A TASTE OF YUCATAN 10 DAYS GROUPS

Experience touring some of the most important Archaeological and Natural Mayan Jewels in the Yucatan Peninsula. Be amazed with its magnificence natural beauty and its cultural and historical relevance to the country.
Enjoy sunny days in the Mexican Caribbean with optional tours available(+€).
Yucatan, the right place for once in a lifetime vacations…!

Including

  • Airport – hotel round private group transfers
  • 8 days / 7 nights bed & breakfast in 3* Plus hotels
  • Isla Mujeres “like locals” private tour
  • Chichen Itza archaeological site private tour
  • Hacienda Selva Maya & Cenote Saamal visit
  • Valladolid “Magic Town” panoramic tour with photo stops
  • Rio Lagartos Flamingos and crocodile private tour
  • Las Coloradas (salinas) visit
  • Tulum archaeological site private tour
  • Cenotes Tortuga (4 cenotes) guided tour
  • Playa del Carmen free days at leisure(Beach hotel + €)

Itinerary pace: Low
Additional beach days, tours or modifications to this program
available on request to: info@yucatantravels.com

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This services begin and finish in Cancun International Airport

Plane tickets are not included in this package, so you have the
flexibility to fly from the City Airport & Airline Company that
provides you the best option for your group

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Day 1

Departure from Europe

Enjoy the flight from Europe to Mexico, the “Amigo Country”…

Day 2

Cancun arrival

*Welcome to Cancun, Mexico!
Upon arrival to Cancun International Airport, you will be Meeting & Greeting by our Representative and driver for private transfer to your hotel in Cancun.

Check-in and the rest of the day will be at leisure to rest from the trip and to get familiar with the surrounding areas.

Overnight: Hotel in Cancun Downtown (Beach hotel + €)
Meals: None

Day 3

Isla Mujeres “like locals” private group tour

*Today we will visit Isla Mujeres, one of the most beautiful islands in Mexico.
This tour, different to the commercial ones will be “like locals”, full of fun and sites for the best photos; besides spending time at “Playa Norte”, consider one of the most beautiful beaches in the world!

Or journey will start with transfer from the hotel to the ferry terminal. Then, enjoy the 20 minutes boat ride and be amazed by the beautiful colours of the Mexican Caribbean.
At arrival to the Island and renting golf-carts (Driver´s Licence needed), we will drive towards Punta Sur with beautiful and breath-taking views facing the cliffs. Here, the crashing waves and craggy rocks are a sight not often seen in south-eastern Mexico. The cliffs offer a unique scenario on three sides for your best pictures. We briefly will visit Punta Sur National Park where a real Maya temple in Honour of Ixchel, Fertiliy Godess is located.

We will return to Isla Downtown (return golf carts) and make a stop for early delicious seafood lunch with the catch of the day.

We will take a short walk to “Playa Norte” where we will spend a couple of hours enjoying the beautiful peaceful beach.

Finally, on the way back to the ferry, we will make a short stop in Downtown for souvenir shopping , to end the tour with transfer back to the hotel.

Overnight: Hotel in Cancun Downtown (Beach hotel + €)
Meals: Buffet breakfast

Day 4

Chichen Itza private group tour
Cenote Saamal & Valladolid “Magic town” visit

*Bring your expeditionary spirit and let yourself go on this journey to the most iconic archaeological site of the Mayan World. Meet one of the New Wonders of the Modern World at Chichén Itza, Included as part of the UNESCO World Heritage. It is considered the most important Mayan site for its imposing vestiges, famous for the mathematical precision with which they were built.

During the tour, lead by an experienced certified guide, we will visit among others the Temple of Kukulkan (Mayan feathered serpent deity) “El Castillo” (The Castle); the main ball court which is by far the most impressive and largest well-preserved ball court in ancient Mesoamerica.

Then, our tour will head to Cenote Saamal where at arrival we will enjoy a delicious Yucatecan buffet lunch (drinks not included), to proceed with a visit to its beautiful cenote onsite. Here, we will have free time (1 hour) for swimming; so, do not forget to bring your swimming suit & towel.

After cooling off the heat of the Peninsula, we will make a stop at Valladolid, Yucatan. This beautiful town is considered “Pueblo Magico” (Magic Town) based on its natural beauty, cultural and historical relevance to the country.

Our tour will end with transfer to your hotel in Valladolid.

Overnight: Hotel in Valladolid, Yucatan
Meals: Buffet breakfast
Yucatacan buffet lunch (drinks not included) during tour

Day 5

Rio Lagartos Flamingos and crocodile private group tour
Las Coloradas (salinas) visit

*Enjoy an extraordinary “nature” journey and let yourself go on this adventure to Rio Lagartos flamingo, crocodile & bird watching boat tour.
During the tour you will discover one of the most mysterious lagoons of Mexico, also known as “the sanctuary of the pink flamingo”, surrounded by the mangroves and home of more than 320 species of birds. Here, we will enjoy the boat ride watching the flamingos and the local flora and fauna; we can even watch crocodiles.

Then, we will enjoy a traditional natural mud bath. This is a unique experience in a beach nearby!
We will make a stop for traditional seafood lunch in Rio Lagartos Town (drinks not included) to proceed with a visit to the Salinas “Las Coloradas”, unique place because of its pink color.

After a nice day in contact with nature, our tour will end with transfer back to the hotel in Valladolid.

Overnight: Hotel in Valladolid, Yucatan
Meals: Continental breakfast

Day 6

Tulum & Cenote Tortuga private group tour

*Experience an adventure day combining two great activities in the Yucatan Peninsula, Tulum tour & Cenote Tortuga visit (4 cenotes).

After a nice trip on the road, we will arrive to Tulum. We will walk this impressive archaeological site icon of the Mayan culture in the Mexican Caribbean. Its location is unique, as it is right on the coast of Quintana Roo facing the Mexican Caribbean. Enjoy the spectacular views from a privileged spot and contemplate the turquoise color of the sea.

During our walking tour, explore this ancient ceremonial center and get to know the history of this place with a certified guide that will reveal secrets of this walled city.

After the walking tour, you will have free time to take the best photos onsite.

The tour will continue with a stop in a local restaurant in Tulum for lunch to proceed with a visit to Cenote Tortuga.

Once there, we will have a two-hour guided tour in 4 different cenotes: Wisho, Bell, Tres Zapotes & Jaguar Cenote.

You will be amazed by the jade green colour and its crystalline waters that allow you to distinguish the bottom of the cenotes. Countless fish, birds and exuberant flora adorn the surroundings of each cenote where you will have plenty of time to swim and enjoy them.

Our journey will finish with transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: Hotel in Playa del Carmen Downtown (Beach hotel + €)
Meals: Continental breakfast

Day 7 to 8

Playa del Carmen free days at leisure

These days, relax on the white sandy beaches in Playa del Carmen. Forget about schedules and enjoy the day, the sun, the beach and your loved ones.

Optional private tours (+ €):

*Coba & Cenote
*Isla Mujeres like locals
*Rio Lagartos flamingo, crocodile &
birds watching tour & Las Coloradas
visit

Optional shared tours (+€):

*Isla Mujeres Trimaran tour
* Tulum & Xel Ha All-inclusive
* Xcaret….and so many more !

Overnight: Hotel in Playa del Carmen Downtown (Beach hotel + €)
Meals: Continental breakfast

Day 9

Departure from Cancun International Airport

Transfer to Cancun International airport for departure (Suggested late night flight departure to enjoy the beach as much time as possible). Overnight in the flight to Europe

Meals: Continental breakfast

Day 10

Arrival in Europe

Home arrival in Europe

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