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Wonders of the Maya

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Start and end in Cancun
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Wonders of the Maya - Destination Services Mexico
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Plan your adventure:
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 30
Age range 10 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Ria Lagartos and see pink flamingos
  • Discover Chichen Itza's ancient Maya ruins
  • Tour the historic city of Merida and its sights
  • Visit Uxmal and the Cacao Museum
  • Admire Tulum's ruins beside turquoise waters

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL CANCUN
  2. Day 2 CANCUN – RIA LAGARTOS – CENOTE – VALLADOLID (360km – 5 hrs)
  3. Day 3 VALLADOLID - CHICHEN ITZA – IZAMAL – MERIDA (192km – 3 hrs)
  4. Day 4 MERIDA – UXMAL – CAMPECHE (250km – 3 hrs)
  5. Day 5 CAMPECHE – PALENQUE (360km – 4.5 hrs)
  6. Day 6 PALENQUE - WATERFALL - PALENQUE (80 Km - 2 Hrs)
  7. Day 7 PALENQUE – BECAN – CHETUMAL (485km – 6 hrs)
  8. Day 8 CHETUMAL – BACALAR – TULUM – DEPART CANCUN (380km – 5 hrs)
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  • Accommodation
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  • Meals
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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

15

Age Range

10 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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  • Wonders of the Maya reviewer 1
    · November 30th, 2024
    The trip was very interesting and a bit adventurous. We saw a few different very interesting Mayan archaeological sites, diffrent Mexican cities and areas and went on an adventurous boat trip where we saw wild animals such as birds and crocodiles. One of the things that could be improved for the tour are some of the hotels. The hotel quality varied in different cities. For example the hotel on arrival in Cancun was very nice. Others weren’t that comfortable especially in Valladolid. Unfortunately the room had a bad moldy smell in the air and therefore it as hard to sleep and rest. I was glad we only spend one night their. All in all it was a very interesting good trip.
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    Trip date: November 2024
  • LG
    · October 31st, 2024
    Fantastiic tour to see Unesco protected Mayan ruins, with a great guide to provide you with historical context, we loved all places, with our favourite city stays were Valladolid, Campeche and Palenque. Our tour guide Miguel was fantastic!
    Trip date: October 2024
  • MT
    · August 13th, 2024
    The tour was different than I had expected. We were with a different group Of people every day, and at times, we were the only ones with the tour guide. Our guides spoke English well and were knowledgeable about our area. They were never late, and we always felt safe wherever we went.
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • Wonders of the Maya reviewer 4
    · August 12th, 2024
    It was a private tour- just us 4 and with Miguel our guide and Edgar our driver. Everything was perfectly organized with clean and save hotels. Evenings we always spent walking into town/ surroundings to have dinner. The tour itself is amazing - great sights. Expect a lot of driving the last days. It helps to speak a few words of Spanish ( Edgar did not speak English) and to be a bit more independent in the evenings.
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    Destination Services Mexico commented on this review
    Thank you for your comments Sabine! We are very glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Kind regards, DS Mexico
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • SM
    · July 18th, 2024
    Aside from the fact that destination services have me the wrong phone number for my guide and that they would not respond when called; everything went mostly well. I was only able to communicate with destination services only via Tour Radar. The guide was very knowledgeable and the driver was on time. The hotels were mostly good.
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    Destination Services Mexico commented on this review
    Dear Steven, Thank you so much for your comments which will be passed along to the rest of the team to take matter into consideration. Kindest regards, DS Mexico
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • TG
    · June 6th, 2024
    The tour was great. The guide was very well informed regarding the Mayan civilization and the driver did a great job. The accommodations were good and the food was great. Realize that all of the areas that are on the tour (and all of the Yucatan Peninsula) you will be getting a lot of sun and it is hot there. Bring a light colored yet thick enough to block the sun umbrella and sunscreen. A hat is also recommended when not using an umbrella. The tour guides do their best to get you to the sites early before the crowds and the heat.
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    Destination Services Mexico commented on this review
    Thank you Tracy for all your comments and tips for fellow travellers1 We are so glad you enjoyed your trip with us. hope to see you again soon! DS Mexico Team
    Trip date: June 2024
  • Wonders of the Maya reviewer 7
    · May 20th, 2024
    We really enjoyed the Wonders of the Maya tour. Miguel was an excellent guide and Jesus was a very friendly and helpful driver. Miguel was so knowledgeable, personable, and experienced. You could tell he was passionate about his work and the Mayan ruins. We really enjoyed listening to all the information he had throughout the trip. We were looking for someone who would orient us to each place we went so we wouldn't have to do the research ourselves. We travel to new places to get a flavor of the place and Miguel exceeded our expectations. Thank you so much for all your great work
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    Destination Services Mexico commented on this review
    Dear Mayur, Thank you so much for your comments. We are so glad to read that you had a great time. Hope to see you in another adventure with us! Kind regards, DS Mexico Team
    Trip date: April 2024
  • JC
    · April 24th, 2024
    This tour was AMAZING. Daniel, our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about all the Mayan sites we visited. He also did ALL THE WORK of securing admission tickets so that we did not have to wait in any long lines. Along the way, he took us to some wonderful & always delicious restaurants for lunch. He also advised us on good places to eat dinner in each of our hotel stays. What's more, he advised in several places to eat at the hotel since walking into the urban areas
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • FP
    · March 12th, 2024
    An excellent tour to appreciate and learn about the Mayan civilisation. Very happy to have done this. Miguel is a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide with a good sense of humour. We felt very safe in the hands of our driver, Edgar. All of the hotels were decent and centrally located. We had a minor issue with the airport transfer to the hotel as we didn’t see anyone holding out a sign with our name. The assistance contact number provided by Destination Services was useless, no one answered when we called. Luckily we had the number of the guide, he helped us find the right guy in the busy Cancun airport!
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    Destination Services Mexico commented on this review
    Thank you so much for all your comments. We are sorry you could not reach our contact for DS and we will look into that matter. We hope to see you again soon in another of our programs. Kind regards, DS Mexico
    Trip date: March 2024
  • HL
    · February 28th, 2024
    We met a wonderful group of people which always makes it easier. Our group was smaller (12) which gave us flexibility. Sights are amazing and well worth seeing. Both our guide and driver were very passionate and brought a wealth of personal and cultural information to our group.. Pickups from the airport and drop offs all ran smoothly. Not alot of room to fit luggage in the large van so pack with restraint is thoughtful, we left half our luggage at the hotel we were returning to, but not everyone can do that... Accommodation was great, on occasions had a pool, which is nice. Food excellent. Highly recommend this tour.
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    Destination Services Mexico commented on this review
    Thank you so much for all your comments Heather! We are so glad you had a wonderful time and hope to see you soon in another one of our programs. Kind regards, DS Mexico
    Trip date: February 2024

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    • What should I do if I need assistance during the trip?

      If you need assistance during the trip, it is suggested to use the written assistance phone number or contact us via WhatsApp.

    • Can you accommodate special transfer requests to specific locations?

      We usually arrange transfers only to designated hotels; however, specific requests can be considered and should be discussed prior to your arrival.

    • Can I be dropped off at the airport at the end of the program?

      The end program drop off includes locations in the Hotel Zone and downtown Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Riviera Maya. Availability at the airport needs specific confirmation.

    • What time should my departure flight be scheduled?

      If you wish to fly back home on the same day as the end of the program, I suggest that your departure flight be after 8:00 pm.

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      If you wish to add a particular service to this tour, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

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      If you haven't received your vouchers/trip notes close to your departure, you should inform us immediately to ensure prompt delivery.

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      We do not include transfers to Airbnb as our transportation provider only allows us to drop off at hotels in the main avenues of downtown.

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      After picking up your bags, you will go to the travel agency area where a representative will be waiting for you with a banner to transfer you to your first hotel.

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