Guide

English speaking guides included for some of the activities

Transport

Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque Palenque to Merida Tulum to Playa del Carmen Playa del Carmen to Cancun Mexico City to Oaxaca

Others

Hike through Hierve el Agua Palenque Ruins, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Waterfalls (from/to Palenque) Chichen Itza Day Trip (from Merida to Tulum)

Meals

1 Mexico City Lunch(es) 1 Oaxaca Lunch(es) 1 San Cristobal de las Casas Lunch(es)

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Others

Accommodations Personal Expenses Meals / Drinks Guide throughout the trip Travel Insurance

Flights

International flights not included.

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

Day 1: Mexico City, Mexico

Teotihuacan Early Morning Tour
Departure Time: 6:20
Duration: 8 hrs
Embark on a mystical journey to the "City of the Gods," Teotihuacan, before the tour groups from Mexico City arrive. Explore the impressive archaeological site in peace and tranquility as you visit its different structures, squares, and murals, surrounded by a magical and mystical atmosphere.
Your experience is enhanced by a knowledgeable guide who shares stories, history, and updates on the latest discoveries at the site. Immerse yourself in the culture of ancient Mexico with a stop at a local Teotihuacan family’s obsidian workshop, where you’ll sample cactus-based liqueurs and traditional Mexican spirits like tequila, mezcal, and pulque.
Cap off your day with a delightful lunch experience (not included), where you can savor a variety of traditional Mexican dishes and flavors.
Day 2 Day 2: Oaxaca, Mexico
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Oaxaca, Mexico

Mexico City to Oaxaca
Type: Bus
Time: 00:10, 09:00, 10:00, 23:00
Duration: 7 Hours
Transfer from Mexico City to Oaxaca
Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Oaxaca.
Day 3 Day 3: Oaxaca, Mexico
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Oaxaca, Mexico

Hike through Hierve el Agua
Departure Time: 9:00
Duration: 9 hrs
Join us on a tour of Hierve el Agua, a popular tourist destination in the Mexican state of Oaxaca known for its tall petrified waterfalls made of carbonated water and natural springs. During the tour, you’ll have the chance to swim in the crystal-clear pools, take guided walks through the trails, and learn about the tradition of mezcal making while sampling different flavors. We’ll also visit the Zapotec weavers town of Teotitlan del Valle, where skilled artisans use ancient techniques to create and paint stunning rugs inspired by famous artists. Hierve el Agua is located in the Sierra Madre mountain range and is about 50 kilometers from the city of Oaxaca.
Day 4 Day 4: Oaxaca, Mexico
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Oaxaca, Mexico

Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas
Type: Bus (Overnight)
Time: 19:00, 21:00, 22:30
Duration: 12 Hours
Transfer from Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas
Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to San Cristobal de las Casas.
Day 5 Day 5: San Cristobal De Las Casas, Mexico
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: San Cristobal De Las Casas, Mexico

Free Day
Enjoy a free day to experience on your own
Day 6 Day 6: Palenque, Mexico
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Palenque, Mexico

San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque
Type: Bus
Time: 12:00
Duration: 9 Hours
Transfer from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque
Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Palenque.
Day 7 Day 7: Palenque, Mexico
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Palenque, Mexico

Palenque Ruins, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Waterfalls (from/to Palenque)
Departure Time: 08:00
Duration: 11 hrs
You will be picked up early in the morning and transferred to the Palenque ruins. You will have 3 hours and 30 minutes to visit these beautiful ruins hidden in the jungle. Then you will be transferred to Misol-ha where you will spend 45 minutes. The last stop will be at Agua Azul where you will have 2 hour and 30 minutes to freely explore this beautiful area. After seeing these 3 beautiful attractions, you will be taken back to Palenque and dropped off at your accommodation.
Palenque Ruins:
The ancient Mayan city of Palenque is one of Mexico’s most breath-taking archaeological parks surrounded by lush tropical forest and jungle. This site has a serene, mystical atmosphere. From the moment you enter, you feel engulfed by a sense of history, timelessness and awe. Explore the site on foot and climb up the pyramids for great views of the ancient city and the jungle. (approx. 3 1⁄2 hours)
Agua Azul Waterfalls:
Rio Xumul-Ha (meaning River of Blue Water, or in Spanish, Agua Azul) features a series of torrential cascades and fast flowing waters rolling down a limestone ridge to form pools and small streams. Take a one-hour walk next to the falls in the breath-taking green valley and swim in one of the calm parts of the refreshing blue river. (approx. 2 1⁄2 hours)
Misol-Ha Waterfall:
River Misol-Ha (meaning "Streaming Water"), in the "Chol Maya" tribe area of Chiapas, creates one of the state’s most wonderful natural sights as the river glides off the edge of a cliff and 40 meters down into a deep pool of water surrounded by lush vegetation. Swim in the deliciously refreshing water and be impressed by the sight of the fall from below. A small walkway will take you behind the water curtain created by the waterfall where you can walk inside the caves. (approx. 30 - 45 minutes)
Day 8 Day 8: Merida, Mexico
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Merida, Mexico

Palenque to Merida
Type: Bus
Time: 08:30, 20:45, 22:00
Duration: 9 Hours
Transfer from Palenque to Merida
Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Merida.
Day 9 Day 9: Merida, Mexico
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Merida, Mexico

Chichen Itza Day Trip (from Merida to Tulum)
Departure Time: 08:00, 08:10, 08:15, 08:20
Duration: 11.5 hrs
Chichen Itza is one of the most well-preserved Maya archaeological sites in the country and once stood as a mighty citadel of the Maya civilization in the 9th and 10th centuries A.D., serving as its political and economic center. One of its most legendary structures is the Kukulkan pyramid, also known as El Castillo, which is a giant Maya calendar with exactly 365 steps divided among 4 staircases and the pyramid’s highest platform. During both equinoxes (around March 21st; September 21st) the sun’s shadow cast on this pyramid at a perfect angle creates the illusion of a serpent creeping its way along the structure’s northern staircase.
Don’t miss the Gran Juego de Pelota, in which ancient Maya warriors battled to the death in this ceremonial game. Check out the acoustics of the structure by holding a conversation with someone standing 135 meters away at the opposite end of the field and the stone carvings of players in action. Feel the spirit of the Maya world by standing here admiring this unique and majestic construction that was once of monumental importance to the former inhabitants here.
Other impressive structures you can’t miss are the Plataforma de los Craneos (Skull Platform) and the Cenote Sagrado (Sacred Cave). Check out the impressive stone carvings on other pyramids and temples of jaguars, flowers, birds, trees, eagles and among the more gruesome, human sacrifices and human hearts in the clutches of bird claws. The observatory, El Caracol, named The Snail for its spiral staircase, was once an important point from which priests determined important dates for ceremonies and rituals.
Day 10 Day 10: Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Tulum to Playa del Carmen
Type: Bus
Time: 08:10, 10:20, 11:20, 11:30, 13:00, 14:20, 15:20, 16:30, 17:35, 18:45, 19:20, 20:20, 21:25, 22:20, 23:57
Duration: 1 Hours
Transfer from Tulum to Playa del Carmen
Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Playa del Carmen.
Day 11 Day 11: Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Free Day
Enjoy a free day to experience on your own
Day 12 Day 12: Cancun, Mexico
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Cancun, Mexico

Playa del Carmen to Cancun
Type: Bus
Time: Every 30 minutes from 07:00 to 23:10
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Transfer from Playa del Carmen to Cancun
Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Cancun.

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Itinerary of your trip Mexico Highlights (From Mexico City) Express Travel Pass

Day 1: Mexico City, Mexico

Day 2: Oaxaca, Mexico

Day 3: Oaxaca, Mexico

Day 4: Oaxaca, Mexico

Day 5: San Cristobal De Las Casas, Mexico

Day 6: Palenque, Mexico

Day 7: Palenque, Mexico

Day 8: Merida, Mexico

Day 9: Merida, Mexico

Day 10: Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Day 11: Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Day 12: Cancun, Mexico

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