Mexico in Depth

15 days - from $2890

An overland adventure across Mexico, starting in vibrant Mexico City and ending on the sandy shores of lively Cancun

Our Mexican adventure starts in the huge metropolis of Mexico City and nearby Teotihuacan, once Mexico's largest ancient city and home to the huge Pyramids of the Sun and Moon. Our next stop is the Spanish-built city of Oaxaca, where we can explore lively markets or relax in one of the many cafes, before visiting Monte Alban, the ancient capital of the Zapotecs. San Cristobal is a charming town with a lively, bohemian atmosphere and is home to many indigenous Indian communities. Further on is Palenque, with its magnificent jungle ruins and pristine waterfalls. We cross the Rio Usumacinta into the Yucatan Peninsula and continue on to Merida, where we visit the Mayan sites of Uxmal and Chichen Itza. Our journey comes to an end at the lively holiday city of Cancun.

Highlights

• The Zapotec ruins of Monte Albán and Spanish city of Oaxaca
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed Chichen-Itza
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mayan ruins of Palenque
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed pre-Hispanic city of Uxmal
• Teotihuacan's Pyramids of the Sun and Moon
• San Cristobal de Las Casas' Chiapas indigenous culture
• Cancun and Playa del Carmen
• Chiapa de Corzo's 'Spanish Crown' fountain
• Mexico City
• Regional Anthropology Museum of the Yucatan
• 1200-year-old cliff-top ruins of Tulum

Itinerary:

Day 1: Mexico City2: Teotihuacan - Mexico City3: Mexico City4: Oaxaca5: Monte Alban - Oaxaca6: Chiapa de Corzo7: San Cristobal de Las Casas8: San Cristobal de Las Casas9 - 10: Palenque - Campeche11 - 12: Merida13 - 14: Chichen Itza - Cancun15: Cancun
Included:

• Expert English-speaking local tour leader and professional local guides at some sites.

• Sightseeing (including entrance fees where applicable): Mexico City city tour including the Anthropology Museum, Teotihuacan ruins, Zapotec ruins of Monte Alban, Cañón de Sumidero boatride, San Cristobal and surrounding indigenous villages, Palenque waterfalls and Mayan jungle ruins, Mayan ruins at Uxmal, Merida city and Chichen Itza ruins.

• Time in Cancun on Playa del Carmen.

• Arrival transfer.

International flights, airport departure tax, visas where required, meals not included in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.