About this trip
This eight-day trip takes you through the Yucatan's Maya heritage, from jungle-swallowed ruins to colonial towns, travelling mostly by coach between sites.
You'll spend your days among ancient cities like Palenque, Chichen Itza and Uxmal, then wind down in the colourful streets of Izamal and Merida, with some beach time along the way.
It's a partially guided trip, so you get expert context at the major sites while still having room to explore on your own.
What you'll do
- Explore the Maya ruins of Palenque, Chichen Itza and Uxmal
- Visit the coastal ruins at Tulum
- Wander the yellow-painted streets of Izamal
- Spend time in the colonial city of Merida
- Relax on Yucatan's beaches
- Partially guided, so some sections are at your own pace
- Travel between sites is by coach
- Suits families and groups given the mix of history and downtime
Worth it if you want immersive Mayan archaeology with strong guides and local time. Think twice if you need reliable airport pickup, consistent hotel quality, or prefer smaller group dynamics.
- Guides Aldo and Miguel were genuinely knowledgeable, warm, and delivered rich historical context throughout.
- Airport pickup failed entirely for at least one traveller; required 4 hours waiting and repeated follow-ups.
- Hotel quality inconsistent and poor: missing fridges, broken or absent AC, mould, deteriorating standards mid-tour.
- Heavy driving on final days returning to Cancun; consider the 4-day option if eight days feels overwhelming.
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Departing in Oct is cheapest — from £1,550, about 8% below the priciest month (Jan).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cancun · 17 Oct – 18 Oct
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