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8-Day Yucatan Peninsula from Cancun: Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Ek Balam and Tulum
8 days
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Itinerary
Day 1: Your arrival
Pass By: Chichen Itza, Chichen Itza, Yucatan Peninsula
We welcome you at Cancun / Riviera Maya International Airport and provide you with airport reception and transfer to the Lodge at Chichen Itza or to the Mayaland Hotel & Bungalows ®, located in the very heart of the archaeological park with its own entrance to the temples.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: One night´s accommodations at room of the house
Day 2: Chichen Itza archaeological park
Pass By: Chichen Itza, Chichen Itza, Yucatan Peninsula
Begin your day with breakfast at your hotel. Then, a private guided tour of the site begins at the Great Plaza, the heart of Chichen Itza. Visiting the Ball Game Court, the Temple of the Jaguars, the famous Temple (pyramid) of God KuKulcan, the Tzompantli Platform, the Temple of the Warriors or Temple of The One Thousand Columns. Then you will visit the Mayan Observatory and the set of buildings constructed during the Classic Maya Period, The Nunnery.
Lunch will be served at Mayaland Hotel. Enjoy the afternoon relaxing by the pool or taking an additional horseback riding tour (not included). You can also stroll through our beautiful gardens and watch the birds. The Yucatan boasts more species than the United States and Canada combined. If you are staying at the Hotel Chichen Itza ® you will be driven back to your hotel.
Dinner.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: One night´s accommodations at room of the house
Day 3: Ek Balam-Rio Lagartos pink flamingo reserve
Pass By: Ek' Balam, Temozon, Yucatan Peninsula
After breakfast, we will depart to the northern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula via the magnificent site of Ek Balam to Rio Lagartos on the Mexican Gulf coast. Ek Balam is one of the most mysterious cities ever discovered. Its main temple features a Jaw of jaguar with delicate stucco relieve and feathered sculptures. At arriving to Rio Lagartos, we will take a wonderful boat ride through the mangroves to visit the feeding ground of the beautiful pink flamingoes. A box lunch will be provided. Return to the hotel for a late afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: One night´s accommodations at room of the house
Day 4: Izamal-Merida-Uxmal
Pass By: Convento de San Antonio de Padua, Izamal, Yucatan Peninsula
After breakfast, we will depart to Merida calling at the colonial city of Izamal on the way, where we will visit the Convent of San Francisco de Padua, the central park, the regional market and the pyramid of Kinich Kakmo located downtown.
Upon arrival in Merida, we will take a walking tour of the city center visiting the Zocalo or Main Square, site of the stately Cathedral; the Casa de Montejo, a 16th century home of Don Francisco de Montejo, the founder of the city; the City Hall and palace of the State Government. We will take a walking tour of the city market for authentic arts and crafts.
Lunch is served at a typical Mexican restaurant where you will taste a sample of authentic local cuisine and listen to the serenades of strolling trovadores. We continue our walking tour to the church of Tercera Orden, a beautiful 17th century monastery; the Peon Contreras Theater and the University of Yucatan.
At the end of this visit, a deluxe vehicle tour around the Monument to the Nation and past the 19th century mansions on Paseo de Montejo and Avenida Colon concludes our city tour. We continue to Uxmal. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: One night´s accommodations at room of the house
Day 5: Uxmal Archaeological Park
Pass By: Zona Arqueologica Uxmal, Uxmal, Yucatan Peninsula
Breakfast. We will walk to the temples at Uxmal for a guided tour that includes the oval-shaped Magician´s Pyramid; the Nun´s Quadrangle with its magnificent friezes depicting the Mayan Rain God; the magnificent Palace of the Governor and the impressive Great Pyramid.
Free afternoon for relaxing at the hotel where you can swim in our beautiful sparkling swimming pools or enjoy our spa.
In the evening you are invited to attend the Uxmal light and sound show, staged nightly in the Nun´s Quadrangle, Uxmal´s central plaza. The music, dialogue (spanish only) and illumination take place in a magnificent setting and the event is an unforgettable introduction to the history and legends of the ancient city and the magnificent Puuc Mayan culture. When inaugurated in 1975, this sound and light spectacle was acclaimed to be the finest in the world. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: One night´s accommodations at room of the house
Day 6: Town of Becal and city of Campeche
Pass By: Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche, Campeche, Yucatan Peninsula
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. We will take you to the village of Becal, famous for the Panama hats made by artisans who work in caves to preserve the quality of the palm fronds. Afterwards we shall proceed to the city of Campeche once a fortified Pirate haven. Here one of the United Nations World Heritage Sites, as are Chichen Itza and Uxmal. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch at a local restaurant. We will do a walking city tour and visit a number of small museums and places of interest in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch at a local restaurant.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: One night´s accommodations at room of the house
Day 7: Kabah Sayil- Ticul Labna Loltun
Pass By: Kabah, Yucatan Peninsula
Depart from the hotel after breakfast. First stop is Kabah where you will see the Codz Pop, a palace famous for its facade of 250 Chaac masks and statues of ancient rulers of the site; the Palace and the Arch of Kabah which marks the entrance to the Sacbe or linking path between Kabah and Uxmal.
We will then visit Sayil, a very unique site in the land of the Maya for its gracious three-tiered palace: a labyrinth of 70 rooms adorned with columns and beautifully Chaac masks carved in stone.
Labna is a lovely classical Puuc Maya village that among its temples of note we find The Palace and The Mirador.
Minutes away are the town of Ticul, where the living Maya will show us the makings of their pottery and reproductions of ancient Mayan figurines.
A box lunch will be provided along the way to the caves of Loltun, natural masterpieces with pre-Maya engravings dating back over four thousand years as well as interesting geological formations and markings of The Yucatan Peninsula´s resurgence from the sea in the Quaternary Era. Next to Loltun is the city of Tekax. We will visit a 17th century convent and fortress like chapel that is a silent testimony to Yucatan´s turbulent past: Maya revolts against Spanish rule that resulted in the war of castes.Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: One night´s accommodations at room of the house
Day 8: Uxmal Tulum - Cancun or Riviera Maya
Pass By: Tulum Archaeological Site, Tulum, Yucatan Peninsula
After breakfast we will depart to the archaeological site of Tulum located in the Caribbean Coast. After a brief visit, your deluxe van will take you to the hotel of your choice in Cancun or the Riviera Maya or on to the airport.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: One night´s accommodations at room of the house
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Day 1: Your arrival
Pass By: Chichen Itza, Chichen Itza, Yucatan Peninsula
We welcome you at Cancun / Riviera Maya International Airport and provide you with airport reception and transfer to the Lodge at Chichen Itza or to the Mayaland Hotel & Bungalows ®, located in the very heart of the archaeological park with its own entrance to the temples.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: One night´s accommodations at room of the house
Day 2: Chichen Itza archaeological park
Pass By: Chichen Itza, Chichen Itza, Yucatan Peninsula
Begin your day with breakfast at your hotel. Then, a private guided tour of the site begins at the Great Plaza, the heart of Chichen Itza. Visiting the Ball Game Court, the Temple of the Jaguars, the famous Temple (pyramid) of God KuKulcan, the Tzompantli Platform, the Temple of the Warriors or Temple of The One Thousand Columns. Then you will visit the Mayan Observatory and the set of buildings constructed during the Classic Maya Period, The Nunnery.
Lunch will be served at Mayaland Hotel. Enjoy the afternoon relaxing by the pool or taking an additional horseback riding tour (not included). You can also stroll through our beautiful gardens and watch the birds. The Yucatan boasts more species than the United States and Canada combined. If you are staying at the Hotel Chichen Itza ® you will be driven back to your hotel.
Dinner.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: One night´s accommodations at room of the house
Day 3: Ek Balam-Rio Lagartos pink flamingo reserve
Pass By: Ek' Balam, Temozon, Yucatan Peninsula
After breakfast, we will depart to the northern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula via the magnificent site of Ek Balam to Rio Lagartos on the Mexican Gulf coast. Ek Balam is one of the most mysterious cities ever discovered. Its main temple features a Jaw of jaguar with delicate stucco relieve and feathered sculptures. At arriving to Rio Lagartos, we will take a wonderful boat ride through the mangroves to visit the feeding ground of the beautiful pink flamingoes. A box lunch will be provided. Return to the hotel for a late afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: One night´s accommodations at room of the house
Day 4: Izamal-Merida-Uxmal
Pass By: Convento de San Antonio de Padua, Izamal, Yucatan Peninsula
After breakfast, we will depart to Merida calling at the colonial city of Izamal on the way, where we will visit the Convent of San Francisco de Padua, the central park, the regional market and the pyramid of Kinich Kakmo located downtown.
Upon arrival in Merida, we will take a walking tour of the city center visiting the Zocalo or Main Square, site of the stately Cathedral; the Casa de Montejo, a 16th century home of Don Francisco de Montejo, the founder of the city; the City Hall and palace of the State Government. We will take a walking tour of the city market for authentic arts and crafts.
Lunch is served at a typical Mexican restaurant where you will taste a sample of authentic local cuisine and listen to the serenades of strolling trovadores. We continue our walking tour to the church of Tercera Orden, a beautiful 17th century monastery; the Peon Contreras Theater and the University of Yucatan.
At the end of this visit, a deluxe vehicle tour around the Monument to the Nation and past the 19th century mansions on Paseo de Montejo and Avenida Colon concludes our city tour. We continue to Uxmal. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: One night´s accommodations at room of the house
Day 5: Uxmal Archaeological Park
Pass By: Zona Arqueologica Uxmal, Uxmal, Yucatan Peninsula
Breakfast. We will walk to the temples at Uxmal for a guided tour that includes the oval-shaped Magician´s Pyramid; the Nun´s Quadrangle with its magnificent friezes depicting the Mayan Rain God; the magnificent Palace of the Governor and the impressive Great Pyramid.
Free afternoon for relaxing at the hotel where you can swim in our beautiful sparkling swimming pools or enjoy our spa.
In the evening you are invited to attend the Uxmal light and sound show, staged nightly in the Nun´s Quadrangle, Uxmal´s central plaza. The music, dialogue (spanish only) and illumination take place in a magnificent setting and the event is an unforgettable introduction to the history and legends of the ancient city and the magnificent Puuc Mayan culture. When inaugurated in 1975, this sound and light spectacle was acclaimed to be the finest in the world. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: One night´s accommodations at room of the house
Day 6: Town of Becal and city of Campeche
Pass By: Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche, Campeche, Yucatan Peninsula
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. We will take you to the village of Becal, famous for the Panama hats made by artisans who work in caves to preserve the quality of the palm fronds. Afterwards we shall proceed to the city of Campeche once a fortified Pirate haven. Here one of the United Nations World Heritage Sites, as are Chichen Itza and Uxmal. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch at a local restaurant. We will do a walking city tour and visit a number of small museums and places of interest in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch at a local restaurant.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: One night´s accommodations at room of the house
Day 7: Kabah Sayil- Ticul Labna Loltun
Pass By: Kabah, Yucatan Peninsula
Depart from the hotel after breakfast. First stop is Kabah where you will see the Codz Pop, a palace famous for its facade of 250 Chaac masks and statues of ancient rulers of the site; the Palace and the Arch of Kabah which marks the entrance to the Sacbe or linking path between Kabah and Uxmal.
We will then visit Sayil, a very unique site in the land of the Maya for its gracious three-tiered palace: a labyrinth of 70 rooms adorned with columns and beautifully Chaac masks carved in stone.
Labna is a lovely classical Puuc Maya village that among its temples of note we find The Palace and The Mirador.
Minutes away are the town of Ticul, where the living Maya will show us the makings of their pottery and reproductions of ancient Mayan figurines.
A box lunch will be provided along the way to the caves of Loltun, natural masterpieces with pre-Maya engravings dating back over four thousand years as well as interesting geological formations and markings of The Yucatan Peninsula´s resurgence from the sea in the Quaternary Era. Next to Loltun is the city of Tekax. We will visit a 17th century convent and fortress like chapel that is a silent testimony to Yucatan´s turbulent past: Maya revolts against Spanish rule that resulted in the war of castes.Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: One night´s accommodations at room of the house
Day 8: Uxmal Tulum - Cancun or Riviera Maya
Pass By: Tulum Archaeological Site, Tulum, Yucatan Peninsula
After breakfast we will depart to the archaeological site of Tulum located in the Caribbean Coast. After a brief visit, your deluxe van will take you to the hotel of your choice in Cancun or the Riviera Maya or on to the airport.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: One night´s accommodations at room of the house
Included
- Accommodation included: 8 nights
- 7 nights accommodation at the room of the house
- Transport by deluxe air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals as per itinerary
- Professional guide
- Boat ride to Rio Lagartos
- Gratuities for bellboys, maids and waiters
- Entrance fees to archeological sites
Not included
- Drinks
- Tips to guide and driver
- Personal phone calls and laundry services
- Translator device for the Sound and Light Show
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Departures on Saturday a minimum of 2 pax is required to operate.
- Rates are per person in USD including all taxes.
- Double occupancy rates require a minimum of 2 people.
- Triple occupancy rates require a minimum of 3 people.
- No service pick-up for hotels at downtown, the schedule of pick up at the meeting point will be notified when confirming the service.
- Before booking, please make sure your arrival flight is before 12:00pm, otherwise we recommend to arriver one night earlier and overnight in Cancun (on your own). Departure time varies based on your needs.
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
Aquatic
25%
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This is a 5 Star Tour if you are interested in one of the greatest civilization in human history. The tour included all of the historically relevant ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula in an up close and personal way. The Tour Leader Juan Carlos Molina is totally knowledgeable about all the details of Mayan Culture. Juan Carlos has many connections and was able to get tickets for shows and special visits for us saving time and allowing us to see important places throughout the Peninsula. If you want to learn about the Mayan Culture this is the way to do it. Bill Turner
We were the only 2 tourists in this trip.Visited many Mayan sites and some cities. We had an unique chance to see how Panama hat was made. It is a well designed tour, packed but in the mean time, relaxing. Our guide/driver, JC, was very knowledgeable and attentive. Meals and drinks were included in the package, so we could only choose appetizers and main dishes from a set menu. The dishes of first night were not very appetizing but the second night, we were offered a set menu made for a Japanese tour group, and which was very tasty. Bungalows of both lodges at Chichen Itza and Uxmal were very comfortable. The only drawback was wifi connection wifi was not available in the bungalow at Chichen Itza at Uxmal, it was available but was turned off after 10 pm.
This was an absolutely fascinating tour with emphasis on Mayan culture and sites, however, without leaving other aspects like the colonial towns of Mérida and Campeche, or the natural reserve at Rio Lagartos. Our guide was well informed, spoke Mayan himself and could tell us a lot about the history of his people.