Set off on your road trip tour around the Yucatán peninsula for your chance to explore the ancient remnants of Maya civilizations, including Chichén Itzá, one of the seven wonders of the world! Visit the Rio Lagarros nature reserve, swim in freshwater springs, and enjoy the warm aquamarine waters and soft sands of this gorgeous coastline.

For an even more enriching getaway, choose to add a trip to Playa del Carmen and complete your stay in Mexico with an All Inclusive beach stay at Allegro Playacar 4*!

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Offer 1: 7-night Yucatán Road Trip

Offer 2: 7-night Yucatán Road Trip with 3, 5, or 7-night stay at Allegro Playacar 4*

Explore the Yucatán Peninsula by car and discover the many treasures it has to offer. Visit the colonial towns of Valladoilis, Izamal and Merida. Swim in the freshwater springs (cenotes) in the middle of the jungle, see the Mayan ruins at the sites of Uxmal, Ek Balam and Chichen Itza. Conclude your journey on the shores of the Caribbean Sea on the paradisaical beaches of the Riviera Maya.

Your itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Cancún
Day 2: Cancún - Akumal - Bacalar
Day 3: Bacalar
Day 4: Bacalar - Mérida
Day 5: Mérida - Uxmal - Cenotes and Haciendas
Day 6: Merida - Izamal - Cenote Yokdzonot - Chichen Itza
Day 7: Chichen Itza - Cenotes - Valladolid
Day 8: Valladolid - Cancún - Return (or extension to Allegro Playacar 4*)

Please note that the order of the activities can be changed without affecting the interest of the programme.

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be given all the directions needed to find and join the Xplorer representative, who will take you to your hotel. Arrivals are usually in the late afternoon or early evening, so you'll enjoy the first night of your stay in Cancún. Tomorrow, the driver will pick you up and transfer you to the car rental office.

Overnight stay at Adhara Hacienda.

DAY 2: CANCÚN - AKUMAL - BACALAR

This morning, leave for Akumal Bay to go swimming with the turtles that can be found in this crystal clear sea all throughout the year. You will also have the possibility to swim in the Yalku lagoon, located nearby, where seawater and fresh water unite.

Continue to Bacalar. Famous for its seven-coloured lagoon, Bacalar is considered the pearl of the Caribbean. This small town is known for its history and natural resources. Take a walk in the centre of town and visit the San Felipe Fort, built in 1729.

Overnight stay at Rancho Encantado.

You will have some more time to enjoy Bacalar's lagoon. This special lagoon is made up of seven different cenotes, which give it its name, and is about 42 km long and 2 km wide.

Bacalar was an important commercial crossroads for the Mayan people. Much of the trade between Central America and the Yucatán peninsula occurred here.

Overnight stay at Rancho Encantado.

DAY 4: BACALAR - COBA - PUNTA LAGUNA - MERIDA

Depart this morning for Coba. Arriving at the archaeological site, you can rent bicycles to move around more easily.

You'll reach the main and highest pyramid of the region, from where you'll enjoy an exceptional view of the jungle.

Then, you will continue to the Punta Laguna nature reserve, where you can take a walk in the Yucatán jungle and with a bit of luck come across spider or howler monkeys. Kayak on the lagoon or explore a cenote accompanied by a local guide. Then it's onto Merida, capital of the Yucatán.

Overnight stay at Hacienda Merida.

After breakfast, head to Uxmal, a major site of the 'Ruta Puuc.' Marvel at the incredible monuments showcasing typical architecture such as the nuns' quadrilateral or the governor's palace.

In the afternoon, swim in one of the local cenotes. The more adventurous can enjoy the surrounding villages and haciendas during a bike ride through the jungle. Return to Merida at the end of the day and visit an old hacienda in Yaxcopoil that made the area very wealthy.

Suggested extra: for lunch, go for an authentic meal at a local's house. Ride a bicycle and go from cenote to cenote.

Overnight stay at the hotel Hacienda Merida.

DAY 6: MERIDA - IZAMAL - CENOTE - CHICHEN ITZA

This morning, head to Izamal, a charming colonial '"magic village', and visit the Franciscan convent of San Antonio de Padua, whose atrium is second in size only to that of the Vatican. You can also climb the Kinich Pyramid for a great view of this city.

Afterwards, head to the Yokdzonot cenote for a refreshing swim in its clear waters. A relaxing afternoon is guaranteed! At the end of the day, you will go to Chichen Itza where a sound and light show will await you, if you wish, at nightfall.*

*Please note that the light show at Chichen Itza is temporarily closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Overnight stay at the hotel Hacienda Chichen.

This morning, depart early for the marvellous site of Chichen Itza, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, and considered one of the 'new wonders of the world' since 2007. Soak up the beauty of this site and the echo of its past glory.

In the afternoon, relax and swim as you discover several of the most breathtaking cenotes in this region! Discover two in Dzitnup (X'keken and Samulah), entirely enclosed in caves, and the semi-open cenote Zací, in the heart of the historic centre of Valladolid.

Head to Valladolid, a charming little town. From here you can visit the Zocalo and its white cathedral. Lose yourself in the colonial streets of the city centre, passing by the municipal bazaar and the San Bernardin convent.

Overnight at the Posada San Juan hotel.

DAY 8: VALLADOLID - PLAYA DEL CARMEN

This morning, after breakfast, continue your route to Playa del Carmen for your seaside stay. Your vehicle must be returned to the car rental agency by 1pm, and a transfer will wait for you to drive you to the hotel.

Guests who have selected the Yucatán tour without the beach extension in Playa Carmen (Offer 1), will return their vehicle at Cancún Airport before their return flight.

Return your car rental and end of services.

For your comfort during your tour, you will stay in Standard Rooms in carefully selected haciendas or lodges.

Your accommodation:

Cancún: Adhara Hacienda (or similar)

Bacalar: Rancho Encantado (or similar)

Merida: Hacienda Merida (or similar)

Chichen Itza: Hacienda Chichen (or similar)

Valladolid: Posada San Juan (or similar)

In case of unavailability of the hotels listed above, you will be accommodated in hotels of similar category.

Choose the Essential Pack and embark on 4 excursions: Boat Ride to Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas, Explore Chichen Itza, Explore Cenotes in Santa Barbara and Boat Ride on the Bacalar Lagoon.

Enjoy all the same great excursions as the Essential Pack plus a snorkelling adventure in Akumal, a cooking class and excursion to the Yokdzonot Cenote and explore the Punta Lagoon reserve. 

Admire the gorgeous Caribbean scenery at Allegro Playacar 4*,  overlooking a white sandy beach. Experience the Riviera Maya in style at this family-friendly hotel.

Kick back in the swimming pool, and marvel at uninterrupted sea views from your room. Choose between four gourmet restaurants, a pizzeria, and three bars for all your dining needs.

Take to the seas on a scuba-diving excursion, or explore impressive archaeological ruins in nearby Tulum!

Bright and spacious, the Superior Rooms each have their own fully-furnished balcony or terrace. Relax in your hammock and admire the lush gardens.

Offering all the same amenities as the Superior Room, this room features a fantastic location close to the beach with dazzling sea views. 

This offer is based on an All Inclusive stay (breakfast, lunch and evening meal with a selection of snacks and drinks).

Please note: some dining outlets/menu items/drinks may not be included and may be available at selected times only.

Explore the white sands and tropical scenery of Playa del Carmen, or spend time lounging in the sunshine at the hotel's panoramic swimming pool.

Play a game of tennis or challenge your loved ones to a game of giant chess. Fans of water sports can also go sailing, snorkelling, kayaking and fishing, in addition to scuba-diving, motorized water sports, and deep sea fishing (at an extra charge).

During your stay, take advantage of your category C car rental (Chevrolet Aveo or similar) included in your offer.

Choose the Essential Pack and embark on 4 excursions: Boat Ride to Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas, Explore Chichen Itza, Explore Cenotes in Santa Barbara and Boat Ride on the Bacalar Lagoon.

Enjoy all the same great excursions as the Essential Pack plus a snorkelling adventure in Akumal, a cooking class and excursion to the Yokdzonot Cenote and explore the Punta Lagoon reserve. 

Escape to Mexico's Riviera Maya for a 100% relaxing stay and a beautiful escape to total paradise. With picture perfect landscapes and golden sandy beaches, ruins of ancient civilisations, a beautiful seabed and archaeological sites, Playa del Carmen is the ideal location for a peaceful getaway filled with discovery.

Head out and discover the ancient civilisation and stunning tropical environment of the Riviera Maya with eco tours, archaeological sites, and guided sightseeing. Alternatively, hit the shopping districts, stunning beaches, and thrilling nightlife, for which this stretch of coast is famous.

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.