Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Cancun
You'll land in Cancun during the evening and meet your transfer at the airport for the ride to your hotel. After checking in, you can head out to the white sand beaches of the Yucatan to stretch your legs and get your bearings. It's a good chance to relax after travel and take in the warm weather.
- Day 2
Bacalar
Your guide picks you up to check out Tulum's archaeological site sitting high above turquoise waters. From there you'll head to the Lagoon of the Seven Colors and visit San Felipe fortress in Bacalar. Later in the day, you'll swim in Cenote Azul, which is this open-top karst cave where you can cool off in the clear water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Tulum archaeological site
- Visit Lagoon of the Seven Colors in Bacalar
- Visit San Felipe fortress
- Swim in Cenote Azul
Landmarks/POIs Tulum Lagoon of the Seven Colors San Felipe fortress Cenote Azul - Day 3
Chicanna - Calakmul
You'll travel through the jungle to reach the Mayan sites of Kohunlich and Chicanna, where ancient ruins sit surrounded by palm groves. After that, you get to Calakmul Biosphere Reserve and wait for sunset to see roughly four million bats pour out of a massive cave. It's something you don't see every day, and the sheer number is pretty remarkable.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kohunlich Mayan site
- Visit Chicanna Mayan site
- Witness bat emergence at Calakmul Biosphere Reserve at sunset
Landmarks/POIs Kohunlich Chicanna Calakmul Biosphere Reserve - Day 4
Palenque
Head deep into the jungle on the road to Calakmul, one of the largest Mayan cities ever built. You'll walk through massive pyramids and colossal buildings at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, you travel toward Palenque and arrive there later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Calakmul archaeological site
Landmarks/POIs Calakmul - Day 5
Roberto Barrios Waterfalls
This morning you'll explore the ancient Mayan city of Palenque, including the Temple of Inscriptions where archaeologists found the first Mayan ruler's tomb. After lunch, you head to nearby Roberto Barrios waterfalls for a swim to refresh. Then it's back to Palenque for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Palenque archaeological site
- Swim at Roberto Barrios waterfalls
Landmarks/POIs Palenque Roberto Barrios waterfalls - Day 6
Palenque to Campeche
You'll drive along the Gulf of Mexico fishing villages heading toward Campeche. By afternoon you arrive and walk through the historic center with its colorful houses, cathedral, and Zocalo. The city has these historic fortifications that once kept pirates out, which you can see scattered throughout the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Campeche historic center
- Visit Campeche cathedral
- Visit Campeche Zocalo
- Visit Campeche fortifications
Landmarks/POIs Campeche - Day 7
Celestun - Merida
Start the day at Uxmal, one of the most important Mayan sites, known for its beautifully decorated facades and large structures. From there you travel to Celestun Biosphere Reserve where you take a boat through mangrove forests and see one of North America's largest flamingo colonies. By evening you reach Merida, often called the white city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Uxmal archaeological site
- Boat exploration of Celestun Biosphere Reserve mangrove forests
- Observe flamingo colony at Celestun
Landmarks/POIs Uxmal Celestun Biosphere Reserve - Day 8
Izamal - Chichen Itza
You'll walk through Merida's colonial architecture, checking out the oldest cathedral in America, the government palace with its murals, and the colorful local market. Then you head to Izamal to visit the Franciscan monastery and main square, plus the Itzamatul ruins and a cultural center with Mexican folk art. Later you drive to Chichen Itza and arrive in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Merida
- Visit Merida cathedral
- Visit government palace in Merida
- Visit Merida local market
- Visit Izamal Franciscan monastery
- Stroll through Izamal town
- Visit Itzamatul ruins
- Visit cultural center for arts and crafts in Izamal
Landmarks/POIs Merida Cathedral Izamal Franciscan Monastery Itzamatul - Day 9
Cenote de Dzitnup - Riviera Maya
This morning you explore Chichen Itza and see El Castillo pyramid, the largest ball court in Yucatan, El Caracol observatory, and structures built for Venus observation. Before lunch, you swim in Cenote de Dzitnup with its clear waters. In the afternoon, you transfer to your all-inclusive hotel on the Riviera Maya.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit El Castillo at Chichen Itza
- Visit El Caracol at Chichen Itza
- Visit ball court at Chichen Itza
- Swim at Cenote de Dzitnup
Landmarks/POIs Chichen Itza Cenote de Dzitnup - Days 10 - 11
Riviera Maya Beach Relaxation
Spend time relaxing on the white sand of the Riviera Maya at your all-inclusive resort. You have two nights here to unwind, enjoy the beach, and make the most of Mexico's coast before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 12
Departure from Cancun
Head to Cancun airport for your return flight. You'll transfer from the resort and check in for your flight home, ending your Mexico trip.
- Day 13
Arrival Home
You arrive back home with memories from your Mexico trip, having explored Mayan sites, cenotes, colonial cities, and the beautiful Riviera Maya coastline.
