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Colonial Towns and Maya Ruins Across the Yucatán

  • Cancun
  • Valladolid
  • Merida
  • Uxmal
  • Campeche
  • Tulum
  • 11 nights from
  • £5,475 per person

    • Trip Code: MC-1520

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Colonial Towns and Maya Ruins Across the Yucatán

 

This eleven night journey offers a relaxed exploration of the Yucatán Peninsula, beginning in Cancún before travelling through colonial Valladolid, the flamingo filled Ría Lagartos reserve and the Maya ruins of Chichén Itzá. The route continues through Mérida, Uxmal and the walled port city of Campeche, with stops at cenotes, a traditional salsa workshop and the Maya village of Santa Elena, before finishing with four nights in beachside Tulum. With colonial towns, ancient ruins, natural cenotes and the Caribbean coast all included, the trip moves at an easy pace with plenty of time to enjoy each stop along the way.

Colonial Towns and Maya Ruins Across the Yucatán includes:

  • Flights
  • 11 nights Accommodation
  • Sightseeing and transfers as listed
1

Day 1 - Cancun

Arrival into Cancún, met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure.

Accommodation: Fairfield Inn & Suites or similar.

2

Day 2 - Valladoild

Visit the bustling Mercado Municipal before a walking tour of colonial Valladolid, taking in the zócalo and Franciscan churches. Dinner included at the Conato 1910 restaurant.

Accommodation: El Mesón del Marqués or similar

3

Day 3 - Valladoild

Full day excursion to the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, with a boat tour through mangrove channels past the pink salt ponds of Las Coloradas, box lunch included.

Accommodation: El Mesón del Marqués or similar

4

Day 4 - Merida

Visit Chichén Itzá to see El Castillo and El Caracol, then cool off at Cenote Yokdzonot before a tour of colonial Mérida. Dinner included at Micaela Mar y Leña.

Accommodation: Gran Hotel Panamericana or similar

5

Day 5 - Uxmal

Browse Mérida's colourful markets and the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya, then continue to Uxmal to explore its ruins and the Ecomuseo del Cacao.

Accommodation: Hacienda Uxmal or similar

6

Day 6 - Campeche

A hands on salsa making workshop at the Ya'axche ethno gastronomic centre in Halachó, lunch included, followed by a tour of the walled city of Campeche.

 

Accommodation: Castelmar or similar

7

Day 7 - Merida

Visit the small Maya village of Santa Elena, then hike among the crystal clear cenotes of Homún before returning to Mérida.

Accommodation: Gran Hotel Panamericana  or similar

8

Day 8 - Tulum

Stop in Izamal to see the pyramid temple of Kinich Kakmó, then visit the ruins of Cobá on the way to Tulum.

Accommodation: Mereva Tulum by Nahuma or similar

9

Day 9 - Tulum

Visit the clifftop Maya ruins of Tulum, set directly above the Caribbean Sea, with its temple area and palace overlooking white sand and turquoise water.

Accommodation: Mereva Tulum by Nahuma or simila

10

Day 10 - Tulum

At leisure                                                                                                                                                                            .

Accommodation: Mereva Tulum by Nahuma or similar

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Day 11 - Tulum

At leisure                                                                                                                                                                                .

Accommodation: Mereva Tulum by Nahuma or similar

12

Day 12 - Homeward

Pick up from hotel and transfer to Cancún airport for departure                                                                                                       .

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