from US$1,540
Mexico.
Valladolid
Cochinita
Tacos
Miel
Tequila
Mezcal
Chichen Itza
Bacalar
Caraïbes
Cancun.
Welcome to Mexico! Upon arrival at Cancún airport, you will pick up your vehicle. Drive to your hotel. Drive: Cancun airport - Cancun 20km (30min)
Valladolid, Río Lagartos.
San Felipe.
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". Drive to Valladolid at the end of the day. Gastro reco: dinner at the famous restaurant Ix Cat Ik, a great culinary and cultural experience. Driving time: Cancun - Rio Lagartos 230km (3h35) / Valladolid - Rio Lagartos 110km (1h30)
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", 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 |
Valladolid.
Kaua.
Today, you will visit the Xkopek beekeeping centre. Accompanied by a local guide, you will discover the specificities of the Mayan bees, which are totally harmless as they have no sting. To finish, you will be offered a honey tasting. Afterwards, you can go to a distillery where you will learn more about the making of tequila, the famous Mexican alcohol. Tastings included. In the afternoon you will have a walk around Valladolid and in the evening you will go to a restaurant to taste other local spirits/liqueurs/beers. Reco gastro: You will go to the village of Kaua for lunch, located about 30 minutes away. You will sit down at the famous Tia Kaua restaurant and order the famous Poc Chuc, a local specialty.
Chichén Itzá, Yaxunah, Mérida.
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. Continue to the nearby village of Yaxuna where you will prepare the favorite Sunday meal of the Yucatecs: the cochinita. To be eaten as a taco or torta (sandwich)! Continuation to Merida. After a walk in the city centre you will meet your guide on the Plaza Grande, from there you will go to a Yucatecan botanero, have a Yucatecan antojito (marquesita, elotes, esquites etc) and finish with an ice cream if you feel like it. Please note that only the guided service is included, the food is not.
Entrance to the archaeological site of Chichen Itza: Only available with a step guide. more »
Price: US$54 | Duration: 2h |
Private English-speaking guide to the archaeological site of Chichen Itza: Guided tour of the site of Chichen Itza with a English-speaking guide. The most emblematic archeological site of the Yucatan will reveal its secrets. The New Wonder of the World is one of the must-see sites in Mexico. Price for the guide service from 1 to 25 pax. more »
Price: US$133 | Duration: 2h |
Motul De Carrillo Puerto, Tixkokob, Mérida.
Reco gastro: Today, you will put yourself in the shoes of a merideño and go to the village of Motul for breakfast. You will go to the market and climb to the first floor, then you will settle in at Doña Evelia's and order the famous Huevos Motuleños, a breakfast known throughout Mexico. Afterwards you can go to the Sambula cenote to refresh yourself. You will continue to Tixkokob, the village where hammocks are made. Reco gastro: lunch at the Pueblo Pibil restaurant in Tixkokob where most of the dishes are cooked underground.
Bacalar, Uxmal.
After breakfast, you will visit Uxmal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. Located in the middle of the Yucatecan jungle, Uxmal means "three times built" in Maya. The architecture of this site is particularly faithful to the "Puuc" style with its geometric forms, its mosaics and its representations of the god Chaac, god of rain and thunder. Before leaving you will stop at the cocoa museum. You will take the road in the direction of Bacalar. Famous for its seven-coloured lagoon, Bacalar is a pearl of the Caribbean, close to the Belize border, in the south of the Yucatán peninsula. Bacalar is a small town known for its history and natural riches. The lagoon is made up of seven different cenotes, which gave it its name, and is about 42km long and 2km wide. Bacalar was an important commercial crossroads for the Maya, a real place of exchange between Central America and the Yucatán peninsula. Walk around the city centre and visit Fort San Felipe, built in 1729, an example of the military architecture of New Spain, which has seen various battles and conflicts. Driving directions: Merida - Uxmal 85km (1h10) / Uxmal - Bacalar 320km (4h25)
Entrance to the uxmal archaeological site: Only available with a step-by-step guide. more »
Price: US$49 | Duration: 2h |
Private English-speaking guide to the archaeological site of uxmal: Make an appointment for a guided tour of Uxmal. A major site on the Ruta Puuc, Uxmal is a typical example of Puuc architecture, specific to the local Mayan ethnic groups. The valuable explanations of your guide will help you to better understand the history of the region. Price for the guide service from 1 to 25 pax. more »
Price: US$133 | Duration: 2h |
Bacalar.
Day trip to Bacalar. Famous for its seven-colored lagoon, it is possible to discover it through various activities, such as boat or kayak excursions. It is also possible to visit Fort San Felipe, built in 1729, an example of the military architecture of New Spain, which experienced various battles and conflicts. If you want to learn more about the Mayan culture, you can go to the Kohunlich site, 1 hour from Bacalar and belonging to the Ruta Rio Bec. You will discover the incredible Temple of the Masks, 5 of which have been restored.
Bacalar boat (collective): It is the occasion to discover the lagoon, by boat! You will visit 3 cenotes, see stromatolites, pass by the island of birds and swim in the pirate channel where you will take a Mayan bath. Included : Boat trip (collective), captain-guide (Spanish, English), life jackets Not included: English speaking guide, gratuities, personal purchases, food. more »
Price: US$35 | Duration: 1.5h |
Sailing boat Bacalar (collective): You will discover the Laguna de los Siete Colores (Seven Colors), aboard a sailboat. Let yourself be lulled by the calm of the navigation to enjoy the sound of the birds and learn about the history of the pirates who visited this area at the same time. Includes: Sailboat ride, captain-guide (Spanish, English), equipment (mask, snorkel, life jackets) Does not include: Tips, personal purchases more »
Price: US$79 | Duration: 3h |
Kayaking in Bacalar (collective): This is an opportunity to discover the lagoon by kayak! Be careful, this activity requires a little bit of physical condition since you have to paddle for about 3 hours. Included: One kayak for two, guide (Spanish, English), life jackets Not included: English speaking guide, tip, personal purchases, lunch. more »
Price: US$91 | Duration: 3h |
Cobà.
This morning, you will head to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, one of the largest in Mexico and located near Tulum. This reserve includes tropical forests, mangroves and swamps, as well as a vast marine area crossed by a coral reef. Its diversity of flora and fauna is impressive and it shelters for example jaguars, manatees, turtles, birds and dolphins. To reach it, you will pass by Muyil where the entrance of the site is. There, you will be able to go on a boat with a local guide who will accompany you in the lagoons. You will reach the channels created by the Mayans where you will put on your life jacket to let you be carried by the current sitting in the water. Continuation to Tulum, one of the jewels of the Riviera Maya and the only Mayan port known as such, which saw the arrival of the first conquistadors a few centuries ago. Tulum means "wall" in Mayan language, and it is indeed the case since it has one of the most beautiful vestiges of this civilization. You will discover this ancient city perched on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, like an ancient fortress, and thus leaves to see a breathtaking panorama on the beaches Paraíso and Maya, as much for its contrasts of colors as in its proximity to both the jungle, the sea and the city. Tulum combines paradisiacal beach landscapes and historical sites that have made it famous and popular with travelers. Driving directions: Bacalar - Muyil 190km (2h10) / Muyil - Tulum 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 while refreshing yourself in the fresh water of the natural channel. Let the current carry you for 1 kilometer. Then, take the boat to the Boca Paila estuary to observe the manatees. You will finish this beautiful day by tasting a delicious Mayan cuisine at the community center 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 |
Cobà.
Enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean or take the opportunity to explore the surroundings! Between the archaeological ruins of Tulum and Coba, the biosphere of Sian Ka'an, the lagoons of Punta Laguna and Kaan Luum, Akumal and its turtles, the cenotes and the parks of the Riviera Maya, there is no lack of activities! In the evening, you will join your group to discover the Mexican specialties in Tulum. On the program 7 stops in three hours: tacos de guisado, drinks, cochinita pibil, fruits, mole, tamales and more.
Private English-speaking guide to the archaeological site of Tulum: Guided tour of the site of Tulum with a 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$125 | Duration: 1h |
Entrance to the archaeological site of Tulum: Only available with a guide. more »
Price: US$9 | 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 species 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: approximately 50 minutes. more »
Price: US$53 | Duration: 1h |
Cancun.
Maybe it's time to say goodbye to Mexico and its beaches? Your stay is coming to an end. Departure from the hotel to Cancun airport for your return flight. Driving time : Tulum - Cancun airport 125km (1h45)
Accommodation and breakfast included from day 1 to day 10 in the following establishments or similar
Car rental from day 1 to day 10 cat. Intermediate type Chevrolet Aveo or similar
Full insurance and unlimited mileage (1 driver)
Pick Up & Drop Off: Cancun airport
All the following entries and activities: visit of the beekeeping centre - Mayapan distillery - tasting of local liquors - preparation of cochinita in a community - gastronomic tour with English-speaking guide in Merida (food not included) - cocoa museum
taco tour
assistance of 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 10, Intermediate category Chevrolet Aveo or similar, 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.