Itinerary
- Day 1
Cancun
Your tour starts when you arrive at Cancun International Airport, where your representative will be waiting to take you to your hotel. After you settle in, the rest of the day is yours to spend however you'd like, so you can walk around and get a feel for the area at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Explore Cancun on your own
- Use hotel services and facilities
- Day 2
Valladolid
You'll head out to Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve for a two-hour boat trip through mangrove estuaries where you can spot flamingos, crocodiles, and around 400 bird species. After that, you'll try a Maya mud bath and swim in the salt-rich lagoon, then visit a cenote for a refreshing dip. From there, you'll transfer to Valladolid for a walking tour of this historic Maya city before checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve boat tour (two hours through mangrove estuary)
- Flamingo and wildlife observation
- Maya mud bath with mineral-rich white mud
- Swim in salt-rich lagoon waters
- Cenote swim
- Valladolid walking tour
Landmarks/POIs Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve Valladolid - Day 3
Izamal - Merida
After breakfast, you'll travel to Chichen Itza, one of the most important Maya archaeological sites in the region. You'll walk through the Temple of Kukulkan (El Castillo), the Great Ball Court, Skull Platform, Sacred Cenote, Temple of the Warriors, and other well-preserved structures. Later, you'll head to the colonial Maya town of Izamal to see the Convent of St. Anthony of Padua, which was built on top of a former Maya pyramid. Then you'll continue on to Merida for a historical city tour that includes 19th-century villas along Paseo de Montejo, Plaza Grande, the cathedral, Casa de los Montejo, and government buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chichen Itza guided tour
- Temple of Kukulkan (El Castillo) visit
- Great Ball Court visit
- Skull Platform visit
- Sacred Cenote visit
- Temple of the Warriors visit
- Ossuary visit
- Nunnery visit
- Church visit
- Observatory (Snail) visit
- Izamal town visit
- Convent of St. Anthony of Padua visit
- Merida historical downtown tour
- Paseo de Montejo tour
- Plaza Grande visit
- Cathedral visit
- Casa de los Montejo visit
- Government Palace visit
- City Hall visit
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Merida on your own
Landmarks/POIs Chichen Itza Temple of Kukulkan (El Castillo) Great Ball Court Skull Platform Sacred Cenote Temple of the Warriors Ossuary Nunnery Observatory (Snail) Izamal Convent of St. Anthony of Padua Plaza Grande Merida Cathedral Casa de los Montejo Paseo de Montejo Government Palace City Hall - Day 4
Uxmal
You'll have breakfast at your hotel, then head to Uxmal, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. There you'll explore the 35-metre-tall Pyramid of the Magician, the remarkably preserved Nunnery Quadrangle, the Governor's Palace, and the Great Pyramid (which has only one side excavated). Next, you'll visit a Cocoa Museum to learn about how important the plant was to ancient Mayans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Uxmal guided tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Pyramid of the Magician visit
- Nunnery Quadrangle visit
- Governor's Palace visit
- Great Pyramid visit
- Cocoa Museum visit
Landmarks/POIs Uxmal Pyramid of the Magician Nunnery Quadrangle Governor's Palace Great Pyramid Cocoa Museum - Day 5
Merida to Cancun
You'll have breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to Merida Teya station to board the modern, air-conditioned Maya Train heading toward Cancun Airport. During the journey, you'll get scenic views of the Yucatan Peninsula, including dense jungles, cenotes, and traditional villages, making it a comfortable and relaxing way to end your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Maya Train ride from Merida Teya to Cancun Airport
Landmarks/POIs Merida Teya Station Cancun Airport Train Station
