Can you supply the name and address of the hotel where we will be staying in Mexico City for the start of the tour? Can you give me a rate for the hotel from Feb 14-17 (three nights) prior to the tour. If it's suitably located, it would be convenient to go directly there.

For us to provide the most accurate information regarding your hotel in Mexico City and any additional rates prior to your tour, please reach out to us through your paid booking. This will allow us to access your booking details and assist you promptly with precise quotes and recommendations. Once we have your booking information, we'll be happy to provide the hotel name, address, and rates for the requested dates.

Can you please provide the schedule and names, and photos if possible, of the hotels in which we will be staying?

Please find below the indicative hotel list for the April 11, 2026 departure. Please note that this hotel list is subject to change depending on availability closer to departure. If changes are required, accommodation of a similar standard and location will always be used.

I will be a solo traveller and wanted to know a little about this particular trip: 1. How many people have booked on so far? 2. To your knowledge, are any solo travellers? 3. Do you know the age ranges of those on the trip so far or if many are over 30 years of age?

We currently have 9 people booked with 3 spots left. 5 out of the 9 are solo travelers and age range is 50 - 70+ with majority being in their 50's.

Could you kindly provide me with the examples of hotels where we would stay during the trip? Is it possible to choose from some hotels based on their ratings?

For this kind of a tour the accommodation will be at a comfortable hotel with 3-4 stars rating. Since the hotels are included in the tour package we are unable to change the hotels included.

What is the single supplement cost?

The cost for a single supplement on this trip is EUR 1030.00 per person.

Can special accommodations be requested for disability needs?

We appreciate you sharing your specific needs. We recommend contacting us directly via the Ask a Question button for detailed assistance on accessibility accommodations.

How many people are on the bus? How many stars are the hotels? Is the entire trip my bus? How many days per city?

Accommodation on this trip will be in comfortable hotels at a 3-to-4-star level, with private amenities and often plenty of local character. Majority of the days, you will be spending 2 nights in each city. Transport on this trip will be in private vehicle, and we are unable to advise how many passengers will be in the bus as this thoroughly depends on the number of passengers booked on this departure.

I would like to pay for my own room - can this be aranged?

A single supplement is available at an additional cost of £810, if you prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability.

What is the policy for airport transfers included in the tour?

A complimentary arrival transfer is included but only if you provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.

Can you tell if the Mexican tour does the day of the Dead festival in November

The holiday is celebrated mostly in Mexico on November 1 and 2. If you choose a departure when the group will be in Mexico City on these days, or if you arrive a day earlier, you can explore and have the chance to witness the city's celebrations.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Mexico City
Mexico City
Optional Activities
- Group dinner with leader and fellow travelers
Day 2
Mexico City
Mexico City
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mexico City
- Visit Metropolitan Cathedral
- Explore Zocalo main square
- Visit remains of Tenochtitlan
- Diego Rivera Mural Museum at Alameda Central
- National Museum of Anthropology
Optional Activities
- Leon Trotsky Museum - MXN70
- Frida Kahlo Museum (La Casa Azul) - MXN250
- Boat ride through Floating Gardens of Xochimilco (approximately per boat per hour) - MXN600
Landmarks
Metropolitan Cathedral
Zocalo
Tenochtitlan
Diego Rivera Mural Museum
Alameda Central
National Museum of Anthropology
Frida Kahlo Museum (La Casa Azul)
Leon Trotsky Museum
Xochimilco Floating Gardens
Day 3
Mexico City - Puebla
Mexico City - Puebla
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Teotihuacan Archaeological Site with guide
- Explore Pyramid of the Sun
- Explore Pyramid of the Moon
- Walk Avenue of the Dead
- Leader-led orientation walk in Puebla
Landmarks
Teotihuacan
Pyramid of the Sun
Pyramid of the Moon
Avenue of the Dead
Day 4
Cholula - Puebla
Cholula - Puebla
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Cholula
- Visit Santuario de la Virgen de los Remedios
- Gastronomy & Corn Traditions Workshop with local guide
Optional Activities
- Cholula Pyramid entrance - MXN95
Landmarks
Santuario de la Virgen de los Remedios
Great Pyramid of Cholula
Day 5
Oaxaca
Oaxaca
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Regional Oaxacan specialties including tlayudas and varieties of mole)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Oaxaca
- Visit main square
- Visit Mercado 20 de Noviembre food market
- Group dinner with regional specialties
Landmarks
Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Day 6
Oaxaca
Oaxaca
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Monte Alban archaeological site - MXN90
- Cooking class - MXN1300
Landmarks
Monte Alban
Day 7
Oaxaca - Salina Cruz
Oaxaca - Salina Cruz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Zapotecan home-cooked traditional lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Tule Tree
- Visit Mitla Archaeological Site with guide
- Zapotecan home-cooked lunch
- Mezcal farm tour and tasting
Landmarks
Tule Tree
Mitla
Day 8
Salina Cruz - San Cristobal de las Casas
Salina Cruz - San Cristobal de las Casas
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sumidero Canyon boat excursion
- Leader-led orientation walk in San Cristobal de las Casas
Landmarks
Sumidero Canyon
Day 9
San Cristobal de las Casas
San Cristobal de las Casas
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit San Juan Chamula Maya village
- Visit Zinacantan Maya community
- Leader-led exploration of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan
- Leader-led orientation walk in San Cristobal de las Casas
Optional Activities
- Bicycle rental in San Cristobal de las Casas (MXN400 per hour)
- Na Bolom Museum (MXN70)
- Jade Museum (MXN65)
Landmarks
San Juan Chamula
Zinacantan
San Cristobal de las Casas
Day 10
San Cristobal de las Casas - Palenque
San Cristobal de las Casas - Palenque
Meals
Breakfast
Day 11
Palenque
Palenque
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Palenque Archaeological Site
- Visit Misol-Ha waterfall
Landmarks
Palenque
Misol-Ha
Day 12
Palenque - Merida
Palenque - Merida
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Local seafood selection with alternatives available)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Merida
Day 13
Merida
Merida
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Celestun Bird Sanctuary (entrance and transport) - MXN1035
- Uxmal Ruins tour (including shared transport and guide) - MXN1400
- Fernando Garcia Ponce-Macay Contemporary Art Museum (entrance fee) - Free
Landmarks
Regional Anthropology Museum of the Yucatan
Plaza Grande
Cathedral of Merida
Uxmal
Palace of the Governors
Day 14
Merida - Playa del Carmen
Merida - Playa del Carmen
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional pibil feast with local family in Piste)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chichen Itza Archaeological Site
- Home-cooked pibil lunch with local family in Piste
Optional Activities
- Final group dinner in Playa del Carmen
Landmarks
Chichen Itza
Temple of Kukulkan
Day 15
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Metropolitan Cathedral
Zocalo
Tenochtitlan
Diego Rivera Mural Museum
Alameda Central
National Museum of Anthropology
Frida Kahlo Museum (La Casa Azul)
Leon Trotsky Museum
Xochimilco Floating Gardens

Landmarks
Teotihuacan
Pyramid of the Sun
Pyramid of the Moon
Avenue of the Dead

Landmarks
Santuario de la Virgen de los Remedios
Great Pyramid of Cholula

Landmarks
Mercado 20 de Noviembre

Landmarks
Monte Alban

Landmarks
Tule Tree
Mitla

Landmarks
Sumidero Canyon

Landmarks
San Juan Chamula
Zinacantan
San Cristobal de las Casas

Landmarks
Palenque
Misol-Ha

Landmarks
Regional Anthropology Museum of the Yucatan
Plaza Grande
Cathedral of Merida
Uxmal
Palace of the Governors

Landmarks
Chichen Itza
Temple of Kukulkan

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Accommodation
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Food
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Mark5.0•December 2025
Luis Guillermo was an excellent guide. The changes caused by the holidays could have ruined the tour but he pivoted...
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Thank you for your lovely comments about your leader and his ability to shift with the necessary changes and still provide you with an excellent trip! We look forward to travelling with you again soon!
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Renate5.0•November 2021
I enjoyed everything!
Traveled in October 2021
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Hello Renate! Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear you had a wonderful time traveling with us in Mexico, and hope that we can look forward to welcoming you on another adventure sometime soon!
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Susan5.0•February 2020
This tour exceeded all my expectations. Our tour guide, Victor, was knowledgeable and intuitive. He had a great sense...
This tour exceeded all my expectations. Our tour guide, Victor, was knowledgeable and intuitive. He had a great sense of humor and a broad based understanding of the things the group members were interested in. Our driver, Manuel, was safe and professional. The various guides at the local historical sites were excellent. I learned a lot. I especially enjoyed the opportunities to sample traditional foods in peoples homes as well as wonderful restaurants. When two of the group became ill and could not travel, it was handled professionally and they were assisted in their recovery and helped to rejoin the group when they were able. I am looking forward to the opportunity to tour with them again in the future.Show more
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Thanks so much Susan, we can't wait to go on another adventure with you!
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Eimer4.8•September 2019
The Intrepid group & our guide Nathan Hernandezwere fantastic. Everything was so organised and the mode of transport...
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Mark4.2•September 2019
Comprehensive trip to desired location with lots of local contact and cultural content. Trip leader Valentina was...
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Daniel4.7•September 2019
Enjoyable trip. Good mixture of culture, archaeology and nature. The travellers were all compatible and Valentina was...
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Ann4.2•September 2019
I was the senior on the trip and found mostly young working people with whom I didn’t share much in common. However...
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Tom3.5•September 2019
The things we did blew me away but also got a bit boring by the end
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Rachel4.2•September 2019
I have completed many Original tours with Intrepid, this was my first comfort tour and I struggled to see the extra...
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Jingmin3.2•September 2019
A memorable experience
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Louis
Asked on February 5th, 2026
Can you supply the name and address of the hotel where we will be staying in Mexico City for the start of the tour? Can you give me a rate for the hotel from Feb 14-17 (three nights) prior to the tour. If it's suitably located, it would be convenient to go directly there.
Accommodation
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2026
  For us to provide the most accurate information regarding your hotel in Mexico City and any additional rates prior to your tour, please reach out to us through your paid booking. This will allow us to access your booking details and assist you promptly with precise quotes and recommendations.
  
  Once we have your booking information, we'll be happy to provide the hotel name, address, and rates for the requested dates.
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Elizabeth
Asked on December 29th, 2025
Can you please provide the schedule and names, and photos if possible, of the hotels in which we will be staying?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  Please find below the indicative hotel list for the April 11, 2026 departure. Please note that this hotel list is subject to change depending on availability closer to departure. If changes are required, accommodation of a similar standard and location will always be used.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  Hotel List (2026): Mexico City: Hotel Punto or similar (2 nights), Puebla: Palacio Julio Hotel or similar (2 nights), Oaxaca: Hotel Oaxaca Real or similar (2 nights), Salina Cruz: Hotel Misión San José or similar (1 night), San Cristóbal de las Casas: Casa Mexicana or similar (2 nights), Palenque: Hotel Chablis or similar (2 nights), Mérida: Hotel Caribe or similar (2 nights), Playa del Carmen: Fiesta Inn or similar (1 night).
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  We are pleased to offer a complimentary hold on the trip for 48 hours, after which a deposit of 400 is required to confirm your space.
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Keith
Asked on January 15th, 2025
I will be a solo traveller and wanted to know a little about this particular trip: 1. How many people have booked on so far? 2. To your knowledge, are any solo travellers? 3. Do you know the age ranges of those on the trip so far or if many are over 30 years of age?
Age Range
Group size
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  We currently have 9 people booked with 3 spots left. 5 out of the 9 are solo travelers and age range is 50 - 70+ with majority being in their 50's.
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Mike
Asked on January 5th, 2025
Could you kindly provide me with the examples of hotels where we would stay during the trip? Is it possible to choose from some hotels based on their ratings?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  For this kind of a tour the accommodation will be at a comfortable hotel with 3-4 stars rating. Since the hotels are included in the tour package we are unable to change the hotels included.
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  Mike
  Traveler•Written January 2025
  Could you please share the list of hotels that are part of that trip? We would like to compare it and see what's more suitable for us. Beside that, in the itinerary of Premium Mexico it is mentioned that the travel includes private vehicle, plane and boat but flight tickets are not included. is it correct? And what would be additional costs to be covered except from the trip fee?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  The flight between Oaxaca to Playa Del Carmen is included in the trip cost. The international flight is not included and aside from the unincluded meals and optional activities some other expenses would be insurance and tipping however that is not mandatory.
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Ronald
Asked on December 18th, 2024
What is the single supplement cost?
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Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024
  The cost for a single supplement on this trip is EUR 1030.00 per person.
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Emmelie
Asked on November 27th, 2024
Can special accommodations be requested for disability needs?
Accommodation
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  We appreciate you sharing your specific needs. We recommend contacting us directly via the Ask a Question button for detailed assistance on accessibility accommodations.
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Carmen
Asked on November 26th, 2024
How many people are on the bus? How many stars are the hotels? Is the entire trip my bus? How many days per city?
Accommodation
Tour Details
Transport
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  Accommodation on this trip will be in comfortable hotels at a 3-to-4-star level, with private amenities and often plenty of local character. Majority of the days, you will be spending 2 nights in each city. Transport on this trip will be in private vehicle, and we are unable to advise how many passengers will be in the bus as this thoroughly depends on the number of passengers booked on this departure.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  Mexico City to Puebla - travel time is approximately 3.5 hours. Puebla to Oaxaca - travel time is approximately 4.5 hours. Oaxaca to Salina Cruz - travel time will be approximately 5 hours. Salina Cruz to San Cristobal de las Casas - travel time is approximately 7 hours. Short drive to the town of Zincantan - travel time is approximately 1.5 hours. San Cristobal de Las Casas to Palenque - travel time is approximately 6.5 hours. Palenque to Merida - travel time is approximately 7 hours. Merida to Playa del Carmen - travel time is approximately 4.5 hours. The drives are not too long and are broken up by stops along the way.
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Kelly
Asked on October 28th, 2024
I would like to pay for my own room - can this be aranged?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024
  A single supplement is available at an additional cost of £810, if you prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability.
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Tatiana
Asked on October 26th, 2024
What is the policy for airport transfers included in the tour?
Flights / Transfers
Transport
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024
  A complimentary arrival transfer is included but only if you provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
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Caroline
Asked on February 1st, 2024
Can you tell if the Mexican tour does the day of the Dead festival in November
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2024
  The holiday is celebrated mostly in Mexico on November 1 and 2. If you choose a departure when the group will be in Mexico City on these days, or if you arrive a day earlier, you can explore and have the chance to witness the city's celebrations.

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