If you want to experience all the flavours of Mexico you’re going to need more than just tacos and tequila ­— the music, the history, and the people all have a little something you’ll crave. Cities, beaches, jungle, and the curious spices of mole sauce all await on these 14-day Mexico tours that let you hit the beach, discover the ruins of the Mayans, and wander colonial cities.

FROM €1,300 PER PERSON

Subject to availability

MEXICO CITY TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN

ITINERARY

Arrive at any time.

There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. There are pre-bookable activities available for this tour.

Stay: Hotel Posada Viena (or similar)

Enjoy free time to explore Mexico City. Opt to check out the sprawling zócalo (main square), visit the Frida Kahlo museum in vibrant Coyoacán, or view impressive Mayan and Aztec artifacts at the National Anthropology Museum.

Stay: Hotel Posada Viena (or similar) | Meals: Breakfast

Rise early and explore the ancient city of Teotihuacan on a guided tour. Work up a sweat climbing the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon, and be rewarded by sweeping views of the ruins site. Travel to Puebla and enjoy an orientation walk downtown.

Stay: Hotel Gilfer (or similar) | Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a free day to explore the city. Opt to visit a ceramics workshop, check out the pyramid of nearby Cholula, sample delicious local specialties, or watch a lucha libre wrestling match at night.

Stay: Hotel Gilfer (or similar) | Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Journey south to beautiful Oaxaca, and get a feel for the city on an orientation walk, stopping to visit one of its sprawling markets.

Stay: Oaxaca Real (or similar) | Meals: Breakfast

Take advantage of free time, and opt to explore the ruins at Monte Alban, learn to make mole in a cooking class, buy local handicrafts at nearby artisan villages, or samples some mezcal at a local distillery – look out for the worm!

Stay: Oaxaca Real (or similar) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Travel in style and fly to Villahermosa, then transfer to Palenque by land.

Stay: Hotel Mayabell (or similar) | Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a guided tour of the Mayan ruins of Palenque, set in the jungle of Chiapas. Opt for a jungle walk in the afternoon.

Stay: Hotel Mayabell (or similar) | Meals: Breakfast

Travel to the Yucatán Peninsula, stopping off in the seaside historic city of Campeche. Upon arrival in Mérida, enjoy an orientation walk to get to know the city’s layout and attractions.

Stay: Hotel Santa Maria (or similar) | Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a free day to explore Mérida and surroundings. Opt to visit the Mayan ruins of Uxmal or explore the main square and historic buildings of Mérida.

Stay: Hotel Santa Maria (or similar) | Meals: Breakfast

Explore the ancient Mayan City of Chichén Itzá with a guided tour, then continue on to the quaint city of Valladolid. Opt to cool off with a swim in a nearby cenote, a natural water-filled sinkhole.

Stay: Hotel Fundadores (or similar) | Meals: Breakfast

Travel to Playa del Carmen to lounge on Mayan Riviera beaches. Enjoy dinner at a G Adventures-supported community restaurant with a youth-focused art program.

Stay: Hotel Nautilus (or similar) | Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Opt to explore the Mayan ruins of Tulúm or just play in the waves and enjoy the beach!

Stay: Hotel Nautilus (or similar) | Meals: Breakfast

Depart at any time.

Meals: Breakfast

Note: The Cancún airport is approximately 1 hour from Playa del Carmen. There are frequent public buses and shuttles from Playa del Carmen to the airport throughout the day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • 13 nights accommodation
  • 13 breakfasts & 1 dinner
  • Tour guide
  • Domestic flight from Oaxaca to Villahermosa
  • All activities mentioned in the itinerary, excluding optional activities

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

  • Flights to/from Mexico
  • Airport transfers
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Optional activities
  • Visa if required
  • Vaccines if required

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