15 Days | Dive into the culture, cuisine and history of beautiful Mexico
In 15 days, this Premium adventure weaves together Mexico’s best, from award-winning restaurants and hidden street food stalls to paradisiacal coastlines and incredible ancient ruins. Journey through Mexico City, Puebla and Oaxaca and join expert guides to uncover the ancient secrets of Teotihuacan, Cholula, and the Mitla ruins. Venture from the bountiful coastline of Playa del Carmen to the colourful city of Valladolid, the historic town of Merida and the white sand beaches of Tulum, and explore Chichen Itza, Muyil and the Tulum archaeological site. Dive deeper and discover a land of longstanding traditions and local people that will ensure Mexico always holds a place in your heart.
Trip overview
- Start
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Finish
- Tulum, Mexico
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Mexico
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Premium
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- QBPMC
Our best 4-star accommodation and the highest level of service
All must-see locations plus authentic experiences exclusive to Premium
Trips led by our most experienced and highest-rated local leaders
- Get to know Mexico City on a tour with your leader, visit the spectacular ruins of Teotihuacan, Cholula, Mitla, Chichen Itza, and Muyil, and explore the Tulum archaeological site.
- Enjoy the old-world charm of your Feature Stays in Oaxaca and Merida – magnificent 19th and 17th century mansions turned boutique hotels with elegant decor and traditional touches.
- Understand the diversity of Mexican food during Exclusive Experiences, including a Maya Pibil meal in a local home, tortilla making demonstration with the Laguna Chabela community and dinner at an award-winning restaurant in Oaxaca.
- Discover traditional craft industries with enlightening Exclusive Experiences. Learn about Zapotec woven fabrics, textile making, mezcal distilling and beeswax candle-making, and visit a family-run obsidian workshop.
- Enjoy an Exclusive Experience at the Celestun Bird Sanctuary and Biosphere Reserve. Learn about conservation efforts while looking out for colourful flora and fauna.
- Some included activities, such as guided tours of archaeological sites can involve a lot of walking. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes. To make the most of the trip, it's best if you have at least a moderate level of fitness.
- The tropical climate of Central America means conditions can be hot and humid. Always carry plenty of water with you and stay hydrated, especially on walking tours.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
13 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
Private vehicle, Plane, Boat
Comfortable hotel (9 nights), Feature Stay (6 nights)
- Arrival airport transfer
- Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
- Luggage transfer
- Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
- 24/7 on-ground support
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Mexico City - Welcome Dinner (taco night)
- Mexico City - National Museum of Anthropology (entrance fee)
- Mexico City - Leader-led Historico Centro tour
- Mexico City - Diego Rivera Murals in the Mural Museum (Entrance Fee)
- Puebla - Leader-led orientation walk
- Teotihuacan - Archaeological site
- Teotihuacan - Obsidian workshop
- Puebla - Cholula archaeological site
- Oaxaca - Leader-led orientation walk
- Oaxaca - Mercado Benito Juarez
- Oaxaca - Mercado 20 de Noviembre
- Oaxaca - Beeswax candle workshop
- Oaxaca - Weaving demonstration
- Oaxaca - Tule Tree
- Oaxaca - Mitla archeological site
- Oaxaca - Mezcaleria visit
- Oaxaca - Zapotecan home-cooked lunch
- Oaxaca - Farewell Dinner
- Playa del Carmen - Welcome Dinner
- Valladolid - Home-cooked lunch
- Valladolid - Tortilla making demonstration
- Valladolid - Mayan homestead visit
- Chichen Itza - Cenote swim stop
- Chichen Itza - Home-cooked pibil lunch
- Chichen Itza - Archaeological site with local guide
- Merida - Leader-led orientation walk
- Merida - Celestun Biosphere Reserve tour
- Tulum - Muyil river float
- Tulum - Muyil archaeological site with local guide
- Tulum - Archaeological site visit
- Tulum - Farewell Dinner
- Tulum – Beach Club Visit
- Mexico City - Leon Trotsky Museum (entrance fee) - MXN70
- Mexico City - Frida Kahlo Museum (entrance fee) - MXN263
- Mexico City - Folklore Ballet (entrance fee) subject to availability from MXN400 to - MXN1500
- Oaxaca - Santo Domingo Cultural Centre (entrance fee) - MXN89
- Oaxaca - Monte Alban archaeological site (entrance fee) - MXN95
- Oaxaca - Cooking class - MXN1500
- Oaxaca - Folkloric ballet (seasonal) - MXN130
- Merida - Regional Museum of Yucatan - MXN95
- Merida - Uxmal Ruins tour (inc. shared transport and guide) - MXN1470
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. It is recommended that you keep your main luggage weight to15kg. A small or medium-sized backpack (45-50 litres) is another good option. Luggage more than 15 kg may incur fees on the flight from Oaxaca to Cancun. Any overage fees are to be paid by the passenger, these are determined by the airline and payable at time of check in. Some airlines will allow up to 20kg free of charge, but this is not guaranteed for this trip. Anything more than 20kg in weight will be charged extra for luggage.
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