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Your G for Good Moment: Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit, Oaxaca Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Oaxaca Market Visit With CEO, Oaxaca Your Discover Moment: San Cristobal de Las Casas - Free Time, San Cristóbal de Las Casas. Mexico City street food crawl. Alebrijes Artisan Community visit. Boat trip to Sumidero Canyon. Stop at Roberto Barrios Waterfall for a swim. Tour the Mayan ruins in Palenque. A boat adventure into a gorgeous lagoon in Bacalar. Chichen Itzá ruins guided tour. Free time in Mexico City, Oaxaca, Palenque, San Cristóbal de las Casas. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Transport

Public bus, private vehicle, overnight bus, walking.

Accommodation

Simple hotels/hostels (12 nts), overnight bus (1 nt).

Meals

1 breakfast

Hygieneprotocol

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QUINTANA ROO TOURIST TAX Please note there may be a $271MXN (approximately $14 USD) tourist tax at Cancún International Airport, however it is usually included in international tickets. Please verify with your airline if the departure tax is included in your airfare.Teotihuacán - Teotihuacán Pyramids Visit (40USD per person) Oaxaca - Hierve el Agua Day Trip - Cooking Class (65USD per person) San Pablo Villa de Mitla - Valley of Mitla Ruins Visit (950MXN per person) Monte Albán - Monte Albán Tour (900MXN per person) San Cristóbal de Las Casas - Lagunas de Montebello Visit (30USD per person) - Indigenous Villages Tour (30USD per person) Palenque - Jungle Trail Hike (25USD per person) Bacalar - Kayaking (10-12USD per person) - Fortress Exploration (10MXN per person) Tulum - Tulum Ruins Visit

Optional

Teotihuacán - Teotihuacán Pyramids Visit (40USD per person) Mexico City - National Museum of Anthropology (80MXN per person) Monte Albán - Monte Albán Tour (500MXN per person) San Pablo Villa de Mitla - Valley of Mitla Ruins Visit (500MXN per person) Oaxaca - Cooking Class (60USD per person) San Cristóbal de Las Casas - Lagunas de Montebello Visit (30USD per person) - Indigenous Villages Tour (30USD per person) Palenque - Jungle Trail Hike (25USD per person) - BBQ Lunch (30USD per person) Bacalar - Kayaking (10-12USD per person) - Fortress Exploration (10MXN per person) Tulum - Tulum Ruins Visit

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Day 1 Day 1: Mexico City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Mexico City

Arrive at any time.

Included Activities:
- Connect With New Friends
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 Day 2: Mexico City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Mexico City

Start the adventure off with a CEO-led walking tour through La Condesa and Roma neighborhoods. Stroll past bohemian cafes, bars, and restaurants. Your CEO will grab some street food snacks for the group ranging from street tacos to chilaquiles. Savour whatever you sample as you continue to get to know the area. Finish up the tour near the giant Bosque de Chapultepec. Then, spend the afternoon trying out the optional activities in the area like a visit to the ruins of Teotihuacán.

Included Activities:
- Mexico City Walking Tour
Day 3 Day 3: Mexico City/Oaxaca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Mexico City/Oaxaca

Hit the road and travel south to Oaxaca from Mexico City. Once the group arrives we will head out for an orientation walk to the main square and some of the nearby markets. Soak in your first experience of the vibrant culture in Oaxaca. Enjoy a free evening to do as you please. Perhaps, find a lively restaurant and give your tastebuds something to dance about.

Transport:
- Local Bus 06:00 - 07:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Orientation Walk
Day 4 Day 4: Oaxaca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Oaxaca

Today, enjoy a free day for optional activities in Oaxaca until late afternoon. Explore local taverns, discover the vibrant indigenous culture in the area, sample food from lively markets, try mole, and mezcal and fully experience the allure of this Mexican city. Later your CEO will accompany the group to the market where you can try a tlayuda, a toasted tortilla with tons of different toppings like refried beans, shredded cabbage, salsa, meat, and cheese. Cap off the day with a visit to a local chocolate-making shop and a free evening to keep the adventure going.

Included Activities:
- Oaxaca Market Visit With CEO

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Hierve el Agua Day Trip

Additional Notes: You can pre-book the Hierve el Agua Day Trip during check-out and pay a visit to a petrified waterfall outside of Oaxaca.
Day 5 Day 5: Oaxaca/San Cristóbal
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Oaxaca/San Cristóbal

The group will have additional free time today in Oaxaca for other optional activities. Afterwards, visit the Alebrijes Artisan Community for your G for Good moment. Meet a local artisan, speak with them, ask any questions the group may have, and learn more about how these handicrafts are made. In the evening board and overnight bus to San Cristobal.

Transport:
- Overnight Bus 08:00 - 09:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit
Day 6 Day 6: San Cristóbal (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: San Cristóbal (1B)

Arrive early to Tuxtla Gutierrez, which is a city in southern Mexico and the capital of Chiapas. The group will travel by private bus to Sumidero Canyon for an included boat ride down the river. The trip is a few hours long and will take you through the canyon with some of the walls towering 2,500 feet above you. It’s sure to make you feel small. Keep a lookout for the wildlife in the area and try to spot caves as you journey on. Afterwards, continue on to San Cristobal de las Casas where you will stop for the evening.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:00 - 02:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Sumidero Canyon
Day 7 Day 7: San Cristóbal
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: San Cristóbal

San Cristóbal de Las Casas is located in a high mountain valley at 2110m (6921 ft). Enjoy a free day to experience this city known for its 16th-century architecture. Opt to visit nearby indigenous Mayan villages to see their unique day-to-day, or visit Lagunas de Montebello National Park and the group of beautiful lakes near the Guatemalan border. You have a full day to do as you please and there are plenty of activities to try out.

Included Activities:
- San Cristobal de Las Casas - Free Time
Day 8 Day 8: San Cristóbal/Palenque
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: San Cristóbal/Palenque

Get ready for a full day of travel from San Cristóbal de Las Casas to Palenque. Along the way the group will stop to swim in the pristine turquoise waters of Roberto Barrios waterfall. Arrive to Palenque in the evening.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 05:00 - 06:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Roberto Barrios Waterfalls
Day 9 Day 9: Palenque
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Palenque

Enjoy a guided tour of the impressive Mayan ruins of Palenque followed by free time for an optional jungle trail hike, or just relax at the hotel keeping an eye out for nearby birds and wildlife.

Included Activities:
- Palenque Ruins Guided Tour
Day 10 Day 10: Palenque/Bacalar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Palenque/Bacalar

Spend the day travelling to Bacalar in the eastern part of Mexico from Palenque. Sit back as the scenery changes outside your window and rest up for the next part of the trip.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 07:00 - 08:00 Hr(s)
Day 11 Day 11: Bacalar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Bacalar

Spend a full free day enjoying optional activities in the area, or just relax and keep the good vibes going.
Day 12 Day 12: Bacalar/Valladolid
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Bacalar/Valladolid

The group is in for a treat this morning with an included boating adventure in the lagoon. In the afternoon it’s onward to Valladolid. Travel north and inland from Bacalar to a city on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Upon arrival your CEO will lead you on an orientation walk of the small Mayan town filled with quaint taverns, vibrant indigenous culture, and loads of street food vendors. Smell the delicious aromas as you walk and sample a few snacks along the way.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Boat Trip Laguna Bacalar
- CEO-led Orientation Walk
Day 13 Day 13: Valladolid/Tulum
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Valladolid/Tulum

After a short, but sweet visit in Valladolid the group will travel to the Chichen Itzá ruins for a guided tour. These ruins hold the history, beliefs, and rituals that defined ancient Mayan civilization. See the Pyramid of Kukulcan, the famous Castillo, the cenote, and the Nunnery. Afterwards, travel to Tulum for a free evening. Tulum is filled with trendy beach clubs where you can dance the night away, or stretch out on white sand beaches to admire the colors at sunset.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Chichen Itzá Guided Tour
Day 14 Day 14: Tulum
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Tulum

Depart at any time.

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

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Viva Mexico: Ancient Ruins & The Mayan Riviera

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Itinerary of your trip Viva Mexico: Ancient Ruins & The Mayan Riviera

Day 1: Mexico City

Day 2: Mexico City

Day 3: Mexico City/Oaxaca

Day 4: Oaxaca

Day 5: Oaxaca/San Cristóbal

Day 6: San Cristóbal (1B)

Day 7: San Cristóbal

Day 8: San Cristóbal/Palenque

Day 9: Palenque

Day 10: Palenque/Bacalar

Day 11: Bacalar

Day 12: Bacalar/Valladolid

Day 13: Valladolid/Tulum

Day 14: Tulum

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