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An action-packed 11-day tour of the Yucatan Peninsula. We'll explore the history of the region and visit important Mayan archaeological sites, including Chichen Itza and the iconic colonial cities of the Yucatan built by the Spanish.
Accommodation in haciendas. This Yucatan itinerary is the perfect combination of adventure, history and luxury.
Day 1: Arrival in Cancun and transfer to Chichen Itza
Arrival at Kanun airport. Transfer to Chichen Itza, hotel accommodation, welcome dinner.
Overnight: Hacienda Chichen Resort & Yaxkin
Day 2: Chichen Itza Archaeological Site After Hours, Izamal Excursion
Rise at dawn and tour the archaeological site of Chichen Itza in the cool and quiet before the tourist buses arrive from Cancun.
Breakfast and transfer to the city of Izamal. A large, well-preserved 16th-century Franciscan monastery located at the foot of an ancient Mayan pyramid and the colonial center of the city. In the evening - tasting
Day 3: Merida
In the morning - a walk around Izamal, visiting the market. Moving to Merida. We arrive in Merida and check into a beautiful historic hacienda - a place filled with grandeur and tranquility. We will spend the next two nights here. The Casa de Piedra restaurant serves unique French cuisine using fresh, local ingredients. Conde Nast Traveler magazine named Merida "Best Small City in the World". This colonial gem on the Yucatan Peninsula has been highly praised for its colorful streets, colonial architecture and rich Mayan history.
Overnight: Hacienda Xcanatún
You can relax and unwind at the hotel or take a walk around Merida on your own and feel the atmosphere of the city. Conde Nast Traveler magazine named Merida "Best Small City in the World". This colonial gem on the Yucatan Peninsula has been highly praised for its colorful streets, colonial architecture and rich Mayan history.
Night: Hacienda Xcanatun by Agnsa
Day 4: Excursion to Uxmal and check-in at the Hacienda Uayamon hotel in Campeche
We will visit the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal with its architecture with rounded shapes and intricate latticework. Your personal guide will take you around the site and explain the myths about the Sorcerer's Pyramid and Mayan cosmology at the Convent. Let's climb the Great Pyramid to get a bird's eye view of this large city, which was founded in 700 BC. e. and whose fall may have been the result of his success. We continue our journey towards Campeche to end the day in a beautiful new hotel.
Overnight: Hacienda Uayamon
Day 5: Walk around Campeche and free time after lunch
Accompanied by a guide, we will walk around Campeche, a colorful fortified city, and discover the port city of the past and modern Campeche.
Campeche beckons visitors with its picturesque colonial charm, featuring Spanish Baroque architecture, narrow cobbled streets, colorfully restored buildings and stately mansions. This city is often called fabulous! The walled historic center is a typical example of a Spanish colonial port city, but beyond these barriers travelers will find a truly Mexican city where the people are incredibly friendly. The city's central location makes it an ideal base for day trips to the Calakmul and Etzna archaeological sites, as well as the nearby bay beaches.
With a car at your disposal, you can drive along the newly renovated promenade known as the Malecon - an important attraction when visiting Campeche. Here both tourists and locals enjoy local cuisine and admire incredible sunsets.
Or you can head to the archaeological site of Etzna, one of the most important ceremonial centers of the Pre-Classic Maya period. The various temples, including the Five-Story Pyramid, are interesting structures that provide insight into this mysterious era. The site is believed to have been used for agricultural production.
Overnight: Hacienda Uayamon
Day 6: Transfer to Calakmul
Overnight: Puerta Calakmul
Day 7: Archaeological zones of Calakmul and Xpujil, check-in at the hotel in Bacalar
The Calakmul archaeological zone is located in the southeast of the state of Campeche, approximately 30 km from the border with Guatemala. The large pre-colonial city known as Calakmul (a Mayan name meaning "two adjacent hills": ka - two, lac - adjacent, mul - hill), was discovered by North American explorer Cyrus Lundell in late 1931. In the period from 250 to 750 AD. e. Calakmul was the center of the so-called "Kingdom of the Serpent's Head" which included various cities throughout the Mayan lowlands: Peru, Dos Pilas and Naranjo, as well as Caracol, which in the 500s became Calakmul's main ally in constant clashes with its rival: Great Tikal.
We go to the archaeological zone of Xpujil. Its main building is internationally famous due to the fact that it is a rare, in fact, the only building in the Rio Bec architectural style with three towers.
The earliest evidence of human presence at this site dates back to 400 BC. e. – a period known as the Late Preclassic period; The city's development is reflected in its architecture and appears to have occurred during the Late Classic period (600-800 AD), with its decline occurring in the Early Postclassic period around 1200.
Overnight: AkalKi
Day 8: Bacalar and Cenote Azul, transfer to Tulum
In the morning, we start with a visit to Cenote Azul in Bacalar, one of the deepest cenotes in the region. With a depth of 90 meters, it resembles the size of a small lake. Surrounded by vegetation and turquoise lagoon waters. This is a great cenote for swimming, kayaking or just relaxing. There are restaurants on site and all the necessary amenities.
Later we will go to Bacalar Lagoon on a private boat. We enjoy incredible scenery and watch the lagoon, dazzling with all shades of blue, in all its splendor. When we reach the Pirate Channel, you can swim in the crystal clear water.
We return to Bacalar and have lunch at a local restaurant (not included in the price). You can also visit Fort Bacalar, a colonial military building that served as a defense against pirates and rebels and now houses a fascinating museum.
After a whole day in the Bacalar lagoon, we move to Tulum and check into a hotel.
Overnight: Jashita
Day 9 – 11: Free days in Tulum
We spend two days freely enjoying the beauty of the Mayan Riviera. Relax in beautiful surroundings and take advantage of the many amenities and activities available in this tropical paradise.
Overnight: Jashita
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