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Mexico Family Journey: The Heart of the Yucatán National Geographic

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Start and end in Playa del Carmen

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Platinum Operator: National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 20
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Acanto Playa del Carmen)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
Day 2
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Acanto Playa del Carmen)
Included Activities
- Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve Excursion - Boat tour through Mayan canals with wildlife viewing and cenote swimming
Landmarks
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
Day 3
Playa del Carmen - Chichén Itzá - Yaxunah - Mérida
Playa del Carmen - Chichén Itzá - Yaxunah - Mérida
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with local hosts in Yaxunah)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Wyndham Merida)
Included Activities
- Family Tour of Chichén Itzá with an Expert Guide - Explore 26 ruins including El Castillo pyramid and Tlachtli ball court
- Yaxunah Community Visit - Learn about vibrant community history and hands-on Escabeche preparation demonstration
Landmarks
Chichén Itzá
El Castillo
Tlachtli (Mayan Ball Court)
Day 4
Mérida
Mérida
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Wyndham Merida)
Included Activities
- Santa Bárbara Cenotes - Explore 4 different cenote pools with small train transport between locations
Landmarks
Santa Bárbara Cenotes
Day 5
Sotuta de Peón
Sotuta de Peón
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Cochinita Pibil with other regional delicacies)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Wyndham Merida)
Included Activities
- Traditional Cochinita Pibil Meal Experience - Hands-on cooking demonstration and lunch
- Private Tour of a Working Hacienda - Learn about henequen production history and tour the property
Landmarks
Sotuta de Peón
Day 6
Mérida/Playa del Carmen
Mérida/Playa del Carmen
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Acanto Playa del Carmen)
Included Activities
- Visit Izamal's Mayan pyramid (Kinich Kak Moo) and climb the steps
- Ice cream in Izamal
Optional Activities
- Tulum Day Trip
- Beach Time - Playa del Carmen
- Walk Along Fifth Avenue
Landmarks
Kinich Kak Moo
Izamal
Day 7
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow travelers)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Acanto Playa del Carmen)
Optional Activities
- Tulum Day Trip - Visit the only Mayan city built on a coast with protective limestone wall
- Beach Time - Playa del Carmen
- Walk Along Fifth Avenue
Landmarks
Tulum
Fifth Avenue
Day 8
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve

Landmarks
Chichén Itzá
El Castillo
Tlachtli (Mayan Ball Court)

Landmarks
Santa Bárbara Cenotes

Landmarks
Sotuta de Peón

Landmarks
Kinich Kak Moo
Izamal

Landmarks
Tulum
Fifth Avenue

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Where You'll Stay

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Hotel Acanto Playa del Carmen
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 6, 7
Hotel Wyndham Merida
Hotel
Days 3, 4, 5

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National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures

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Rating: 4.5 (333 reviews)
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Mexico Family Journey: The Heart of the Yucatán National Geographic

Itinerary

Playa del Carmen

Included Activities

Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve

Included Activities

Playa del Carmen - Chichén Itzá - Yaxunah - Mérida

Included Activities

Mérida

Included Activities

Sotuta de Peón

Included Activities

Mérida/Playa del Carmen

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Playa del Carmen

Optional Activities

Playa del Carmen

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