MAYAN ESCAPE

Day 1: Cancun

-Arrival, transfer and overnight in Cancun.

Day 2: Cancun – Holbox (163 km and 20 min boat ride)

-Transfer to Chiquila a little fisherman village from where we take the ferry to Holbox Island. The laid-back atmosphere, enchanting life style and amazing biodiversity of Holbox makes it the perfect place to unwind, relax and enjoy your sojourn.

- Overnight in Holbox.

Day 3: Holbox – Valladolid (20 min boat ride and 163 km)

- Ferry transfer to Chiquila where our transportation and guide will be waiting for you.

- Transfer to Valladolid, a small and magical town known as Heroic City because of the important events that took place in here. Some of the incredible attractions of Valladolid are its Monastery, Main square plaza, downtown, cathedrals and beautiful cenotes nearby.

- Overnight in Valladolid.

Day 4: Valladolid – Ekbalam- Chichen Itza (42 km)

- Tour to the archaeological site of Ek Balam (Black Jaguar). Its impressive Acropolis temple is twice the size of El Castillo in Chichen Itza and has tunnels and life size statues inside its tombs.

- Transfer to Chichen Itza and optional Light and Sound show at the Mayan site.

- Overnight in Chichen Itza.

Day 5: Chichen Itza – Merida (123 km)

- Tour of the ancient Mayan site of Chichen Itza. Granted status as one of the Seven Wonders of the modern world, this important ceremonial center is a place full of magic and mysticism. Be impressed by the genius architecture of the Kukulkan’s Pyramid also referred as El Castillo, The Observatory, The Temple of the Warriors and the Great ball court with its monumental 12 meters high walls.

- Transfer to Merida and free evening to enjoy the colonial richness of this beautiful city, also known as the White City.

-Overnight.

Day 6: Merida

- Tour the historical downtown of Merida, full of culture, history and a truly unique atmosphere. Visit the Governors Palace that displays beautiful murals with the history of Yucatan, the famous Montejo House, the Cathedral, the theater Peon Contreras, the University and endless historical buildings. At night you can enjoy the city’s lively entertainment and the gastronomic fusion and exotic tastes of its cuisine.

- Overnight in Merida.

Day 7: Merida – Ruta Puuc – Uxmal (80km)

- Journey through the Puuc Route, an archaeological zone full of the splendor of the Puuc architectural style. Our first stop will be Kabah a stunning Mayan site well known for its Palace of Chaac masks, with hundreds of carved mask of the rain god in its façade.
Continue the Puuc Route and tour of Sayil, a small very well preserved archaeological site amongst hills. Here you can see one of the most beautiful Mayan structures, El Palacio, with 85 meter long façade and three stories tall. All the buildings of this amazing city display a very detailed construction.

- Transportation and overnight at Uxmal. You have the option of attending the Light and Sound Show of Uxmal, considered as one of the best spectacles in the world.

- Overnight in Uxmal.

Day 8: Uxmal – Campeche (154 km)

-Tour of the Mayan site of Uxmal. Admire breathtaking constructions of the Puuc architecture like the Nunnery, the House of the Turtles and the Governor’s palace, with exquisite facades carved in calcareous stone that overwhelms us with their splendor.

- Near Uxmal there is a small village where you will find a Parish and Monastery built from stones of the pre-Colombian Mayan ruins.

-Transportation to the city of Campeche, check in and overnight. Enjoy the free evening to get acquainted with this charming fortified city with baroque colonial architecture.

Day 9: Campeche – Edzna – Palenque (431 km)

- Transfer to Palenque on the way, stop and tour of the archaeological zone of Edzna in Campeche. Edzna is one of the most stimulating Mayan sites because of the technological developments that emerged here, its impressive buildings and acoustic effects.

- Overnight in Palenque.

Day 10: Palenque

-Breakfast and site visit of the Mayan city of Palenque. This site is one of the most visited by travelers from around the world because of the beauty of its temples and breathtaking scenery that surrounds them.
Admire the architectural inventiveness of structures such as The Temple of the Cross covered with beautiful friezes, the Pyramid of the Inscriptions where you can contemplate the Great tomb of the king Pakal, and the Palace.

Day 11: Palenque – Bacalar- Tulum (702 km)

-Transportation to Tulum, on the way we stop at Bacalar Lagoon, a spectacular creation of nature. Bacalar is known as the Lagoon of Seven Colors because one can distinguish seven different shades of blue in its waters, formed by seven different cenotes that overflow and constitute a single pond. Its shape is narrow and long, taking 42 km long and only 2km at its widest point.

- Overnight in Tulum.

Day 12: Tulum

-Free day. You can go and explore Tulum site, also known as Zama (dawn) for its unique location facing the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Take a tour of the archaeological site and see amazing constructions such as El Castillo, the Temple of the Frescoes and the Temple of the Descending.

-Overnight.

Day 13: Tulum

-Free day. Enjoy the spectacular setting of this laid back location, gorgeous powder white sand beaches and bright turquoise sea. You can lie on the beach and bask in the sun; or be more adventurous and explore the mangroves and lagoons of the biosphere reserve nearby.

Day 14: Tulum- Cancun (129 km)

-Transfer out