Itinerary
- Day 1
Cancún
You'll arrive at Cancún airport where your guide meets you for the transfer to your hotel. After you get settled in your room, dinner is included this evening so you can relax and prepare for the week ahead.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 2
Chichén Itzá - Mérida
The drive to Chichén Itzá takes most of the morning, covering about 320 km. Once there, you'll walk through the main structures including the 34m Kukulkan pyramid, the Temple of the Warriors, and the ball court. On the way to Mérida, there's a stop at Ik-Kil cenote where you can see the natural limestone sinkhole before continuing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Chichén Itzá Mayan ruins
- Visit Kukulkan pyramid
- Visit Temple of the Warriors
- Visit ball court at Chichén Itzá
- Stop at Ik-Kil cenote
Landmarks Chichén Itzá Kukulkan Pyramid Temple of the Warriors Ik-Kil Cenote - Day 3
Mérida
Start by walking around Mérida's city center, checking out the Zócalo and Paseo Montejo where colonial buildings line the streets. You'll spend some time at a traditional market looking at local goods and crafts. Later, head to Celestún bird reserve where you'll take a boat out on the lagoon to see pink flamingos and other wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Mérida
- Visit Zócalo
- Visit Paseo Montejo
- Visit traditional market
- Boat trip in Celestún lagoon
- Observe pink flamingos
Landmarks Zócalo of Mérida Paseo Montejo Celestún - Day 4
Uxmal - Campeche
Beginning at Hacienda Yaxcopoil, you'll see the museum covering Mexico's colonial history and the old estate itself. From there, the trip continues to Uxmal, one of the major Mayan ceremonial sites. You'll explore the Pyramid of the Magician, Nuns' Quadrangle, Ball Court, and Governor's Palace. Before arriving in Campeche, there's a stop at a Yucatecan village, and the day covers approximately 265 km total.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Hacienda Yaxcopoil museum
- Visit Uxmal Mayan site
- Visit Pyramid of the Magician
- Visit Nuns' Quadrangle
- Visit Ball Court at Uxmal
- Visit Governor's Palace
- Visit Yucatecan village
Landmarks Hacienda Yaxcopoil Uxmal Pyramid of the Magician Nuns' Quadrangle Governor's Palace - Day 5
Palenque
Campeche's restored colonial old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the city tour shows off its colorful buildings and port character. After that, you'll drive about 355 km to Palenque where the afternoon includes a hike through the rainforest to get a feel for the jungle environment before exploring the ruins.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Campeche
- Jungle hike in Palenque
Landmarks Campeche Old Town Palenque 
- Day 6
Palenque
At Palenque, you'll see the ceremonial center set within tall jungle trees, walking through the Temple of Inscriptions, Palacio, and Temple of the Cross. After exploring the ruins, the afternoon takes you to either Agua Azul or Misol Há where large waterfalls cascade through the rainforest. The distance covered is roughly 60 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Palenque ceremonial site
- Visit Temple of Inscriptions
- Visit Palacio
- Visit Temple of the Cross
- Visit Agua Azul or Misol Há waterfalls
Landmarks Temple of Inscriptions Palacio Temple of the Cross Agua Azul Misol Há - Day 7
Chicannà - Becán - Chetumal
This longer driving day, approximately 475 km, takes you to Chicanná first where the archaeological zone has a distinctive temple district with unusual grotesque facade decorations. Next stop is Becán, where a unique moat surrounds the entire Mayan site. You'll arrive in Chetumal by late afternoon, giving you time to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chicannà archaeological zone
- Visit Becán Mayan site
Landmarks Chicannà Becán - Day 8
Bacalar - Tulum - Cancún
Driving through the Bacalar lagoon area toward Tulum, you'll visit the Mayan ceremonial center positioned on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean. Inside the Templo de los Frescos, there are remarkable murals showing depictions of gods and spiritual figures. From Tulum, you'll transfer to Cancún airport or a connecting hotel on the Riviera Maya beaches, with the round trip ending around 5 pm after covering approximately 370 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tulum Mayan ceremonial center
- Visit Templo de los Frescos
Optional Activities
- Transfer to connecting hotel on Riviera Maya beaches (Playa del Carmen or Cancún)
- Transfer to Caribbean islands (not included)
Landmarks Bacalar Lagoon Tulum Templo de los Frescos
