Haciendas & Mayan Culture

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Haciendas & Mayan Culture

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

Visiting: Cancún, Valladolid, Chichén-Itzá, Mérida, Izamal, Uxmal, Ekmul, Sotuta de Peón, Coba

Tour operator:

Today Voyages

Tour code:

12410

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Group size:

2 - 20

Physical rating:

Low

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, History

Activities:

Art Galleries & Museums, Sightseeing

From:

$1626

$1545 (USD) The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$81

Tour Overview

This stay is a balanced mix between the discovery of the Yucatan Peninsula in a luxury colonial setting, of haciendas, old historic that have strongly participated in the development and richness of the peninsula, the discovery of the Mayan culture through the visit of the main archaeological sites such as Chichen Itza, Uxmal and Coba and an omnipresent nature found throughout your tour.

Highlights

Discovery of the Yucatan Peninsula in a luxury colonial setting, of haciendas, old historic that have strongly participated in the development and richness of the peninsula
Discovery of the Mayan culture through the visit of the main archaeological sites
Uxmal and Coba and an omnipresent nature found throughout your tour.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Cancun Arrival

Location: Cancún

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Adhara

Meals Included: No Meals

Welcome to Mexico! Upon arrival at Cancun airport, your driver will take you to the rental agency for the recovery of your vehicle where a English-speaking person will be waiting for you to welcome you and guide you for your first steps in Mexico City. Drive to your hotel.

Drive time:

Cancun airport - Cancun 20km (30min)

Day 2 : ¡Welcome To Yucatan!

Location: Valladolid, Chichén-Itzá

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hacienda Chichen Resort

Meals Included: No Meals

Valladolid, Chichén Itzá.

Cenote X'canche, Zona Arqueológica De Ek Balam, Xkopek, Parque Apícola, Cenote Zaci, Cenote Dzitnup.

This morning, head to Valladolid, a little typical charming yucatecan town. It is proud of its name of "Magic Village of Mexico", for its unique features, its historical richness, its culture and its gastronomy, as well as for its pre-Hispanic and colonial buildings, its very strong customs and traditions and for its inhabitants who make them endure. Visit the Zocalo and its white cathedral. You then get lost in the colonial streets of the city center, passing by the municipal bazaar and the convent of San Bernardino. In the same historic center is the cenote Zací, a few streets from the central square, semi-open and offering a space for bathing and spirituality out of the ordinary. With its hanging vines, the atmosphere is quiet and the place shaded. You continue your journey by visiting two of the most beautiful cenotes of this region, those of Dzitnup (X'keken and Samulah), entirely enclosed in caves, and which will offer you the freshness and surprise of places such as these. At the end of the day, you will reach Chichen Itza where a sound and light show will await you, if you wish, at nightfall.

Car trips:

Cancun - Valladolid 165km (2h)
Valladolid - Chichen Itza 45km (45min)

Day 3 : Marvels Of Yucatan

Location: Mérida, Izamal

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hacienda Merida

Meals Included: Breakfast

Izamal, Chichén Itzá, Merida.

Yokdzonot, Kukulcán, Pirámide Kinich Kakmó.

Today you will discover the wonderful 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 soak up the majesty of this site and the echo of its past glory. Continue to the cenote of Yokdzonot to refresh yourself and participate in an original and traditional cooking class of Yucatec gastronomy. After lunch, you head to the "magic village" of Izamal. You will visit the Franciscan convent of San Antonio de Padua, whose atrium is the second largest after that of the Vatican. You can also climb the Kinich pyramid to have a breathtaking view of this mustard yellow city. End of the day in Mérida, cultural capital of Yucatan. City of one million inhabitants, it is famous for its cathedral and Paseo Montejo bordered by the sumptuous mansions of the former henequen plantation owners. Strolling through the colonial streets of the White City, you will feel the romantic and provincial atmosphere, testifying to a past rich in stories and legends.

Car trips:

Chichen Itza - Yokdzonot 25km (25min)
Yokdzonot - Izamal 55km (55min)
Izamal - Mérida 70km (1h10)

Day 4 : Ruta Puuc, A Concentrate Of Haciendas!

Location: Uxmal, Uxmal

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hacienda Uxmal

Meals Included: No Meals

Merida, Uxmal.
Yaxcopoil, Museo Del Chocolate Yucateco, Mucuyché, Parador San Antonio Mulix, Cenote Kankirixche.

After your breakfast, you will take the road to the hacienda Yaxcopoil to visit the remains of this former colonial residence, authenticity guaranteed! Then head to the village of Mucuyche where you will start your tour with a visit to the hacienda and then refresh yourself in the two cenotes Carlota and Azul Maya. In the late afternoon, you will have the opportunity to visit the Cocoa Museum and its Mayan ceremony dedicated to the god Chaac (god of rain and thunder), which also has a small zoo where you will have the chance of seeing some endemic species of the region such as the jaguar.

Car trips:

Merida - Yaxcopoil 35km (40min)
Yaxcopoil - Mucuyche 25km (30min)
Mucuyche - Uxmal 50km (45min)

Day 5 : Uxmal, Mayan City In Puuc Style & Hacienda Sotuta De Peon The Survivor

Location: Uxmal, Ekmul, Sotuta de Peón

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hacienda Ticum

Meals Included: Breakfast

Uxmal, Ekmul, Sotuta De Peón.

Cuzamá, Ruinas De Aké, Tixkokob.

Early departure to visit the site of Uxmal and its monuments with typical architecture such as the quadrilateral of the nuns or the governor's palace. (Possibility to climb to the top of a beautiful Mayan pyramid and have a view of the Yucatec jungle). After lunch, departure for the hacienda Sotuta de Peon, the last active hacienda in the Yucatan. You will then be able to learn the secrets of making henequen fiber through an atypical visit since you will be in a horse-drawn cart. After refreshing yourself in a cenote at the end of the tour, you will resume your journey towards the hacienda Ticum to enjoy a good cocktail by the pool.

Car trips:
Uxmal - Sotuta de Peon 65km (1h05)
Sotuta de Peon - Hacienda Ticum 80km (1h10)

Day 6 : Coba And Its Lagoon

Location: Coba

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hip Hotel Tulum

Meals Included: Breakfast

Coba

Grutas of Balancanché, Ake.

Departure in the morning for the site of Coba, magnificent archaeological site in the middle of the Yucatec jungle to finish in beauty and height by climbing one of its very high pyramids. Suggestion: Lunch near the site at the Coqui Coqui restaurant and walk along the lagoon. You will reach Tulum, the only Mayan port known as such, which saw a few centuries ago the arrival of the first conquistadors. Tulum combines landscapes of paradisiacal beaches and historical sites earning it a reputation and a flawless craze on the part of travelers.

Car trips:

Hacienda Ticum - Coba 195km (2h20)
Coba - Tulum 55km (1h)

Day 7 : ¡Hasta Luego! Back To Cancun

Location: Cancún

Meals Included: No Meals

Cancun, Coba.

Akumal, Playa Del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Sian Ka'an.

Maybe it's time to say goodbye to Mexico and its beaches? Your stay is coming to an end. Before reaching the airport and depending on your schedule, you can visit the ruins of Tulum. Tulum means "wall" in the Mayan language, and this is the case since it has one of the most beautiful vestiges of this civilization. You will discover this ancient city perched on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, like an ancient fortress, and therefore lets you see a breathtaking panorama of the Paraíso and Mayan beaches, both for its contrasts of colors and in its proximity to the jungle, the sea and the city. You then go to one of the beaches below and enjoy a moment of relaxation. Depart from the hotel to Cancun airport where you will leave your rental car and catch your return flight.

Drive by car:
Tulum - Cancun airport 125km (1h45)

What's Included

B&B plan accommodation from day 1 to day 7 on a double basis in the establishments mentioned or similar
Private transfer with Spanish-speaking driver on day 1 from the airport to the car rental agency
French-speaking assistance during the vehicle pick up
Rental car category SUV Compact type Chevrolet Trax or similar from day 1 to day 7 for 3 pax
Rental car category Large type Volkwagen Vento or similar from day 1 to day 7 for 2 pax
Comprehensive insurance and unlimited mileage (24/24 assistance and 1 driver)
Pick up: Cancun center and drop off: Cancun airport
The agency's assistance 24 hours a day on site

What's Not Included

International flights
Individual equipment
Domestic flights unless mentioned in included
Repatriation insurance / hospitalization insurance
Meals (unless confirmed)
Drinks
Tips
Entries
Personal purchases
GPS Gas Tolls Parking and other costs related to the use of the rental car
Resort Fees at the Hip Hotel in Tulum from 8USD per night per room to be paid directly at check in

Check out our Q&As

Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

Yes
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

Yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes
Are flights included in this tour?

No

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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.
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