Playa del Carmen Trip Overview
Circuit that explores both the historical and archaeological part, as well as the natural environment of the Yucatan Peninsula by the hand of passionate guides and specialists in their areas. Without hurry and without large groups. We take care of everything.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 days
Starts: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Circuit that explores both the historical and archaeological part, as well as the natural environment of the Yucatan Peninsula by the hand of passionate guides and specialists in their areas. Without hurry and without large groups. We take care of everything.
Itinerary
Day 1: From Cancun / Playa del Carmen to Valladolid
Stop At: Tulum Archaeological Site, Carretera Federal, Cancun – Chetumal Km 230, 307, Tulum 77780 Mexico
Private guided tour and free time in the archeological zone.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Zona Arqueologica de Coba, Carretera Federal Tulum 307, Coba 77793 Mexico
Private guided tour and free time in the archaeological zone of Cobá.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Valladolid, Valladolid, Yucatan Peninsula
City tour through the colonial city of Valladolid, important for its strategic geographical location in the region.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Dinner: Welcome dinner in Valladolid in a typical restaurant of the region. Vegan options available.
Accommodation included: Standard room in a 3 or 4 star hotel conveniently close to the center of Valladolid.
Day 2: From Valladolid to Merida
Stop At: 20-minute drive from Valladolid on highway 295, direction Tizimin, Ek Balam Village Mexico
Private guided tour and free time in the archaeological zone of Ek Balam.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Chichen Itza Mexico
Private guided tour and free time for shopping and photos in the archaeological zone where we can admire one of the new seven wonders of the world.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cenote Yokdzonot, Calle 20 S/N Between 27 & 29, Yokdzonot 97922 Mexico
We will have the opportunity to admire a cenote in a Mayan community and cool off in its clear waters.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Izamal, Izamal, Yucatan Peninsula
On the way to Merida is the colonial city of Izamal, famous for its historic yellow center for which it receives the nickname of “the yellow city.”
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
Accommodation included: Standard room in a 3 to 4 star hotel conveniently close to the center of Merida.
Day 3: From Merida to Campeche
Stop At: Merida, Merida, Yucatan Peninsula
City tour through Merida, an important colonial city and the capital of the State of Yucatán.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Bécal, Campeche, Mexico
Visit to the small town of Becal, specialized in the manufacture of the characteristic “jipi japa” hat in the State of Campeche. We will talk to its inhabitants while they explain the manufacturing process of their famous hats.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Pomuch, Camp., Mexico
On the way to Campeche we can stop by the particular cemetery of Pomuch.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard room in a 3 to 4 star hotel conveniently close to the center of Campeche.
Day 4: From Campeche to Palenque
Stop At: Campeche, Campeche, Yucatan Peninsula
City tour through the beautiful historic center of the capital of the State of Campeche. Free afternoon.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard room in a 3 to 4 star hotel in the center of Palenque or cabin in the jungle with all the comforts.
Day 5: Palenque – Waterfalls
Stop At: Zona Arqueologica de Palenque, Carretera a Palenque- Zona Archaeologica Km. 8, Palenque 29960 Mexico
Private guided tour and free time for photos and shopping in the archaeological zone of Palenque.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cascadas de Misol-Ha, Carretera Ocosingo Reserva de la Biósfera Montes Azules, Palenque Mexico
Visit and free time in the waterfalls.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Cascadas de Agua Azul, Reserva Especial de la Biosfera Cascadas Agua Azul, Palenque 29920 Mexico
Visit and free time in the waterfalls.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard room in a 3 to 4 star hotel in the center of Palenque or cabin in the jungle with all the comforts.
Day 6: From Palenque to Calakmul
Stop At: Reserva de la Biosfera de Calakmul, Calakmul Mexico
Transfer from Palenque to Calakmul where we can camp in the Nature Reserve and it is common to see local flora and fauna.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Option to stay in the small town of Xpujil or camp in the Nature Reserve.
Day 7: From Calakmul to Bacalar
Stop At: Calakmul Archaeological Zone, Mexico
Private guided tour of the archeological zone.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard room in a 3 or 4 star hotel in the Magic Town of Bacalar.
Day 8: From Bacalar to Tulum
Stop At: Bacalar, Bacalar, Yucatan Peninsula
We will visit El Fuerte de San Felipe, built to protect against pirate attacks.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Bacalar, Bacalar, Yucatan Peninsula
We will take a ride in a small boat on the famous Laguna de los seven colores and have free time to cool off in its waters.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard room in a 3 to 4 star hotel based on availability in Tulum.
