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The Mini Yucatan tour starts any day * Supplement for High Season might apply.
Would you like to explore Yucatan, but do you think you haven’t enough time to do so in a bright, practical and exciting way?
This Mini Yucatan Tour for three days will be the right way to see it all, its main highlights, and the best locations to catch the most authentic and beautiful areas of Yucatan. The tour will have three days and two nights of exploration and relaxation, learning how Cancun has become one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations and a Mexican icon.
Afterwards, there you will enjoy the most touristic venues, the seaside, the shopping and the local food in some fancy restaurants before heading to the historical and explorative part of the tour in search of the ancient Mayan ruins along with the unforgettable, unique worldwide sensation, the Mayan Riviera.
The itinerary of our Mini Yucatan Tour offers all you need to learn about the colonial history in Merida and the traditional henequen industry in an authentic hacienda. Finish your adventurous journey where you started it; At the paradisiacal Caribbean beaches of Cancun. And all this while enjoying the hospitality of the Maya people who still inhabit the region. This tour is all you need to catch a glimpse into both history and beauty, two main elements of the amazing Yucatan!
It starts and ends at Riviera Maya
9:00 AM
Departure from any hotel in Cancun and Riviera Maya (9:00 am approx). Tulum is the only place where you can find beachfront Mayan ruins. It was one of the last cities inhabited and built by the ancient Maya, and it even managed to survive for another 70 years after the Spanish Conquest. Due to its location on the cliffs of the Caribbean Coast, it used to be a substantial commercial and political centre. Today it is one of the most famous Mayan sites to visit, certainly also because of its magnificent white-sandy beaches with the sublimely turquoise waters.
At the archaeological site, don’t miss the “castle,” “the temple of the frescoes,” and “the house of the columns.” Let’s continue with a visit to Coba, one of the region’s most essential and oldest Mayan treasures. The archaeological site contains many temples and a legendary ball game area. After a 1.5km walk, we arrive at the Nohoch Muul Pyramid (the tallest pyramid in the region); from the top of which you will enjoy a fantastic view of the sub-tropical jungle that surrounds Coba. Finally, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Merida.
Shared Transportation, Local Guided visit to the Archeological Site of Tulum and Coba with English Speaking Guide, Entry to the Archeological Site of Tulum and Coba, and Overnight at the Hotel in Merida.
Cancun – Tulum – 2 Hrs
Tulum – Coba – 1 hrs
Coba – Mérida – 2 h 20 min
Uxmal is the most famous archaeological site of the Puuc Route, ancient Mayan cities that share the same architectural patterns. Once upon a time, Uxmal was one of the most important ceremonial centres of the ancient Maya civilization. It is still considered one of the most beautiful pre-Hispanic archaeological sites on the American continent, thanks to the proportion of its majestic constructions. The precision and elegance of the decorations are astonishing. Visit the Pyramid of the Magician, the Quadrangle of the Nuns, and the Governor’s Palace. Later, we’ll go south to explore Kabah. This site is located close to Uxmal and belongs to the Puuc route. In Kabah, we will see the famous Arch that connects the city with Uxmal, the Great Pyramid, and the stunning Temple of the Masks.
At night and with a colder climate, you will enjoy the most important places of this beautiful city (on your own), also known as “The White City.” Mérida was founded in 1542 by the Spaniard Francisco de Montejo. Merida is the capital city of the Mexican state of Yucatan, with still a strong influence on Mayan cultural heritage. It features a fascinating combination of art, history, and culture, with cobbled streets, stunning architecture, lovely parks, and delicious gastronomy.
Breakfast in the Hotel, Shared Transportation, a Local Guided visit to the Archeological Site of Uxmal and Kabah with a Bilingual Speaking Guide (English-Spanish Language), Entry to the Archeological Site of Uxmal and Kabah, Overnight at the Hotel in Merida.
Merida – Uxmal – 1 hr
Uxmal – Kabah – 25 min
Kabah – Mérida – 1 hr 30 min
At the end of the Early Classic Period, around 600 AD, Chichen Itza was one of the largest and most prominent Maya cities. Chichen Itza is undoubtedly the best-preserved Maya site on the Yucatan peninsula, and it was recently declared one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Various architectural styles are seen in Chichen Itza. The most famous landmarks are the Temple of Kukulkan (“El Castillo”), the Ballgame Court, the Platform of the Skulls, the Temple of the Jaguar, the Observatory, the One Thousand Columns, and the Sacred Cenote. Have lunch in a local restaurant (service not included), and continue to Cancun. Drop off at your hotel (beach extension available upon request).
Breakfast in the Hotel, Shared Transportation, Local Guided visit to the Archeological Site of Chichen Itza with a Bilingual Speaking Guide (English – Spanish Language), Entry to the Archeological Site of Chichen Itza, Drop off at Hotel in Cancun or Playa del Carmen. (Drop Off in Riviera Maya or Tulum with an extra supplement of $25 per person).
Merida – Chichen – 2 Hrs
Chichen – Cancun – 3 hr