Ready to turn your curiosity into an unforgettable journey through Mexico’s nature and beaches? Choose an authentic, tailor-made adventure that places local guides, meaningful wildlife encounters, and secluded shorelines at the heart of your experience, perfect for travelers seeking thoughtful trips to Mexico.
Share your travel style and priorities, and we’ll design a personalized itinerary with ethical experiences, handpicked lodgings, and flexible pacing. Book a free consultation to begin shaping the dates, activities, and comfort level that will make this trip truly your own.
| Day | Location | Activity | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuxtla Gutiérrez → San Cristóbal de las Casas | • Arrive at Tuxtla Gutiérrez Airport • Transfer to hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas • Shared motorboat cruise through Sumidero Canyon • Return to San Cristóbal with evening recommendations | San Cristóbal de las Casas |
| 2 | San Juan Chamula / Zinacantán | • Shared tour to San Juan Chamula • Continue to Zinacantán to meet weavers | San Cristóbal de las Casas |
| 3 | San Cristóbal → Agua Azul → Misol-Há → Palenque | • Shared transfer from San Cristóbal to Agua Azul • Visit Misol-Há waterfall • Explore Palenque Archaeological Site • Transfer to hotel | Palenque |
| 4 | Palenque → Villahermosa → Mérida | • Morning transfer to Villahermosa Airport with scenic stops • Fly to Mérida • Meet-and-greet on arrival and drive to hotel • Afternoon exploring colonial streets | Mérida |
| 5 | Chichén Itzá | • Shared day tour to Chichén Itzá • Afternoon swim and relaxation at a nearby cenote | Mérida |
| 6 | Mérida → Holbox | • Private transfer from Mérida to Chiquilá • Ferry to Holbox • Optional kayaking tour | Holbox Island |
| 7 | Holbox Island | • Tailor-made free day• | Holbox Island |
| 8 | Holbox Island | • Second day to explore Holbox | Holbox Island |
| 9 | Holbox Island | • Final day on Holbox | Holbox Island |
| 10 | Holbox → Cancun Airport | • Ferry to the mainland • Private transfer to Cancun Airport • Departure | — |
Arrive at Tuxtla Gutiérrez Airport and transfer to your hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Your Mexico travel experience begins with warm local hospitality and time to settle into the city’s colonial streets, lively plazas, and colorful markets.
Explore Sumidero Canyon on a shared motorboat cruise, gliding between towering cliffs while spotting wildlife such as crocodiles, spider monkeys, and herons. Return to San Cristóbal with unforgettable photos and fresh local recommendations for the evening.
Join a shared tour from San Cristóbal de las Casas to San Juan Chamula, a living Tzotzil Maya community. Inside the Church of St. John the Baptist, witness unique syncretic rituals that blend Catholic and Maya traditions, and observe daily life among Tzotzil speakers.
Continue to Zinacantán to meet skilled weaver women dressed in vibrant pink and purple attire. Watch backstrap loom techniques in action and browse handwoven huipiles, tablecloths, and bedspreads: crafts that sustain local artisan livelihoods.
Join a shared transfer from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Agua Azul, stopping to photograph the turquoise cascades and, if weather permits, swim in the refreshing pools. Continue to Misol-Há to admire its 35-meter waterfall plunging into a tranquil jungle basin.
In the afternoon, explore the Palenque Archaeological Site, home to the Temple of the Inscriptions, resting place of Pakal the Great, the Palace, and the Temple of the Foliated Cross. Enjoy a guided visit that brings Maya history to life, making this a memorable highlight of any Mexico itinerary, before transferring to your hotel in Palenque.
A shared transfer will pick you up from your hotel in Palenque and take you to Villahermosa Airport, with local insights along the way and optional stops for photos or refreshments.
After your domestic flight to Mérida, you’ll be met on arrival and driven to your city hotel. Spend the afternoon strolling colonial streets, sampling Yucatecan cuisine, or planning beach and nature extensions. Personalized service throughout ensures your experience feels both authentic and effortless.
Join a shared day tour to Chichén Itzá and step into the legendary City of the Water Sorcerers. Explore El Castillo, the Great Ball Court, the observatory, and the Temple of the Warriors with an expert guide who offers tailored insights into the site’s mathematical, astronomical, and cultural significance.
In the afternoon, cool off at a nearby cenote: swim, relax, and enjoy a personalized experience that blends history, nature, and local flavors.
Your private transfer will collect you in Mérida and drive you to Chiquilá, where a short 20-minute ferry carries you to Holbox, one of the best places to visit in Mexico for laid-back island life. Enjoy coastal views along the way and a seamless hotel transfer on arrival for a stress-free start to your stay.
Spend the day strolling quiet beaches, birdwatching among flamingos and mangroves, or joining a kayaking tour through calm, shallow waters. Local tips from your driver and hotel staff help you find the best sunset spots and dining options, creating an authentic, customized island experience.
Enjoy a tailor-made free day on Holbox Island, shaping your ideal blend of beach time and exploration. Kayak through mangroves, watch pelicans and flamingos, savor fresh ceviche by the shore, or simply relax in a hammock as the sky fills with color at sunset.
Continue exploring Holbox Island, pronounced “hole-bosh”, on your second day in this peaceful slice of Quintana Roo. Bike along sandy lanes, watch local fishing crews at work, kayak through turquoise lagoons, and spot flamingos or whale sharks when in season.
Learn the Maya origin of the island’s name, meaning “black hole,” and savor fresh seafood in small village restaurants. Take the day at your own pace on uncrowded beaches and discover why this authentic fishing community has become a rising favorite for nature and beach lovers.
Spend your final day on Holbox unwinding on powdery white sand, taking in the shifting shades of blue, and chatting with the island’s warm, welcoming locals.
Enjoy beach games, read under a palapa, swim in calm waters, or join a guided birdwatching or bioluminescence tour to end your stay with a memorable touch.
Your tailored Mexico trip winds down with a gentle final morning on Holbox. A shared golf cart will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the ferry dock, giving you time for one last beach walk, a bit of birdwatching, or a quiet coffee with island views.
Back on the mainland, a driver will be waiting to transfer you to Cancun Airport, ensuring a seamless and stress-free end to your journey with a few final local moments before your flight.
