Mexico
The Maya world in a week, from the Caribbean Sea to the Chiapas jungle
Mexico
A loop from Cancún in a group of 20 at most: Tulum, Bacalar lagoon, the Becán site, Palenque and the Agua Azul waterfalls, Campeche, the pink flamingos of Celestún, Mérida, Izamal and Chichén Itzá. With three beach nights in Playa del Carmen (12 days) from €2,105, or on Holbox island from €2,414 per person.
When
November to April
Price
From 1 871€ excl. flights
(based on 2 people sharing)
How long
7 nights
Ideal length
Days 1-4
Tulum, Bacalar and Palenque.
Day 1
Arrival in Cancún
Flight to Cancún, welcome and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2
Tulum – Bacalar – Chetumal
Tulum, a Maya city perched above the Caribbean Sea, then the seven-coloured lagoon of Bacalar.
Day 3
Becán – Palenque
The Maya site of Becán, surrounded by a moat, then across the jungle to Palenque.
Day 4
Palenque and Agua Azul
The Maya site of Palenque and its jungle-covered temples, then the turquoise waterfalls of Agua Azul.
Days 5-9
Campeche, Mérida and Chichén Itzá.
Day 5
Palenque – Campeche
Drive to Campeche, a UNESCO-listed walled city, and its colourful façades.
Day 6
Celestún – Mérida
The Celestún reserve, by boat to see the pink flamingos, then Mérida, the white city.
Day 7
Izamal – Chichén Itzá
Izamal, the yellow town, then Chichén Itzá, one of the new seven wonders of the world, its Kukulcán pyramid and its great ball court, and a swim in a cenote.
Day 8
Cancún – flight home
Back to Cancún and fly to France, or start of the beach extension.
Day 9
Arrival in France
Arrival in France during the day.
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