Accommodation

We always provide comfortable accommodation in a relaxed atmosphere - think comfy hotels with bright communal areas for you and your new squad to relax and socialise.

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Contiki through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Contiki from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guests’ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.

Guide

A highly trained Trip Manager who brings your adventure to life. An expert driver who knows foreign roads better than Google Maps. Local Guides who make tourist traps a thing of the past. This is your team. Smart, friendly, fun, and integral to everything we do.

Others

Oaxaca: Stroll the cobbled streets of one of Mexico’s most authentic cities. Sample the epic street food and revel in the laid-back pace. Oaxaca: Test your courage with a ‘straight up’ of this potent national drink. Oaxaca: Explore one of the earliest cities of MesoAmerica. Then hit up the market for some local keepsakes. Oaxaca: Swoop into the capital of Mexico’s Yucatan region. Get set for a barrage of beaches, jungles, ancient Mayan sites and epic nightlife. Merida: A photogenic fiesta of colour and culture. This is the perfect place to get a real taste of life in Yucatan. Chichen Itza: Take a guided tour of this ancient Mayan city. Soak up the history and hear the myths and legends. Chichen Itza: It’s time to live your best life, as you cool off in the emerald waters of this sinkhole. Don’t forget your camera!

Transport

Getting around Latin America is half the fun, and all transport is included for the duration of your trip. Private, air conditioned mini coaches allow you soak up all that scenery in style, but it’s our unique, local forms of transport that make the journey all part of the adventure

Meals

4 Breakfast (B) 1 Dinner (D) Cancun: Get the party started with a Margarita and dinner with the gang. Gaze at the golden skies and bask in those mellow vibes.

Not included:

Optional

Day trip to Playa Del Carmen ($TBC)

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

Other activities and services not included

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

Day 1: Mexico City To Oaxaca

Meeting your TM and fellow travellers this morning, you’ll be setting off for Oaxaca (pronounced Wa-ha-ka)! Have you got it? Great - let’s hit the road. Welcome to Oaxaca, with its bohemian bars, charming colonial buildings and ridiculously pretty churches. Commonly known as the gastronomical capital of Mexico, the food here is guaranteed to guac your world. The perfect drink to wash it all down? Mezcal, of course.
Day 2 Day 2: Oaxaca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Oaxaca

Today, you’re going to soak up some serious Oaxaca vibes with a guided city tour where you’ll get to check out the local markets. The colourful city streets are going to be the perfect place for some Insta shots, and if you can be dragged away from the views for long enough, there’s plenty of delicacies to try during your free night.
Day 3 Day 3: Oaxaca To Merida
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Oaxaca To Merida

Adios Oaxaca, Merida is calling our names! And we won’t waste any time, hopping on an included flight to whiz us there without delay. Here in mellow Merida, you’ll explore Mexico’s quiet side. Wander down cobbled streets and grand plazas on a unique walking tour, with some free time to explore the bustling markets. Later you can feast yourself on Yucatan specialities and head off for a blissful slumber.
Day 4 Day 4: Merida To Cancun
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Merida To Cancun

Pack up your swag of Mexican trinkets and say goodbye to the calm oasis of Merida and hello yet another incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed site: Chichen Itza. Next stop, the most famous ancient ruins in Mayan history. With our Local Guide leading the charge, we’ll learn all about the Mayan calendar, the positioning of the sun, the connections of the ruins around the country, and the worlds that came before us. Afterwards, we’ll take a dip in a cenote – which is the best way to beat the Mexican heat. In stark contrast, next up is Mexico’s super resort – Cancun. With high energy vibes this stop is a no brainer when it comes to getting your fiesta on. One suggestion for tonight’s dinner at the Mercado 28, a busy market serving true Mexican delights.
Day 5 Day 5: Cancun
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Cancun

Cancun is a hub of fiery entertainment… known for way more than party vibes. Powdery beaches, endlessly swimmable waters and laid-back taco joints (basically all you need, no matter your mood.) Your Trip Manager knows this place like the back of their hand too, so you’re guaranteed to be in the know on all the best spots to head for the evening.
Day 6 Day 6: End Cancun
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: End Cancun

Morning global roamers, we came, we saw, we sizzled. We’ll fuel up on one last breakfast together, then it’s time to wipe away the tears and do those final friend requests because today you’re homeward bound with firm plans in full steam for a Contiki 2.0 reunion in Asia. See you next time!

6 days tour

Mexico In A Week (6 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Mexico In A Week (6 Days)

Day 1: Mexico City To Oaxaca

Day 2: Oaxaca

Day 3: Oaxaca To Merida

Day 4: Merida To Cancun

Day 5: Cancun

Day 6: End Cancun

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