Itinerary
- Day 1
Riviera Maya to Mérida
Your hotel pickup happens early in Riviera Maya, then you'll head to Chichén Itzá to see one of the New Seven Wonders. A bilingual guide takes you through the Temple of Kukulkán, Ball Court, Temple of the Warriors, and Sacred Cenote. You get to swim in a nearby cenote to cool off after exploring. Lunch is regional Yucatecan food, and afterward a private transfer brings you to Mérida where you'll check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Regional Yucatecan lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Gamma El Castellano)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Chichén Itzá archaeological site
- Swim in a cenote
- Regional Yucatecan lunch
Landmarks Chichén Itzá Temple of Kukulkán Ball Court Temple of the Warriors Sacred Cenote 
- Day 2
Mérida
Today focuses on Uxmal, an ancient Maya city that shows off remarkable artistry and astronomy. You'll walk through the Pyramid of the Magician, Governor's Palace, and Nunnery Quadrangle with a certified guide who explains how the Maya designed everything. After touring, you get time to swim in a clear cenote surrounded by jungle. Then it's back to Mérida for the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Gamma El Castellano)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Uxmal archaeological site
- Certified bilingual guide narration
- Cenote swim
Landmarks Uxmal Pyramid of the Magician Governor's Palace Nunnery Quadrangle - Day 3
Mérida
Near Homenu, you'll explore Santa Bárbara by bicycle or traditional horse-drawn cart through peaceful jungle trails. Three to four cenotes appear along the way, some open to the sky and others hidden inside caverns. The water is turquoise and clear enough to swim, float, or just sit and take it in. Later you head back to Mérida to spend the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Gamma El Castellano)
Included Activities
- Cenote exploration (three to four distinct cenotes)
- Bicycle or horse-drawn cart transportation between cenotes
- Cenote entry fees
- Equipment use (life vest, bike, or truck)
Landmarks Santa Bárbara Cenotes - Day 4
Mérida to Mexico City
You leave Mérida and travel by private transfer to Mérida airport for your flight to Mexico City (flight not included). After landing, another private driver meets you and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon and evening is open, so you can relax at the hotel, walk around nearby streets at sunset, or try out Mexico City's food scene on your own schedule.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Casa Blanca)
- Day 5
Mexico City
Start downtown in the Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll walk across the Zócalo and see the Metropolitan Cathedral and Templo Mayor ruins. From there you move past Palacio de Bellas Artes and Alameda Central. Next is the National Museum of Anthropology where you'll see the Aztec Sun Stone, giant Olmec heads, and other pre-Hispanic pieces. A certified guide explains the history throughout. After, you return to your hotel or grab lunch at your own pace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Casa Blanca)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mexico City Historic Center
- Visit to Metropolitan Cathedral
- Exploration of Templo Mayor ruins
- Visit to Palacio de Bellas Artes
- National Museum of Anthropology admission and guided tour
Landmarks Zócalo Metropolitan Cathedral Templo Mayor Palacio de Bellas Artes Alameda Central National Museum of Anthropology Aztec Sun Stone Olmec heads - Day 6
Mexico City
This day covers Mexico's spiritual side and ancient history. First you visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Latin America's most important pilgrimage site, checking out the Basilica complex and original 16th-century chapel. Then you head to Teotihuacán, called the 'City of the Gods,' where you walk the Avenue of the Dead and stand in front of the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon. Your expert guide shares stories about the people who built this pre-Aztec city. Later you return to your hotel to rest.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Casa Blanca)
Included Activities
- Visit to Basilica of Guadalupe
- Exploration of Teotihuacán archaeological site
- Access to Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon
- Certified bilingual guide narration
Landmarks Basilica of Guadalupe Teotihuacán Avenue of the Dead Pyramid of the Sun Pyramid of the Moon 
- Day 7
Mexico City
You'll see contemporary Mexico City today through a panoramic drive through La Roma and La Condesa, neighborhoods filled with art deco buildings, parks, and cafés. Pass by the Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros and its massive mural, then visit Ciudad Universitaria (UNAM), a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the Olympic Stadium and Central Library's iconic mosaic mural. Finally, reach Xochimilco where you board a colorful trajinera boat and drift through ancient Aztec canals past floating gardens, mariachis, and local activity.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Casa Blanca)
Included Activities
- Panoramic drive through La Roma and La Condesa neighborhoods
- View of Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros
- Viewing of Ciudad Universitaria (UNAM) and Olympic Stadium
- Boat ride through Xochimilco canals
Landmarks La Roma neighborhood La Condesa neighborhood Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros Ciudad Universitaria (UNAM) Olympic Stadium Central Library (Juan O'Gorman mosaic) Xochimilco - Day 8
Mexico City Departure
A private transfer takes you to Mexico City International Airport at your scheduled time for departure home. If you want to stay longer, flights to Cancun leave almost hourly. You can also look into the Colonial Treasures Program to see towns like San Miguel de Allende and Querétaro before heading out.
Optional Activities
- Extension flights to Cancun
- Colonial Treasures Program extension (San Miguel de Allende and Querétaro)
Landmarks Mexico City International Airport
