A well paced itinerary taking in some of Mexico's best known sites, with plenty to keep children occupied. Solve the scavenger hunt clues at Uxmal to reveal the secrets of the Mayas before learning the relatively modern craft of chocolate making. You'll traverse a saltwater lagoon at Celestun, a haven for a sea of pink flamingoes, and watch traditional hammock weaving at Tixkokob. Explore Chichen Itza before the crowds arrive and continue to a cenote (sinkhole) where you can enjoy a refreshing swim and picnic lunch. Bikes are your mode of transport at the ancient city of Coba, and you'll be able to climb the steep terraces of the Nohoch Mul Pyramid to enjoy the views from the top. Join a private catamaran for a morning sailing around the Bay of Cancun and to Isla Mujeres. At Xel-Ha, you can watch colourful fish in the clear waters, explore caves and go zip-lining, and on your final day, simply relax on the beach at Playa del Carmen.
A FAMILY HOLIDAY TO MEXICO
HIGHLIGHTS
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Arrive
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Day 1 Arrival into Merida
Welcome to Mexico! You will be greeted at the airport and privately transferred to your lovely hotel, Hacienda Xcanatun. The rest of the day is at leisure to rest and enjoy dinner.
Overnight: Hacienda Xcanatun
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Day 2 Uxmal and Family Scavenger Hunt /Visit a Chocolate Museum
Start your day off with a fascinating visit to the famed Maya ball courts and temples of Uxmal. Here you will enjoy a fun scavenger hunt, where you will set out to search for a variety of clues that will draw on all that we have learned so far of this magical region. You will need a combination of intellectual acuity, mental fortitude, physical prowess and creativity t solve the clues! Continue on to a nearby chocolate museum where you will learn the history of 'cacao' and will also be able to sample the delicious traditional Mayan drink made from cacao beans and spices.
Overnight: Hacienda Xcanatun
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Day 3 Celestun Biosphere Reserve and Merida City
Home to 2,000 or more pink flamingos, Celestún is a great place for nature lovers. Taking a boat ride down this salt-water lagoon, you will see the great variety of flora and fauna that naturally thrive there and have a chance to swim in the fresh waters. Continue on to the historical centre of the city Mérida, as you explore the Zócalo, the cathedral and the Monument of the Homeland.
Overnight: Hacienda Xcanatun
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Day 4 Tixkokob, Izamal & Mayan Cenote
Visit the traditional Maya village of Tixkokob to see how local families still practice the age old tradition of hammock weaving. You'll stop en route to visit the charming 'Yellow City' Izamal, site of an impressive Franciscan monastery. Continue on to your charming lodge nestled in the garden on the UNESCO Heritage Site of Chichen Itza.
Overnight: The Lodge at Chichen Itza
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Day 5 Chichen Itza & Mayan Cenote
Wake up bright and early as this morning you will visit famed archaeological site of Chichen Itza to learn about its impressive plazas, imposing ball courts, and temples as well as the Maya’s engineering, agricultural, and astronomical achievements. Depart the archaeological site just as the crowds are arriving and enjoy lunch and and a refreshing swim in a cenote (underground sink holes) to cool off. After your swim and lunch, continue to your stunning luxury hotel located on the idyllic Caribbean coast with its crystalline blue waters.
Overnight: Andaz Mayakoba
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Day 6 Coba archaeological site
Explore the ancient Maya city of Cobá, a large city that held great power until the emergence of Chichen Itzá. Traversing the zone on bikes or tricycles you will get a feel for its size, while your guide explains the history of the city and what is known about it despite the looting that took place when the site was rediscovered. You will also have a chance to climb the steep Nohoch Mul Pyramid and look out over Cobá from above the trees.
Overnight: Andaz Mayakoba
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Day 7 Catamaran to Isla Mujeres
Explore the open sea by private catamaran around the bay of Cancun and Isla Mujeres. You can swim or snorkel around the second largest coral reef in the world or simply enjoy the ride with a cold drink in hand.
Overnight: Andaz Mayakoba
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Day 8 Tulum archaeological site and Xel-ha Water Park
Today you will visit the only Maya city located right next to the Caribbean Sea, Tulum! There will also be time for you to enjoy a swim and look up at Tulum’s iconic structure from the sea. Now that you have a feel for the water, your guide will drive you to Xel-Há (meaning ‘where the water is born’ in Maya). The site is a natural aquarium, once an important port and trading centre in pre-Hispanic times and now an ecotourism waterpark full of adventure. There are lots of water-based activities to fill your time, including caves to explore, snorkelling or floating in a tube along the Xel-Ha River, zip-lining and taking the floating bridge challenge.
Overnight: Andaz Mayakoba
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Day 9 Day at leisure
Today is yours to enjoy at leisure. You may relax in your lovely surroundings and take advantage of the many amenities and activities available.
Optional suggested activities (not included):
Rio Secreto Expedition
Snorkeling or Scuba diving in Mayan Cenote
Private tour to Sian Kaan biosphere Reserve
Overnight: Andaz Mayakoba
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Day 10 Depart Cancun
After breakfast you will be privately transferred to the Cancun airport for your homeward bound flight.
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Depart
| Low | £ 4,584 | $ 6,787 |
| Mid | £ 4,986 | $ 7,382 |
| High | £ 5,210 | $ 7,714 |
INCLUSIONS
- All accommodation as detailed in the itinerary.
- Daily breakfast.
- Private transfers throughout.
- All sightseeing, entrance fees and guide services as detailed in the itinerary.
EXTRAS
- International flights.
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary.
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, gratuities (discretionary).
- Entrance fees and excursions not specifically mentioned as included.
- Travel insurance or visa fees.
