8 days tour

Yucatan Peninsula Adventure

This tour includes:

Guide

All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.

Meals

7 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Others

Informal Spanish Lesson Chichen Itza - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport) Merida - Orientation walk Calakmul Biosphere Reserve - Archaeological site (Entrance fee & Transport) Cenote Azul - Natural rock pool with option to swim (Entrance fee & Transport) Bacalar - Orientation walk Tulum - Orientation walk

Transport

Private Vehicle

Accommodation

The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation. Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available. Hotel (7 nights)

Not included:

Others

Intra-vacation flights are not included in the tour price

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Merida - Celestun Bird Sanctuary (Entrance and Transport) - MXN1035 Merida - Uxmal Ruins tour (inc. shared transport and guide) - MXN810 Dos Ojos Cenote - Fresh water rock pool (Entrance fee with snorkelling gear included) - MXN350 Tulum - Archaeological Site (Entrance fee) - MXN65

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

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Itinerary of your trip Yucatan Peninsula Adventure

  • Day 1 Day 1: Playa Del Carmen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Playa Del Carmen

      Hola! Welcome to Playa del Carmen, a popular resort town famed for its coral reef and sparkling warm waters. Youโ€™ll meet your leader and fellow travellers at an important welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you arrive early, why not spend the day lounging on the beach with a good book? Once the introductions are out of the way, experience your first Mexican meal of the trip at an optional dinner with the group.Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 2 Day 2: Chichen Itza / Merida
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Chichen Itza / Merida

      Depart early, travelling by private vehicle towards Merida, learning some Spanish phrases from your leader on the way. Youโ€™ll stop at Chichen Itza, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, for a guided tour. This is perhaps the most famous Maya site in Mexico, dominated by the Temple of Kukulkan (El Castillo), a Mesoamerican step-pyramid. Then take a cooling dip in one of the regionโ€™s lesser-known cenotes: Yokdzonot. By visiting this sparkling natural pool youโ€™ll be supporting the local Mayan community. After your swim, visit the local Piste community, a short drive from the archaeological site. Youโ€™ll spend time with the locals โ€“ perhaps trying out some of your Spanish โ€“ while sampling traditional Yucatecan cuisine. Upon arrival in Merida โ€“ the charming capital of the Yucatan region โ€“ get your bearings on an orientation walk with your leader. Wander the centuries-old streets and take in the grand buildings, learn about the townโ€™s Maya heritage and swing by Mercado 60: a buzzing food market with great margaritas and live music.Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 3 Day 3: Mรฉrida
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Mรฉrida

      Today is free for you to explore the many sights of Merida. You could visit the Regional Museum of Yucatan, located within the pretty Palacio Canton; chill out in the shady Plaza Grande, admiring the 16th-century cathedral; or seek out slow-roasted, citrus-marinated pork dish and Yucatan speciality, cochinita pibil. Alternatively, you could take a trip to Rio Lagartos to spot flamingos and other wildlife among the mangroves โ€“ ask your leader for more recommendations. Merida is a people-pleaser when it comes to nightlife and has something for all tastes, whether youโ€™re after a low-key bar, cultural show or some live music and dancing. But be warned: there is an early start tomorrow.Accommodation: Hotel

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Tour leaving from Playa del Carmen

Get into the heart of the Rivera Maya, in Playa del Carmen. Thanks to its location in the coastal area of the Mexican Caribbean, it is excellent for any tourist who wants to enjoy its beautiful beaches, adventure activities and cosmopolitan life.

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: 15 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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