14-day Mexico trip: Yucatán adventure

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Transform your next getaway with a tailor-made adventure crafted by local experts who bring depth and authenticity to Mexico trips. Our Yucatán journey connects you with real people, vibrant flavors, striking landscapes, and unforgettable stories.

Share your interests and travel style, and we’ll design a personalized itinerary that balances exploration, relaxation, and meaningful cultural exchange. Begin planning your custom journey today and step into an experience that stays with you long after you return home.

Yucatan trip highlights

  • Curated cultural immersion: Discover living Mayan traditions with local guides, private visits, and community experiences.
  • Private cenote and beach days: Swim secluded cenotes and relax on pristine Caribbean shores.
  • Authentic culinary encounters: Savor bespoke meals with home-style Yucatecan cooking, market tours, and chef-led tastings.
  • Personalized archaeological tours: Explore Chichén Itzá, Uxmal, and hidden ruins.
  • Handpicked boutique stays: Stay in handpicked boutique hotels and eco-lodges blending comfort with local character.
DayLocationActivityOvernight
1Cancun / Yucatán

• Arrival at Cancun Airport

• Comfortable transfer and seamless check-in

• Personalized evening suggestions

Cancun / Yucatán
2Punta Laguna / Cobá

• Guided exploration of Punta Laguna Nature Reserve

• Wildlife spotting and canoeing across calm lagoons

• Swim in a semi-open cenote run by a Mayan family

• Family-hosted meal and cultural insights

Cobá
3Cobá / Valladolid

• Bike or walk along Cobá’s ancient pathways

• Climb Nohoch Mul for panoramic views

• Swim in a crystalline cenote

• Explore Valladolid

Valladolid
4Río Lagartos / Las Coloradas / Ek Balam

• Wildlife boat tour in Ría Lagartos

• Visit the pink lakes of Las Coloradas

• Explore Ek Balam and climb restored structures

• Tailored evening in Valladolid

Valladolid
5Chichén Itzá / Cenote / Izamal• Private guided tour of Chichén Itzá• Photography highlights and historical insights• Swim in a crystal-clear jungle cenote• Explore Izamal’s yellow town• Optional cooking, artisan, or cultural activitiesIzamal
6Mérida (Hacienda + Museum)

• Visit a restored hacienda near Mérida

• Explore the Mayan Museum with a local guide

• Browse Mérida’s historic center and artisanal shops

Mérida
7Mérida Markets / Mayan Astronomy

• Taste regional flavors at Mérida’s lively markets

• Explore handicrafts and local produce

• Evening session on Mayan astronomy with a specialist

Mérida
8Uxmal / Kabah / Muna / Campeche

• Private guided tours of Uxmal and Kabah

• Explore Puuc architecture and scenic viewpoints

• Visit Muna Market

• Evening arrival in Campeche

Campeche
9Campeche / Fort San Miguel / Xpujil

• Tailored walking tour of Campeche’s historic center

• Visit the museum at Fort San Miguel

• Scenic drive to Xpujil and rest for next-day adventures

Xpujil
10Calakmul / Bacalar

• Guided exploration of Calakmul Biosphere Reserve

• Wildlife sightings and rainforest viewpoints

• Transfer to Bacalar for lagoon swimming and village walks

Bacalar
11Bacalar Lagoon

• Sail the Lagoon of Seven Colors

• Swim and snorkel in pristine freshwater

• Optional sunset kayaking or lakeside picnic

• Peaceful overnight in Bacalar

Bacalar
12Sian Ka'an / Muyil / Tulum

• Morning transfer to Muyil

• Boat journey along ancient Maya canals

• Wildlife viewing and conservation insights

• Evening arrival in Tulum

Tulum
13Tulum

• Explore iconic Tulum ruins above the Caribbean

• Snorkel or visit cenotes

• Enjoy boutique restaurants, shops, and wellness activities

Tulum
14Riviera Maya / Cancun• Private transfer to Cancun Airport or onward in Riviera Maya

Places you'll visit

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Day01

Arrival in Cancun

At Cancun Airport, our friendly, professional driver will welcome you, assist with luggage and transfer you comfortably to your hotel. Enjoy a seamless check-in and an authentic, tailor-made start to your Yucatan trip.

Settle in and rest, or ask our local team for evening ideas like a beach stroll or fresh seafood tasting. Personalized recommendations and concierge support ensure your first day reflects your interests.

Welcome to Mexico & the Caribbean !
Day02

Punta Laguna Nature Reserve

Explore the Punta Laguna Nature Reserve alongside a local Mayan guide, watching for howler monkeys and gliding by canoe across peaceful lagoons. Cool off with a swim in a semi-open cenote managed by a Mayan family, and gain insight into daily traditions and community life.

End the day with warm Mayan hospitality during a family-hosted meal before settling in for an overnight stay in Cobá.

The Mayan World of Yesterday & Today
Day03

Coba and Valladolid

Explore Cobá’s ancient Mayan pathways by bike, or climb Nohoch Mul for sweeping jungle views as your guide reveals local stories and sacred sites. This tailor-made experience adapts to your pace and interests, ideal for anyone planning a trip to Mexico.

Afterward, cool off with a swim in a crystalline cenote, then wander the colorful streets of Valladolid to savor Yucatecan flavors and browse artisan crafts.

Coba, Cenote, Valladolid
Day04

Rio Lagartos, Las Coloradas, Ek Balam

Cruise Ría Lagartos with a local guide to spot flamingos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife. Marvel at the surreal pink salt lakes of Las Coloradas, an ideal setting for photography and learning about traditional salt production.

Continue to Ek Balam to explore restored stucco sculptures and vaulted passageways, climb for sweeping views, then unwind in colonial Valladolid with a tailored evening tasting of Yucatecan cuisine.

Rio Lagartos - Ek Balam - Cenote
Day05

Chichén Itzá and Izamal

Explore Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, with a private guide who brings Maya history to life and leads you to the best photography spots. After exploring the ruins, cool off with a swim in a crystal clear cenote hidden in the jungle.

Continue to Izamal, the enchanting yellow town, for an overnight stay. Enhance your journey with tailor-made experiences such as local cooking classes, artisan workshops, and relaxed walks through sunlit plazas, creating an unforgettable highlight of your Mexico itinerary.

Chichen Itza, Cenote, Izamal
Day06

Mérida and Mayan Museum

Discover a restored hacienda near Mérida and explore the Mayan Museum with a local guide, learning about archaeology, traditional crafts, and regional cuisine.

Personalized options include private tours and hands-on experiences for authentic, tailor-made travel. Wander Mérida’s charming historic center to shop for artisanal handicrafts and taste Yucatecan specialties.

Merida
Day07

Mérida markets and Mayan astronomy

Stroll through Mérida's lively markets with a local guide, tasting regional flavors and discovering handcrafted goods.

Enjoy a relaxed pause to recharge in a charming plaza and shape the afternoon to your interests. In the evening, learn about Mayan astronomy with a specialist, observing star lore and celestial alignments that influenced Yucatecan life.

Mérida
Day08

Uxmal, Kabah, Muna, and Campeche

Explore the ornate ruins of Uxmal and nearby Kabah with a private guide, discovering Puuc architecture, climbing viewpoints, and capturing golden light for memorable photos.

Tailor your day to linger at carved facades and quiet plazas for an authentic, personalized experience.

Visit Muna Market to taste local specialties and meet artisans, then continue to the fortified colonial city of Campeche for an evening stroll along colorful streets and the UNESCO waterfront.

Uxmal
Day09

Fort San Miguel and Calakmul

Stroll the colorful streets of Campeche’s UNESCO-listed historic center on a tailor-made walking tour. Visit the fascinating museum in Fort San Miguel and sample local flavors and crafts that bring the city’s past to life.

Drive through lush scenery to Xpujil, your base for exploring the towering Calakmul ruins. Overnight in Xpujil gives time to unwind in authentic local accommodations and prepare for jungle adventures.

Campeche
Day10

Calakmul Biosphere Reserve and Bacalar

Explore the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve and Archaeological Site on a guided walk through the jungle. Watch for howler monkeys and vibrant toucans, and climb ancient Maya structures for sweeping views over the rainforest canopy.

With attentive guides and small group access, both history and biodiversity come alive. After your visit, continue to Bacalar, where you can wander its quiet streets, swim in the shimmering Lagoon of Seven Colors, and unwind in a boutique stay tailored to your travel style.

Bacalar
Day11

Bacalar Lagoon

Sail the stunning Bacalar Lagoon, famed as the Lagoon of Seven Colors. Enjoy a tailor-made sailing tour, swim in crystalline waters, snorkel through freshwater layers, and relax on the soft shoreline.

Customize your day with sunset kayaking, a picnic by the shore, and time to discover local cuisine. Overnight in Bacalar brings a peaceful ending and an authentic village atmosphere.

Bacalar
Day12

Sian Ka'an and Muyil

Take a morning transfer from Bacalar to Muyil for a personalized exploration of Sian Ka'an. Glide by boat through ancient canals, watch for birds and other wildlife, and learn from a local guide about Maya waterways, ecosystems, and ongoing conservation efforts.

This thoughtfully curated day combines immersive nature experiences with an easygoing pace, ending with an overnight stay in Tulum that captures the charm and rhythm of the coast.

Sian Kaan Muyil
Day13

Tulum

Explore the iconic Tulum ruins perched above turquoise Caribbean waters, then snorkel the reef or dive into nearby cenotes.

Unwind in Tulum town with boutique restaurants, artisan shops, and beachside yoga, guided by local recommendations.

Tulum & Underground private Cenote
Day14

Farewell in the Yucatán

Your Mexico trip comes to a close today. Enjoy one final authentic moment, perhaps a sunrise walk along the beach, a refreshing dip in a cenote, or a farewell meal of Yucatecan specialties shared at a local table.

A private transfer to Cancun Airport or onward to your next destination in the Riviera Maya is arranged for a seamless departure. Thank you for choosing this tailor-made journey; we hope you leave with lasting memories and renewed inspiration for travels to come.

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