from US$882
Mexico.
Caribbean
Holbox
Chichen
Tulum
Cancun.
Welcome to Mexico! Upon arrival at Cancun airport, you will pick up your vehicle and drive to your hotel. Drive: Cancun airport - Cancun 20km (30min)
Cobà.
This morning, you will head to Akumal Bay to swim with the turtles that abound throughout the year in this crystal clear sea. Afterwards, you can go to the nearby Yalku lagoon, where sea water and fresh water meet. After your lunch, you will head to the site of Tulum, the only known Mayan port, which saw the arrival of the first conquistadors a few centuries ago. Tulum means "wall" in the Mayan language, and it is indeed the case since it has one of the most beautiful vestiges of this civilization. This ancient city is perched on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea like an ancient fortress, offering a breathtaking view of the Paraiso and Mayan beaches, both for its contrasting colours and its proximity to the jungle, the sea and the city. Tulum combines paradisiacal beach scenery with historical sites, making it a popular destination for travellers. In the late afternoon, you will arrive at your hotel and enjoy a quiet rest. Driving time: Cancun - Akumal 105km (1h25) / Akumal - Tulum 30km (40min)
Private English-speaking guide to the archaeological site of Tulum: Guided tour of Tulum with an English speaking guide. You will discover the Temple del Dios Descendiente, the Casa de las Columnas and the Casa del Halach Uinic. Price for the guide service from 1 to 25 pax. more »
Price: US$133 | Duration: 1h |
Akumal snorkeling: You will head to Akumal. Meaning 'place of the turtles' in the Mayan language, this is where hundreds of turtles arrive each year to make their way onto the beach during the summer months. The place is also known for its vast and exotic coral reef that surrounds Akumal Bay, where you'll dive to enjoy the magical waters and marine life of the bay. Includes: Group boat ride for 6 people, entrance fees to the reserve, captain-guide (Spanish, English), equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, life jackets) Does not include: Tipping, personal purchases Duration: approx. 50 minutes more »
Price: US$53 | Duration: 1h |
Entrance to the archaeological site of Tulum: Only available with a guide at the stage. Not included: payment for access to the reserve more »
Price: US$9 | Duration: 1h |
Cobà.
This morning you will head to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, one of the largest in Mexico and located near Tulum. The reserve includes rainforests, mangroves and swamps, as well as a vast marine area with a coral reef running through it. It has an impressive diversity of flora and fauna, including jaguars, manatees, turtles, birds and dolphins. To get there, you will pass through Muyil where the entrance to the site is located. There, you can take a boat with a local guide who will accompany you through the lagoons. You will reach the canals created by the Mayans where you will put on your life jacket and let yourself be carried by the current sitting in the water. In the late afternoon you return to Tulum. You are now free to stay in the city or to enjoy the sandy beach. Drive: Tulum - Muyil 30km (40min)
Boat trip to the sian ka'an reserve: A few minutes from Tulum, an ancient canal made by the Mayans about 1000 years ago is waiting to be discovered. Accompanied by a guide, visit one of the best preserved protected nature reserves in Mexico. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings by refreshing yourself in the fresh water of the natural canal. Let the current carry you for 1 kilometre. Afterwards, take the boat to the Boca Paila estuary to observe the manatees. You will end this beautiful day by tasting a delicious Mayan cuisine at the community centre of Muyil. Included: Group boat (6 people), entrance fees to the Sian Ka'an reserve, snacks and lunch (typical Mayan cuisine), transportation and guide (Mayan, Spanish, English, Italian and French), life jackets, lockers Not included: Tipping, personal purchases. more »
Price: US$196 | Duration: 7h |
Valladolid, Chichén Itzá.
Today you will discover the marvellous archaeological site of Chichen Itza, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, and considered since 2007 as one of the "new wonders of the world". You will be immersed in the majesty of this site and the echo of its past glory. Then head for Valladolid, a charming little town that is typically Yucatecan. It is proud of its name of "magic village of Mexico", for its unique features, its historical richness, its culture and its gastronomy, as well as for its pre-Hispanic and colonial buildings, its very strong customs and traditions and for its inhabitants who keep them alive. Visit the Zocalo and its white cathedral. You will then lose yourself in the colonial streets of the city centre, passing by the municipal bazaar and the San Bernardino convent. Driving directions: Tulum - Chichen Itza 160km (2h15) / Chichen Itza - Valladolid 45km (45min)
Tsukan cenote: Tsukan sanctuary of life is a tourist site to explore and discover, where we preserve our culture, traditions and nature through narrative, cultural and gastronomic experiences, inspired by the Mayan cosmovision and the legend of Tsukán. more »
Price: US$18 |
Private English-speaking guide to the archaeological site of Chichen Itza: Guided tour of the Chichen Itza site with an English speaking guide. The most emblematic archaeological site of the Yucatan will reveal its secrets. The New Wonder of the World is one of Mexico's must-sees. Price for the guide service from 1 to 25 pax. more »
Price: US$133 | Duration: 2h |
Entrance to the archaeological site of Chichen Itza: Only available with a guide. more »
Price: US$54 | Duration: 2h |
Holbox.
Departure for Rio Lagartos. About 100 km north of Valladolid, this small fishing village is the gateway to the national park reserve of the same name. A real paradise for nature lovers. It is an ideal place to discover the Yucatán "differently". You can embark on a "lancha" - a small motor boat - and go for a ride in the mangrove. Then head to the famous pink lagoon called "Las Coloradas". Continue to the pier in the village of Chiquilà where you will board the ferry to the beautiful island of Holbox. Driving directions: Valladolid - Rio Lagartos 110km (1h30) / Rio Lagartos - Chiquila 180km (2h45)
Biosphere rio lagartos long tour: Meet in the small fishing village of Rio Lagartos to embark on your lancha (small boat) and leave in the mangrove, to discover this particular ecosystem. Between crocodiles and pink flamingos, you will be able to refresh yourself in an "ojo de agua", a fresh water resurgence in the middle of the lagoon. You will also reach the pink salt flats of Las Coloradas. Included: Private boat trip (up to 6 people), entrance fees to the Las Coloradas reserve, captain-guide (Spanish, English) Not included: English speaking captain-guide, tips, personal purchases more »
Price: US$259 | Duration: 3h |
Holbox.
Holbox is a charming island where just walking through the narrow sandy streets is a real pleasure. The main square is in the heart of the village and there are shops, cafes, restaurants ... and the facades are covered with street art. Holbox is the perfect place for a quiet stay in a relaxing atmosphere. You can cycle or ride a golf cart from Punta Coco in the south to the last hotel in the north, Las Nubes. Many activities are possible in Holbox: kayaking in the mangrove to admire the beauty of this natural landscape, diving to enjoy the diversity of animals that the Mexican sea offers, snorkeling with the whale shark (from May to September), kitesurfing or boating to explore the surroundings.
Cancun.
Perhaps it's time to say goodbye to Mexico and its beaches? Your stay is coming to an end. You will leave the paradise island of Holbox to reach Chiquila by ferry and continue to the airport for your return flight. Driving time: Chiquila - Cancun airport 145km (2h)
Accommodation and breakfast included from day 1 to day 7 in the establishments below or similar
Car rental from day 1 to day 7
cat. Intermediate type Chevrolet Aveo or similar on Standard trip
cat. Full Size type Chevrolet Cavalier or similar on Superior trip
Full insurance and unlimited mileage (1 driver)
Pick Up & Drop Off: Cancun airport
Assistance from the agency on site
International flights
Domestic flights unless mentioned in included
Personal equipment
Cancellation
health and repatriation insurance
Meals and beverages unless mentioned in included
All activities
Tips in restaurants or with guides
Environmental taxes in some hotels in the Riviera Maya
Personal purchases
GPS gasoline tolls parking and other fees related to the use of the rental car
Car rental from day 1 to day 7, cat. Intermediate type Chevrolet Aveo or similar on Standard trip, cat. Full Size type Chevrolet Cavalier or similar on Superior trip, Full insurance and unlimited mileage (1 driver), Pick Up & Drop Off: Cancun airport.
25% of total price from 59 days to 30 days before departure.
50% of total price from 29 days to 15 days before departure.
100% of total price from 14 days to 0 days before departure.