Mexico is a fascinating experience characterised by deep-rooted traditions, bustling colonial cities, sleepy villages and the stunning archaeological sites of the Maya and the Aztecs. Huge, historical, local, musical, overwhelming, intimate, Mexico is a land of spectacular contrasts. From ancient pyramids to modern skyscrapers, from sleepy pueblos to gargantuan cities, from 10,000 kms of coastline to jungles and waterfalls. Mexico is a world in itself.
Our 'Classic Mexico' itinerary combines the vibrant street life of Mexico City with some of the country's colonial towns and villages and imposing Mayan sites set amidst dense green jungle. This means you can tick off culture, activities and wildlife in a superb 14 night itinerary.
Your accommodation for the 14 nights will include:
- Mexico City - 2 nights Bed & Breakfast
- Oaxaca - 3 nights Bed & Breakfast
- San Cristobal de las Casas - 2 nights Bed & Breakfast
- Palenque - 2 nights Bed & Breakfast
- Campeche - 2 nights Bed & Breakfast
- Mérida - 3 nights Bed & Breakfast
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
Day 1 - Day of arrival - Mexico City
Flight from the UK into Mexico City. Transfer to Hotel La Casona.
Overnight at the Hotel La Casona
La Casona, Mexico City
Day 2 - Half day guided city tour
Half day guided city tour including the wonderful Museum of Anthropology.
Overnight at the Hotel La Casona
Palacio de Bellas Atres, Mexico city
Day 3 - Fly to Oaxaca
Transfer to airport. Fly to Oaxaca, transfer to hotel Casa Catrina
Overnight at Casa Catrina
Oaxaca, Mexico
Day 4 - Half day guided tour to Monte Albán
Half day guided tour to Monte Albán – a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Overnight at Casa Catrina
Pyramids at Monte Alban
Day 5 - Day at leisure
Spend the day at your leisure. The main square is just a 10 minute walk from the hotel.
Overnight at Casa Catrina
Casa Catrina, Oaxaca
Day 6 - Fly to Tuxtia Gutierrez
Transfer to Oaxaca airport. Fly to Tuxtla Gutierrez. Take a boat ride through the Sumidero Canyon. Continue to San Cristobal de las Casas. Casavieja
Overnight at San Cristobal de las Casas
Sumidero Canyon
Day 7 - Guided tour of the colonial town centre
Guided tour of the colonial town centre and its nearby Indian villages.
Overnight at San Cristobal de las Casas
Meet the locals
Day 8 - Transfer to Palenque
Transfer to Palenque visiting Agua Azul waterfalls en-route.
Overnight at Quinta Chanabnal
Agua Azul waterfalls
Day 9 - Guided tour of Palenque
Guided tour of Palenque, one of the most imposing Mayan sites set amid dense green jungle.
Overnight at Quinta Chanabnal
Palenque
Day 10 - Campeche
Travel to historic Campeche –UNESCO World Heritage city.
Overnight at Puerta Campeche
Campeche
Day 11 - Guided tour to Uxmal
Full day guided tour to Uxmal one of the most important sites of Mayan culture and Kabah with its amazing Palace of Masks.
Overnight at Puerta Campeche
Mayan settlement in Uxmal
Day 12 - Merida
Continue to the charming city of Mérida
Overnight at the Hacienda Merida
Merida
Day 13 - Guided tour of Chichen-Itza
Take a guided tour of the ancient Mayan city including lunch – Chichen-Itza
Overnight at the Hacienda Merida
Chichen Itza
Day 14 - Day at leisure
Day at leisure to explore this interesting colonial city or visit the Celestun Biosphere Reserve.
Overnight at the Hacienda Merida
Celestun Biosphere Reserve
Day 15 - Day of departure
Transfer to Cancun airport (or alternatively fly from Merida to Mexico city) for your return flight back to the UK