Atypical Yucatan

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Atypical Yucatan

13 Days Starting and ending in Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Visiting: Cancún, Puerto Morelos, Río Lagartos, Ekbalam, Xocén, Yalcobá, Chichén-Itzá, Yokdzonot, Izamal, Cenotes Hacienda Mucuyché, Hacienda Temozon, an IHG Hotel, Uxmal, Sotuta de Peón, Mérida, Tekit, Laguna Guerrero, Bacalar, Chunhuhub, Coba, Chunyaxché, Paamul

Tour operator:

Today Voyages

Tour code:

12581

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

2-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, History, Ruins-Archaeology

Activities:

Sightseeing, Swimming

From:

$1844

$1792 (USD) WINTER SALE @ Tourhub Discount: $52

Tour Overview

Authentic and atypical self-drive discovery of Mexico's Yucatan

Highlights

Caribbean Sea
Magical villages
Chichen Itza

Itinerary

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Day 1 : First Night In The Jungle

Location:

Cancún, Puerto Morelos

Accommodation:

Hotel

Accommodation Name:

Jolie Jungle

Meals Included:

No Meals

Welcome to Mexico! Pick up your rental car and head to Puerto Morelos, a little further inland for your first night.

Day 2 : Archaeological Site, Cenote And Nature Reserve

Location:

Río Lagartos, Ekbalam

Accommodation:

Hotel

Accommodation Name:

Villa de Pescadores Rio Lagartos

Meals Included:

Lunch

Departure for Ek Balam or "black jaguar" in Mayan, an ancient religious centre of great importance in the region and comprising about 40 structures. All the temples are accessible to visitors and allow you to get a good view of the city and the surrounding jungle. Ek Balam does not have the fame of Chichen Itza, yet it is a city full of serenity and mystery at the same time. There are few visitors and this is what makes it so charming. The Xcanche cenote is located about 1500 metres from the town. To get there, you can rent bicycles or go on foot. There is an abseiling trail, hammocks and a zip line to keep you entertained. Lunch is available at the cenote ecotourism centre, surrounded by jungle. In the late afternoon, we head to Rio Lagartos, a small fishing village in the north of the peninsula. You will enjoy a beautiful sunset during a walk on the "malecon".

Driving time: Cancun - Ek Balam 175km (2h10) / Ek Balam - Rio Lagartos 95km (1h15)

Day 3 : Rio Lagartos Nature Reserve

Location:

Río Lagartos

Accommodation:

Hotel

Accommodation Name:

Xkopek centre apicole

Meals Included:

No Meals

Today you can board a "lancha" - a small motor boat - and go for a ride through the mangrove. Then head to the famous pink lagoon called "Las Coloradas". Drive to Valladolid at the end of the day. Possibility to visit the beekeeping centre where you will sleep in a bungalow near the centre of Valladolid.

Drive : Valladolid - Rio Lagartos 110km (1h30)

Day 4 : In A Community And Secret Cenote

Location:

Xocén, Yalcobá

Accommodation:

Hotel

Accommodation Name:

Puerta Chichen

Meals Included:

Lunch

Today, you will be immersed in the Yucatecan culture and discover the village of Xocen. Discover different key places that will lead to wonderful encounters. First, visit the Ranchería X Bajil, then take an interpretive trail (medicinal plants and bird watching). Visit the pretty village church and take time to soak up the tranquillity that characterises the community. At the end of the morning, join Doña Leonila, who will teach you how she cooks the famous "pollo pibil" and with whom you will be able to discuss her culture. After a hearty lunch, you will go to the cenote of Xcanahaltun, located in the neighbouring village of Yalcoba, still unknown to the general public. At the end of the day, you will go to Chichen Itza where a sound and light show will await you, if you wish, at nightfall.

Driving directions: Valladolid - Xocen 15km (20min) / Xocen - Chichen Itza 50km (50min)

Day 5 : Seventh Wonder Of The World And Yellow City

Location:

Chichén-Itzá, Yokdzonot, Izamal

Accommodation:

Hotel

Accommodation Name:

Rinconada del Convento

Meals Included:

Lunch

Today, you will discover the marvellous archaeological site of Chichen Itza at the opening to avoid the crowds, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, and considered since 2007 as one of the "new wonders of the world". You will be immersed in the majesty of this site and the echo of its past glory. Continue to the Yokdzonot cenote for a refreshing swim in its clear waters. After lunch, you will head to the "magic village" of Izamal. You will visit the Franciscan convent of San Antonio de Padua, whose atrium is second in size only to that of the Vatican. You can also climb the Kinich Pyramid for a breathtaking view of this yellow city.

Driving directions: Chichen Itza - Yokdzonot 25km (25min) / Yokdzonot - Izamal 55km (55min)

Day 6 : Cenotes And Haciendas

Location:

Cenotes Hacienda Mucuyché, Hacienda Temozon, an IHG Hotel

Accommodation:

Hotel

Accommodation Name:

Hacienda Yabucu

Meals Included:

No Meals

Today, there are several cenote options available to you. You can go to Homun or Cuzama and you will find many cenotes to visit to refresh yourself. Both offer a truck ride (a small horse-drawn cart) from one cenote to the next.
At the end of the day, you will rest in a typical Yucatecan accommodation: a hacienda! Road to Seyé.

Day 7 : Visit To The Last Henequera Hacienda In The Yucatan

Location:

Uxmal, Sotuta de Peón

Accommodation:

Hotel

Accommodation Name:

Nueva Altia

Meals Included:

No Meals

Today, you're off for a day's escape to the heart of traditional Yucatán, and discover the wonderful hacienda Sotuta de Peón! It is located in the small village of Sotuta, about 1 hour from Mérida, and is named after the family who built it: Peón. It was built at the end of the 19th century and reached its peak at the beginning of the 20th century, with the economic boom in henequen fibre. It was abandoned and then reopened to the public 12 years ago, in order to turn it into a museum and bring it back to life during the two tours organised during the day (10am and 1pm). The guided tour is divided into three parts a visit to the old renovated house including a tour of the henequen fibre production machinery (still in operation); a ride in a truck (an old cart pulled by a donkey on rails) to tour the hacienda and its agave fields, passing by a Mayan house where we will learn some Mayan words with Don Antonio, one of the first workers of the hacienda; finally, a swim in its wonderful cenote, Dzul Ha, in the heart of a cave. End of the day in Uxmal. Possibility to attend the sound and light show at the archaeological site at nightfall.

Day 8 : Community Day At Tekit Village

Location:

Mérida, Tekit

Accommodation:

Hotel

Accommodation Name:

Residencial Merida

Meals Included:

No Meals

You will visit the site of Uxmal early and continue to an afternoon of sharing in the community of Tekit! End of the day in Merida.

Day 9 : Laguna Guerrero

Location:

Laguna Guerrero

Accommodation Name:

El Chital

Meals Included:

Breakfast

After a morning visit to the city of Merida, you head to the Laguna Guerrero, a manatee sanctuary. If you are lucky, you will be able to discover this species in its natural environment. Take advantage of the kayaks and bicycles provided to get to know the surroundings.

Day 10 : The 7 Colours Lagoon

Location:

Bacalar, Chunhuhub

Accommodation:

Hotel

Accommodation Name:

Selva Bonita

Meals Included:

No Meals

You will leave the Laguna Guerrero to go to the famous lagoon of the 7 colours called Bacalar. You can enjoy a boat tour to discover the stromatolites, the cenotes and the pirate channel. End of the day in the community of Selva Bonita north of Bacalar.

Day 11 : Tulum And The Caribbean

Location:

Coba, Chunyaxché, Paamul

Accommodation:

Hotel

Accommodation Name:

Paamul

Meals Included:

No Meals

Today you can enjoy and do some activities with the community and then head to Tulum to visit the site overlooking the sea. End of the day in a secluded town, away from the crowds and tourists: Paamul.

Day 12 : Caribbean Relaxation

Location:

Paamul

Accommodation:

Hotel

Accommodation Name:

Paamul

Meals Included:

No Meals

After ten days of touring, it's finally time to rest. Enjoy your last day before your departure.

Day 13 : Hasta Luego Mexico !

Location:

Cancún

Meals Included:

No Meals

Goodbye Mexico! See you soon, maybe? Welcome back!

What's Included

Accommodation and breakfast from day 1 to day 13 in the following establishments or similar
Car rental from day 1 to day 13
Chevrolet Aveo standard or similar
Pick up and drop off at Cancun airport
Full insurance with unlimited killometrage
Visits to the villages of Xocen and Tekit
assistance and 1 driver
24 hour assistance from the agency on site

What's Not Included

International flights
National flights except if mentioned in included
Personal equipment
Cancellation and health and repatriation insurance
Meals and drinks except if mentioned in included (count an average of 10€ per meal in a local restaurant)
Activities and entrances
Tips in restaurants or with guides
Personal purchases
GPS petrol
tolls
car parks and other expenses related to the use of the rental car
Everything not included in the "What the price includes" section

Check out our Q&As

Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

No but 24 hour assistance will be available
Are flights included in this tour?

No
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

Yes, this is an independent tour. You can choose how you spend your time
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes
How does Today Voyages work?

We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.

Where should I buy the flights to reach my destination?

Today Voyages does not sell flights directly. None of our tours come with flights included. Why? Because we prefer to give full flexibility to our valued customers to select the airlines and the booking platform they prefer. As soon as your flight is booked and confirmed, we invite you to update your flight plan within your Today Voyages booking confirmation page by entering your flight number, departure and arrival times, as well as your Passport information (if needed). None of these fields are mandatory but we highly encourage you to provide as much information as possible. This will allow us to provide you with the excellent service you are looking for.
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Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!
What is the difference between Group Vacations and Private Vacations?

If you purchase one of our Group vacation packages, you will be escorted by a professional tour guide and will be traveling with other like-minded travelers you may not know. The group size depends on the tour you select. If you purchase one of our Private vacation packages, you will be traveling only within your group of friends. You may or may not be escorted by a professional tour guide; this depends on the type of private tour you are interested in.
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What happens if a Group tour does not get confirmed?

It is very simple... you will be offered an alternative departure date or be refunded the full amount you pre-paid. No questions asked!
What happens after I book?

The majority of our tours are confirmed at the time of booking. This means that, after submitting the payment online, you will receive an order confirmation email; make sure to save this email and to note down your confirmation number for any future communication with us. Some tours may be sold on a 'on request' basis. This means that for these tours we reserve the right to check the availability of your spot(s) with the Tour Operator before confirming the tour to you. As soon as you submit the payment online for a 'on request' tour you will receive an email notification that confirms your order request. Within 72 hours, you will receive either a confirmation email or a denial email. Do not worry... we will do everything we can to confirm your tour!

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