Adventure in Central America: Mexico (Cancun to Riviera Maya) & Guatemala – 12 Days
Adventure in Central America: Mexico (Cancun to Riviera Maya) & Guatemala – 12 Days
$2999
Tour Overview
This stunning off-the-beaten-track adventure kicks off in Mexico City, where you’ll learn the area’s pre-Colombian history and visit mysterious temples built by the Aztecs and Mayans. From here, you’ll fly to the Riviera Maya to ramble in the colonial streets of Valladolid, dine on fresh cuisine, and chill out on the Caribbean Sea. Afterwards it’s on to explore the ancient civilisations of Guatemala, enjoy a sunset from atop a Mayan temple in Yaxha and visit Tikal National Park and its toucans and howler monkeys before heading back to Mexico City for a final night. Expect private guides and transportation throughout. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Collection & Transfer From The Airport To Mexico City - Overnight
Location: Mexico City
Accommodation Name: BUSINESS SUITES KEPLER – GRAND SUITE
Welcome to Mexico City!
Waiting for your arrival to the Airport of Mexico City (Benito Juárez), you’ll be collected and transferred directly to your hotel where you can check-in, relax and enjoy the facilities for the afternoon/evening.
Day 2 : Private Tour To The Pirámides Of Teotihuacán (Ticket De Ingreso)
Location: Mexico City
Accommodation Name: BUSINESS SUITES KEPLER – GRAND SUITE
Meals Included: Breakfast
Esta experiencia en Teotihuacán estará más enriquecida gracias a las historias, anécdotas e información sobre los últimos descubrimientos que el guía compartirá contigo durante todo el recorrido.
Para completar la experiencia en este sitio impresionante, haremos una parada en el taller de una familia residente de Teotihuacán, donde te ofreceremos una degustación de tequila, mezcal y pulque. Ahí mismo tomaremos el almuerzo (por cuenta propia), el cual por su variedad de platillos mexicanos y sabores tradicionales, ¡ofrece otra experiencia mágica!
Day 3 : City Tour - Zócalo, Plaza Mayor, Castle Of Chapultepec
Location: Mexico City
Accommodation Name: BUSINESS SUITES KEPLER – GRAND SUITE
Meals Included: Breakfast
This tour consists of a walk through Mexico City, where you’ll see the Zócalo, the Aztec Temple, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace, the Paseo de la Reforma, among others.
Begin this experience at the famous Museum of Anthropology of Mexico, the most important museum of its kind in Latin America, as it has the largest collection of Mesoamerican pre-Hispanic art in the world.
You’ll tour the most relevant rooms and obtain the most outstanding data in a 2-hour tour, where you will also be able to see the most famous pieces of the museum such as “The stone of the sun”, the mask of King Pakal and the Coatlicue. Continue to the second point of interest, the famous Templo Mayor, you can also visit the Chapultepec Castle and you’ll have the best views of this great city.
Day 4 : Transfer From Your Hotel In México City - Airport - Flight To Cancún
Location: Mexico City
Accommodation Name: BUSINESS SUITES KEPLER – GRAND SUITE
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning you’ll be transferred from your hotel to the Benito Juárez International Airport to be able to set out on a new adventure to the Riviera Maya – Cancun.
Day 5 : Tour To Chichen Itza Y Cenotes (Sinkholes)
Location: Casa Tortuga Tulum, Chichén-Itzá, Cancún
Accommodation Name: City Suites Playa del Carmen
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today you’ll visit the ruins of the ancient city of Chichén Itzá and visit a cenote. Touring Chichén Itzá is to observe the impressive buildings found there, such as the Kukulcán Pyramid, one of the new seven wonders of the modern world.
Afterwards, you’ll go on to the Xcajum cenote where you will have 1 hour to swim in its waters.
Lunch will includes dishes from the Yucatecan gastronomy.
Day 6 : Tour Of Tulum Or Visit The Park Of Aktun Chen
Location: Tulum
Accommodation Name: City Suites Playa del Carmen
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is about exploring the archaeological site of Tulum, the only surviving area of Mayan settlements on the side of the Caribbean Sea. Built on a cliff facing the rising sun, it gives us a stunning backdrop of turquoise blue water that makes this incredible site one of the most picturesque in the world.
Day 7 : Native Park Tulum Jungla Maya (Optional Or Day Spent In Your Hotel)
Location: Native Park Tulum
Accommodation Name: City Suites Playa del Carmen
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enter through Native Park Tulum to the amazing Sac-Actun system, the longest underground river in the world, explored and recommended by specialized divers from National Geographic Snorkeler. Snorkel surrounded by ancient rock formations.
Cross the jungle in all-terrain vehicles. Rappel down and swim inside the beautiful Yaxmuul cenote. Enjoy nature flying on exciting zip lines. Participate in an authentic Mayan blessing ceremony. The natural park is exclusive for our groups.
Native Park Tulum (3:30 hours in the park + transfers)
Enter the Jungle: Discover the enigmatic Mayan jungle.
Mayan Ceremony: Participate in an authentic copal-scented blessing ceremony conducted by a community Mayan shaman.
Rappel: Descend into the Yaxmuul cenote and swim in the relaxing waters of this natural underground pool with beautiful geological formations.
Zip lines: Enjoy nature and appreciate the landscape flying over the trees on our zip lines, one of which lands in a cenote.
Snorkeling in an underground river: Snorkel in the Nohoch Nah Chich cenote, the impressive main entrance to the longest underground river in the world: the Sac–Actun System, which has been explored for almost 350 km and has amazing rock formations (stalactites and stalagmites) -Recommended by National Geographic Snorkeler.
Typical food: Savor a delicious typical food of the region, including chayitas, and fresh waters of various flavors.
Day 8 : Transfer From Your Hotel To The Airport - Flight From Cancún - Arrival To The City Of Guatemala
Location: Cancún
Accommodation Name: City Suites Playa del Carmen
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today you’ll fly from Mexico directly to Guatemala, on arrival you’ll be collected and transferred to your hotel with the rest of the day available to relax and explore.
The Mayan civilization was the most dominant in the Mundo Maya region for three millennia, and for almost one, Tikal was hidden by the dense jungle of Petén and there are still hidden Mayan vestiges that in recent years with the new LIDAR technology have been obtained valuable new data.
Day 9 - 10 : To 10 - Tour Of 2 Days To The Mayan Sites Of Tikal & Yaxhá
Location: Tikal
Accommodation Name: Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda
Meals Included: Breakfast
On this 2-day tour from Flores, visit the archaeological sites of Tikal and Yaxhá and discover the most important complexes of the Mayan civilization.
It is one of the least known Mayan archaeological sites in Central America but no less
interesting. Located only about seventy kilometers from the town and lake island of Flores, which serves as the base for visiting the fabulous ruins of Tikal, the Yaxhá Archaeological Park is eclipsed by the well-deserved fame of its older brother. In this way, it is not strange that travelers overlook the Yaxhá Archaeological Park to focus solely on Tikal, one of the most fabulous in the Mayan world and a great archaeological jewel of the Petén jungle.
Tikal
The jewel of Guatemala and one of the most important Mayan sites in the world.
It is impressive to see how well it is preserved –and restored– as well as the magnitude of the temples.
The most visually attractive area are the Acropolis and the Great Plaza, where the most important pyramids are located.
Temple I or Temple of the Great Jaguar is the most famous.
Yaxhá
The great forgotten since most only visit Tikal.
The first thing one feels when arriving at Yaxhá is the tranquility and the few people there.
I will start at the end, and that is that the sunset from the top of one of the temples is brutal.
Perfect to enjoy the silence and what one has before him. From above you can see the lakes that surround Yaxhá. One of them is next to the temples.
Day 11 - 12 : 11 - 12 Day - Return Flights From - City Of Guatemala - México City
Location: Guatemala City, Mexico City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: HOTEL MAYA INTERNATIONAL
Meals Included: Breakfast
On Day 11, you’ll be collected from your hotel and transferred to the airport at City of Guatemala and take a connecting flight back to Mexico City.
After a final night in Mexico City, exploring & dining, you’ll be transferred back to the airport the following day for your connecting international flight out of Mexico.
It’s never goodbye, only until the next time!
What's Included
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Accommodation
Hotel Accomodation
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Fully Guided
Professional Bilingual Tour Guide
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Yes. Included.
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Transport
All transportation in destination location
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
Not Included.
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Insurance
Not Included.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the maximum group size?
20 People at max.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Medium.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
yes.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For 3 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Always
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
This depends on the type of tour you've booked. If there is paperwork to be sent (i.e. domestic flights etc.) we will forward these to you ahead of time.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It can be possible in instances, a lot depends on the type of tour being run and it's accessibility
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
We don't fund charities directly but we work with local communities where we can to support them and provide resources whenever possible. We utilise local resources with all of our trips so in that respect you are contributing to the local economy and the welfare of it's people.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Unu Raymi Expeditions; we’ll always keep our commitment to deliver the best customised experience created from your own personal & group requirements. We’ll provide as many available options for planning your ideal trip; operating & incorporating many off-the-beaten path experiences for your trip or expedition. Before your trip begins we’ll work with you to ensure you are fully prepared and ha
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, if you wold like to share facilities with someone this can be organised
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We are working with the latest protocols issued by the Ministerio de Salud (Ministry of Health) to ensure our operations are safe and compliant for the future. All hygiene standards that are being developed will be adhered to in compliance with state legislation and protocols.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We have the flexibility to alter trips as necessary if there are travel restrictions in place. For all other changes please refer to our terms and conditions.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
This will depend if you have booked a private or group tour
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Unu Raymi Tour Operator & Lodges allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Unu Raymi Tour Operator & Lodges allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform unu raymi tour operator & lodges, 60 days before departure.
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Unu Raymi Tour Operator & Lodges requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 44 days before departure.
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Up to 50 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
Adventure in Central America: Mexico (Cancun to Riviera Maya) & Guatemala – 12 Days
12 Days Starting and ending in Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Visiting: Mexico City, Casa Tortuga Tulum, Chichén-Itzá, Cancún, Tulum, Native Park Tulum, Tikal, Guatemala City ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Age range:
18-65
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Gluten and Dairy Free