Mayan Mexico Discovery Trip

Your first destination is Tulum and after breakfast, you will visit one of the best-preserved coastal Maya sites. Visit a Mayan Archeological site. Tulum served as the main port for the state of Quintana Roo. It was one of the last cities to be built and inhabited by the Mayans. Enjoy the rich history, the view and the incredible photo opportunities. Take this opportunity to relax on the white sandy beaches. After this incredible experience, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Highlights:

• Discover a Mayan archaeological site
• Relax on the white sandy beaches

Start day 3 with breakfast, check out of your accommodation and en route to your next accommodation stop off at Bacalar Lagoon. Here you will visit places that are away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoy the sounds of nature, take a swim in low crystal clear waters and embrace the endless photo opportunities. Enter the covered boats where the staff have prepared a picnic which includes fresh mouth-watering seasonal fruits. After this you will have a tour of the “Canal de Los Piratas” later on in the day you will travel to Kohunlich where you will check into your accommodation for the night. 

Highlights:

• Explore the Lagoon of the seven colours
• Learn about the history of the “Canal de Los Piratas”

Today you will visit another traditional Mayan city surrounded by huge trees and palm trees. Hike through the city and climb large buildings while taking in the views within the large squares. Enter the pyramid of the “temple of the masks” where five gods look to the west. It is said that the faces which are carved into the stones are the most beautiful in the Mayan world. In the afternoon you will be transferred to Campeche where you will check into your accommodation for the night.

Highlights:

• Discover Kohunlich with your friendly guide who will guide you in the history of the country
• At the hotel, relax in the sounds of nature

Start the day with breakfast in the hotel you will check out and partake in your daily activities to your next accommodation. Your first activity for the day will be visiting Campeche a city that has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you will learn about the Mayan heritage and the ancient pirate stories. Then move on to discovering the main attractions within the city such as museums, colonial buildings, fortress and the legend the city holds. Finally, you will drive to Uxmal and check into your hotel for the night. 

Highlights:

• Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Learn about the Mayan heritage and history
• Discover the main attractions of the city

After breakfast, you will check out of the accommodation and explore Uxmal a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to the steep pyramid of the dwarf and stone masks of the rain god “Cahc Mol”. Do you have a sweet tooth? If so, the next activity for the day will see your mouth watering. You will visit the Choco story an interactive museum taking you through Mexico’s history of chocolate production. Travel on to the south of Merida, whilst you are here you will discover the archaeological site of the Mayan Prehispanic area. Here you will check into your accommodation for the next four nights.

Highlights:

• Your guide will help you discover Uxmal
• Visit Choco-Story for an interactive chocolate experience
• Visit the south of Merida

Once your breakfast has concluded you will travel to the Gulf of Mexico on the west coast of Merida. Here you will reach the town of Celestun and the natural lagoon of salty water situated close to the sea. You will then step onto a boat and discover the local flora and fauna. See the Flamingo bird population they are pink in colour due to the shrimp they find and eat. Just before you head back to your hotel you will gaze at the crystal clear water near this amazing site. 

Highlights:

• Celestun is a biosphere reserve that is home to unique pink Flamingos, flora and fauna

In the morning you will be accompanied by a guide who will give you a tour of Merida. Here you will visit the main attractions including the main square, hidalgo square, cathedral, the governor’s palace and many more. In the afternoon, you will have some time at leisure here you can visit Ruta Puuc a series of temples that are made out of limestone. 

Highlights:

• Tour of Merida city
• Afternoon leisure time

Today you will visit the only working Hacienda in Merida. You will have a tour of the Henequen factory. Your guide will explain the importance of Hacienda and the role it played and still plays in the history of Merida. The tour includes a visit to the main house, the processing plant and the fields where traditional methods are still used to this day. You will return to Merida where you will spend some time at leisure.  

Highlights:

• Tour of the only working Hacienda in Merida
• Time at leisure

During this day you will spend the morning in leisure where you could go for some retail therapy and buy souvenirs to remember this truly unforgettable experience. You will then check out of your hotel. Later on, during the day you will be transferred to Chichen where you will check in the next accommodation. At night this place offers a unique experience. Attend the light and sound show that is put on to feel at one with the place (not included in the price). If you choose not to attend this then you will be able to spend your time enjoying the resort before the next day’s activities.

Highlights:

• Discover the unique place of Chichen

Day 11 is jam-packed with activities. You will have breakfast and then take part in the “be Mayan experience”. This programme consists of: 

The Mayan Spirituality Experience – An authentic Mayan ceremony officiated by an H’ men, a Mayan priest, and a witness to a spiritual ceremony that only he can perform. 

The Secrets of the Mayan Cuisine – Try traditional dishes including “Pollo Pibil” you will be taught how to cook this dish and once you have you can eat it.

The Mayan Numerology Lesson – The binary number systems that we use in computers. Was invented by the Mayan community you will learn the basics and understand the numbers.

Observe the Universe – You will watch a short story movie that will help you understand the significance of the temples within the Mayan culture.

Explore the Temples of the Sacred City of Chichén Itzá the most famous and best-preserved archaeological site in Mexico. Discover the Kukulkan Pyramid and the observatory “El Caracol”.

Highlights:

• Take part in the Be Mayan Experience programme

After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and be transferred to Chiquila. When you arrive a ferry will be waiting for you, it will transfer you to Holbox where your next accommodation is located. In the afternoon there is an optional excursion of the bioluminescence phenomenon. Please note that this optional excursion is not included in the price so you will have to arrange and pay extra for this. 

Highlights:

• Time at leisure

Day 13

Today you will embark on a three-island tour by boat visiting Bird Island, Yalahau Lagoon and Passion Island. Bird Island is what it says on the tin; it is home to over 150 different species of birds and is a half an hour boat journey from the hotel. Yalahau Lagoon is surrounded by mangroves and it is a beautiful sight you would not want to miss. Passion Island is a fifteen-minute boat ride from the hotel and is an island where you will want to relax and encourages you to relax.

Day 14

Spend the day at leisure.

Today is the day where we wave you goodbye and you head onto your onward arrangements. We hope you had an amazing time.