Explore the Wonders of Chichen Itza

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Visit both famous and lesser-known Mayan ruins, colonial towns, flamingo flocks, and private sinkholes on this

luxurious hacienda-based itinerary.

8 DAYS OFF-THE-BEATEN-PATH YUCATAN

ITINERARY DAY-TO-DAY

DAY

CANCUN / CHICHEN ITZA

Drive to the UNESCO site of the pre-Hispanic city of Chichen Itza.

Optional Pre-Trip Extension: 3 Days Ruins and Beaches at Riviera Maya

DAY

CHICHEN ITZA / IZAMAL / TEMOZON SUR

Explore Chichen Itza, Mexico's best-known archaeological site. Visit the living Maya town and art colony of Izamal. Go behind the scenes at workshops where you will see the masters at their crafts.

DAY

TEMOZON SUR

Visit Sotuta de Peon, one of Yucatan's last working henequen plantation which once brought wealth to the region. Enjoy a Yucatan lunch at a private hacienda.

DAY

TEMOZON SUR / UXMAL / LABNA / SANTA ROSA

Discover the UNESCO site of Uxmal, one of the most complex and aesthetically-pleasing sites in Yucatan. Drive to Labna, a mayan city that stands out for its decorated arch.

DAY

SANTA ROSA / CELESTUN / SANTA ROSA

Explore Celestun, a nature preserve on the gulf coast where you take a boat ride to the mangrove forest and meet flamingos and do a sport of bird watching. Swim in a natural spring and visit the fishing village of Celestun, frozen in time.

DAY

SANTA ROSA / OXKINTOK / CAMPECHE

Explore Oxkintok, a well-preserved city of the Mayan civilisation and architectural heritage.En route to Campeche, stop by Pomuch for its delicious bakeries, Becal for its Jipijapa palms used to make Panama hats or Kalkini for sisal rug production.

DAY

CAMPECHE

Discover the port of Campeche, a UNESCO site of museums, magnificent churches and colourful colonial architecture.

DAY

CAMPECHE / MEXICO CITY

Fly to Mexico city.