Mexico
Twelve travellers at most, and the new Maya Train between Palenque and Campeche
Mexico
The Yucatán in a group of 12 at most: Tulum and Tankah beach, Bacalar lagoon, Palenque and Agua Azul, the Maya Train to Campeche, Uxmal, Mérida, Izamal, Chichén Itzá and Valladolid. With beach nights at the end of the tour in Playa del Carmen (11 days) from €2,423, on the Riviera Maya from €2,587, or on Holbox from €2,992 per person.
When
November to April
Price
From 2 150€ 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 – Tankah – Chetumal
Tulum and its Maya city facing the sea, then Tankah beach and a cenote.
Day 3
Bacalar – Palenque
The seven-coloured Bacalar lagoon, then the jungle road to Palenque.
Day 4
Palenque and Agua Azul
The Maya site of Palenque, then the Agua Azul waterfalls.
Days 5-9
Campeche, Uxmal, Mérida and Chichén Itzá.
Day 5
Palenque – Campeche by Maya Train
Four and a half hours aboard the new Maya Train, then Campeche and its ramparts.
Day 6
Uxmal – Mérida
The Maya site of Uxmal and its Pyramid of the Magician, then Mérida, the white city.
Day 7
Izamal – Chichén Itzá – Valladolid
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. A night in Valladolid, a colonial town.
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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