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Highlights of Mexico

9 days
From Mexico City to Playa del Carmen
4.3
20 traveler reviews
Highlights of Mexico - Explore!
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Wander through the enchanting Palenque ruins
  • Explore the streets and markets of delightful Oaxaca
  • Visit the Mayan metropolis and temples of Guatemala
  • See the impressive Mexico City Anthropological Museum

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join tour in Mexico City
  2. Day 2 Visit the Teotihuacan Pyramids, tour of Mexico City
  3. Day 3 Fly to Tuxtla Airport, boat trip through Sumidero Canyon en-route to San Cristobal
  4. Day 4 Visit indigenous villages, free afternoon in San Cristobal
  5. Day 5 Travel to Palenque via Agua Blanca waterfalls
  6. Day 6 Discover the Mayan site of Palenque, continue to Campeche
  7. Day 7 Visit Uxmal and drive to Merida
  8. Day 8 Explore Chichen Itza and continue to Playa del Carmen
  9. Day 9 Trip ends in Playa del Carmen
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What's Included

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  • Guide
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  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Number of tours

455

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

80%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.8
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
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  • A
    · January 22nd, 2023
    The ancient sites and the Iglesia de San Juan Bautista in San Juan Chamula
    Trip date: January 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · February 20th, 2023
    Combination of Culture, History and food
    Trip date: February 2023
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  • A
    · March 15th, 2023
    With the chance to visit many ruins along the way, from the Teotihuacan Pyramids to Chichen Itza it seemed somewhat disappointing to come across this breathtaking sight when it's packed with tourists. Maybe a hotel nearby and a early rise could be better.
    Trip date: February 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 7th, 2023
    A brilliant tour guide whose knowledge went far beyond what we might have expected.
    Trip date: October 2023
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  • A
    · November 7th, 2023
    The main highlight was Ana the tour guide, here enthusiasm for he country coupled with her in depth knowledge really made the trip for all of us.
    Trip date: October 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · December 3rd, 2023
    Nothing can compare to actually being present at those amazing temple ruins. Our guide, Karla, gave good commentary, too. But just BEING there is not something to miss. Spending a little time swimming in a cenote was pretty special, too.
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 12th, 2023
    Mexico and mexicans are nothing like what I thought. Different regions where interesting contrasts. Temples where fab as expected.
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · January 26th, 2024
    The boat trip was amazing, especially the wild life we spotted
    Trip date: December 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • JM
    · November 12th, 2023
    Excellent tour and guide. The accommodations on a couple of occasions were lackluster. Maybe an option (additional fee) for premium accommodations on a tour like this could be possible.
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your kind words on your guide and the tour itself! I have forwarded your suggestion on to the Programme Manager for this holiday for consideration. It is wonderful to hear you had a nice time and we hope to welcome you back on... Show more
    Trip date: November 2023
  • SC
    · November 11th, 2023
    Our tour guide Karla is excellent. She is knowledgeable and considerate. Overall, I enjoyed the tour very much. However, thought it might make more sense to arrive Cancun and end the tour in Mexico City would make more sense. Also, might be nice to include more dinners so we don’t need to think too much after a long day,
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your review! I have forwarded your suggestions on to the Programme Manager for this holiday for consideration. It is delightful to hear that Karla provided such an amazing experience for you and that you enjoyed your holiday.... Show more
    Trip date: November 2023

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9 days
Highlights of Mexico
From Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

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Tour ID: 124739

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Mexico. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Mexico. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Mexico. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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