Hidden Yucatán | Mexico trip

Arrive at Cancun International Airport, where your private transfer will take you to your hotel for a smooth, tailored start to your Mexico travel.

After check-in, enjoy free time to explore the city centre, soak up authentic local flavors and markets before your Yucatán trip begins.

Discover Ek Balam with a local guide as you explore its towering temples, intricately carved stelae, and ancient ball court. Climb the Acropolis for sweeping jungle views and a deeper understanding of Maya history.

Then cycle to Cenote X’canché, a sacred freshwater sinkhole wrapped in lush vegetation. Swim in its turquoise waters, zip-line above the surface, or descend the wooden stairs for a refreshing dip in this serene natural haven.

Travel from Ek Balam to Mérida by private transfer, beginning with a guided visit to Chichén Itzá. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site with a local expert, gaining insight into Maya history at the stepped Pyramid of Kukulkán and discovering the stories behind its monumental architecture, an essential highlight in any Mexico itinerary.

Continue to Izamal, the “Yellow City,” where you can wander cobblestone streets, visit the Franciscan Convent of San Antonio de Padua built atop a Maya pyramid, and sample authentic Yucatecan cuisine before arriving in Mérida.

Hop on a bike and explore Mérida’s vibrant streets on a tailored city ride that reveals lesser-known corners and creative local projects. Feel the fresh air as you pedal past colonial architecture, colorful murals, and community spaces while local guides share insights on culture, design, and daily life.

Along the way, stop at a specialty chocolate shop, a small craft and design boutique, a leafy park, an eco-friendly shop, an art gallery, and an alternative restaurant, for an inspiring glimpse into Mérida’s contemporary creative scene.

Take a private transfer to Chunhuhub with an en-route stop at Uxmal. Enjoy a guided tour of this remarkable archaeological site, home to the Pyramid of the Magician, and admire its intricate stone mosaics and pre-Hispanic sculpture.

Afterward, return to Mérida to visit the Chocolate Museum and its botanical gardens filled with cacao trees. Explore six exhibit rooms tracing the history of cacao and finish with a tasting of traditional regional flavors.

Walk through the lush Maya jungle with a Chunhuhub grandfather and local guide, learning ancestral techniques for finding food, water, and shelter.

Discover century-old chicozapote trees and the traditional chicle extraction process, with a live demonstration in the dry season, and taste organic gum crafted by community elders.

After your jungle experience, continue by private transfer to Bacalar, arriving in time to relax by the lagoon’s serene, multihued waters.

In the evening, meet your guide at 6:30 p.m. and glide across Bacalar’s famous lagoon as the sun sets. Paddle gentle waters, explore hidden cenotes and floating vegetation, and watch the sky shift through warm hues over turquoise layers, a serene end to the day.

Take a private transfer to Nuevo Durango with an en-route stop at Balam Nah. At Balam Nah, join a hands-on natural dye workshop where artisans share traditional techniques. Learn how plants, fruits, vegetables, and minerals are gathered, prepared, and transformed into long-lasting dyes.

Create your own personalized textile to take home, a meaningful connection to sustainable practices and the stories of the community.

Travel from Nuevo Durango to Tulum and explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site with your guide. Learn how the ancient city shaped maritime and land trade routes, functioned as an astronomical observatory, and defended the coastline, all set within a stunning mangrove landscape atop Caribbean cliffs. Conclude your visit with a refreshing swim at Playa Ruinas.

Afterward, transfer to the airport for your departure. We hope your Mexico trip felt authentic and tailor-made, and we look forward to welcoming you again.