Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City
You'll land in Mexico City and get transferred to your hotel, giving you the rest of the day to relax and shake off travel fatigue. Around 7pm, head down for a welcome dinner where you'll meet the rest of the group before things officially kick off tomorrow.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at around 19:00)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Mexico City Airport (MEX)
- Day 2
Mexico City
This morning starts with a guided tour through Mexico City's historic centre, walking through Aztec and Spanish Conquest history. You'll see the Metropolitan Cathedral and Zocalo, then the afternoon opens up for you to explore on your own (museums and mariachi performances are options). By evening, you'll gather for a traditional Mexican dinner and show.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Mexican dinner and show)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of historic centre of Mexico City
- Visit to Metropolitan Cathedral
- Visit to Zocalo
Optional Activities
- Museum visit
- Mariachi performance
Landmarks/POIs Metropolitan Cathedral Zocalo - Day 3
Mexico City to Puebla to Oaxaca
After leaving Mexico City, you'll head to Puebla, a colonial town ringed by four volcanoes and famous as the birthplace of Cinco de Mayo. You'll have time to look around before grabbing lunch, then it's on to Oaxaca for the night. Once you settle in, the local bars and restaurant scene are yours to explore.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Exploration of Puebla
Landmarks/POIs Puebla 
- Day 4
Oaxaca
You'll spend this day walking through Oaxaca's traditional markets and checking out local cathedrals. The evening's completely free, so head out for drinks or catch anything you missed earlier in the day.
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Oaxaca streets
- Visit to traditional markets
- Visit to local cathedrals
Landmarks/POIs Oaxaca Traditional Markets - Day 5
Oaxaca to Tehuantepec
Start with a laid-back morning in Oaxaca, browsing local shops if you want. Later you'll visit a nearby valley to meet a local family and see how they hand-craft textiles, then stop by a traditional mezcal distillery for a tasting. You'll wrap up by heading to Tehuantepec for the night.
Included Activities
- Visit to local family to learn about hand-crafted textiles
- Visit to traditional mezcal distillery
- Mezcal tasting
Landmarks/POIs Tehuantepec - Day 6
Tehuantepec to San Cristobal de las Casas
Begin early with a boat journey through the Canyon of Sumidero, where you'll see waterfalls, jungle, and hopefully monkeys and crocodiles. From there you'll travel into the mountains to San Cristobal de las Casas, a charming colonial town. There's a short walking tour, and you can join a pottery class if you're interested.
Included Activities
- Sumidero Canyon boat tour
- Short walking tour of San Cristobal de las Casas
Optional Activities
- Pottery class
Landmarks/POIs Sumidero Canyon - Day 7
Zinacantan - San Juan Chamula - San Cristobal de las Casas
You'll visit a local family in Zinacantan, then head to San Juan Chamula to explore its unique church. Back in San Cristobal de las Casas, you'll have free time to wander the cobblestone streets, check out markets and churches, grab some Chiapas coffee, and try Pox, a traditional local drink.
Included Activities
- Visit to local family in Zinacantan
- Visit to San Juan Chamula church
Landmarks/POIs Zinacantan San Juan Chamula Church 
- Day 8
San Cristobal de las Casas to Cancun
You'll leave San Cristobal and head to the airport for an included flight to Cancun on the Yucatan Peninsula. The evening's free once you arrive, so you can explore or rest up.
- Day 9
Cancun to Isla Holbox
Today you'll take a ferry to Isla Holbox, a tropical island north of the Yucatan with white sand beaches, clear waters, and laid-back villages. After settling into your place, spend time relaxing on the beach or catching the sunset with a cold drink.
Landmarks/POIs Isla Holbox 
- Day 10
Isla Holbox
You'll head out on a boat tour looking for pink flamingos and checking out hidden island spots, plus exploring a local cenote. In the afternoon, kick back in a hammock. Later, there's a BBQ dinner right on the beach.
- Meals
- Dinner (BBQ dinner on the beach)
Included Activities
- Isla Holbox boat tour
- Cenote visit
- BBQ dinner on the beach
Landmarks/POIs Isla Holbox Cenote - Day 11
Isla Holbox to Playa del Carmen
You'll return to the mainland and check into your last hotel in Playa del Carmen. There's plenty of time to hit the famous beaches, check out the bar scene, and eat your way through the local taco options.
Landmarks/POIs Playa del Carmen Beach - Day 12
Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza to Playa del Carmen
You'll head out to Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. With a local guide, you'll explore the Temple of Kukulkan (El Castillo), the Platform of the Skulls, and the Plaza of a Thousand Columns. Later you'll swim in the crystal-clear waters of a natural limestone cenote.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chichen Itza
- Visit to Temple of Kukulkan (El Castillo)
- Visit to Platform of the Skulls
- Visit to Plaza of a Thousand Columns
- Cenote swimming
Landmarks/POIs Chichen Itza Temple of Kukulkan Platform of the Skulls Plaza of a Thousand Columns 
- Day 13
Playa del Carmen to Tulum to Playa del Carmen
You'll visit Tulum, a popular destination with an archaeological site and pristine beach. After exploring the ruins and the water, you'll head back to Playa del Carmen for a final group dinner and drinks with everyone you've met, trying local food and maybe a tequila shot or two.
- Meals
- Dinner (Final group dinner and drinks)
Included Activities
- Visit to Tulum Ruins
- Tulum Beach exploration
- Final group dinner and drinks
Landmarks/POIs Tulum Ruins Tulum Beach 
- Day 14
Playa del Carmen
The tour wraps up this morning. You'll head to the airport or your next destination on your own, and the tour leader's available to help with onward travel plans and any other assistance you need.
