Mexico: Central Mexico & the Yucatan Peninsula
Overview
Highlights
- Bike through farmland and agave fields to a petrified waterfall
- Learn all about (and eat!) mexico's delectable regional cuisine
- Glide through the canals of xochimilco on a boat
- Marvel at the giant pyramid at chichen itzá
- Stay at a working historic hacienda
- Cycle between cenotes and swim in the cool water
- Wander the seaside archaeological site of tulum
- Explore the sian ka'an reserve by boat and on foot
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Trip includes
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Foodie Moment: Mole-Making Demonstration
- PueblaYour OMG Day: Teotihuacán Visit or Mexico City Food Tour
- Mexico CityYour OMG Day: Visit Uxmal or Kayak in the Celestún Biosphere
- MéridaYour Foodie Moment: Traditional Cochinita Pibil Meal Experience
- Sotuta de Peón
- Complimentary arrival transfer
- Welcome dinner
- Historical walking tour of Oaxaca and Monte Albán visit with a local guide
- Full-day biking excursion to Hierve el Agua petrified waterfall
- Mezcal tasting at an agave plantation
- Orientation walk of Puebla's historical centre with visit to a talavera workshop
- Boat ride through the Xochimilco canals on a traditional 'trajinera'
- Visit the Frida Kahlo Museum at Casa Azul
- Guided tour of Chichen Itzá archaeological site
- CEO-led orientation walk in Valladolid
- Tour of a working agave hacienda
- Excursion to cycle between and swim in cenotes
- City tour of Mérida
- Guided tour of Tulum ruins
- Full-day excursion to Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
- Farewell dinner
- All tips included for activities and meals
- except for CEO and porterage
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Itinerary
In the heart of Mexico lies Oaxaca, a land rich with indigenous cultures and incredible food, often considered to be the gastronomical heartland of the country. As you make your way into the city from the airport, savour the sights, sounds and smells of this vibrant a...
Oaxaca's rich history and architecture is on full display with picturesque plazas, churches and charming cafes and restaurants around every corner. The valley and environs of Oaxaca have been inhabited for tens of thousands of years and has a wealth of fascinating arc...
Feel the breeze on your face as you pedal through farmland and agave plantations, a plant that has become a symbol of Mexico's famous spirits – tequila and mezcal. Indigenous communities have thrived in these parts and have held the agave plant sacred, as well as the ...
Nestled amongst mountains and active volcanoes, Puebla is a feast for the senses. Marvel at 15th century architecture as you wander the cobblestone streets of the historical centre and get wafts of delicious aromas around every corner. Famous also for its beautiful an...
Gliding along the ancient canals of Xochimilco on a traditional 'trajinera' boat is a multi-sensory and quintessentially Mexican experience. The brightly-coloured boats pass by with everything from local families, to mariachi bands to vendors selling tacos or flowers....
The history of the ancient Aztecs permeates all aspects of Mexico City in its architecture, traditions and food. Whatever your interest, you will have the opportunity to visit the massive pyramids of Teotihuacán or to stay in the city dig deeper into what makes the bu...
The first thing you'll notice as you get off the plane in Cancún is that it's a lot warmer in the Yucatán than it is in Central Mexico. The peninsula is clad with jungle in its interior, spotted with ancient Mayan archaeological sites throughout and edged with the whi...
At the first glimpse of the massive pyramid at Chichen Itzá, you'll see why photos can't properly do it justice as you appreciate the sheer size and craftsmanship. Duck between the shade of trees to escape the blazing sun and explore what was a massive Mayan city, one...
In many ways life at a working ranch (hacienda) mirrors what it would have been like hundreds of years ago, using traditional techniques in agriculture and raising livestock. The harvesting of henequen, a type of agave plant known locally as "green gold" is important ...
Pedaling through the jungle, you'll approach a giant hole in the earth filled with clear blue water that beckons you to take a break from the heat in the cool, fresh water. This part of the Yucatán is littered with these iconic landmarks that were so sacred to the May...
The Mayan ruins of Uxmal may not be as well-known as Chichen Itzá but they are similarly spectacular and with less visitors. If you're looking for something more active, then perhaps a kayaking trip in the Celestún Biosphere may hold more interest, the choice is yours...
What was once a small unknown town on the Mayan Riviera has now become the next big thing. The ruins themselves are one of the very few Mayan site lying along the coast, and in its day Tulum was an important outpost for trade and for strategic positioning. The azure b...
Meaning "The Place Where the Sky is Born," the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve is one of the most beautiful places along Mexico's Caribbean coast, designated as a UNESCO Heritage Site for its vast biodiversity and wetlands. Explore by boat along a network of canals dug o...
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1. Please note that on Mondays most museums in Mexico City are closed. The itinerary allows for a free afternoon on day 2 (Sunday) to visit some of the most popular museums should you choose, however if you desire more time than this then we recommend booking extra hotel nights before the tour starts to get the most out of Mexico City. 2. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.
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