateau through Villahermosa down into tropical lowlands. Visit Roberto Barrios waterfalls where you can swim if you like. Continue to Palenque for the night. About 214 km. Breakfast included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Roberto Barrios waterfalls
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Roberto Barrios waterfalls (if time permits)
Landmarks Roberto Barrios Waterfalls 
- Day 11
Palenque to Campeche
Morning exploration of Palenque ruins on the edge of Chiapas' subtropical rainforest. Then drive to Campeche, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that pirates repeatedly attacked back in the 16th and 17th centuries. Walk through the restored old town with the Zócalo and La Concepción Cathedral, and check out the old bastions that now house small museums. About 362 km. Breakfast included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Palenque ruins
- Visit Campeche old town
- Visit Zócalo
- Visit La Concepción Cathedral
- Visit old city wall bastions
Landmarks Palenque La Concepción Cathedral - Day 12
Campeche to Mérida
Drive to Uxmal, an impressive Mayan ruins site and UNESCO World Heritage location. Explore the Pyramid of the Magician, Nun's Quadrangle, Pyramid of the Fortune Teller, and Governor's Palace. Continue to Mérida, known as the white city, for a tour of Plaza de la Independencia, the double-towered cathedral, and Paseo Montejo, a Paris-inspired boulevard. About 237 km. Breakfast included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Uxmal ruins
- City tour of Mérida
- Visit Plaza de la Independencia
- Visit Mérida Cathedral
- Visit Paseo Montejo
Landmarks Uxmal Pyramid of the Magician Governor's Palace Mérida Cathedral Paseo Montejo - Day 13
Mérida to Cancún
Drive to Chichén Itzá to see the world-famous Mayan ruins including the 30-meter Kukulkan pyramid, Temple of the Warriors, Thousand Columns, and ball court. After that, head to Cancún in the afternoon and transfer to the airport. About 329 km. Breakfast included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chichén Itzá ruins
- Visit Kukulkan pyramid
- Visit Temple of the Warriors
- Visit Thousand Columns
- Visit ball court
Optional Activities
- Transfer to connecting hotel on Riviera Maya beaches (Playa del Carmen, Cancún) or Caribbean islands (transfer to islands not included)
Landmarks Chichén Itzá Kukulkan Pyramid
