“Worth it if you value expert local guides and authentic food. Think twice if you're budget-conscious or want unhurried exploration of major cities.”
- About £197/day across 12 days
- ~£2,899 all-in with a typical £532 flight from London (£242/day)
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~£196/day)
- 4.3★ from 6 traveller reviews
Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.
About this trip
This 12-day guided trip moves through Mexico's pre-Hispanic history and its Magical Towns, the small settlements recognised for the culture and traditions that have shaped the country.
Every transfer, night in a 3 to 5 star hotel and 18 meals are arranged for you, with journeys made in air-conditioned vehicles.
You'll have a certified English-speaking guide throughout, there to bring the archaeological sites and town histories to life rather than leave you reading plaques.
What you'll do
- Visit major pre-Hispanic archaeological sites
- Explore several of Mexico's Magical Towns
- Travel with a certified English-speaking guide throughout
- Stay in 3 to 5 star hotels across the trip
- 18 meals included along the way
- Fully guided and moderately paced, suited to those who'd rather not organise logistics themselves
- Works well for families and groups given the structured, guided format
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Guide: Bilingual English-speaking guides and tour leaders
- Meals: All breakfasts + 6 lunches + 1 dinner (18 meals)
- Activities: All visits and entrance fees as per itinerary Tips at the hotels All taxes, and fees
- Transport: Welcome and transfer between hotels and airports in Mexico City (MEX) and Cancun * Transportation in A/C vehicles during the tour * All guests sharing the same room will have the same airport transfer
- Accommodation: 2 nights in Mexico City at the Royal Reforma 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room 2 nights in Oaxaca at the Holiday Inn Express Oaxaca-Centro Historico 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room 1 night in Tuxtla Gutierrez at the Hilton Garden Inn 3* hotel (or similar) in a standard room 2 nights in San Cristobal at the Sombra del agua 3* hotel (or similar) in a standard room 1 night in Palenque at the Villa Mercedes Palenque 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room 1 night in Campeche at the Plaza Campeche 3* hotel (or similar) in a standard room 1 night in Merida at Hyatt Regency Merida 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room 1 night in Riviera Maya at Barcelo Maya Beach 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room Price is based on double occupancy. Please be aware that a 'single supplement' charge applies to solo travelers
- Activities: Fees for checked baggage Tips: Guides and bus drivers Meals and beverages unless otherwise mentioned Personal expenses and optional activities Exit tax in Cancun (224 Pesos - Around $12 USD) Transfers between AIFA (Felipe Angeles International Airport) and the hotel in Mexico City
- Flights: International flights are not included
- Insurance: Travel insurance is not included
How travellers rate it
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 24 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
Your free day in Mexico City
Landing early, staying on, or filling free time? The best-rated day experiences in Mexico City — you book on Viator (we may earn a commission).
Worth it if you value expert local guides and authentic food. Think twice if you're budget-conscious or want unhurried exploration of major cities.
- Guides consistently praised by name: Alejandro, Manuel Terrazas, Silvia all delivered outstanding, knowledgeable tours.
- Mexico City and other sites felt rushed; limited time to absorb places properly across 12 days.
- Pricing felt steep to at least one traveller relative to what was actually included.
- Food and scenery genuinely impressed; peaceful pacing outside major hubs made for restorative experience.
Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.
The same-vibe trips, side by side — price, value per day, and how each is moving. Only we can lay two operators' trips out honestly.
Sorted by fit — never by who paid. Price moves and availability come from our own daily tracking.
Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £2,365, about 8% below the priciest month (Jan).
Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Mexico City
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Hostels in Mexico City for the night before your tour · 31 Jul – 1 Aug
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Common questions
How long is Mexico Differently?
It's a 12-day trip. It starts in Mexico City and finishes in Chichen Itza.
How much does Mexico Differently cost?
The land price starts from £2,367 per person for the 12-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What will Mexico Differently really cost me all-in?
On top of the £2,367 land price, budget roughly £532 for a return flight from the UK — about £2,899 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.
What's included in the price?
The price covers all your accommodation, 7 meals (6 lunches, 1 dinner), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
What's not included?
international flights and travel insurance (required) are not included, so factor them into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 25 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
What's the accommodation like?
Expect shared accommodation across the route. The day-by-day above names where you sleep each night.
When does Mexico Differently run?
It runs across roughly 17 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.
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