Southern Mexico featuring Yucatan

Mexico, Mexico City, Merida, Isla Mujeres, Chichen Itza, Cancun, Yucatan

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Mexico City to Merida Day 1 Hotel
Leave behind the charismatic urban colossus of Mexico City and fly to the beautiful white-stone city of Merida. Make a quick trip to Uxmal, with its magnificent ancient pyramids and temples. Then return to Merida for a tour of the city’s superb buildings, palaces and haciendas. (B,D)
Merida to Cancun via Chichen Itza Day 2 Hotel
Take a captivating journey through Mayan history on a guided tour at Chichen Itza – a spectacular ancient ceremonial centre. After lunch, head to the coast, catch a ferry, and touch down on the white-sandy beaches of Isla Mujeres. (B)
Isla Mujeres Day 3 Hotel
Fill your day with fun activities like snorkeling tropical reefs, riding a moped around the island, or taking a boat trip to a unique island sanctuary. Hang out in the open-air cafes and stroll the pedestrian streets of this casual, laid-back Caribbean isle. (B,D)
Cancun & Play del Carmen Day 4 Hotel
Leave the little beach island behind and head to modern megaresort of Cancun with its exotic Caribbean splendor, unrivaled shopping and nightlife, and endless outdoor activities. (B)
Cancun Day 5 Hotel
Soak up all the action you want today - jet-ski through a jungle lagoon, learn to scuba dive, or day trip to an eco-archeological park. And for your last night, party in rocking bars and dance clubs ’til the sun comes up. (B)
Depart Cancun Day 6
This morning the tour ends and it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.