Mayan Heartland Independent Tour

Explore Mexico City and then travel to San Cristobal de las Casas. Continue to Palenque where you visit the ruins in their stunning jungle setting. From Merida, visit Uxmal and Kabbah and then the famous Chichen Itza before arriving at the international resort of Cancun.

Mayan Heartland Independent Tour

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Itinerary

  • Day 1: Mexico City

    Upon arrival transfer from the airport to the Royal Hotel Zona Rosa for three nights.

  • Day 2: Mexico City

    Morning tour of the historical centre of Mexico City.

  • Day 3: Mexico City

    Visit the Shrine of Guadalupe and the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon.

  • Day 4: Mexico City – San Cristobal de Las Casas

    Fly to Tuxtla Gutierrez. Journey to San Cristobal de las Casas. Stay two nights at the Posada Diego de Mazariegos.

  • Day 5: San Cristobal de Las Casas

    Visit Indian communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan.

  • Day 6: San Cristobal de Las Casas – Palenque

    Tour the beautiful Agua Azul waterfalls and onto the archaeological site of Palenque. Overnight at the Mayan Tucan.

  • Day 7: Palenque – Merida

    Visit La Venta Park. Transfer to Villahermosa and fly to Merida. Transfer to El Castellano Hotel for two nights.

  • Day 8: Merida

    Full day excursion to the archaeological sites of Uxmal and Kabah.

  • Day 9: Merida – Cancun

    Travel by road to the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza. Tour of the site, continue to Can

  • Day 10: Cancun

    Transfer to the airport.

Guatemala Experience

5 Days / 4 Nights from $585*

Includes: Accommodation, meals as indicated, transfers and sightseeing on a seat-in-vehicle basis. Land only and excludes airfares.

  • Day 10: Cancun - Guatemala City

    Flight to Guatemala City. Stay one night at the Barcelo Guatemala City.

  • Day 11: Guatemala City - Chichicastenango

    Visit the market and overnight at the Mayan Inn (B).

  • Day 12:  Chichicastenango - Atitlan

    Journey by road to Lake Atitlan. Stay one night at the Porta Hotel del Lago. B

  • Day 13: Atitlan - Antigua

    Boat ride to Santiago Atitlan. Continue to the colonial city of Antigua. Stay overnight at the Casa Santo Domingo. B

  • Day 15: Antigua - Guatemala City

    Morning Antigua city tour. Late afternoon transfer back to Guatemala City. (B)

     

     

* All prices shown are for low season, per person, twin share. Click here to see full Terms & Conditions.

Pricing

10 Days / 9 Nights From $1,547*

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Includes Accommodation, meals as indicated, transfers and sightseeing on a seat-in-vehicle basis. Land only and excludes airfares.

Departs: Mayan Heartland only – Daily. Mayan Heartland with Guatemala Extension – Mon.

An Independent Journey

  • Guided tours including entrance fees

  • Transfers between airports and hotels

  • Meals as specified

  • Air travel: Mexico-Tuxtla (not included). Palenque-Merida (not included)

Highlights

The most popular combination tour of Mexico. If time permits, we recommend the Guatemala extension.

  • Historic Mexico City

  • The Pyramids of the sun and Moon

  • The village of san Cristobal de las Casas

  • The archaeological zone of Palenque

  • Legendary Chichen Itza

  • The magnificent site of Tikal

  • The lively colonial city of Antigua