10-Day Yucatan Adventures

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Today, you'll visit the Cenote Xkeken where you'll take a refreshing dip in a beautiful underground cave which due to a peculiar light beam, appears turquoise. Then, you'll head to Chichen Itza, built by the Mayans and then reorganised by the Toltecs. Chichen Itza, the largest archaeological site in Yucatan, symbolises the unification of both religious cultures and was one of the most important religious centres of the peninsula. You'll arrive at Izamal in the evening.

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When you think of Mexican food, what comes to mind? Nachos? Burritos? Tacos? Whichever it is, it's probably full of meat and cheese! Today is your opportunity to learn about traditional Mayan cooking, using only plant-based ingredients. You'll travel to Merida to stroll through the market and choose your ingredients with your guide. You'll then return to prepare lunch, completely from scratch! Enjoy these exciting flavours and take these recipes home with you.

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Continue your Yucatan tour with a yoga class to start your day! After yoga, you'll drive along this incredible coastline to a small fishing port where you will explore the beautiful, peaceful lagoons by kayak. Gaze upon flora and fauna and spot the beautifully graceful flamingos that live here in the mangroves. Cross the lagoon to refresh yourselves in an ojo de agua, a small source of freshwater. You'll have lunch on the boat and enjoy some of the locally caught fish.

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This archaeological site is peaceful and not widely visited by tourists. Uxmal, in the Mayan language, means “Thrice Built”, but in reality, the city was constructed five times and is one of the best-preserved sites. Water is very scarce in the region which explains the omnipresence of representations of the rain god Chac-Mool. In the late afternoon, discover the archaeological site of Kabah, which belongs to the well-known Ruta Puuc (composed of the sites of Kabah, Labna, Sayil and Uxmal).

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Today, you'll spend your morning in the city of Campeche, a UNESCO colonial baroque city and World Heritage Site. Campeche oozes charm on every corner: take some time to stroll through the beautiful colonial port, visit various Mayan ceremonial centres, wander down the 'Malecon' and explore the fort. You'll then depart late morning to the archaeological site of Calakmul. You'll arrive in Calakmul in the afternoon and relax in your hotel which is hidden away in the jungle.

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Today, you'll experience tropical nature and Mayan archaeology at its best. By private car, you'll travel to the Calakmul archaeological site, one of the main cities of the Classic Mayan period with more than 6000 buildings. The Ka'an dynasty reigned in this city for over 1300 years and became one of the most powerful dynasties known as far as Honduras. As well as this historical importance, the city is based in the largest tropical reserve in Mexico.

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Today, you'll depart for Bacalar, the lagoon of seven colours. You'll spend the afternoon kayaking across the beautiful lagoon of Bacalar and entering the peaceful mangroves where many bird species can be spotted. If you are lucky you may see snakes, tapirs or even crocodiles in the mangroves. You'll travel through these canals for two hours before rejoining the lagoon and taking a break on a small beach where you will have time to swim.

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After breakfast, you'll head north and visit the archaeological site of Tulum. This World Heritage Site sits on a cliff edge facing the Caribbean sea and witnessed the arrival of the first colonists. In 1518, the Spanish conquistador Juan de Grijalva set foot on the beach, under the stunned eye of Batab (Mayan governor of the time). You'll visit the ancient harbour, built in 1200, and spend your afternoon at leisure in the gorgeous beach town of Tulum.