14 days tour

Viva Mexico: Ancient Ruins & The Mayan Riviera

$ 1,529 .10 USD

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Viva Mexico: Ancient Ruins & The Mayan Riviera

This tour includes:

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit, Oaxaca Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Oaxaca Market Visit With CEO, Oaxaca Your Discover Moment: San Cristobal de Las Casas - Free Time, San Cristรณbal de Las Casas. Mexico City street food crawl. Alebrijes Artisan Community visit. Boat trip to Sumidero Canyon. Stop at Roberto Barrios Waterfall for a swim. Tour the Mayan ruins in Palenque. A boat adventure into a gorgeous lagoon in Bacalar. Chichen Itzรก ruins guided tour. Free time in Mexico City, Oaxaca, Palenque, San Cristรณbal de las Casas. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Transport

Public bus, private vehicle, overnight bus, walking.

Accommodation

Simple hotels/hostels (12 nts), overnight bus (1 nt).

Meals

1 breakfast

Hygieneprotocol

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Not included:

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

QUINTANA ROO TOURIST TAX Please note there may be a $271MXN (approximately $14 USD) tourist tax at Cancรบn International Airport, however it is usually included in international tickets. Please verify with your airline if the departure tax is included in your airfare.Teotihuacรกn - Teotihuacรกn Pyramids Visit (40USD per person) Oaxaca - Hierve el Agua Day Trip - Cooking Class (65USD per person) San Pablo Villa de Mitla - Valley of Mitla Ruins Visit (950MXN per person) Monte Albรกn - Monte Albรกn Tour (900MXN per person) San Cristรณbal de Las Casas - Lagunas de Montebello Visit (30USD per person) - Indigenous Villages Tour (30USD per person) Palenque - Jungle Trail Hike (25USD per person) Bacalar - Kayaking (10-12USD per person) - Fortress Exploration (10MXN per person) Tulum - Tulum Ruins Visit

Optional

Teotihuacรกn - Teotihuacรกn Pyramids Visit (40USD per person) Mexico City - National Museum of Anthropology (80MXN per person) Monte Albรกn - Monte Albรกn Tour (500MXN per person) San Pablo Villa de Mitla - Valley of Mitla Ruins Visit (500MXN per person) Oaxaca - Cooking Class (60USD per person) San Cristรณbal de Las Casas - Lagunas de Montebello Visit (30USD per person) - Indigenous Villages Tour (30USD per person) Palenque - Jungle Trail Hike (25USD per person) - BBQ Lunch (30USD per person) Bacalar - Kayaking (10-12USD per person) - Fortress Exploration (10MXN per person) Tulum - Tulum Ruins Visit

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Itinerary of your trip Viva Mexico: Ancient Ruins & The Mayan Riviera

  • Day 1 Day 1: Mexico City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Mexico City

      Arrive at any time.


      Included Activities:
      - Connect With New Friends
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Day 2 Day 2: Mexico City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Mexico City

      Start the adventure off with a CEO-led walking tour through La Condesa and Roma neighborhoods. Stroll past bohemian cafes, bars, and restaurants. Your CEO will grab some street food snacks for the group ranging from street tacos to chilaquiles. Savour whatever you sample as you continue to get to know the area. Finish up the tour near the giant Bosque de Chapultepec. Then, spend the afternoon trying out the optional activities in the area like a visit to the ruins of Teotihuacรกn.


      Included Activities:
      - Mexico City Walking Tour
  • Day 3 Day 3: Mexico City/Oaxaca
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Mexico City/Oaxaca

      Hit the road and travel south to Oaxaca from Mexico City. Once the group arrives we will head out for an orientation walk to the main square and some of the nearby markets. Soak in your first experience of the vibrant culture in Oaxaca. Enjoy a free evening to do as you please. Perhaps, find a lively restaurant and give your tastebuds something to dance about.


      Transport:
      - Local Bus 06:00 - 07:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Orientation Walk
  • Day 4 Day 4: Oaxaca
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Oaxaca

      Today, enjoy a free day for optional activities in Oaxaca until late afternoon. Explore local taverns, discover the vibrant indigenous culture in the area, sample food from lively markets, try mole, and mezcal and fully experience the allure of this Mexican city. Later your CEO will accompany the group to the market where you can try a tlayuda, a toasted tortilla with tons of different toppings like refried beans, shredded cabbage, salsa, meat, and cheese. Cap off the day with a visit to a local chocolate-making shop and a free evening to keep the adventure going.


      Included Activities:
      - Oaxaca Market Visit With CEO

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Hierve el Agua Day Trip

      Additional Notes: You can pre-book the Hierve el Agua Day Trip during check-out and pay a visit to a petrified waterfall outside of Oaxaca.
  • Day 5 Day 5: Oaxaca/San Cristรณbal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Oaxaca/San Cristรณbal

      The group will have additional free time today in Oaxaca for other optional activities. Afterwards, visit the Alebrijes Artisan Community for your G for Good moment. Meet a local artisan, speak with them, ask any questions the group may have, and learn more about how these handicrafts are made. In the evening board and overnight bus to San Cristobal.


      Transport:
      - Overnight Bus 08:00 - 09:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit
  • Day 6 Day 6: San Cristรณbal (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: San Cristรณbal (1B)

      Arrive early to Tuxtla Gutierrez, which is a city in southern Mexico and the capital of Chiapas. The group will travel by private bus to Sumidero Canyon for an included boat ride down the river. The trip is a few hours long and will take you through the canyon with some of the walls towering 2,500 feet above you. Itโ€™s sure to make you feel small. Keep a lookout for the wildlife in the area and try to spot caves as you journey on. Afterwards, continue on to San Cristobal de las Casas where you will stop for the evening.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 02:00 - 02:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Sumidero Canyon
  • Day 7 Day 7: San Cristรณbal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: San Cristรณbal

      San Cristรณbal de Las Casas is located in a high mountain valley at 2110m (6921 ft). Enjoy a free day to experience this city known for its 16th-century architecture. Opt to visit nearby indigenous Mayan villages to see their unique day-to-day, or visit Lagunas de Montebello National Park and the group of beautiful lakes near the Guatemalan border. You have a full day to do as you please and there are plenty of activities to try out.


      Included Activities:
      - San Cristobal de Las Casas - Free Time
  • Day 8 Day 8: San Cristรณbal/Palenque
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: San Cristรณbal/Palenque

      Get ready for a full day of travel from San Cristรณbal de Las Casas to Palenque. Along the way the group will stop to swim in the pristine turquoise waters of Roberto Barrios waterfall. Arrive to Palenque in the evening.


      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 05:00 - 06:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Roberto Barrios Waterfalls
  • Day 9 Day 9: Palenque
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Palenque

      Enjoy a guided tour of the impressive Mayan ruins of Palenque followed by free time for an optional jungle trail hike, or just relax at the hotel keeping an eye out for nearby birds and wildlife.


      Included Activities:
      - Palenque Ruins Guided Tour
  • Day 10 Day 10: Palenque/Bacalar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Palenque/Bacalar

      Spend the day travelling to Bacalar in the eastern part of Mexico from Palenque. Sit back as the scenery changes outside your window and rest up for the next part of the trip.


      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 07:00 - 08:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 11 Day 11: Bacalar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Bacalar

      Spend a full free day enjoying optional activities in the area, or just relax and keep the good vibes going.
  • Day 12 Day 12: Bacalar/Valladolid
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Bacalar/Valladolid

      The group is in for a treat this morning with an included boating adventure in the lagoon. In the afternoon itโ€™s onward to Valladolid. Travel north and inland from Bacalar to a city on Mexicoโ€™s Yucatรกn Peninsula. Upon arrival your CEO will lead you on an orientation walk of the small Mayan town filled with quaint taverns, vibrant indigenous culture, and loads of street food vendors. Smell the delicious aromas as you walk and sample a few snacks along the way.


      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Boat Trip Laguna Bacalar
      - CEO-led Orientation Walk
  • Day 13 Day 13: Valladolid/Tulum
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Valladolid/Tulum

      After a short, but sweet visit in Valladolid the group will travel to the Chichen Itzรก ruins for a guided tour. These ruins hold the history, beliefs, and rituals that defined ancient Mayan civilization. See the Pyramid of Kukulcan, the famous Castillo, the cenote, and the Nunnery. Afterwards, travel to Tulum for a free evening. Tulum is filled with trendy beach clubs where you can dance the night away, or stretch out on white sand beaches to admire the colors at sunset.


      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Chichen Itzรก Guided Tour
  • Day 14 Day 14: Tulum
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Tulum

      Depart at any time.


      Included Activities:
      - Departure Day
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 39

This experience is only available for adults within this age range.

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