Stay : Great Yucatan in total freedom
Discover the wild fauna and the unknown Mayan cities; meet the local communities, stay in beautiful natural reserves, where you can observe, in their natural environment, dolphins, turtles, manatees, whale sharks, and all kinds of migratory birds; appreciate the architecture of our colonial cities, refresh yourself in cenotes lost in the jungle, and end your stay on the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of our paradise islands.
A beautiful custom-made program to be designed in your image, to be done as a couple, with your family, or with friends...
Mexico awaits you without any constraint and in total freedom...
INFO: For the respect and protection of the turtles and the environment, we do not propose any more the natural reserve of Akumal, just like swimming with dolphins in captivity, we do not visit either immense parks with topic such as Xcaret.
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MEXIQUE DÉCOUVERTE
15 days
From 3000 € to 4000 €
Detail of the stay : Great Yucatan in total freedom - 15 days
Day 1: Day 1: Arrival in Cancún
Steps: Cancún
Day 2: Day 2: The village of Puerto Morelos
Steps: Puerto Morelos
Day 3: Day 3: Cenote caleta Tankah
Steps: Akumal
Located near the small town of Tulum, between the jungle and the Caribbean, this small intimate cenote is a small jewel of Quintana Roo. If you wish, you can relax on the beach and enjoy the beauty of the place and the small creek. Far from the mass tourism, an entrance fee will be asked which allows to rarefy the number of people, for your greatest pleasure.
Day 4: Day 4: The archaeological site of Tulum
Steps: Tulum
You will leave from your hotel and you will be able to discover by yourselves the archeological site of Tulum, the only Mayan site on the seaside. Moreover you will appreciate the presence of the numerous guardians of these places, the iguanas, and will benefit from the small splits, the most beautiful beaches of this coast of the Caribbean. You can then continue your road in direction of your next stage in Mahahual.
1 night at the hotel Posada de los 40 Cañones in a Superior room for 2 persons
Day 5: Day 5: The wild dawn by kayak
Steps: Chacchoben
Your guide will pick you up at dawn at your hotel, to arrive at sunrise at the Lagoon of the Eight, near Chacchoben. You will start the kayak tour with the first light of the day and observe the life in the lagoon: crocodiles entering the water, birds looking for their breakfast... Then you will be invited for a snack before returning to your hotel. You will then take the road to Bacalar.
1 night at the hotel Rancho Encantado in a room of type Casita Laguna STD for 2 persons.
Day 6: Day 6: Escapade on the lagoon of Bacalar
Steps: Laguna De Bacalar
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and you will go to discover some of the cenotes that feed the lagoon, the pirate channel and the island of birds. Your guide, a specialist of the Bacalar lagoon, will reveal all the secrets of this magical place and its ecosystem. You will have the opportunity to swim in the turquoise waters, in one of the most beautiful natural reserves in America. You will then take the road to Xpujil.
2 nights at the Casa Ka'an hotel in an Aguacate room for 2 people.
Day 7: Day 7: Visit to the ancient city of Calakmul
Steps: Calakmul
Your guide will pick you up at 7:30 a.m. at your hotel, and you will leave for the reserve of Calakmul. This city was one of the most important of the Mayan Empire, and remains one of the greatest discoveries to date. It is in the middle of the jungle that you will discover the imposing buildings remarkably well preserved. After a picnic lunch at the site, you will return with your guide to your hotel. Guide in English and Spanish only.
Day 8: Day 8: Rio Bec and its local communities
Steps: Xpujil
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel at 9:00 am and you will leave to discover 3 of the most important archaeological sites of Rio Bec: Xpujil, Chicanná and Becán. After a meal in a small local restaurant, you will meet a community of the region, with whom you will observe the birds. They will present their reforestation project, as well as their beehives and their production of local honey. Guide in English and Spanish only. You will then take the road to your next stop in Campeche
1 night at the hotel Casa Don Gustavo Estándar for 2 people.
Day 9: Day 9: Discovery of Uxmal
Steps: Uxmal
You will be able to visit by yourselves one of the best preserved archaeological sites of the country. From the top of its pyramids, you will enjoy an incredible panorama, the site being in the middle of the plain of Yucatan. You will be able to discover some sites of the Ruta Puuc like Kabah, Sayil, Xlapak or Labná. You will then continue on your way to your next stop in Celestun.
2 nights at the Xixim Hotel in a Junior Suite Garden Deluxe room for 2 people.
Day 10: Day 10: Walk in Celestun
Steps: Celestún
You will take two paths, made up of two delimited areas, two stages that naturally follow each other. You will discover the diversity of the vegetation of the coastal dune: the mangroves that extend towards the salt flats and the lianas that waddle among the chacá trees. The route will give you a virtually ancient view of the native and pristine ecological systems that surround the city of Celestún.
Day 11: Day 11: The city of Merida
Steps: Mérida
Today, you'll hit the road for your next stop in Valladolid. On the way, you will find Merida, a modern and cosmopolitan city full of museums, art galleries, restaurants, stores and boutiques. Its historic center is full of colonial treasures such as the mansions of Paseo Montejo and the Palacio Municipal. The Il Defonso cathedral is a must-see. Don't forget to taste the Xtabentun, an alcohol of Mayan origin made of honey.
1 night at the hotel Casa Tía Micha in a Colonial Suite Deluxe Sisal for 2 people.
Day 12: Day 12: Meeting with a Mayan community
Steps: Chichén Itzá
With your guide, you will go a few kilometers south of Chichen Itz, to one of the few sites still inhabited. The community preserves all the rituals of their ancestors. The children of the village will be happy to show you their site and make you appreciate their Mayan world, and you will participate in a pre-Hispanic cooking class. A day far from the tourist standards. Your agent will then come to join you to drive you to Holbox
3 nights at the Puerto Holbox hotel in a Vista al Mar type room for 2 people
Day 13: Day 13: Kayak in the mangroves
Steps: Isla Holbox
You have an appointment at the pontoon of Holbox Island and you will leave by kayak to discover the mangroves of Holbox Island. You will observe the numerous species of birds residing there, as well as incredible landscapes. If you are lucky, you may even see some crocodiles! Small group activity. English / Spanish guide only.
Day 14: Day 14: Relaxation on Holbox Island
Steps: Isla Holbox
You can take advantage of this last day to lounge and relax on the beautiful beaches of Holbox Island. If you need any advice, don't hesitate to contact us!
Day 15: Day 15: Departure for Cancun
Steps: Cancún
A private transport will pick you up at your hotel in Holbox. He will drive you to your departure terminal at the Cancun airport to catch your flight home.
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