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We Love —
- Exploring incredible natural treasures with hidden grottos that open up into gorgeous freshwater springs (cenotes).
- Visiting immense Mayan ruins like Chichen Itza.
- Sunbathing on white sand beaches along the Riviera Maya!
New Voyage Privé —
Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Itinerary In Brief —
Set off on your road trip tour around the Yucatán peninsula for your chance to explore the remnants of ancient Mayan civilizations, including Chichén Itzá, one of the seven wonders of the world!
Spot jaguars in Calakmul, visit pastel-hued towns like Campeche, and swim in freshwater springs.
Enjoy the warm aquamarine waters and soft sands of this gorgeous coastline.
Our Offer:
10-Night/11-Day Tour
Day 1: Cancún - Cancún (Center)
Day 2: Cancún - Ek Balam - X'Canché - Valladolid
Day 3: Valladolid - Chichen Itza - Cenote Yokdzonot - Mérida
Day 4: Mérida - Celestun - Mérida
Day 5: Mérida - Cenote Tour - Uxmal - Mérida
Day 6: Mérida - Campeche
Day 7: Campeche - Chicanna
Day 8: Chicanna - Calakmul - Bacalar
Day 9: Bacalar
Day 10: Bacalar - Tulum
Day 11: Tulum - Cancún
Your Itinerary In Detail —
Day 1: Cancún
Distance: 15 km
Journey time: 30 minutes
Go to the rental counter located in the terminal, and you'll be directed to the main offices where you can collect your vehicle. The rental agency will offer you additional insurance, so please note that they are sometimes very expensive.
An English-speaking guide will be waiting for you at the rental counter, and will help you with your procedures.
Overnight at Adhara Hacienda Cancún 4*.
Included: car rental, local guide, insurance, room and breakfast.
DAY 2: CANCUN - EK BALAM - X'CANCHE - VALLDOLID
Distance 250 km
Journey time: 3 hours
The pyramids of the black jaguar ‘Ek Balam’
Depart for Ek Balam. Climb the steps of the pyramids to enjoy a breathtaking view
breath on the surrounding jungle. The small site and the visit will be especially fun for children.
Note: Admission not included, unless otherwise stated.
Swimming in the forest at cenote X'Canche
After our lunch break, cycle from the entrance to the site (1.5 km, 20 minutes) for the cenote X’canche. You may be able to see the iconic Mayan bird ‘Toh’ with shimmering colours. Arrival at the cenote, and swim in this sacred space where you can snorkel, take a zipline or abseil.
Note: Admission not included, unless otherwise stated.
Arrival in Valladolid.
The capital of the Mayan East: Valladolid
On your return from Ek Balam, drive to Valladolid, a peaceful town built in the sixteenth-century by Francisco de Montejo. The town contains the magnificent Franciscan San Bernardino of Siena convent. Enjoy the pretty pastel houses, tasting local dishes (we recommend the ‘longaniza’, a smoked pork sausage) and eating ice cream.
Night at Meson del Marques 4*.
Included: car rental, room and breakfast.
Day 3: Valladolid - Chichen Itza - Yokdzonot Cenote - Mérida
Distance: 185 km
Journey time 3 hours 15
Chichen Itza, Mayan Wonder
Built by the Mayas then remodelled by the Toltecs, Chichen Itza symbolizes the unification of the two religious cultures. The largest archaeological site in Yucatán was the main religious centre in the peninsula at that time.
Swimming at Yokdzonot Cenote
After visiting Chichen Itza, nothing beats cooling off in a cenote. 20 km from the site is the cenote Yokdzonot off the beaten track
(possibility to swim). We suggest that you stop for lunch in
a restaurant located right next to the cenote.
Option not included, unless otherwise stated
Merida, the white city
Take the road to Mérida, capital of Yucatán. It is full of colonial-era elegance and historical monuments. Stop in one of the small squares to listen to the sound of a marimba orchestra. The craft market sells many souvenirs: 'huipiles' which are colourful embroidered women's tunics, panama hats, and Yucatec hammocks.
Included option: Yokdzonot entry
Included option: Entry to Chichen Itza
Included option: English-speaking local guide at Chichen Itza
Night at Maison del Embajador
Included: car rental, admission to site(s) mentioned in the itinerary, room and breakfast.
DAY 4: MERIDA - CELESTUN - MERIDA
Distance: 200km
Journey time: 3 hours
The pink flamingos of Celestun
Celestun is a small fishing village. Board a motorboat to go around the lagoon. Discover the flamingo sanctuary and the mangrove channels. End the tour with a swim in the middle of the tropical forest.
Return to the centre of Celestun for lunch and spend the late afternoon, with your feet in the sand, tucking into a freshly grilled fish by the sea!
Note: The boat in Celestun must be settled on the spot. In the self-drive tour, this is not included in our services, unless a guide accompanies you for the day.
Return to Mérida at the end of the day.
Included option: boat to Celestun
Night at Maison del Embajador.
Included: car rental, boat ticket, admission to the site(s) mentioned in the itinerary, room and breakfast.
DAY 5: MERIDA - CENOTE TOUR - UXMAL - MERIDA
Distance: 170 km
Journey time: 3 hours
Off the beaten track 'cenote tour'
Cenotes are natural pools of freshwater, which look particularly impressive when the sun shines on them. Pass by a typical Mayan market on the way. Explore two cenotes, and enjoy a refreshing swim in the middle of the forest.
Lunch with a Mayan family
Doña Patricia will open the doors of her family restaurant and teach you the secrets of the handmade tortilla. Discover the pottery studio, whose replicas of pre-Columbian Maya ceramics are recognized in museums around the world.
Conquering the city of Uxmal
Set off to explore Uxmal. Uxmal means 'built three times' in Mayan, but in reality it was built five times. The region is very dry, and the images of the god of rain, Chac, are everywhere.
Return to Merida.
Included option: Uxmal entry.
Included option: English-speaking local guide at cenotes and at Uxmal
Night at hotel Maison del Embajador.
Included: car rental, entry to sites mentioned in itinerary, local guide, room and breakfast.
Day 6: Mérida - Campeche
Distance: 160 km
Journey time: 2 hours
Explore the Forts of Campeche
After breakfast, head to Campeche, a city of pastel-coloured colonial-era buildings, declared a World Heritage Site in 1999. Campeche exudes charm in every street corner.
Take the time to stroll around the magnificent colonial port, visit Mayan ceremonial centres, walk down the 'malecon' (boulevard)
and explore the fort.
Night at Castelmar 4*.
Included: car rental, room and breakfast.
DAY 7: CAMPECHE - CHICANNA
Spedn the day exploring Campeche. Settle into your lodge near Chicanna, and visit the sites of Xpujil and Chicanna en route.
Night at Chicanna Ecovillage 4*.
Included: car rental, room and breakfast.
Day 8: Chicanna - Calakmul - Bacalar
Distance: 352 km
Journey time: 5 hours 45 minutes.
Early departure for the Calakmul site located in the state of Campeche, in a biosphere reserve where there are many jaguars. It's possible to observe wild animals like toucans, monkeys and pheasants wandering on the site in complete safety.
Departure for Bacalar.
Note: 40 minutes return from Chicana to the entrance of Calakmul, and 1 hour 30 to arrive at Calakmul.
Night at Aires Bacalar, on the Bacalar village side. You'll be given a map outlining the best areas for public access to the lagoon.
Included: car rental, room and breakfast.
DAY 9: BACALAR
Distance: 212 km
Journey time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Leisure day at Laguna Bacalar. You may wish to kayak on the lagoon (not included), or go to the Azul cenote. We recommend a visit to Fort San Felipe which houses a beautiful museum of the history of the
city, recounting the many stories of pirates who plagued the region at
different eras. Spend a peaceful evening by the lagoon.
Night at Aires Bacalar, on the Bacalar village side. You'll be given a map outlining the best areas for public access to the lagoon.
Included: car rental, room and breakfast.
DAY 10: BACALAR - TULUM
Free morning in Bacalar. Spend the morning around the Bacalar Lagoon. Go north towards Tulum, along the beaches of this Caribbean paradise.
Night at the Casa Don Diego hotel in Tulum, 5km from the beach. You'll have an air-conditioned room with a king-size bed.
Included: car rental, room and breakfast.
DAY 11: TULUM - CANCUN
Leave the hotel 5 hours before take-off time for Cancún airport.
Return your vehicle to the counter of the rental agency and then check-in for your international flight.
Included: car rental
Your Hotels —
HAND-PICKED JUST FOR YOU
Throughout your tour, you'll be accommodated in Standard Rooms in the following hotels (or similar), selected for your comfort and convenience:
- Cancún (centre): Adhara Hacienda Cancún 4*
- Valladolid: Meson del Marques 4* (pictured)
- Mérida: Maison del Embajador
- Campeche: Castelmar 4*
- Chicanna: Chicanna Ecovillage 4*
- Bacalar: Aires Bacalar
- Tulum: Casa Don Diego
The hotels are given as an indication, subject to availability at the time of booking/confirmation of the tour. In case of unavailability, a hotel of equivalent quality will be offered. A standard room in Mexico is made up of two double beds (in the case of a triple room, two people share the same bed).
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a Bed and Breakfast stay.
Your Journey —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers:
Transfers are not included with this offer.
Your Destination —
Your Destination
Cancun offers something for everyone, promising the best of the country's sun-soaked beaches, opulent all-inclusive resorts and dazzling turquoise waters, alongside fascinating Mayan ruins, quintessential Mexican culture and authentic cuisine.
By day, Cancun offers its visitors first-class service and total relaxation, as the sprawling hotels showcase endless entertainment, delicious dining opportunities, blissful wellness facilities and contemporary furnishings, all nestled on a stretch of unspoiled sand. By night, entertainment beckons as the legendary clubs open up their doors and the party begins!
For those hoping for a sense of tradition and culture during their stay on the Yucatán Peninsula, Cancun also offers up ancient treasures, where towering stone temples and astounding cities that date back centuries lay nestled in verdant surroundings. From the dramatic coastal setting of Tulum to the jungle scenery and magical lagoons of Coba and the iconic Es Castillo pyramid of Chichen Itza, Cancun's surrounding ruins provide an incredible day trip in total, sun-kissed paradise.
