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Mexico Tours
Yucatan Beach Break 7 days / 6 nights
After your dose of history and culture in other parts of Mexico, take this week long itinerary to relax next to the glistening Caribbean waters of Cancún and Playa Del Carmen. Just one day is committed to visiting Chichén Itzá, a must see!
Day 1: Cancún Arrive in Cancún and transfer to your hotel. Take the opportunity to experience Cancún at night.
Day 2: Cancún A free day to explore Cancún.
Day 3: Cancún – Playa Del Carmen Check out of Cancún and transfer to your hotel in Playa Del Carmen, just a quick hour ' s drive down the Caribbean coast. The rest of the day is free.
Day 4: Playa Del Carmen Enjoy a free day to explore Playa Del Carmen and all the activities that are on offer, or simply relax at the beach.
Day 5: Chichén Itzá Take a full day tour to explore this famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, the most important archaeological zone and ancient capital of the Mayan Empire. Admire the majestic observatory, the sacred cenote, the ball court and castle. Sample typical Mayan cuisine at lunch. Chichén Itzá is a must-see while on your Mexico encounter and the informative guides on this tour will help you understand why. You also get free time to explore the ruins on your own to feel its mystery and magic. Return to Playa Del Carmen in the evening.
Day 6: Playa Del Carmen A free day to explore Playa Del Carmen.
Day 7: Cancún You will be transferred from your Playa Del Carmen Hotel to Cancún Airport in time for your departing flight.
Colonial Charm 9 days / 8 nights
This nine day tour sums up Mexico’ s extremes as you explore the colonial countryside. Witness the differences of local life in each town and immerse yourself in the history of Mexico, as well as viewing today’ s traditions.
Day 1: Mexico City Arrive and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Queretaro – San Miguel de Allende Travel to Queretaro, an important city during the Independance Wars. On arrival in San Migues de Allende, view the beautiful mansions and Gothic style cathedral that this town is famous for.
Day 3: Guanajuato Guanajuato is rich with history, narrow colonial roads and underground streets which were formally river beds. Visit Callejón del Beso and enjoy a panoramic view from El Pipila monument.
Day 4: San Luis Potosí – Zacatecas The economy of Luis Potosí is based on mineral extraction during the New Spain era. Witness baroque architecture before going to Zacatecas.
Days 5-6: Guadalajara The Zacatecas Cathedral is a gem of Mexican baroque architecture, built of rose stone during the XVII century. Drive to Guadalajara, the“ Pearl of the Occident”. Glassblowing, arts, crafts and the‘ Tequila’ region is what makes Guadalajara a must stop for all travellers to Mexico.
Day 7: Patzcuaro Patzcuaro is known for its murals painted by Juan O’ Gorman and is well worth visiting.
Day 8: Morelia – Mexico City Your visit to Morelia lets you visit some interesting and historical monuments from Mexico’ s ancient times, before heading back to Mexico City.
Day 9: Mexico City Arrangements end after your transfer to Mexico City Airport.
Mexico Classic 9 days / 8 nights
Experience the lure of Mexico when visiting the historic parts before finishing in the azure blue waters of the Riviera Maya. This nine day tour is sure to leave you wanting to experience more of what Mexico has to offer.
Days 1-2: Mexico City Arrive in Mexico City and transfer to your hotel. Take a tour of Mexico City, admiring the major and famous attractions.
Day 3: San Cristóbal Transfer to the airport and fly to Tuxtla Gutiérrez( flight included). Enjoy a boat trip through the beautiful Sumidero Canyon before moving onward to San Cristóbal.
Days 4-5: San Cristóbal – Palenque Visit a typical local market where indigenous people sell hand-made products. Meet the communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán. En route to Palenque, stop at the Agua Azul Waterfalls.
Day 6: Palenque – Campeche Visit the Palenque Archaeological site, recognised as one of Mexico’ s most beautiful places due to the ruins being in the Chiapanecan Jungle. Drive to the colonial Campeche for an overnight stay.
Day 7: Campeche – Uxmal – Mérida Continue onto Merida stopping en route at the Mayan ruins in Uxmal, a typical example of merging the classic and post-classic Mayan period. Overnight in stylish Merida.
Day 8: Chichén Itzá – Riviera Maya Depart for the amazing Chichén Itzá ruins, the former Mayan capital of Yucatán. Drive to Riviera Maya for an overnight stay.
Day 9: Cancún Transfer to Cancún where your tour ends, or extend for a few nights at the beach.
Departures: Cancún / Daily
Inclusions: 6 nights accommodation, breakfast daily, all meals while in Playa Del Carmen, return airport transfers, transfer between hotels, full day Chichén Itzá tour including guide and lunch
Price Guide From: $ 1129
Departures: Mexico City / Set departures
Inclusions: 8 nights accommodation, breakfast daily, transport, sightseeing mentioned, local guide
Price Guide From: $ 1595
Departures: Mexico City / Set departures
Inclusions: 8 nights accommodation, breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 2 dinners, transport, flight Mexico City to Tuxtla Gutierrez, sightseeing mentioned, local guide
Price Guide From: $ 2345
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The price guide shown is per adult for twin share, based on low season travel. Specials or surcharges may apply depending on travel date.