- find out more
mexico Tours Magical Mexico
Magical Mexico
This unforgettable tour takes you from the dynamic capital, to atmospheric colonial towns and deep into the jungle to explore ancient Mayan ruins.
- Style: Private Tour
- Duration: 13 days/12 nights
- Starts in: Mexico City
Guide Price £3527
per person (based on 2 adults sharing a room)
Highlights:
- See the famous Mayan ruins at Palenque & Chichén Itzá
- City tour of vibrant Mexico City
- Explore colonial San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Soak up the history and culture of colourful Oaxaca
- Experience Mérida, known as the cultural capital of the Yucatan
- Take a boat ride through the Sumidero Canyon, one of the most spectacular natural reserves in Mexico
- Tour of the impressive archaeological site of Teotihuacan
Itinerary:
Day 1 Mexico City
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 Mexico City
Today discover vibrant Mexico city. Explore the Zocaló (main square), the Catedral Metropolitana and the Palacio Nacional.
Day 3 Teotihuacan
Travel to Basilica de Guadalupe, Latin America’s most revered religious shrine before heading onwards to the impressive archaeological site of Teotihuacan.
Day 4 Mexico City to Oaxaca
Head to UNESCO World Heritage listed town of Puebla and explore its historic centre, lined with churches and colonial mansions. Continue on to captivating Oaxaca.
Day 5 Oaxaca
Drive to the impressive archaeological site of Monte Albán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site spectacularly situated on a mountain above the Oaxaca Valley. In the afternoon explore Oaxaca. Browse the colourful markets and soak up the bustling atmosphere on the main square.
Day 6 Oaxaca to San Cristóbal de las Casas
Fly to Tuxtla Gutiérrez and enjoy a boat ride through the Sumidero Canyon, one of the most spectacular natural reserves in Mexico. Visit Chiapa de Corzo before continuing to San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Day 7 San Cristóbal de las Casas
Following a morning tour of the colonial city centre, head into the Chiapas highlands to the Tzotzil Indian villages of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan.
Day 8 San Cristóbal de las Casas to Palenque
Drive to Palenque, visiting the beautiful Agua Azul waterfalls en route. The spectacular archaeological site of Palenque sits deep in the jungle and showcases some of the finest Maya sculpture and architecture discovered to date.
Day 9 Palenque to Mérida
Transfer to the airport at Villahermosa and fly to Mérida.
Day 10 Uxmal & Kabah
Visit Kabah with its amazing Palace of the Masks and continue to World Heritage listed Uxmal, one of the most important sites of Mayan culture. Return to Mérida.
Day 11 Celestún Biosphere
Travel to Celestún, one of the worlds largest breeding grounds of pink flamingos. Take a boat ride through the estuaries to observe the flamingo colonies. Later, stop for a refreshing swim at a cenote.
Day 12 Mérida to Chichén Itzá
Travel to Chichén Itzá and explore this magnificent site which is set within dense jungle.
Day 13 Chichén Itzá to Cancun/Riviera Maya
Transfer to Cancun airport or to the Caribbean coast for a relaxing beach break.
Additional Options:
Our Classic Mexico tour ends with a transfer to the sparkling Caribbean coast where you can extend your trip with a relaxing stay on a white sand beach.
Departs:
DailyPrices
per person (based on 2 adults sharing a room)
Inclusions
- Flights as detailed
- Private vehicle & driver/guide
- 12 nights accommodation
- 12 breakfasts & 3 lunches
Not Included
- International flights
Please Note:
April to May is nesting season for the flamingos and therefore numbers at Celestun are greatly reduced.New offers every day
We negotiate new offers daily from discounted flights, tours and vehicle hire to free upgrades, added value and unique inclusions. Please call for our latest offers.
Map
Flights
As we can offer you such a flexible choice of flights, we don't include international airfares with our tour prices. The price you pay will be determined by the time of year you travel, your departure airport, airline and availability.
Your Trailfinders travel consultant will be able to find the best flights to suit you and your choice of tour. Please call for our latest offers.
Unmissable Experiences
Don't miss out - secure your place on the world's must do experiences before you go.
We offer hundreds of unforgettable experiences all round the globe, from city-tours to bridge climbs, balloon flights to whale watching cruises.
Take a look at the local tours we offer along the way and ask your Trailfinders consultant to add them to your itinerary for you.
Speak to a Travel Expert
We believe booking online is no substitute for one-on-one service. Between them our expert travel consultants have travelled to over 96% of the world's countries. As a result the service and advice they offer is second to none.
Our travel centres are currently closed
Our phone lines are open at the following times:-
Monday to Friday: 8am - 8pm (UK) : 9am-7pm (ROI)
Saturday & Bank Holidays: 9am - 6pm
Sunday: 10am - 6pm
For individual opening times please check your local travel centre
Don't miss out
Sign up for our Email and be the first to hear about our Top Offers and Travel
Inspiration
The TF Blog
The news and our views on all the top stories in travel
YOUR TRAVEL PLANS ALWAYS TO HAND, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME - YOUR ESSENTIAL TRAVEL COMPANION
Our free Viewtrail App stores your essential travel information in one secure place, ensuring we are with you from start to finish.
- View your travel plans on or offline, wherever and whenever you wish
- Live flight notifications - real time information as you travel
- Online check-in links and pre-tour notifications
- Luggage allowance
- Mapped places of interest - restaurants, shops, stations...plus route guidance back to your hotel
- View e-vouchers and export them to your Apple wallet
- Secure access to booking history, profile and insurance contact information
- One touch emergency contact 365/24/7
- Add to calendar function
- Countdown to travel
- Local time, weather, translator and exchange rate calculator