Peninsula Route

1 COUNTRY | 11 DAYS

Discover in 11 days and in 4 different States of this country Mexico, all the traditions, rituals, ceremonies, as well as the different flavors of its gastronomy and cuisine that make this Mayan Culture one of the most recognized and important around the world. Spectacular places to enjoy the beauty of this sacred Mayan Culture.

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ITINERARY

Day 1

Arrival at the Cancun airport, where your Personal Travel Assistant (APV) will contact you and transport you to the City of Playa del Carmen where we will offer you a warm welcome. Overnight Playa del Carmen

Day 2

The trip begins with a visit to the archaeological site of Tulum, a magical place built on a cliff facing the Caribbean Sea and with a unique view in the Mayan area, to later we go 60 kms. towards the ancient commercial center of Cobá next to a single lagoon surrounded by its inhabitants. We continue the road to the picturesque and beautiful city of Valladolid. Overnight Valladolid

Day 3

This day we visit one of the 7 new Wonders of the World: the majestic site of Chichén Itzá, an extensive visit to learn about the history of this site occupies the morning to later visit another key place in this history of the conquest, the beautiful convent of Izamal, a place considered as the cradle of the Spanish conquest in the Mayan area. The trip continues to Mérida, regionally known as La Ciudad Blanca. Overnight Merida

Day 4

Today we begin with the visit to the unique historic center of Mérida and continue to the wonderful estuary within the Ría Celestún Reserve and the observation of hundreds of birds of different species, including the beautiful pink flamingo. We will rest in a magical place where the beautiful sunset of the Gulf of Mexico will leave us breathless. Overnight Celestún

Day 5

Today we will visit the enigmatic and beautiful Puuc area, named by experts since its name refers us to the only elevation of the land that exists in the Yucatan Peninsula and we visit the archaeological site of Uxmal, unique in its architecture for its styles and decorations on its facades and buildings. We will continue south until we reach the colonial and renovated city of Campeche to settle in and enjoy its wonderful Cathedral in the zócalo. Overnight Campeche

Day 6

The visit to the city of Campeche takes us back to the times of Pirates who invaded the city and caused the construction of one of the most beautiful bastions in the area, we will get to know this interesting and exciting part of its history so that in the afternoon we head towards the south in search of the sacred mountains that surround the Archaeological Zone of Palenque. Chiapas. Overnight Palenque

Day 7

This day we visit the impressive place of Palenque, a jewel of the Mayan culture that offers us many of its ancestral testimonies in its majestic museum. Its charismatic and small local city offers us a mixture of nationalities and cultures, making the visit very original and ending the day in the beautiful area of the Calakmul Reserve where the nights will be full of exotic sounds such as the howler monkey and most likely even its presence in our cabins in the middle of the tropical jungle. Overnight Calakmul

Day 8

In the morning we start the trip to the Calakmul Reserve area where we will visit one of the largest biospheres in Latin America, home of the majestic Jaguar or Panthera Onca, where the night will be full of exotic sounds such as the howler monkey and most likely until your presence outside our cabins in the middle of the tropical jungle. Overnight Calakmul.

Day 9

A very early visit awaits us in this place where we will have to go 60 kms. towards the Biosphere of the Calakmul Reserve protected by the existence of exotic birds and discover the majestic Kingdom of Kaan or Serpent Kingdom, named after its Mayan ancestors where we will walk like those explorers who lived their magic moment when discovering this impressive and extensive Mayan city. At the end of the visit we will continue to the city of Bacalar. Bacalar overnight.

Day 10

Bacalar, considered in Mexico as a Magical Town for its attractive cultural and historical values, located on the shore of the Laguna de los 7 Colores, where in the morning, a local boat takes us to navigate within the unique lagoon for its formation of its colors and their interaction that had in the time of the pirates. In the afternoon we headed to the city of Playa del Carmen and end our trip with a wonderful farewell dinner on its famous Fifth Avenue. Overnight Playa del Carmen.

Día 11

Transportation to the Cancun airport.

TRIP DETAILS

ACCOMMODATION

4 STARS HOTEL/LODGE

4 stars class hotels and enchanting lodges with a special charm rather than big hotels. MWT do not have a hotel list available, as all accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details.

Examples of 4 stars hotels working with:

Hotel El Conquistador (Mérida, Yucatán)
Hotel Villa Mercedes (Palenque, Chiapas)
Holiday Inn (Playa del Carmen)

TRANSPORT

Driver/Chauffeur
Modern Mercedes-Benz / Crafter VW minibus
Fulled air conditioned transportation
Federal Tourist Plates
Road Travel Insurance included

AGE RANGE

From 15 to 70 years old

TRAVEL SEGMENT

Cultural / Adventure
Physically normal / well-being conditions

GROUP SIZE

12 participants max.
4 participants guaranteed

SPECIAL GROUPS

Ask for more information:

More than 14 participants groups
Handicapped participants
Senior and Elder participants
Children and Young participants

FLIGHTS

Flight Fares before and after the trip are not included in the price here shown anyway you can ask for advise of our experts in booking and travel agency services.

BOOKING & PAYMENTS

INSURANCE

Despite Mayan World Travels being one of the safest travel company we are limited covered insurance along the roads, nevertheless misfortunes happen as missed flights or a sudden illness while in a foreign country. That’s why we highly recommend to you organize travel insurance with your preferred insurance company to complete cover your trip and tranquility.

PERSONAL TRAVEL ASSISTANT AND GUIDES

We are proud of our Personal Travel Assistant. Their expertise, commitment and sensitivity to our travelers as well as the people and environments we visit are the reasons we get such great feedback on our PTA from our past travelers. The aim of the PTA is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Mayan World Travels endeavour to provide the services of an experienced PTA and he or she will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend local eating places and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a high broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. Mayan World Travels is aim to support local guides who have specialized knowledge of the regions we visit. Many times in order to delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location we hire local guides services in some of the main destinations of your trip.

WHAT´S INCLUDED

Transportation
Personal Travel Assistant
Breakfasts & Meals
Accommodation
Entrances Fees
Entrance fees to archaeological sites, museums and places indicated in the itinerary

PRICE

Price per person: $3,770 USD* *
Individual Supplement: $870 USD **

* PRICES PER PERSON IN DOUBLE / QUEEN ROOM

** SUPPLEMENTARY OR INDIVIDUAL RATES:
The Single Supplement is the additional amount that is applied to the cost of the trip for those who travel alone and do not want to share a double room in single beds.