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8-Day Best of Mexico Tour: Mexico City to Cancun
- 8-day tour from Mexico City to Cancun
- See many famous attractions including the National Palace in Mexico City and the Mayan ruins in Chichen Itzá
- Explore the towns of Palenque and Campache
- Relax on the white-sand beaches of Cancun or the Mayan Riviera
- Complimentary airport transfers included
- Choice of 4-star or 5-star accommodation
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 2 nights accommodation in Mexico City
- 1 night accommodation in Palenque
- 1 night accommodation in Campeche
- 1 night accommodation in Merida
- 2 night accommodation in Cancun
- Daily breakfast
- Air ticket from Mexico City to Villahermosa
- Airport transfers in Mexico City (arrival) and Cancun (departure)
- English-speaking guide
- Lodging taxes
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (optional)
Departure & Return
Benito Juarez International Airport
Arrive in Mexico City on a Friday, departure to Palenque on Sundays.
What To Expect
Instead of flying from Mexico City straight to Cancun, sign up for this 8-day tour that stops at some of Mexico's most important historical and cultural sites. From Mexico City, you'll make your way to well-preserved Mayan ruins of the Yucatán Peninsula, visiting unique places like the ancient city of Palenque and the charming town of Campeche. Your best-of-Mexico tour winds down on the white-sand Caribbean beaches of Cancun or the Mayan Riviera.So don't spend valuable personal time figuring out what to see and how to get there "” all vehicle transport and hotel accommodations have been arranged "” you only have to decide whether you want to stay in a 4- or 5-star hotel. Instead of sitting on a plane, you'll capture memorable snapshots of great archaeological ruins, Mexican towns and top landmarks, including the Fortune Teller Pyramid in Uxmal, the former Mayan trading village of Campeche and the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itzá. See Itinerary below for information on each day's activities.ItineraryHotel Options (depending on availability and time of the year):Four-Star HotelsMexico City: Galeria Plaza or Hampton Inn or SimilarPalenque: Misión Palenque or SimilarCampeche: Plaza Campeche or SimilarMerida: Misión Merida Panamericana or SimilarCancún: Krystal Cancún or SimilarFive-Star HotelsMexico City: Sheraton Maria Isabel or SimilarPalenque: Misión Palenque or SimilarCampeche: Plaza Campeche or SimilarMerida: Misión Merida Panamericana or SimilarCancún: Emporio Family & Suites Cancun or SimilarNote: Five-star hotel optionsare in Mexico City and Cancun only. Hotels in Palenque, Campeche and Merica are all four-star.Schedule:Day 1: Airport "“ Hotel Arrive at Mexico City's Benito Juarez International Airport. Transfer to four- or five-star hotel (your choice upon booking).Stay overnight in Mexico City.Day 2: Shrine of Guadalupe "“ Teotihuacan (B)After breakfast, visit the Shrine of Guadalupe, the most visited religious site in Latin America. Then, travel to the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacan. Located only an hour outside of Mexico City, you'll have the chance to see great works of the Aztecs. Stay overnight in Mexico City.Day 3: Mexico City Airport "“ Villahermosa "“ Palenque (B, D)Travel day: Fly from Mexico City to Villahermosa. From Villahermosa, drive to Palenque. Dinner included. Evening is free for you to explore Palenque on your own. Please note: Flight from Mexico City to Villahermosa could leave anytime between 9am and 12pm.Stay overnight in Palenque.Day 4: Palenque "“ Campeche (B, L)In the morning, discover the ancient Mayan city of Palenque. Explore the ruins of ancient buildings, spread out over 9 miles (15 km). Visit a burial monument, the Temple of Inscriptions, which rises in front of the jungle surrounding Palenque. Then depart for Campeche. Stay overnight in Campeche.Day 5: Campeche "“ Uxmal "“ Merida (B, L)After breakfast, explore the peaceful town of Campeche. Once a Mayan trading village, Campeche is full of rich history and beautiful sculpted buildings. See its cathedral, fortresses, mansions and plazas. Next, depart for Uxmal, one of the top Maya archaeological sites. At the site, visit the Fortune Teller Pyramid, the Nun's Square and the Governor's Palace. Then depart for the cultural and artistic city of Merida. You'll visit Plaza Grande, the city's main center. Stay overnight in Merida.Day 6: Chichen Itza "“ Cancun or the Mayan Riviera (B, L)In the morning, make your way to Chichen Itza, home to some of the most famous and well- restored Mayan ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula. You'll see the Jaguars' Temple, the great ball court, the Sacred Cenote and more. Then, continue to either Cancun or the Mayan Riviera (your choice). Stay overnight in either Cancun or the Mayan Riviera. Day 7: Cancun or Mayan Riviera (B)After breakfast, enjoy a free day to explore either Cancun or Mayan Riviera. Stay overnight in either Cancun or the Mayan Riviera. Day 8: Cancun or Mayan Riviera "“ Airport (B)Enjoy breakfast. At the indicated time, you'll be transferred to the airport.Note: You have the option not to be taken to the airport if you choose to extend your trip in Mexico.
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour or activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Please note: 5-star hotel options are only available in Mexico City and Cancun. Hotel options in Palenque, Campeche and Merida are all 4-star hotels
- Note: Passengers MUST arrive on a Saturday
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 2 standard suitcases. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
- Please note: if your transfer to the Cancun airport is between 8pm and 7:59am, there will be an additional charge of US$18 per person (from Cancun hotels) or US$35 per person (from Playa del Carmen hotels)
Cancellation Policy
- If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is No cancellation fee
- If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is 50 percent cancellation fee
- If you cancel within 2 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is 100 percent cancellation fee
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