YUCATAN HIGHLIGHTS
10 days from
DEPARTS CANCUN to CANCUN
- Trek Code:
- PYZ
- Destination:
- Mexico
- Departs:
- Jan-Dec
- Accommodation:
- Lodging
- Age Range:
- 18+
Best of Trek:
- > Sail on Bacalar 'Lagoon of Seven Colours'
- > Explore ancient Mayan Ruins at Palenque
- > Snorkel in hidden underground cenotes (caves)
Tour Overview
From the beautiful white sand beaches and exciting nightlife of Playa del Carmen and the charming colonial city of Merida to the well preserved Mayan archaeological sites of Uxmal, Palenque, Chichen Itza and Tulum; enjoy the perfect balance of adventure and culture on our tours to Mexico. Snorkel or dive, sunbathe or salsa to your heart's content on this Mexican adventure!
Included Highlights
- > Guided jungle walking tour
- > Boat trip on Bacalar 'Lagoon of 7 Colours'
- > Misol Ha waterfalls
- > Merida walking tour
- > Tour of Playa del Carmen
- > Admission to archaeological sites - Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Tulum and Palenque
- > Services of a professional bilingual tour leader
- > All transportation by private adventure vehicle
- > All 9 hotel nights included
Optional Activities (paid locally)
- > Snorkeling & SCUBA diving US$60-$200
- > Xel-Ha Marine Park US$35
- > Quad bike rental US$50
- > Local shops & markets US$FREE
- > Swimming in Cenotes US$5-$10
- > Swim with Dolphins US$125
Trek Notes
Our Mexico tours are open aged departures jointly operated by TrekAmerica & Grand American Adventures.
This tour is operated in private vehicles and does not use local transport. You will not lose time waiting for local buses, shuttles and other inefficient means of travel, which can waste up to half of your valuable holiday time. While local transport tours maybe cheaper, they cannot provide the efficient, safe and controlled transport that we can.
Private Departures
Why not arrange your own TrekAmerica departure? For groups of 8 or more, we can offer private departures on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our classic "Trek" style of travel at special rates. Although tours will run as per our standard itinerary shown here, slight modifications may be considered and dates can be chosen to suit your needs. (Subject to seasonal/operational restrictions). So contact us today and start planning your own adventure.
Flexible Itinerary
Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local conditions and passenger requests vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the guidance of your Trek Leader you may modify certain nightstops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!
Local Payments - None
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Day: 1-2 Cancun & Merida
This journey of adventure and discovery begins with a visit to Chichen Itza, one of the most excavated and best preserved of all archeological sites in Mexico. Climb El Castillo pyramid and gaze beyond the largest ball court in Meso-America for a fantastic glimpse into the Mayan past. Move on to the beautiful city of Merida, the capital of the Yucatan. From our hotel, spend the day in the many shops, museums and zocalos of this charming city and mingle with descendants of the Maya whose culture is now laced with Spanish influence.
Accommodation: Hotel included. Meals paid locally.
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Day: 3 Campeche
Travel next to the ruins of Uxmal where intricately carved temple facades pay homage to Chac, the Mayan rain god. Drive on to the city of Campeche, the only coastal walled city in the New World, where, from our hotel deep in the heart of the city, we can explore the remnants of its colourful past.
Accommodation: Hotel included. Meals paid locally.
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Day: 4-5 Palenque
Continue down the ancient Mayan trade route to the ruins of Palenque, lost in the jungle for hundreds of years. Marvel at the magnificent pyramid known as the Temple of the Inscriptions and take a guided jungle tour to learn about this unique ecosystem and its plant and animal life. After such an adventurous day, relax and cool off in the inviting waters of Misol Ha waterfall.
Accommodation: Hotel included. Meals paid locally.
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Day: 6-7 Bacalar, Tulum & Playa del Carmen
Cross the Yucatan peninsula for a night on the shores of the beautiful lagoon of seven colours at Bacalar. Take a refreshing swim in the Cenote Azul before heading up the coast to the ruins of Tulum, the only Mayan city built along the sea. Discover Hidden Worlds Cenotes Park where you can snorkel beneath the jungle and explore underground caverns.
Accommodation: Hotel included. Meals paid locally.
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Day: 8-10 Playa del Carmen & Cancun
Enjoy personal time relaxing on miles of palm fringed sugar white beaches or take a scuba lesson to get a closer look at this underwater paradise. Spend your final nights enjoying Caribbean nightlife in Playa del Carmen, before ending this magical trip in Cancun.
Accommodation: Hotels included. Meals paid locally.
Tour ends at approx 17:00 hrs in Cancun on day 10.
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