Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City
You'll arrive in Mexico and get transferred to your hotel. Spend the afternoon getting settled, and your guide will reach out later to go over what's coming up on the tour.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Blanca)
- Day 2
Teotihuacan
After breakfast, start at the Plaza of the Three Cultures in Mexico City where historical layers sit side by side. Then drive 40 km out to Teotihuacan to walk around the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, plus the Temple of Quetzalcoatl and the Avenue of the Dead. You'll also stop by a local artisan center and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the return trip. The rest of your day is open.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Blanca)
Included Activities
- Entrance to Teotihuacan archaeological site
- Visit Plaza of the Three Cultures
- Visit Pyramids of the Sun and Moon
- Visit Temple of Quetzalcoatl
- Visit the Citadel
- Visit Avenue of the Dead
- Visit local artisan center
- Visit Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Landmarks Plaza of the Three Cultures Teotihuacan Pyramid of the Sun Pyramid of the Moon Temple of Quetzalcoatl Citadel Avenue of the Dead Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe 
- Day 3
Mexico City to Queretaro
Spend your morning wandering Mexico City on your own terms. After lunch, head to the bus station for the 200 km ride to Queretaro. Once you arrive, transfer to your hotel in this UNESCO World Heritage city founded back in 1531, known for colonial buildings, baroque churches, and an 18th-century aqueduct.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Real De Minas Tradicional), Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Queretaro)
Landmarks Historic Center of Queretaro 
- Day 4
San Sebastian de Bernal - Tequisquiapan
Head to San Sebastian de Bernal, a quiet Pueblo Magico sitting at the base of the world's third-largest monolith, to watch textile artisans work. Next, check out Tequisquiapan, which has mineral water spas and colonial charm, where you can browse handmade woven baskets. You'll tour San Patricio Winery and Bocanegra Cheese Cellar, learning how they make cheese and wine at high altitude, followed by a regional wine tasting.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Real De Minas Tradicional), Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Queretaro)
Included Activities
- Visit San Sebastian de Bernal
- Guided tour of Tequisquiapan
- Visit San Patricio Winery
- Visit Bocanegra Cheese Cellar
- Wine and cheese tasting
Landmarks San Sebastian de Bernal Peña de Bernal Tequisquiapan 
- Day 5
Hacienda Atongo
Take the morning to continue exploring Queretaro at your own pace. In the afternoon, drive 40 km to Hacienda Atongo, a 17th-century estate where actors in period costumes bring the hacienda's history to life. Walk through the main buildings and vineyard, have a drink made from estate wine, then return to Queretaro for the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Real De Minas Tradicional), Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Queretaro)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hacienda Atongo with theatrical performance
- Visit estate vineyard
- Wine tasting
Landmarks Hacienda Atongo - Day 6
Queretaro to Tula to Puebla
Travel to Tula, the ancient Toltec capital, and walk through the archaeological site to see the Atlantean figures, four-meter-tall warrior statues, along with pyramids, palaces, and carved columns. Later, head to Puebla, a historic city famous for its food, colonial architecture, and ceramics. See the Renaissance cathedral and the main square before settling in for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Point By Sheraton Puebla)
Included Activities
- Entrance to Tula archaeological site
- Visit Atlantean figures
- Visit pyramids and palaces
Landmarks Tula archaeological site Puebla Cathedral Puebla Main Square 
- Day 7
Puebla to Oaxaca to Monte Alban
Drive toward Oaxaca through mountain scenery and arrive by late morning. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage city founded by the Aztecs, then head up to Monte Alban, a Zapotec city sitting 400 meters above the valley. You'll get a guided tour and admission, then return to Oaxaca with free time to wander around on your own.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Conzatti), Hotel (Oaxaca Real)
Included Activities
- Visit Oaxaca UNESCO World Heritage city
- Entrance to Monte Alban archaeological site
- Guided tour of Monte Alban
Landmarks Oaxaca City Monte Alban 
- Day 8
San Pablo Villa de Mitla to Tuxtla Gutiérrez
You'll start early in the morning and head to San Pablo Villa de Mitla first, where there's a 16th-century Church of San Pablo worth checking out. Walking through the streets gives you a feel for this quiet pueblo, and it's a nice stop before the longer drive ahead. After that, you'll continue through Oaxaca's mountains toward the Isthmus, with lunch provided along the way. By late afternoon, you'll roll into Tuxtla Gutiérrez, the capital of Chiapas, where you'll wrap up for the day.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch included en route)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Tuxtla Gutierres), Hotel (Fiesta Inn Tuxtla Fashion Mall)
Included Activities
- Stroll near the 16th-century Church of San Pablo
- Explore picturesque rustic streets of San Pablo Villa de Mitla
Landmarks Church of San Pablo San Pablo Villa de Mitla 
- Day 9
Canon del Sumidero - San Cristobal de las Casas
Sail up Canon del Sumidero, a canyon roughly 1 km deep and 14 km long. Walk through Chiapa del Corzo, a colonial town, then head into Mayan communities. Visit Zinacantan to see traditional women's dress and weaving workshops, and San Juan Chamula where the church blends Christianity with indigenous traditions. Arrive in San Cristobal de las Casas by afternoon with free time.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Diego De Mazariegos)
Included Activities
- Boat tour of Cañón del Sumidero
- Visit Chiapa del Corzo
- Visit Zinacantan
- Visit San Juan Chamula
Landmarks Cañón del Sumidero Chiapa del Corzo Zinacantan San Juan Chamula San Cristobal de las Casas 
- Day 10
San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque
Travel through Chiapas mountain communities where Mayan language and traditions remain strong. Stop in Ocosingo, then continue to Agua Azul National Park with admission and lunch included. Walk or swim among more than 50 waterfalls ranging from 3 to 30 meters high. See Misol Ha, an impressive waterfall you can walk behind. Arrive in Palenque with dinner. Note: if roadblocks occur in Ocosingo, you'll visit Villahermosa and the Yumka ecological reserve instead.
- Meals
- Lunch (Mayan cuisine lunch), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Plaza Palenque Inn), Hotel (Nututun)
Included Activities
- Visit Ocosingo
- Entrance to Agua Azul National Park
- Visit Agua Azul waterfalls
- Visit Misol Ha waterfall
Landmarks Ocosingo Agua Azul National Park Misol Ha 
- Day 11
Palenque to Campeche
Tour the archaeological site of Palenque, a Mayan city surrounded by jungle with temples, pyramids, and a ball game complex, with a local guide and admission included. Then travel through Tabasco toward the Gulf of Mexico to reach Campeche, a port city known for colonial buildings and 17th-century fortifications built against pirate attacks. Dinner's included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Express By Marriott Campeche)
Included Activities
- Entrance to Palenque archaeological site
- Guided tour of Palenque
Landmarks Palenque Campeche 
- Day 12
Campeche to Merida
Travel to Yucatan state and arrive in Merida after just over two hours. Get a guided tour of this vibrant capital with colonial and Maya heritage, seeing the fortified Cathedral of Merida, the limestone Church of the Third Order, and the House of Montejo, a 16th-century mansion showing Plateresque colonial style. Afternoon is free, then head to the Zocalo for dinner and local atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Merida)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Mérida
- Visit Cathedral of Mérida
- Visit Church of the Third Order
- Visit House of Montejo
Optional Activities
- Museum of the Maya World
Landmarks Merida Cathedral Church of the Third Order House of Montejo Museum of the Maya World Zócalo, Merida 
- Day 13
Izamal - Chichen Itza - Rio Lagartos
Spend the day exploring Yucatan. First, visit Izamal, one of Mexico's most beautiful cities and a Pueblo Magico. Then head to Chichen Itza, the most important Mayan site and a World Heritage location, where you'll see the Pyramid of Kukulkan and the Warriors' Temple with a guide and admission. Afterward, have a Mayan cuisine lunch, then continue to Rio Lagartos, a small fishing village within a Biosphere Reserve.
- Meals
- Lunch (Mayan cuisine lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Izamal
- Entrance to Chichen Itza archaeological site
- Guided tour of Chichen Itza
- Visit Pyramid of Kukulkan
- Visit Warriors' Temple
Landmarks Izamal Chichen Itza Pyramid of Kukulkan Warriors' Temple Rio Lagartos 
- Day 14
Valladolid - Cenote Choj Ha - Cancun
Start with a morning boat ride over two hours into the biosphere reserve to spot crocodiles, birds like pelicans and pink flamingos near the mangroves. Try a mud treatment with high sulfur and mineral content that exfoliates skin. Travel to Valladolid, Yucatan's third-largest city with a charming historic center. Explore Cenote Choj Ha, run by the local Mayan community, walking through jungle to swim in an underground lake. Arrive in Cancun by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Krystal Urban Cancun)
Included Activities
- Boat tour of biosphere reserve
- Mud treatment experience
- Visit Cenote Choj Ha
- Swim in Cenote Choj Ha
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Valladolid restaurants
Landmarks Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve Valladolid Cenote Choj Ha 
- Day 15
Cancun
Tour services wrap up after breakfast. You can extend your stay relaxing on Cancun's beaches or heading to the Riviera Maya if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
