Mexico

Aztec and Mayan Wonders

Price

3,750 USD

Duration

9 Days

Level

easy

Date

February 23, 2024

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Overview

Mexico offers a unique blend of fascinating history, mysterious ancient civilizations, vibrant communities, colorful neighborhoods, friendly locals and, of course, yummy food.

With this itinerary, you have the opportunity to explore Mexico City and its nearby Aztec ruins, and, then, the Yucatan Peninsula with its amazing Mayan remains, colonial towns, and exotic coast. Prepare to visit the region’s most interesting archaeological sites, learn about the Aztec and the Mayans, the pre-Hispanic history and the colonial impact over the last 500 years. Along the way, you will swim in cenotes, canoe and snorkel in crystal waters.

Trip Highlights:
Get ready to:

Delve into the secrets of Mexico City and enjoy the vibe of its lively neighborhoods.
Explore the Teotihuacán Complex with its famous pyramid: one of the most impressive sites of the Aztec World.
Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe: the most visited Marian precinct in the world, surpassed only by Saint Peter's Basilica.
Tour in the archaeological zone of Coba where the highest pyramid of Yucatan is situated.
Explore Chichen Itza – one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World – with its amazing pyramid and structures.
Swim and canoe in the refreshing waters of the cenote in the Mayan village of Tankah.
Explore the archaeological site of Tulum, perched next to the Caribbean beach.
Snorkel in the Sistema San Actum – the second, longest underwater cave system in the world.
Relax by the exotic Mexican Caribbean coastline.
Try the delicious Mexican cuisine.

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Activities: canyoning, cultural interactions, cultural sightseeing, snorkeling, swimming

Itinerary Details

Day 1 (23rd February 2024): Arrival at Mexico City

Upon your arrival at the international airport of Mexico City, you will be welcomed by a Rahhalah representative who will transfer you to your hotel (approx. a 30-min drive). Note: Only one group airport transfer is included in the price. Additional transfers can be arranged at an extra cost. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing, and exploring the city at your own pace. Accommodation: Barcelo Hotel or similar, Mexico City.

Day 2 (24th February 2024): Exploring the historical center of Mexico City (B)

After breakfast, prepare for a full-day exploration of Mexico City and the wonders hidden in its historical center (duration of the tour: around 6-7 hours). You will stop at “Zocalo”, the main national square, the ruins of the ancient Aztec city Tenochtitlan, the Cathedral and the National Palace with murals made by Diego Rivera. Finally, you will visit the famous Anthropology Museum that hosts a great collection of pre-Hispanic artefacts. Accommodation: Barcelo Hotel or similar, Mexico City.

Day 3 (25h February 2024): The Teotihuacan Complex – The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (B)

After an early breakfast, you will head towards the archaeological site of Teotihuacán: one of the most impressive sites of the Aztec civilization (1-hour drive, one way). There, you will have the opportunity to admire the complexities of the Aztec treasures, the magnificent Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, the Butterflies Temple, the Avenue of the Dead, and the Temple of Quetzalcoatl. On the way back to Mexico City, you will stop at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe: a sanctuary dedicated to Virgin Mary, the first pilgrimage site in Mexico, and the most visited Marian precinct in the world, surpassed only by Saint Peter's Basilica. The tour will last approx. 7-8 hours, including the driving. You will return to Mexico City in the evening, to relax and enjoy the city by night. Accommodation: Barcelo Hotel or similar, Mexico City.

Day 4 (26th February 2024): Flight to Cancun – Transfer to Tulum (B)

In the morning, you will head to the airport to take a flight to Cancun. Note: the cost of the flight is not included. You will be advised closer to date on which flight to book. Upon your arrival at the airport of Cancun, you will be welcomed by the local representative of Rahhalah, and you will head to Tulum: a town on the Caribbean coastline of Mexico, famous for its beaches and the well-preserved ruins of an ancient Mayan port city (approx. a 2-hr drive). Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the town at your own pace. Accommodation: Kai Tulum or similar, Tulum.

Day 5 (27th February 2024): Exploring the Mayan ruins in Coba – Swimming at the Tankah Mayan Village (B, L)

After an early breakfast, you will head to Coba (a 1-hour drive) to delve into the secrets of the Mayan civilization. In Coba, you will visit the archaeological zone and Nohoch Muul: the highest pyramid of Yucatan (expected duration of the tour: 2 hours). Afterwards, you will head to the Mayan village Tankah (about a 1-hour drive). The village combines the wonders of nature with the mysticism of the ancient Maya. Besides exploring the village, where you can interact with the locals and observe their daily activities including handcrafting, beekeeping and agriculture, you will also have the opportunity to relax by the refreshing waters of the cenote, where you can swim or canoe, surrounded by lush nature. Last but not least, you will enjoy the famous Mexican cuisine, trying some of the best handmade delicacies of the region, in a buffet prepared by the community’s women. Late in the afternoon (at around 16:30pm, you will return to Tulum. Accommodation: Kai Tulum or similar, Tulum.

Day 6 (28th February 2024): Exploring the magnificent Chichen Itza site – Swimming – Visiting Valladolid (B)

You will start early in the morning, heading to the archaeological site of Chichen Itza (a 2.5-hour drive). It is one of the most famous Mayan complexes, magnificent and enigmatic, full of stunning buildings like the Pyramid of Kukulkan: one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, also known as El Castillo. It is a huge, stepped pyramid which dominates over the large (almost 6.5 sq.km) ancient Mayan city. Other spectacular structures include the Ball field and the Temple of warriors. Afterwards, you will relax and swim in the fresh waters of a nearby cenote, and you visit the colonial city of Valladolid, before returning to Tulum (a 2.5-hour drive). Accommodation: Kai Tulum or similar, Tulum.

Day 7 (29th February 2024): Exploring the archeological site of Tulum – Snorkeling in the underground caves of San Actun (B)

After breakfast, you will finally explore the archaeological zone of Tulum (a 30-min drive from the hotel), situated right next to the Caribbean beach: a unique location that allows you to enjoy both the ancient temples and the turquoise waters of the sea (duration of the tour: approx. 1.5 hours). Afterwards, you will head to Sac Actun (a 30-min drive). The Sistema Sac Actun is an underwater cave system situated along the Caribbean coast of the Yucatán Peninsula with passages to the north and west of the city of Tulum. Until January 2023, it was the longest known underwater cave system, and today it is surpassed only by the Sistema Ox Bel Ha (also in Mexico). There, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourselves in the crystal-clear waters, protected by the caves over millennia. You will also enjoy a snorkeling tour, swimming around stalactites and stalagmites, enveloped in the darkness of the caves. After the activity, you may wish to enjoy lunch at a nearby local restaurant (cost of lunch not included), before returning to Tulum (a 30-min drive; expected arrival time: 3pm). Enjoy the rest of the day, relaxing or exploring the town at your own pace. Accommodation: Kai Tulum or similar, Tulum.

Day 8 (1st March 2024): Free day at leisure (B)

After so much exploration, you will have a full day to enjoy at leisure, resting, swimming, walking, shopping and interacting with the locals. Accommodation: Kai Tulum or similar, Tulum.

Day 9 (2nd March 2024): Departure from Cancun (B)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Cancun International Airport (approx. a 2-hour drive) for your departure flights back home. Note: Only one group airport transfer is included. Additional transfers can be arranged at an extra cost.

Notes

This cost is based on Double Occupancy. Single Supplement amounts to 1,695 USD per person.
All services stipulated above are subject to availability at the time of booking / reservation. All prices are subject to change.
This cost is based on a group of min 4 people. Rahhalah reserves the right to change the price if the trip runs with fewer participants.

The Price Includes:

One group airport transfer upon arrival and departure (day 1 and 9).
All ground transportation as described in the itinerary.
Local, English-speaking guides in Mexico City and Tulum.
8 nights’ accommodation as described in the itinerary (double occupancy) or similar, subject to availability.
Activities as described in the itinerary.
Entrance fees to the archeological sites and cenotes as described in the itinerary.
Meals as described in the itinerary (B, L, D).

The Price Excludes:

International airfare (arriving at Mexico City, departing from Cancun).
Domestic flight: Mexico City – Cancun.
Travel insurance.
Visa and visa fees.
Meals not included in the itinerary.
Additional/optional activities.
Beverages.
Single supplement.
Personal expenses.
Gratuities and tips.

Important: The itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, road challenges or operating conditions. At any moment, the guide has the RIGHT to change the program for the safety and convenience of the travelers.

Also, the trip's price does not cover expenses that may occur due to conditions beyond Rahhalah's control (force
majeure). Such cases include but are not limited to extreme weather conditions, flight cancellations or delays, and natural phenomena (earthquakes, volcano eruptions, hurricanes, etc.). We, the Rahhalah team, both in our HQ and on the ground, will do our best to assist you with alternative arrangements (like new accommodation and/or transportation arrangements, revised itinerary and activities etc.), but ALL NEW COSTS incurred because of force majeure are to be covered by the traveler.

We strongly recommend that, before your departure, you purchase travel insurance that covers trip cancellation costs, loss of baggage or personal items, medical emergencies, and other unexpected circumstances that cannot be controlled by Rahhalah or any traveler.