Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Mexico City
Mexico City- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (EXE Alameda Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Alameda Central, Mexico City's oldest municipal park
- Visit the Templo Mayor Museum to see exhibits relating to the Aztec civilization
Landmarks Alameda Central Templo Mayor Museum - Day 2
Mexico City
Mexico City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (EXE Alameda Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of the Zocalo, including views of the National Palace and metropolitan cathedral
- Guided tour of the Templo Mayor ruins at the Zocalo
- Walking through Chapultepec Park
- Visit to the National Anthropology Museum
Optional Activities
- Extended exploration of the National Anthropology Museum beyond guided portion
Landmarks Zocalo National Palace Mexico Metropolitan Cathedral Templo Mayor Chapultepec Park National Anthropology Museum - Day 3
Mexico City - Teotihuacan
Mexico City - Teotihuacan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (EXE Alameda Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to the Basilica de Guadalupe
- Exploration of the Teotihuacan Pyramids
Optional Activities
- Visit to workshop and craft shop to learn about ancient uses of agave and obsidian
- Climb to the panoramic viewing platform of Torre Latinoamericana in the evening
Landmarks Basilica de Guadalupe Teotihuacan Pyramids Torre Latinoamericana - Day 4
Mexico City to Oaxaca
Mexico City to Oaxaca- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mision Oaxaca)
Included Activities
- Drive through Sierra Madre mountains with scenic stops
Optional Activities
- Explore Day of the Dead celebrations in Oaxaca's historical centre, markets, and cemeteries
Landmarks Sierra Madre Mountains - Day 5
Oaxaca
Oaxaca- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mision Oaxaca)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Monte Alban pyramids and temples
Optional Activities
- Explore Oaxaca's historic centre and participate in Dia de los Muertos celebrations
Landmarks Monte Alban - Day 6
Oaxaca - Tehuantepec
Oaxaca - Tehuantepec- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Calli)
Included Activities
- Visit to the 2,000-year-old swamp cypress tree in Santa Maria del Tule
- Stop in Teotitlan del Valle to see traditional Zapotec weaving techniques
- Exploration of the ancient Mixtec ruins at Mitla
Landmarks Santa Maria del Tule Teotitlan del Valle Mitla - Day 7
Tehuantepec to San Cristobal
Tehuantepec to San Cristobal- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Casa Mexicana)
Included Activities
- Speedboat trip through Sumidero Canyon
Landmarks Sumidero Canyon - Day 8
San Cristobal
San Cristobal- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Casa Mexicana)
Included Activities
- Visit to San Juan Chamula indigenous village
- Visit to Zinacantan indigenous village
Optional Activities
- Browse and purchase textiles and weavings from local craftspeople
- Visit Na Bolom (House of the Jaguar) museum dedicated to the Lacandón tribe
- Visit the Textiles Centre to see weaving traditions
- Visit museums dedicated to amber and jade
Landmarks San Juan Chamula Zinacantan Na Bolom - Day 9
San Cristobal to Palenque
San Cristobal to Palenque- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Maya Tulipanes)
Optional Activities
- Stop in Chontalpa town to try the famous piña miel
- Day 10
Palenque
Palenque- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Maya Tulipanes)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Palenque ruins
Landmarks Palenque - Day 11
Palenque to Flores
Palenque to Flores- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Casona de la Isla)
Included Activities
- Border crossing from Mexico to Guatemala
Landmarks Flores Lake Peten Itza - Day 12
Flores - Yaxha
Flores - Yaxha- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Casona de la Isla)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Yaxha ruins within the UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve
Optional Activities
- Optional boat trip on Lake Peten Itza
Landmarks Yaxha Lake Peten Itza - Day 13
Flores to Tikal
Flores to Tikal- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Casona de la Isla)
Included Activities
- Guided morning tour of Tikal archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Free time to independently explore Tikal ruins
- Wildlife viewing in the rainforest surrounding Tikal
- Climb pyramids for canopy views
Landmarks Tikal - Day 14
Flores to San Ignacio
Flores to San Ignacio- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Cahal Pech Village Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit to Xunantunich archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Visit Cahal Pech ruins near San Ignacio town centre
- Walk into San Ignacio town and explore the local market
Landmarks Xunantunich Cahal Pech - Day 15
San Ignacio to Belize City Airport
San Ignacio to Belize City Airport- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend your holiday with the Contrast of Mexico + Yucatan Extension tour (code MXY)
Landmarks Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport
