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Maya pyramid at Palenque

Maya highlights of Mexico

11 days from £3,165pp
Maya pyramid at Palenque
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Tour highlights

  • Marvel at the jungle-clad Maya pyramids of Palenque.

  • Explore cosmopolitan Mérida with its pretty squares, museums and elegant mansions.

  • Visit the spectacular Maya sites of Uxmal and Chichén Itzá.

  • Relax on a pristine beach near the crumbling ruins of Tulum.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Villahermosa. Your guide will meet you at the airport and drive you to Palenque.

    • Palenque, Mexico
      Palenque, Mexico
    • Palenque, Mexico
      Palenque, Mexico
    • Palenque, Mexico
      Palenque, Mexico

  • Your English-speaking guide will take you on a private tour of Palenque. The situation of these ruins amid the jungle, with wildlife clearly visible and audible, makes it arguably the most atmospheric Mayan site in Mexico.

    • Palenque, Mexico
      Palenque, Mexico
    • Palenque, Mexico
      Palenque, Mexico
    • Palenque, Mexico
      Palenque, Mexico

  • Transfer back to the airport.

    • Merida, Mexico
      Merida, Mexico
    • Cenote, Yucatán Peninsula
      Cenote, Yucatán Peninsula
    • Merida, Mexico
      Merida, Mexico

  • This morning you will take a private guided tour of the lively city of Mérida.

    • Catedral de San Ildefonso, Merida
      Catedral de San Ildefonso, Merida
    • Colonial architecture, Merida
      Colonial architecture, Merida
    • Merida, Mexico
      Merida, Mexico

  • Enjoy a guided tour to the archaeological sites of Uxmal and Kabáh. These are quieter than some of the more famous sites in the area and the buildings, especially the Pyramid of the Magician, are spectacular.

    • Merida, Mexico
      Merida, Mexico

  • Transfer to Chichén Itzá.

    • Chichén Itzá, Mexico
      Chichén Itzá, Mexico
    • Chichén Itzá, Mexico
      Chichén Itzá, Mexico
    • Chichén Itzá, Mexico
      Chichén Itzá, Mexico

  • Voted one of the 7 New Wonders of the World in 2007, Chichén Itzá doesn't disappoint. Your guide will be at your hotel early so that you can avoid the crowds and make the most of this incredible archaeological site. Transfer on to Tulum after.

    • Tulum, Mexico
      Tulum, Mexico
    • Chichen Itza, Mexico
      Chichen Itza, Mexico
    • Chichen Itza, Mexico
      Chichen Itza, Mexico

  • Most people just want to relax and enjoy the beach, but you might want to tour the Mayan ruins of Tulum or swim in one of the freshwater cenotes that dot the area.

    • Tulum Beach, Mexico
      Tulum Beach, Mexico
    • Tulum, Mexico
      Tulum, Mexico
    • Sunset, Tulum, Mexico
      Sunset, Tulum, Mexico

  • Day at leisure.

    • Sunset, Tulum Beach, Mexico
      Sunset, Tulum Beach, Mexico
    • Tulum Beach,Mexico
      Tulum Beach,Mexico
    • Tulum Beach,Mexico
      Tulum Beach,Mexico

  • Day at leisure.

    • Tulum Beach,Mexico
      Tulum Beach,Mexico
    • Tulum Beach,Mexico
      Tulum Beach,Mexico
    • Tulum Beach, Mexico
      Tulum Beach, Mexico

  • Transfer to the airport in Cancun. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

    • Tulum, Mexico
      Tulum, Mexico
    • Tulum beach huts
      Tulum beach huts
    • The coastal temples at Tulum, Yucatan
      The coastal temples at Tulum, Yucatan

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Palenque
 
Mérida
 
Chichén Itzá
 
Tulum
 

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