Overview
Do not miss the opportunity to see the most emblematic archaeological sites: Tulum, Calacmul, Uxmal, Palenque. Visit the most important colonial cities of the Peninsula: Merida, Campeche and experience the magic of the most spectacular natural beauty places like Bacalar lagoon, Cenote Ik Kil.
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- Free cancellation up to 6 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Transport (depending on number of people: van, sprinter or bus)
Accommodation on the basis of DBL Room in hotels of category 4*. The included Breakfast buffet or American Breakfast.
Entrance
Services of a tour guide.
Breakfast
Group transfer from hotel to Cancun/Riviera Maya to the airport on the day of departure
Accommodation in hotels before and after the end of the route.
Lunches and dinners.
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Dress code is smart casual
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
What to expect
Day 1 Tulum - Laguna Bacalar - Chetumal
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Tulum Archaeological Site
2 hours Admission ticket included
Breakfast. Departure to the most beautiful Mayan city of the Caribbean coast. Just in Tulum you get the most beautiful photos of all your vacation.
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Lake Bacalar
2 hours Admission ticket included
then you will explore the stunning beauty of lake Bacalar, which is called "seven-colored lake" because it combined in various color tones, from turquoise to blue.
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Malecon De Chetumal
2 hours Admission ticket not included
In the evening you'll arrive to Chetumal, accommodation in hotel 4*
Day 2 Calakmul - Palenque
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2 hours Admission ticket included
Morning, after Breakfast, visit of Calakmul — one of the largest Maya settlements of the classic period. Calakmul is located 35 km from the border of Guatemala. The ruins surrounded by a network of canals and reservoirs.
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Zona Arqueologica de Palenque
2 hours Admission ticket included
Departure to the city of Palenque (Chiapas). In the evening arrival in Palenque. Free time for relaxing or exploring the city.
Day 3 Palenque - Campeche
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Zona Arqueologica de Palenque
2 hours Admission ticket included
Visit of the Palenque archaeological site. Palenque ruins are considered to be the most important archaeological sites of the Maya in Mexico. The ancient city is located among the overgrown jungle on a high hills. In the early morning ruins shrouded in thick fog, beside flows a small stream, you can often hear the roar of a jaguar or monkey - howler. Its most important temple is called Templo de las Inscripciones (Temple of the Inscriptions), where explorers discovered Pakal’s tomb with his famous jade mask.
The combination of nature and ancient ruins imparts to this place special energy. About the legends and traditions of the mysterious city of Palenque will tell you the excursion guide. -
Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche
2 hours Admission ticket not included
Then the tour will go to Campeche, which is the capital of the Campeche State. Lunch in restaurant on route. Upon arrival to Campeche, short visit to the ancient town, surrounded by fort walls and towers built to protect this city from the pirates. Campeche has a Colonial mood thanks to its gorgeous houses and austere churches.
Day 4 Uxmal - Merida
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Zona Arqueologica Uxmal
2 hours Admission ticket included
Departure to Mérida with visit of the Uxmal archaeological site on route. Uxmal means “built in three stages” and it is a typical example of the classic and post-classic Mayan period; its main constructions are: Pirámide del Adivino (The Fortuneteller’s Pyramid), Palacio de los Gobernadores (Governor’s Palace) and the Cuadrángulo de las Monjas (Quadrangle of the Nuns).
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Cathedral de Merida
2 hours Admission ticket not included
The tour continues to Mérida, also known as the “White City”, which has Colonial houses as well as houses that date back to the beginning of the century in Arabic, French and Italian styles. Those houses have witnessed all the old wealth that was generated thanks to the sisal culture. Stop at Mérida’s Zócalo, where visitors can admire the city’s main monuments: the Cathedral, the Government’s Palace, the Municipal Palace and the Francisco Montejo’s House.
Day 5 Chichen Itza - Cenote Ikkil - Cancun/ Riviera maya/Tulum
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Chichen Itza
2 hours Admission ticket included
Departure to visit Chichen Itza archaelogical site. Chichen Itza was the Mayan capital of Yucatan and flourished between the 5th and 10th centuries AD. This ancient city is one of the Seven New Wonders of the World and the World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Grandiose constructions main Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent Kukulkan, the Temple of Warriors, the world's largest golf ball Pok Ta Pok, the Temple of the Jaguars, the Observatory and hundreds of other temples brought to you in its original form. Then, the Sacred Cenote.
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Cenote Ik kil
2 hours Admission ticket included
Next, you will visit unparalleled in its beauty Cenote Ik-keel, where you can try on the healing properties of groundwater, so appreciated by the Mayan Indians
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 6 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel between 2 and 6 days before the start time: 50% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (America/Cancun).
Additional Information
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is require
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Maya Classic 5 days TULUM BACALAR CHETUMAL CALACMUL PALENQUE GULF OF MEXICO CAMPECHE UXMAL MERIDA CHICHEN ITZA IK KIL from Tulum
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Transport (depending on number of people: van, sprinter or bus)
- Accommodation on the basis of DBL Room in hotels of category 4*. The included Breakfast buffet or American Breakfast.
- Entrance
- Services of a tour guide.
- Breakfast
- Group transfer from hotel to Cancun/Riviera Maya to the airport on the day of departure
What's not included?
- Accommodation in hotels before and after the end of the route.
- Lunches and dinners.
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Tulum Archaeological Site, Lake Bacalar, Malecon De Chetumal, Zona Arqueologica de Palenque, Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche, Zona Arqueologica Uxmal, Cathedral de Merida, Chichen Itza.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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