Delve into Mexican history and culture on a trip designed for nature-lovers and history buffs alike!
While based in Cancun, you'll explore fascinating nature reserved and archaeological sites that offer you a little insight into Mayan culture and religion, while still having time to relax on beaches and bask in this regions natural beauty.
You'll visit one of the most significant pyramids of the Mayan era, Chichen-Itza, as well as exploring some of the famous cenotes of the region, as well as swim with sharks, and finishing the trip in a eco-archaeological park that is quite unlike anything you have experienced before!
This Yucatan trip is perfect for people who have never been to Mexico before, and want to see what it is all about!
Delve into Mexican history and culture on a trip designed for nature-lovers and history buffs alike!
While based in Cancun, you'll explore fascinating nature reserved and archaeological sites that offer you a little insight into Mayan culture and religion, while still having time to relax on beaches and bask in this regions natural beauty.
You'll visit one of the most significant pyramids of the Mayan era, Chichen-Itza, as well as exploring some of the famous cenotes of the region, as well as swim with sharks, and finishing the trip in a eco-archaeological park that is quite unlike anything you have experienced before!
This Yucatan trip is perfect for people who have never been to Mexico before, and want to see what it is all about!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Cancun
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You'll arrive at Cancun Airport and be transferred to your hotel in the city. You'll have the rest of the day to enjoy your hotel, set right on one of Cancun's best beaches.
Accommodation
Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites Cancún★3 star
Transportations
Private Driver from Cancun International Airport to Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites Cancún
Destinations
Cancún
Day 2
Puerto Morelos
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Spend the morning relaxing at the beach just next to your hotel. After lunch, we head towards Puerto Morelos and into the Mexican jungle. Here you can choose between two activities to help you explore this unique area; by taking an ATV to explore the different cenotes around the area or snorkelling in a cenote in Puerto Morelos and relaxing by this mesmerising hole to the underworld.
Accommodation
Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites Cancún★3 star
Activities
Cenote Zapote
Transportations
Private Driver from Cancún to Puerto Morelos
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Cancún
Quintana Roo
Day 3
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
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Today’s excursion takes you to the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will learn about the importance of Mexico’s national protected areas and you will also have the opportunity to kayak through the wetlands, hike through the jungle, and snorkel in a cenote. You'll stop for lunch in Tulum on your way back Cancun.
Accommodation
Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites Cancún★3 star
Activities
Sian Ka'an
Restaurants
Don Cafeto
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Cancún
Quintana Roo
Tulum
Day 4
Chichen Itza and Ik Kil
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Visit of Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience the magnificent archaeological site and its history. Learn about the Maya culture and traditions and enjoy the great view from one of the famous pyramids – an experience you will never forget. This excursion also includes a visit to the cenote of Ik Kil in the eco-archaeological park.
Accommodation
Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites Cancún★3 star
Activities
Chichen Itza
Ik Kil
Transportations
Private Driver from Cancún to Chichén-Itzá
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Cancún
Yucatan
Day 5
Whale Shark Adventure of Coba and Tulum
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There are two options for this tour; it's season dependent. The first is a Whale Shark Adventure! This is your opportunity to swim and snorkel with this peaceful shark, the biggest fish in the world. Although this creature only eats plankton, you will still be amazed by its huge size. Your alternative is the great historical sites of Coba and Tulum. These precious cities have had a great influence on the Yucatan Peninsula. Here you can discover the authentic Maya culture and traditions.
Accommodation
Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites Cancún★3 star
Activities
Swimming with Whale Sharks
Coba PyramidOptional Activity
Tulum Archaeological SiteOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Cancún
Quintana Roo
Day 6
A Day in Xcaret Park
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Xcaret Park, which means “small cove” in Mayan, is an eco-archaeological park that shows different aspects of the Maya culture and its traditions that you will learn through a series of activities. It also has ecological importance due to its labour for the conservation and reproduction of regional flora and fauna. In the park, there is the archaeological site Polé. Here, you will find a large variety of tropical animals and plants as well as a series of water attractions and a nice beach.
Accommodation
Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites Cancún★3 star
Activities
Xcaret Park
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Cancún
Quintana Roo
Day 7
Transfer to Cancun Airport
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This is the end of your Yucatan trip. After your breakfast, we will bring you to Cancun Airport for your return flight home.
Transportations
Private Driver from Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites Cancún to Cancun International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Cancún
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What’s included?
6 nights accommodation
6 activities
6 breakfasts and 1 lunch
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 3,859/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Mexico in 7 days
3-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer