Private Yucatan Discovery Tour
In this four day and three night Best Maya Tours, Yucatan Discovery Tour we first visit the Rio Lagartos Biosphere home of the flamingos, crocodiles and other sea life. Stay the night at Valladolid in a colonial hotel in the city square then explore the Yucatan Peninsula and Quintana Roo first The Archaeological wonder of Chichen Itza a modern world wonder and capital of a great civilization then Ek Balam the city of the Black Jaguar. Merida the capital city of the Yucatan state also known as the white city, Uxmal the city three times built with its magnificent mayan baroque style architecture and we visit a Beautiful hidden Cenote of crystalline waters. Then onto Coba a classic mayan site and Tulum the city by the sea
ItineraryDay 1: Las Coloradas -Rio Lagartos - Valladolid Stop At: Las Coloradas, Rio Lagartos Mexico
We stop to view the pink lakes to take photos and salt mines where flamingos nest.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rio Lagartos, Rio Lagartos, Yucatan Peninsula
Rio Lagartos Biosphere to catch a boat and see the diverse species of birds like Herons, fishing Eagle, pelicans and of course the flamingos. Also along the way we may see other inhabitants of the coastal ecosystem within the mangrove forests such as the mighty crocodiles and Raccoons. We arrive at the world famous Coloradas or “magenta waters” these are pink lakes that cover the landscape and contrast beautifully with the blue skies. The amazing pink color of these lakes is due to red-colored algae, plankton, and brine shrimp that thrive in the salty environment and the flamingos are pink because they eat these pink shrimp.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Convent de San Bernardino de Siena, Calle 50 210B Parque Sisal, Valladolid 97784 Mexico
One of the most important Franciscan edifices in the New World. The Convent of San Bernardino de Siena is a silent sentinel to the history of the early days of the Spanish conquest and the Christianization of the Maya region.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch: Seafood, Shrimp, Octopus, Fish, Chicken, Guacamole, Steak, french fries
Accommodation included: 4 star Boutique hotel
Day 2: Ek Balam - Chichen Itza - MeridaStop At: 20-minute drive from Valladolid on highway 295, direction Tizimin, Ek Balam Village Mexico
In the morning at the scheduled time (08:30 am) pick up at your hotel to enjoy a full day tour through the most important archaeological sites of the peninsula. The first stop will be in the archaeological zone of Ek Balam (“Star Jaguar or Dark Jaguar” in Maya), with wonderful architecture including “The Acropolis”, which contains the tomb of the ruler Ukit Kan Le’k Tok
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chichen Itza Mexico
Continuing with the visit to one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, Chichén Itzá (“Boca del Pozo de los Brujos del agua” in Mayan) admiring, among other buildings, the Pyramid of Kukulcan and the sacred cenote, used by the Mayans to make offerings and sacrifices to their gods. Lodging in Center boutique hotel of Merida.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Merida - Hacienda Yaxcopoil - Cenote - Uxmal - Merida City TourStop At: Hacienda Yaxcopoil, Mexico 261 Km 220, Yaxcopoil 97391 Mexico
Hacienda Yaxcopoil was founded in the 17th century. Its name means in the Mayan language "place of the green poplars". The hacienda gathers in its history the three great periods of the Yucatan of yesterday, the prehispanic life, the colonial and the henequen boom of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cenotes Hacienda Mucuyche, Carretera Abala-Mucunche, Mucuyche 97825 Mexico
Swim in an underground Cenote
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Zona Arqueologica Uxmal, Carretera Federal No. 261, Uxmal 97899 Mexico
Uxmal is an ancient Maya city of the classical period It is considered one of the most important archaeological sites of Maya culture, Puuc region special for having the "Adivino" pyramid, the only known temple with an oval plant in the Mayan Culture and is considered one of the Maya cities most representative of the region's dominant architectural style. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cathedral de Merida, Eden Street Cathcart 5 Plaza Grande, Merida 97000 Mexico
Merida City Tour
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch: Typical Mayan three course Lunch.
Accommodation included: Overnight 4 star Boutique Hotel
Day 4: Coba - Tulum Stop At: Zona Arqueologica de Coba, Carretera Federal Tulum 307, Coba 77793 Mexico
Meeting with our guide to go to Coba (“Water with moss or chopped water” in Maya), located next to four natural lakes, highlights a pyramid known as “The Nohoch Mul” the big is the tallest temple in the Yucatan Peninsula at 42 meters high with spectacular views from the top.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tulum Archaeological Site, Carretera Federal, Cancun - Chetumal Km 230, 307, Tulum 77780 Mexico
(“Walled City” in Maya) declared a World Heritage Site, located on a cliff facing the Caribbean Sea.
Transfer to your selected hotel in the Riviera Maya area.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
08:00 AM
Duração: 4 Days
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Pickups from Puerto Morelos to Cancun have a transportation fee of 40usd per group
Ports- Muelle de Playa del Carmen, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
- Ultramar, López Portillo Calle 49, Puerto Juarez, Juárez, 77525 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.