Are the rooms private for our group/family, or there is a possibility they could be shared with other travelers (like in hostels)? It's important for us to know if we can book only private rooms according to our needs.

All of our rooms are private and reserved exclusively for each guest or booking. We do not operate under a shared accommodation model with unknown guests.

We are interested in the tour. We are arriving in cancun airport on the 21st of february 2026. If it is possible we would meet the tour guide at the hotel on day one of the tour. What is your suggestion?

If you're considering arriving a day early, we can provide a convenient pre-stay package from February 21 to 22 at the same hotel where our program kicks off. This includes seamless transportation from the airport to your hotel, ensuring a smooth start to your experience. The supplement rate for a double room is just $90 USD per person, per night.

Is there any other available dates in march for this tour?

The Great Train Maya adventure is currently available only on the 8th of March as a small group tour. We recommend securing your booking soon due to limited availability.

What are the hotel options?

Here it is the accommodation information: 4 nights' accommodation Day 1 Cancun: Standard Hotel Category = Wyndham Garden Cancun Downtown or similar 4* Day 2 Valladolid: Standard Hotel Category = Ecotel Quinta Regia or similar 3* Day 3 Mérida: Standard Hotel Category = Del Gobernador or similar 4* Day 4 Uxmal: Standard Hotel Category = Uxmal Resort or similar 3*

We would be staying in Cancun at the start of this trip is it possible to join on the morning of 2 day direct from our hotel?

It is possible. You would need to arrive on your own at 7:50 am at the Wyndham Garden Cancun Downtown hotel, as the guide will pick up the group from this hotel on January 12.

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Mini Wonders of the Maya with the Maya Train

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Platinum Operator: Destination Services Mexico
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 25
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Cancun
Cancun
Start point
Carretera Mérida - Cancún (Cuota), 77564 Benito Juárez, Quintana Roo, Mexico (Pick up at Cancun International Airport)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Wyndham Garden Cancun Downtown)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cancun independently
Day 2
Cancun to Valladolid
Cancun to Valladolid
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Ecotel Quinta Regia)
Included Activities
- Río Lagartos Biosphere Reserve boat tour through mangrove estuary
- Maya mud bath with mineral-rich white mud
- Swim in salt-rich lagoon waters
- Cenote visit and swim
- Valladolid walking tour
Landmarks
Río Lagartos Biosphere Reserve

Landmarks
Río Lagartos Biosphere Reserve

Day 3

Valladolid - Chichén Itzá - Izamal - Mérida

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4* (Del Gobernador)

Included Activities

Chichén Itzá guided archaeological tour
Izamal Convent of St. Anthony of Padua visit
Mérida historical downtown tour including Paseo de Montejo, Plaza Grande, cathedral, Casa de los Montejo, Government Palace, and City Hall

Optional Activities

Lunch in Izamal (not included)

Landmarks
Chichén Itzá
Temple of Kukulkán (El Castillo)
Great Ball Court
Skull Platform
Sacred Cenote
Temple of the Warriors
Ossuary
Nunnery
Observatory (Snail)
Convent of St. Anthony of Padua
Plaza Grande
Mérida Cathedral
Casa de los Montejo
Paseo de Montejo

Day 4
Mérida to Uxmal
Mérida to Uxmal
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Uxmal Resort)
Included Activities
- Uxmal guided tour including Pyramid of the Magician, Nunnery Quadrangle, Governor's Palace, and Great Pyramid
- Cocoa Museum visit
Landmarks
Uxmal
Pyramid of the Magician
Nunnery Quadrangle
Governor's Palace
Great Pyramid
Day 5
Uxmal to Cancun
Uxmal to Cancun
End point
Benito Juárez, Quintana Roo, 77564, Mexico (The program ends at Cancun Airport Train Station)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Maya Train journey from Mérida Teya to Cancun Airport

Landmarks
Uxmal
Pyramid of the Magician
Nunnery Quadrangle
Governor's Palace
Great Pyramid

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Where You'll Stay

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Wyndham Garden Cancun Downtown
Hotel 4*
day 1
Ecotel Quinta Regia
Hotel 3*
day 2
Del Gobernador
Hotel 4*
day 3
Uxmal Resort
Hotel 3*
day 4

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Response time: 11 hours
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4.7

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
3.5
Food
4.5
Tour Operator
4.5

Ana5.0•July 2026
This tour was great because of my tour guide, Sr. Miguel Gomez. With him, I was able to travel through times and be...
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Traveled in June 2026
Reply from: Destination Services Mexico
Dear Ana, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that Miguel Gómez made your journey so memorable with his knowledge, passion for Mayan history, and willingness to answer all your questions. We will be sure to share your kind words with him—they will mean a great deal. We are also pleased to know that Mr. J. Vasquez's professionalism and the comfort of the Maya Train contributed to such an enjoyable experience. Thank you once again for choosing us. We truly appreciate your trust and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future. Warm regards, Perla Godinez Destination Services
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Paul5.0•March 2026
We had a wonderful time on the tour. A small group of five lovely people. Aldo was a fantastic guide who had a...
We had a wonderful time on the tour. A small group of five lovely people. Aldo was a fantastic guide who had a great knowledge of Mayan and Mexican history which he shared with a passion and we felt genuinely privileged to share a few short days with himself and Jorge our driver who brought us everywhere safely. Every site we visited, daily meals and hotels were excellent . We are only sorry we did didn't stay on for the longer tour. Thank you everyone involved in making it a experience to remember. Eileen and PaulShow more
Traveled in February 2026
Reply from: Destination Services Mexico
Dear Eileen and Paul, Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to know you had such a wonderful experience and that Aldo and Jorge helped make your journey so memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Mexico for another adventure in the future. Warm regards, Destination Services Mexico
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Jon4.0•January 2026
Yves was a fantastic guide so knowledgeable and kept us informed throughout the itinerary. The admin by destination...
Yves was a fantastic guide so knowledgeable and kept us informed throughout the itinerary. The admin by destination Mexico was seamless. We visited all the attractions of the itinerary. Although some of the drives were long our driver was professional and very safe. We saw and tasted some of Mexico beyond the beaches.Show more
Traveled in January 2026
Reply from: Destination Services Mexico
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive trip and that Yves made a lasting impression as your guide. His knowledge and dedication truly enhance the experience, and we are pleased to know that he kept you well informed throughout the itinerary. We will be sure to share your kind words with him. We are also pleased to hear that your driver's professionalism and safe driving made you feel comfortable during the journey. Most importantly, we are glad that this trip allowed you to experience and enjoy a side of Mexico beyond the beaches: its culture, flavors, and heritage. Thank you again for traveling with us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards Destination Services Mexico
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Anita
Asked on March 19th, 2026
Are the rooms private for our group/family, or there is a possibility they could be shared with other travelers (like in hostels)? It's important for us to know if we can book only private rooms according to our needs.
Accommodation
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written March 2026
  All of our rooms are private and reserved exclusively for each guest or booking. We do not operate under a shared accommodation model with unknown guests.
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Nina
Asked on January 5th, 2026
We are interested in the tour. We are arriving in cancun airport on the 21st of february 2026. If it is possible we would meet the tour guide at the hotel on day one of the tour. What is your suggestion?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written January 2026
  If you're considering arriving a day early, we can provide a convenient pre-stay package from February 21 to 22 at the same hotel where our program kicks off. This includes seamless transportation from the airport to your hotel, ensuring a smooth start to your experience. The supplement rate for a double room is just $90 USD per person, per night.
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Olivia
Asked on December 18th, 2025
Is there any other available dates in march for this tour?
Price / Availability
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written December 2025
  The Great Train Maya adventure is currently available only on the 8th of March as a small group tour. We recommend securing your booking soon due to limited availability.
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  Olivia
  Traveler•Written December 2025
  We cannot book that as we dont have our vacation during that time frame. If you can send the personalized plan it will be great.
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written December 2025
  To prepare your private quote, please let us know the age of the child and how many rooms you will need for your adventure.
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Carolyn
Asked on September 12th, 2025
What are the hotel options?
Accommodation
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written September 2025
  Here it is the accommodation information: 4 nights' accommodation Day 1 Cancun: Standard Hotel Category = Wyndham Garden Cancun Downtown or similar 4* Day 2 Valladolid: Standard Hotel Category = Ecotel Quinta Regia or similar 3* Day 3 Mérida: Standard Hotel Category = Del Gobernador or similar 4* Day 4 Uxmal: Standard Hotel Category = Uxmal Resort or similar 3*
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Sabrina
Asked on August 11th, 2025
We would be staying in Cancun at the start of this trip is it possible to join on the morning of 2 day direct from our hotel?
Tour Details
Transport
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written August 2025
  It is possible. You would need to arrive on your own at 7:50 am at the Wyndham Garden Cancun Downtown hotel, as the guide will pick up the group from this hotel on January 12.

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Mini Wonders of the Maya with the Maya Train

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Cancun

Optional Activities

Cancun to Valladolid

Included Activities

Valladolid - Chichén Itzá - Izamal - Mérida

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Mérida to Uxmal

Included Activities

Uxmal to Cancun

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