Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Mexico City
You'll get transferred to your hotel once you arrive and have the rest of the day to settle in at your own pace. Late in the afternoon, your guide will reach out to touch base and go over what's coming up next.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel and continental breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Blanca)
- Day 2
Teotihuacan
After breakfast, you'll head to Plaza of the Three Cultures in Mexico City before driving about 40 km to Teotihuacan. There you'll walk through the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, see the Temple of Quetzalpapalotl and the Citadel, and stroll down the Avenue of the Dead. Next you'll stop at a local artisan center, then visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the way back. The rest of your day is free to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel and continental breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Blanca)
Included Activities
- Visit Teotihuacan archaeological site (entrance included)
- Pyramids of the Sun and Moon visit
- Temple of Quetzalpapalotl visit
- Citadel and Avenue of the Dead visit
- Local artisan center visit
- Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe visit
Landmarks Teotihuacan Pyramid of the Sun Pyramid of the Moon Temple of Quetzalpapalotl Citadel Avenue of the Dead Plaza of the Three Cultures Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe 
- Day 3
Tepoztlan - Cuernavaca - Taxco
After breakfast, you'll travel to Tepoztlan to check out this spiritual wellness destination with its striking green hillside and small pyramid. You can walk around the town streets and browse the artisan market at your own pace. Then you'll head to Cuernavaca, known as 'The City of Eternal Spring,' where you'll see the Palace of Hernán Cortés, the cathedral, and beautiful gardens. Grab lunch whenever you'd like, and later you'll end up in Taxco, a mountain pueblo with colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and famous silver craftsmanship.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel and continental breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Posada La Mision)
Included Activities
- Tepoztlan town exploration
- Tepoztlan artisan market visit
- Palace of Hernán Cortés visit
- Cuernavaca cathedral visit
- Cuernavaca gardens and parks exploration
- Taxco town exploration
Landmarks Tepoztlan Cuernavaca Palace of Hernán Cortés Taxco 
- Day 4
Chilpancingo - Acapulco
After breakfast, you'll journey through the mountains to Chilpancingo de los Bravo, the capital of Guerrero, and visit the regional museum with its impressive murals about Mexico's history. Later you'll continue to Acapulco and spend time relaxing on the beach with restaurants nearby for lunch. You'll also visit La Fortaleza, a 17th-century fort, before heading to your hotel with the rest of the day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel and continental breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (El Cano), Hotel (Aristos)
Included Activities
- Regional museum visit in Chilpancingo
- Acapulco beach visit
- La Fortaleza fort visit (entrance included)
Landmarks Chilpancingo de los Bravo Acapulco La Fortaleza 
- Day 5
Acapulco to Zihuatanejo
After breakfast, you'll travel 230 km along the Pacific Coast to Zihuatanejo, a charming destination known for its pristine beaches and relaxed vibe. Then you'll take a short 10-minute boat ride to Playa Las Gatas, which you can only reach by sea. There you'll swim, relax, and have lunch at local restaurants before heading back by boat to settle into your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel and continental breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ixtapa Palace)
Included Activities
- Boat ride to Playa Las Gatas (10 minutes)
- Swimming and relaxation at Playa Las Gatas
Landmarks Zihuatanejo Playa Las Gatas 
- Day 6
Lake Pátzcuaro - Janitzio - Pátzcuaro
You'll leave the desert landscapes behind and enter the green mountains of Michoacán. After arriving at Lake Pátzcuaro, you'll board a 30-minute boat journey to Janitzio, an island where the Purépecha community lives and practices traditional butterfly-net fishing. You'll enjoy lunch at local restaurants and walk through traditional streets, with the option to climb to the statue of José María Morelos. Later you'll return by boat to Pátzcuaro, one of Mexico's most beautiful colonial towns.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel and continental breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mision Patzcuaro Centro), Hotel (Best Western Plus Posada Don Vasco)
Included Activities
- Boat ride to Janitzio (30 minutes)
- Janitzio island exploration
- Pátzcuaro town exploration
Optional Activities
- Climb to the statue of José María Morelos
Landmarks Lake Pátzcuaro Janitzio Statue of José María Morelos Pátzcuaro 
- Day 7
Morelia - Cuitzeo - Guadalajara
You'll head to Morelia, a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its pink stone architecture and historic center. There you'll visit the Cathedral, Plaza de Armas, and the university founded in 1540, with free time to explore and grab lunch. Next you'll continue to Cuitzeo del Porvenir by Mexico's second-largest lake to see the 16th-century Ex-Convent of Santa María Magdalena before arriving in Guadalajara by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel and continental breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Plaza Diana)
Included Activities
- Morelia city exploration
- Cathedral visit
- Plaza de Armas visit
- Ex-Convent of Santa María Magdalena visit
- Cuitzeo town exploration
Landmarks Morelia Cathedral of Morelia Plaza de Armas Cuitzeo del Porvenir Ex-Convent of Santa María Magdalena Guadalajara 
- Day 8
Tequila
In the morning, you'll take a tour of Guadalajara's colonial historic center, cathedral, market, and Tapatía square, including the Cabañas Hospice, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Then you'll head to the town of Tequila to visit the Mundo Cuervo distillery and learn how tequila is made with a tasting included. You'll have time to walk around town and have lunch before returning to Guadalajara.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel and continental breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Plaza Diana)
Included Activities
- Guadalajara city tour
- Cathedral visit
- Market visit
- Tapatía square visit
- Cabañas Hospice visit (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Mundo Cuervo distillery visit (entrance and tasting included)
Landmarks Guadalajara Cathedral of Guadalajara Cabañas Hospice Tequila Mundo Cuervo 
- Day 9
Guadalajara to Guanajuato
You'll travel to Guanajuato, arriving around midday. In the afternoon, you'll get a tour of this beautiful university town declared a World Heritage site. You'll walk through its steep slopes and narrow streets past various churches, then take a cable car ride to El Pípila viewpoint to see views over the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel and continental breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Guanajuato)
Included Activities
- Guanajuato city tour
- Cable car ride to El Pípila viewpoint
Landmarks Guanajuato El Pípila 
- Day 10
Dolores Hidalgo - Atotonilco - San Miguel de Allende - Querétaro
You'll travel through the mountains to Dolores Hidalgo, the birthplace of Mexican independence. Next comes the Sanctuary of Atotonilco, known as the 'Sanctuary of God and Country,' also a World Heritage Site. Then you'll explore San Miguel de Allende, a World Heritage city with beautiful colonial architecture and charming cobblestone streets, before arriving in Querétaro with its magnificent colonial center and lively restaurant scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel and continental breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Real De Minas Tradicional), Hotel (Real Alameda Gran Turismo), Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Queretaro)
Included Activities
- Dolores Hidalgo visit
- Sanctuary of Atotonilco visit
Landmarks Dolores Hidalgo Sanctuary of Atotonilco San Miguel de Allende Querétaro Plaza de Armas 
- Day 11
Tula - Puebla
You'll head to Tula, the ancient capital of the Toltecs, and visit the archaeological site featuring impressive four-meter-tall Atlantean warrior statues along with pyramids, palaces, and carved columns. Later you'll continue to Puebla, a historic city known for its culinary traditions, colonial architecture, and ceramics. You'll see the impressive Renaissance cathedral and explore the lively main square before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel and continental breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Point By Sheraton Puebla)
Included Activities
- Tula archaeological site visit (admission included)
- Atlantean figures view
- Pyramids and palaces exploration
Landmarks Tula Atlantean Figures Puebla Cathedral of Puebla 
- Day 12
Oaxaca - Monte Albán
You'll travel toward Oaxaca through mountainous regions with beautiful scenery, arriving by late morning. You'll get an included visit to this UNESCO World Heritage city originally founded by the Aztecs, then head up to Monte Albán, an ancient site that rises 400 meters above the Oaxaca Valley. After the included guided tour, you'll return to Oaxaca with free time to continue exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel and continental breakfast), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Conzatti), Hotel (Oaxaca Real)
Included Activities
- Oaxaca UNESCO World Heritage city visit
- Monte Albán archaeological site visit (tickets and guided tour included)
Landmarks Oaxaca Monte Albán 
- Day 13
San Pablo Villa de Mitla to Tuxtla Gutiérrez
You'll head out early in the morning toward San Pablo Villa de Mitla, a pueblo mágico where you can walk through the 16th-century Church of San Pablo and check out the rustic streets around town. After that, the route takes you through Oaxaca's mountains toward the Isthmus, with lunch included somewhere along the way. By late afternoon, you'll arrive in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, which is the capital of Chiapas and where you'll be staying for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Tuxtla Gutierres), Hotel (Fiesta Inn Tuxtla Fashion Mall)
Included Activities
- Stroll near the 16th-century Church of San Pablo in San Pablo Villa de Mitla
- Walk along the picturesque rustic streets of San Pablo Villa de Mitla
Landmarks Church of San Pablo 
- Day 14
Cañón del Sumidero - Chiapa de Corzo - Zinacantan - San Juan Chamula - San Cristóbal de las Casas
You'll start with a boat ride through Cañón del Sumidero, an impressive canyon almost 1 km deep and 14 km long. Then you'll stroll through Chiapa de Corzo, a colonial site with tradition and culture. You'll continue into Mayan culture, visiting villages inhabited by Tzotzil Indians. In Zinacantan you'll see traditional dresses and browse weaving workshops. In San Juan Chamula you'll explore the church that mixes Christianity with pre-Columbian traditions before arriving in San Cristóbal de las Casas with the afternoon free.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel and continental breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Diego De Mazariegos)
Included Activities
- Cañón del Sumidero boat ride
- Chiapa de Corzo exploration
- Zinacantan village visit
- San Juan Chamula church visit
- San Cristóbal de las Casas exploration
Landmarks Cañón del Sumidero Chiapa de Corzo Zinacantan San Juan Chamula San Cristóbal de las Casas 
- Day 15
Ocosingo - Agua Azul - Misol Ha - Palenque
You'll experience beautiful mountain scenery in Chiapas while visiting communities that have maintained their Mayan language and traditions. You'll stop in Ocosingo, the regional capital, then continue to Agua Azul National Park with admission and lunch included. There you'll explore more than 50 waterfalls ranging from three to 30 meters tall and visit Misol Ha, an impressive waterfall you can walk behind. You'll arrive in Palenque with dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel and continental breakfast), Lunch (Lunch included in Agua Azul National Park), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Plaza Palenque Inn), Hotel (Nututun)
Included Activities
- Ocosingo stop
- Agua Azul National Park visit (admission and lunch included)
- Misol Ha waterfall visit
Landmarks Ocosingo Agua Azul Misol Ha Palenque 
- Day 16
Campeche
You'll visit the archaeological site of Palenque, a Mayan city surrounded by jungle with temples, pyramids, and a ball game court. Admission and a guided tour with a local guide are both included. You'll travel through Tabasco to the Gulf of Mexico and arrive in Campeche, a Mexican port city known for its colonial buildings and 17th-century fortifications built to protect against pirates. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel and continental breakfast), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Express By Marriott Campeche)
Included Activities
- Palenque archaeological site visit (admission and guided tour included)
- Palenque temples and pyramids exploration
- Ball game court visit
Landmarks Palenque Campeche 
- Day 17
Campeche to Mérida
You'll travel to Yucatán, arriving in Mérida after just over two hours. You'll get a guided tour of this vibrant capital rich in colonial and Maya heritage, visiting the fortified Cathedral of Mérida, the limestone Church of the Third Order, and the House of Montejo, a 16th-century mansion and symbol of Plateresque architecture. The afternoon is free for you to explore or visit the Museum of the Maya World on your own. In the evening, you'll transfer to the Zócalo where you can enjoy dinner and soak up the local atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel and continental breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Merida)
Included Activities
- Mérida city tour
- Cathedral of Mérida visit
- Church of the Third Order visit
- House of Montejo visit
Optional Activities
- Museum of the Maya World visit
Landmarks Mérida Cathedral of Mérida Church of the Third Order House of Montejo Museum of the Maya World Zócalo 
- Day 18
Izamal - Chichén Itzá - Río Lagartos
You'll explore Yucatán's attractions starting in Izamal, one of Mexico's prettiest cities and a declared Magic Town. Then you'll continue to Chichén Itzá with admission and a visit included to this important Mayan civilization site and World Heritage Site. You'll see the mythical pyramid of Kukulcán and the Temple of the Warriors, with Mayan cuisine included for lunch. Later you'll travel on to Río Lagartos, a small fishing village in a Biosphere Reserve.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel and continental breakfast), Lunch (Mayan cuisine lunch)
Included Activities
- Izamal city visit
- Chichén Itzá archaeological site visit (admission included)
- Pyramid of Kukulcán visit
- Temple of the Warriors visit
- Mayan cuisine lunch included
Landmarks Izamal Chichén Itzá Pyramid of Kukulcán Temple of the Warriors Río Lagartos 
- Day 19
Valladolid - Cenote Choj Ha - Cancún
You'll start with an exciting two-hour boat ride through the biosphere reserve to see crocodiles among mangroves, pelicans, and pink flamingos. You'll then experience a mud treatment using high concentrations of sulfur, minerals, and salts for exfoliation. You'll travel to Valladolid, Yucatán's third-largest city with a beautiful historic center. You'll visit Cenote Choj Ha, managed by the local Mayan community, where you'll walk along a jungle path through a dry cave and swim in the wonderful lake inside the wet cave before continuing to Cancún.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel and continental breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Krystal Urban Cancun)
Included Activities
- Biosphere reserve boat ride (over 2 hours)
- Crocodile viewing
- Bird watching (pelicans and flamingos)
- Mud treatment experience
- Valladolid city exploration
- Cenote Choj Ha visit
Landmarks Río Lagartos Biosphere Reserve Valladolid Cenote Choj Ha Cancún 
- Day 20
Departure from Cancún
Your tour services end after breakfast. If you want to extend your stay, you can rest by the beautiful beaches of Cancún or the Riviera Maya.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel and continental breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation in Cancún
- Riviera Maya exploration
Landmarks Cancún Riviera Maya 
