Mexico
Mayan Pyramids, Caribbean Beach resort and colonial history of the Yucatan.
Cenote Tour - 14 Night Itinerary
Explore the austere and palatial pyramids of ancient Mayan civilisations, discover colonial cities, isolated Haciendas and unwind on the beaches
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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
Tour Route
- Cancun - 1 Night
- Valladolid - 2 Nights
- Merida - 3 Nights
- Uxmal and Campeche - 2 Nights
- Chichen Itza - 1 Night
- Playa del Carmen - 5 Nights
This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences by our specialist advisors, who can provide a guaranteed price based on your choice of departure date, route, duration, flights, cabin, hotels, transport and excursions.
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Cancun
1 NightDay 1 - Departure on a daytime flight to Cancun
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Fly to Cancun
Departure on a direct, daytime flight to Cancun. On arrival, your body clock will feel like late at night; you should stay awake on the flight so you can have a good night sleep on arrival. You will be met by our representative and taken to your hotel and be fresh for the next day.
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Valladolid
2 NightsDay 2 - Travel to Valladolid
Day 3 - Explore Valladolid
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Travel to Valladolid
Transfer to the colonial city Valladolid for a 2 night stay.
Thursday, 27 March 2025
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
3 NightsDay 4 - Travel to Merida
Days 5-6 - Optional excursions in Merida
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Travel to Merida
Transfer to colonial city of Merida and your chosen hotel for a 3 night stay. Rest of the day at leisure.
Saturday, 29 March 2025
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 caves and flooded sinkholes called "cenotes"
Sunday, 30 March 2025
At leisure
Explore Merida, Izamal and the surrounding countryside at leisure.
Uxmal and Campeche
2 NightsDay 7 - Visit Uxmal
Day 8 - Campeche
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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.
Tuesday, 01 April 2025
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
1 NightDay 9 - Chichen Itza
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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
5 NightsDays 10-14 - Playa del Carmen beach resort
Day 15 - Return home
Day 16 - Arrive in the UK
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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 or Riviera Maya.
Friday, 04 April 2025
At leisure
Enjoy the beach, the sea, sightseeing and activities.
Saturday, 05 April 2025
At leisure
Enjoy the beach, the sea, sightseeing and activities.
Sunday, 06 April 2025
At leisure
Enjoy the beach, the sea, sightseeing and activities.
Monday, 07 April 2025
At leisure
Enjoy the beach, the sea, sightseeing and activities.
Tuesday, 08 April 2025
Return home
Transfer to Cancún airport for your overnight flight to the UK.
Wednesday, 09 April 2025
Arrive in the UK
Illusion Boutique
Illusion Boutique Hotel is a small hotel in the centre of Playa del Carmen, between the main street "Quinta Avenida" and the beach, which is located only a 2 minute walk walk down the road. It is ideal for everyone who likes to be within walking distance of all the attractions, shops, restaurants, bars and…
Mahekal Beach 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…
Fairmont Mayakoba
Located within an incredible 240 acres of tropical forest and designed around crystal clear waterways, the Fairmont Mayakoba has the sense of a grand Mexican home. The grounds and gardens are something special, with golf carts to get around the site and trails to explore.
The 401 beautifully appointed air-conditioned bedrooms and 34 beach and lagoon…
Price Guidelines
| 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 | Tourist | First |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £3,182 | £4,335 | £3,289 | £4,442 |
| Single Traveller - Own Room | £4,289 | £6,067 | £4,677 | £6,455 |
Prices are a guideline per person, for travel within the next year and booking early and are subject to availability. Please see below what is included and request a detailed quotation with a guaranteed price for your specific departure date and for Special Events, Summer, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
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 show
- Exclusive list of restaurant suggestions
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