Mexico Holidays
The Cenote Tour
14 Night Itinerary from £2,596€2,085$2,634
Private Individual Tour
Explore the austere and palatial pyramids of ancient Mayan civilisations, discover colonial cities, isolated Haciendas and unwind on beaches lapped by turquoise clear ocean
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Mayan Pyramids, Caribbean Beach resort and colonial history of the Yucatan.
Explore the austere and palatial pyramids of ancient Mayan civilisations, discover colonial cities, isolated Haciendas and unwind on beaches lapped by turquoise clear ocean
Travel Highlights
- Combine Mayan pyramids, colonial cities and a luxury beach resort
- Discover provincial Yucatan life at Valladolid
- Explore Merida and Campeche, the peninsula's finest Spanish cities
- Visit Izamal's 16th century monastery and take a dip in a natural cenote
- Admire the Puuc style ruins at Uxmal and Kabah's incredible Palace of the Masks
- Avoid the biggest crowds with a morning tour of the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza
- Relax, swim and snorkel at Playa del Carmen with its beautiful beaches
Journey Breakdown
The Cenote Tour
Travel Itinerary
Valladolid Days 1 - 3
Day 1 - Cancun
Day 2 - Travel to Valladolid
Day 3 - Explore Valladolid
Itinerary Description
Day 1 - Cancun
Departure on a direct, daytime flight to Cancun. On arrival, your body clock will feel like late at night. You will be met by our representative and taken to your hotel for a good night sleep and be fresh for the next day.
Day 2 - Travel to Valladolid
Transfer to the colonial city Valladolid for a 2 night stay.
Day 3 - Explore Valladolid
Enjoy a day to explore the Spanish colonial architecture, parks and squares. Perhaps take a cooling swim in the city's centrally located cenote (a fresh water filled sink hole ideally for swimming), visit the San Roque Museum and learn about the city's troubled past or the equally fascinating folk art Museum.
Merida Days 4 - 6
Day 4 - Travel to Merida
Days 5-6 - Optional excursions in Merida
Itinerary Description
Day 4 - Travel to Merida
Transfer to colonial city of Merida and your chosen hotel for a 3 night stay. Rest of the day at leisure.
Days 5-6 - Optional excursions in Merida
We spend two full days of optional excursions to explore Merida. Perhaps take a guided tour of the city, visit the Monastery at Izamal or the "Human sacrifice cenote" of Diztnup.
Uxmal and Campeche Days 7 - 8
Day 7 - Visit Uxmal
Day 8 - Campeche
Itinerary Description
Day 7 - Visit Uxmal
Transfer to Campeche where we stay for 2 nights. En route, we visit Hacienda Temozon and explore the Puuc archeological site of Uxmal, where the walls have intricate decorations, and the nearby, partially excavated site of Kabah.
Day 8 - At leisure in Campeche
A day at leisure to enjoy the delights of this most interesting coastal city. A visit to the old walled town with its restored colonial buildings and cobbled streets - a UNESCO World Heritage site - it a must. Venture further afield and you will find a genuine Mexican provincial feel with local bars and restaurants to enjoy.
Chichen Itza Day 9
Day 9 - Chichen Itza
Itinerary Description
Day 9 - Chichen Itza
Transfer to Chichén Itzá, where we visit the extensive archaeological site with impressive, austere pyramids, the temple and observatory. There is a "son et lumiere" show in the evening. Overnight at a hotel nearby.
Playa del Carmen Days 10-16
Days 10-14 - Playa del Carmen beach resort
Day 15 - Return home
Itinerary Description
Day 10-14 - Playa del Carmen beach resort
Explore Chichén Itzá further in the early morning light, before the crowds of tourists arrive. Rest by the hotel pool in the midday heat and early in the afternoon we transfer to the coast staying for 5 nights at your chosen hotel in Playa del Carmen.
Day 15 - Return home
Transfer to Cancún airport for your overnight flight to the UK.
Day 16 - Arrive in the UK
Fairmont Mayakoba
Playa del Carmen - Deluxe Resort
Tucked under a forest canopy and designed around crystal clear waterways, with the sense of a Mexican home, the Fairmont Mayakoba Resort located with 240 acres of tropical forest. The grounds and gardens are quite special, with golf carts to get around the site and trails to explore. The 401 beautifully appointed bedrooms and 34 beach and lagoon casitas have one king or two queen beds, spacious bathrooms with a soaker tub and separate shower, some with private terrace or well sized balcony, air conditioning, Bose wave radio, CD player and 32"LCD TV.
Guests spend their days horseback riding on the beach, enjoying a round at Mayakoba's own golf course or their private spa. There are 3 Restaurants, bars and a cafe.
Playa del Carmen is located only 10 minutes away. The town is a great place to spend an evenings with a good choice of shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
Le Reve
Playa del Carmen - First Boutique
Hotel Le Reve is a charming boutique hotel located on the secluded area of Xcalacoco, 7 km north of Playa del Carmen. With a magnificent white sand beach and stunning turquoise blue waters, this is the perfect scene for a romantic retreat. Le Reve has a contemporary minimal style which is reflected in the white decor and furnishings of the guest rooms and the uncluttered but striking public areas.
There are in total 25 chic rooms & suites. The Horizon suite has a queen size bed, spacious bathroom and partial ocean view from its own terrace. The Beach Front Bungalow features one king size bed, private terrace, own plunge pool and spectacular Caribbean Sea beach front.
The hotel has a lovely swimming pool area right by the edge of the beach. There is also a beach bar serving tropical drinks and cocktails. The restaurant and bar have a wonderful evening ambiance. Other facilities include a small spa and fitness room.
Mahekal Beach Resort
Playa del Carmen - First Resort
Nestled between lush tropical gardens, a pristine white sand beach and the turquoise water of the Caribbean Sea, Mahékal is one of the most picturesque Hotels in Playa del Carmen. The 121 rooms are divided into three sections, each with a different atmosphere - Caribe Ocean, Caribbean Garden view, and Aventura Ocean. All rooms have private facilities, a patio or balcony with hammocks and air conditioned. Some rooms have their own plunge pool or outdoor shower. In keeping with a relaxed environment, there are no televisions, radios or telephones in the rooms.
The hotel's facilities include two pools and jacuzzi, two restaurants and bar. Watersports such as scuba diving or windsurfing can be arranged at the hotel. The hotel is conveniently located to the shops and restaurants of 5th Avenue, or La Quinta as it is known locally and only 50 minutes from Cancun Airport.
The resort offers breakfast and dinner or lunch under a Modified Plan. Alcohol and some beverages are additional.
The Cenote Tour
Travel Details
Price Breakdown
Prices are per person. Please request a quote for Special Events, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
| Season | Low Season | High Season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | 31 Dec-19 Jul, 22 Aug -13 Dec | 20 Jul - 21 Aug; 14 Dec - 30 Dec | ||||
| Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Deluxe | Tourist | First | Deluxe |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Room | £2,596 | £3,423 | - | - | - | - |
| Multiple Travellers - Own Room | + £665 | + £1,324 | - | - | - | - |
| Single Traveller - Own Room | + £1,387 | + £2,154 | - | - | - | - |
| Season | Low Season | High Season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | 31 Dec-19 Jul, 22 Aug -13 Dec | 20 Jul - 21 Aug; 14 Dec - 30 Dec | ||||
| Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Deluxe | Tourist | First | Deluxe |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Room | €2,085 | €3,036 | - | - | - | - |
| Multiple Travellers - Own Room | + €765 | + €1,523 | - | - | - | - |
| Single Traveller - Own Room | + €1,595 | + €2,477 | - | - | - | - |
| Season | Low Season | High Season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | 31 Dec-19 Jul, 22 Aug -13 Dec | 20 Jul - 21 Aug; 14 Dec - 30 Dec | ||||
| Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Deluxe | Tourist | First | Deluxe |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Room | $2,634 | $3,792 | - | - | - | - |
| Multiple Travellers - Own Room | + $932 | + $1,854 | - | - | - | - |
| Single Traveller - Own Room | + $1,942 | + $3,015 | - | - | - | - |
What's Included
- 16 Days / 14 Nights
- International flights (1 overnight)
- Accommodation and breakfast
- Transfers to and from accommodation
- Excursions with English-speaking guides
- Transport and meals as shown.
- 16 Days / 14 Nights
- Internal flights
- Accommodation and breakfast
- Transfers to and from accommodation
- Excursions with English-speaking guides
- Transport and meals as shown.
- 16 Days / 14 Nights
- Internal flights
- Accommodation and breakfast
- Transfers to and from accommodation
- Excursions with English-speaking guides
- Transport and meals as shown.
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