Explore the Yucatan Peninsula aboard your car and the many treasures it holds. Visit the colonial towns of Valladolid, Izamal and Mérida.
Refresh yourself in the cenotes in the middle of the jungle, go back in history to the Mayan civilizations in the sites of Uxmal, Ek Balam and Chichen Itza. Finally, you will end this journey in style by the Caribbean Sea on the paradisiacal beaches of the Riviera Maya.
Day 1: Day 1 - WELCOME TO CANCUN
Day 2: Day 2 - VISIT TO VALLADOLID
Day 3: Day 3 - RIO LAGARTOS AND LAS COLORADAS
Day 4: Day 4 - COLONIAL CITIES OF IZAMAL AND MERIDA
Day 5: Day 5 - UXMAL SITE, BIKE RIDE AND SWIMMING IN A CENOT
Day 6: Day 6 - FROM MERIDA TO BACALAR
Day 7: Day 7 - BACALAR
Day 8: Day 8 - Departure
When you arrive at the airport, we will give you all the indications to get out safely and join our Xplorer which will bring you to your hotel, the car will be picked up the next day.
The arrivals are usually in the late afternoon or early evening, so we plan your first night in Cancun.
We can also deliver your car to the hotel the next day, this is to be defined at the time of the creation of your customized stay.
Departure for Ek Balam or "black jaguar" in Maya, ancient religious center of great importance in the region and including about 40 structures. On site: abseiling, hammocks and zip line, plenty of fun. Possible lunch at the ecotouristic center of the cenote, surrounded by the jungle.
Then you will go to Valladolid, charming small city typically Yucatecan. Visit of the Zocalo and its cathedral. You will get lost in the colonial streets of the city center, passing by the municipal bazaar and the San Bernardino convent.
Departure for Rio Lagartos, a real paradise for nature lovers. A hundred kilometers north of Valladolid, this small fishing village is the gateway to the national park reserve of the same name. It is an ideal place to discover the Yucatán "differently". Embark on a "lancha", a small motor boat, and go for a ride in the mangrove.
Then head to the famous lagoon of Las Coloradas which owes its name to the salinity of the water which gives it an incredible pink color!
Today, discover the wonderful archaeological site of Chichen Itza at the opening to avoid the crowd. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the "New Wonders of the World". Soak up the majesty of this site and the echo of its past glory.
Then, head to the Yokdzonot cenote for a refreshing swim in its clear waters. After lunch, head to the "magic village" of Izamal. Visit the Franciscan convent of San Antonio de Padua.
End of the day in Mérida, the cultural capital of Yucatán. Famous for its cathedral and its Montejo square.
After the breakfast, direction Uxmal, major site of the "Ruta Puuc", with its monuments with the typical architecture such as the quadrilateral of the nuns or the palace of governor.
In the afternoon, swimming in one of the cenotes of the region. The more adventurous will be able to enjoy the surrounding villages and haciendas during a bike ride through the brush. Return to Merida at the end of the day and visit an old hacienda that once made the peninsula rich in Yaxcopoil.
Early departure for Bacalar. Famous for its seven-colored lagoon, Bacalar is a pearl of the Caribbean, close to the border of Belize, in the south of the Yucatan peninsula.
Bacalar is a small town known for its history and its natural wealth. The lagoon consists of 7 cenotes. Bacalar was an important commercial crossroads for the Maya, a true place of exchange between Central America and the Yucatan Peninsula.
Famous for its seven-colored lagoon, Bacalar is a pearl of the Caribbean, close to the border of Belize, in the south of the Yucatan peninsula. This small city is known for its history and its natural wealth. The lagoon is made up of seven different cenotes, which earned it its name, and has about 42km of
name, and is about 42km long and 2km wide.
Bacalar was an important commercial crossroads for the Maya, a true place of exchange between Central America and the Yucatan Peninsula.
Take advantage of your last moments of relaxation, perhaps the occasion to make some souvenir purchases.
Then, it's time to pack your bags before heading to the airport in Cancun.
Do not forget the timing for the return of the vehicle
It is possible to ask for the return of the vehicle earlier and to reserve a transfer back to the airport.
Each Travel Idea is customizable according to your wishes