Yucatan Peninsula Adventure Tour by Intrepid Travel

8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Ends

Tulum, Mexico

Highlights

Cruise around Bacalar’s Lake of Seven Colours during a boat tour, leaping into the stunning blue water for refreshing swims along the way.

Escape the crowds and take a refreshing dip at Yokdzonot – a lesser-known cenote in the heart of the Yucatan managed by the local Maya community.

Experience Chichen Itza – one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Your tour of the ancient ruins includes a visit to the nearby Piste community and a traditional lunch.

Visit the archaeological site of Uxmal – the lesser-known little brother of Chichen Itza, with way less tourists! Explore the uniquely shaped Pyramid of the Magician and climb the structure for amazing views.

Sip zingy margaritas, feast on local cuisine and soak up as much culture and history as you can in Merida, Yucatan’s charismatic capital.

Itinerary

Craving sun, history, and adventure? The "Yucatan Peninsula Adventure" tour delivers all three, taking you from Playa Del Carmen’s dazzling beaches to the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza and Tulum. Over eight easy-going days, join a small group to savor traditional Yucatecan cuisine, meander through colorful colonial cities like Merida and Campeche, and dip into Bacalar’s hidden cenotes and pristine sands. Mexico’s Yucatan region promises a vibrant mix of Maya heritage and relaxed modern living—an irresistible combination for curious travelers. The key highlight? This tour package artfully blends archaeological wonders with cultural immersion and beachside serenity, making it a top pick for anyone eager to experience the best of Mexico’s Caribbean coast.

day 1 - Playa del Carmen

Hola! Welcome to Playa del Carmen – a popular resort town famed for its coral reef and sparkling warm waters. You’ll meet your leader and fellow travellers at the welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, why not spend the day lounging on the beach with a good book? You could also head to Dos Ojos Cenote and take a dip at the incredible turquoise freshwater swimming hole, or jump on a local ferry to explore the nearby island of Cozumel. When the introductions are out of the way, experience your first Mexican meal of the trip at an optional dinner with the group.

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

day 2 - Merida

Depart early, travelling by private vehicle towards Merida, learning some Spanish phrases from your leader on the way. You’ll stop at Chichen Itza – one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, for a guided tour. This is perhaps the most famous Maya site in Mexico, dominated by the Temple of Kukulkan (El Castillo), a Mesoamerican step-pyramid. Aftwerward, head to the local Piste community. You’ll spend time with the locals – perhaps trying out some of your Spanish – while sampling traditional Yucatecan cuisine. Then take a cooling dip in one of the region’s lesser-known cenotes: Yokdzonot. Operated by a cooperative set up by local women, your visit will support their efforts to empower their Mayan community. When you arrive in Merida – the charming capital of the Yucatan region – get your bearings on an orientation walk with your leader. Wander the centuries-old streets and take in the grand buildings, learn about the town’s Maya heritage and swing by Mercado 60 – a buzzing food market with great margaritas and live music.

included:Chichen Itza - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport), Piste - Traditional Maya Family Lunch, Merida - Leader-led orientation walk, Merida - Visit to Cenote Yokdnozot Piste

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 3 - Merida

Your day is free for you to explore the many sights of Merida. You could visit the Regional Museum of Yucatan, located within the pretty Palacio Canton, chill out in the shady Plaza Grande admiring the 16th-century cathedral or seek out cochinita pibil, a slow-roasted, citrus-marinated pork dish that's a Yucatan speciality. Alternatively, choose to travel to nearby Rio Largartos and visit Las Colorados, a series of pink lakes home to flamingos, crocodiles and mangroves. Merida is a people-pleaser when it comes to nightlife and has something for all tastes, whether you’re after a low-key bar, cultural show or some live music and dancing.

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast

day 4 - Campeche

Drive to the coast to Campeche. On the way, visit one of Mexico's best-preserved Maya sites in Uxmal. Spend two hours here exploring the ruins with a local guide and see the impressive Pyramid of the Magician and the decorative details of the Governor’s Palace. Take the opportunity to climb one of the pyramids for amazing views of the surrounding area – you can climb and explore the structures here, unlike the more-popular older brother, Chichen Itza. After, stop in the town of Becal (the Hat Town), where you’ll meet with an artisan who works in a cave to weave the traditional jipi hats. Learn about the process, then enjoy an included lunch. When you arrive in Campeche, head out on a leader-led orientation walk to get your bearings. For dinner tonight, you’ll find good seafood restaurants at Portales de San Martin.

included:Campeche - Leader-led Orientation Walk, Becal - Visit to Jipi hat artisan cave studio, Campeche - Uxmal Archaeological Site (Entrance fee and local guide)

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast

day 5 - Bacalar

Rise and shine for the long cross-peninsular drive to Bacalar today. Bacalar is said to be the first settlement of the Itza tribe, who would go on to create Chichen Itza. Today it’s a quiet spot to sit back, relax and take in the surrounding nature. When you're there, take a short leader-led orientation walk to get your bearings, followed by a free afternoon and evening to relax after a long travel day. Cerveza, anyone?

included:Bacalar - Leader-led orientation walk

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast

day 6 - Bacalar

This morning, head out on a half day boat tour of Lake Bacalar. Also known as the Lake of Seven Colours – thanks to the various stunning shades of blue it adopts throughout the day – you’ll explore the different cenotes and islands that make up the lagoon including plenty of stops for swims along the way! Return to town around midday. The rest of the day is then free for you to uncover more cenotes or sit back and relax in Bacalar. You could visit Cenote Azul – a beautiful fresh water rockpool, perfect for swimming. The sparkling water and stalactites and stalagmites in the cave are a sight to behold.

included:Bacalar - Lagoon of 7 Colours Boat Tour

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast

day 7 - Tulum

Enjoy a free morning relaxing around Bacalar’s lake before heading in a private vehicle towards Tulum. Along the way, you’ll visit the Tulum archaeological ruins that sit on the cliffs of the Yucatan Peninsula. With a local guide, explore the pre-Columbian Mayan walled city which served as a major port for Coba. Carry on to the town of Tulum and when you arrive, take an orientation walk with your leader. There may be time to fit in a visit to another cenote or find a bar to keep working on that Spanish with the locals. In the evening, why not get the group together for a final meal to say farewell and ‘salud’ to Mexico.

included:Tulum walking tour, Tulum - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast

day 8 - Tulum

After breakfast, there are no activities planned for the day and your adventure will come to an end. If you would like to spend some more time exploring Tulum’s famous turquoise water, snorkelling spots, ancient ruins and general magnificence, just speak to your booking agent. Otherwise, you can choose to book a transfer to Cancun if you’re leaving today.

meals:1 Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nights)

Meals

7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch

Transport

Private vehicle

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Chichen Itza - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)Piste - Traditional Maya Family LunchMerida - Leader-led orientation walkMerida - Visit to Cenote Yokdnozot PisteCampeche - Leader-led Orientation WalkBecal - Visit to Jipi hat artisan cave studioCampeche - Uxmal Archaeological Site (Entrance fee and local guide)Bacalar - Leader-led orientation walkBacalar - Lagoon of 7 Colours Boat TourTulum walking tourTulum - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)

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