DAY OF DEAD YUCATAN EXPERIENCE, 11 DAYS GROUPS

Live a once in a lifetime experience in Mexico where Celebrating Dead is a Festivity everywhere you go in the end of October and beginning of November every year. A trip full of History, Adventure, Fun and Celebrate Dead the way Mexicans do, with colourful Giant Sand Tapestry, “Altares” contest, amazing parades and beautiful “cempazuchitl flowers”, customs, tequila, mescal and every day's favourite items and food death people used to love when in this world.
Join Mexicans in this amazing colourful tradition…!

Including

  • Airport – hotel round private group transfers
  • 11 days / 10 nights bed & breakfast in 3* Plus hotels
  • Chichen Itza archaeological site private group tour & Cenote Saamal visit
  • Celestun flamingo, crocodile & bird watching private group boat tour
  • Merida City tour including Day of Dead Altars & Expositions
  • Hanal Pixán (comida de ánimas) evening parade
  • Uxmal archaeological site private group tour
  • Bacalar “7 colours lagoon” boat tour
  • Tulum & Cenote Tortuga private group 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

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

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

Chichen Itza private group tour
Hacienda Selva Maya & 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 Hacienda Selva Maya where at arrival we will enjoy a delicious Yucatecan buffet lunch (drinks not included), to proceed with a visit to the beautiful Cenote Saamal onsite. Here, we will have free time for swimming; so, do not forget to bring your swimming suit & towel.

After cooling off the heat of the Peninsula, we will return to 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 drop off to the hotel in Valladolid.

Overnight: Hotel in Valladolid, Yucatan
Meals: Continental breakfast in hotel in Valladolid
Yucatacan buffet lunch (drinks not included)

Day 4

Celestun Flamingos and crocodile private group tour
(seasonal from November to March. From March to October we go to Rio Lagartos instead of Celestun)

*Enjoy an extraordinary “nature” journey and let yourself go on this adventure to Celestun flamingos, crocodile & bird watching boat tour.

During the tour you will discover Celestun Biosphere Reserve, seasonal home for the pink flamingo, surrounded by the mangroves and home of more than 280 species of birds.

Here, we will enjoy the boat ride watching the flamingos and the local flora and fauna; we can even watch crocodiles, and if we are lucky, the jaguar swimming in the lagoon.

Then, we will stop in one of the islands in the lagoon surrounded by mangrove to see the beautiful spring of fresh water, besides uncountable number of birds.

Our tour will continue with lunch in a local restaurant on Celestun beach with the fresh catch of the day, and free time for sunbathing, resting and enjoy the peaceful waters on its beach.

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

Overnight: Hotel in Merida, Yucatan
Meals: Continental breakfast

Day 5

Merida City private group tour
including Day of Dead
Altars & Expositions
& Hanal Pixán (comida de ánimas)
evening parade

**Today, our tour guide will lead us to explore Merida City Center. We will see why this beautiful peaceful Spanish Colonial town is one of the most visited in Mexico. Because of the Day of the Dead, we will visit the Plaza Grande where the Monumental Altar will be displayed as well as the Tapestry set up in this Plaza; usually, a contest for the best Altar takes place onsite.
Among others, we will visit some other places in Merida Center where more Day of the Dead Altars, sand tapestries and other decorations will be displaye. During our City tour, we will learn about the history of the City, its architecture, and local customs.

In the evening, we will head toward the Merida Main Cemetery where we will have the opportunity to see the Festivities Parade Paseo de las Ánimas - Hanal Pixán (comida de ánimas). Here it is the starting point of the walking parade which will walk all the way to Parque San Juan, finish point of the walking parade for more photos, food & souvenir shopping.

This will be a different and unique experience to remember for life!
Our journey will finish late at night with transfer back to the hotel.

Note during our trip, we will make random stops to see altars displayed along the way in sites and cities we will visit..

Overnight: Hotel in Merida, Yucatan
Meals: Continental breakfast

Day 6

Uxmal private group tour

*Today, have a great day touring Uxmal one of the most beautiful archaeological sites in Mexico.

Uxmal is situated within a series of hills known as the Puuc or “mountainous area”. The name was later given to describe the architectural style of the region, such as the colossal Magicians Pyramid, impressive Governors Palace, intricate Dove’s Temple, and grand Nuns Quadrangle part of this amazing site.

The archaeological structures and buildings located throughout Uxmal are ornamented with geometrical figures and masks of the God of the rain, Chaac, considered by the Mayas as one of their most important of deities.

Our experienced tour guide will bring back to life the splendor of this magnificent site.

We will enjoy lunch in a local restaurant where we will get to know the traditional “pib” (earth oven) where our cochinita pibil (pork) and pollo pibil (chicken) will be cooked with the traditional Mayan style. Delicious…!

After lunch, we will enjoy “tequila tasting”, to continue with private group transfer for several hours to Bacalar.

Overnight: Hotel in Bacalar
Meals: Continental breakfast

Day 7

Bacalar “7 colors lagoon” private group boat tour

*Today relax and enjoy the exotic beauty of the "Seven Colored Lake" of Balacar on a spectacular boat cruise.

Discover the best sights on the lake and enjoy the nature that surrounds you. Learn about the flora and fauna of the lagoon from your expert guide. During the almost 3 hours boat tour, we will see and visit the three cenotes, Black, Esmeralda & Cocalitos; continue to discover the natural habitat of the species that live in the area in the Bird Island; and finally visit the famous Pirates Canal (Canal de Los Piratas), amazing channel where the most beautiful clear crystal blue waters are waiting for you. During the tour, we will have the opportunity to swim on site.

Once we are back in Bacalar, we will enjoy a delicious traditional lunch (not included) in a local restaurant.

Finally, after a nice unforgettable tour, the group will be transferred to the hotel in Valladolid, Yucatan

Overnight: Hotel in Bacalar
Meals: Continental breakfast in hotel in Bacalar

Note: Because the colors of Bacalar lagoon is a natural event; we depend on a sunny day to admire the different colors of the lagoon at its best.

Tour not available on Wednesdays because of local authorities' regulations.

Day 8

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 private group transfer to your hotel in Playa del Carmen Downtown.

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

Day 9

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 10

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 11

Arrival in Europe

Home arrival in Europe

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