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7-Day Yucatan by Bike

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Overview

Discover the beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula on this glorious 7-day Cancun Tour through the peninsula from its jungle to the Caribbean and all the beauty it has to offer.

Indulge yourself in Mexico’s second largest national park, the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. Kayak through the rich flora and fauna here and explore this beautiful natural environment.

Snorkel in the Mayan reef, the world’s second longest coral reef and cool down in the crystal clear waters of the cenotes. Besides that, you will visit the archaeological sites like Coba, Tulum and the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza.

You will also experience colonial towns like the amazing Valladolid and you will appreciate these locations intimately from the seat of your bicycle!
Culture & Arts
Outdoors & Nature
Cycling
Beach & Sea
Adventure

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Cancun!

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Welcome to Cancun!

You will be welcomed by your professional naturalist guide when you arrive today for your Cancun Tour. By ground transportation, you will go to Chichén Itzá where upon arrival you will get a briefing about the trip activities and other important information. Afterwards, you will check in at Mayaland Hotel & Bungalows and then have the rest of the day free to relax. In the evening, you'll enjoy a light and sound show at Chichen Itza.

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    Accommodation

    Mayaland Hotel & Bungalows3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Chichen Itza Light & Sound Show

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Cancun International Airport to Chichén-Itzá

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    Destinations

    Tinúm Municipality

    Mérida

Day 2

Chichen Itza & Valladolid

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Chichen Itza & Valladolid

In the early morning, you will walk from the hotel to the Chichén Itzá Ruins, one of the greatest Mayan centres of the Yucatán. With a history dating back 1,000 years, Chichen Itza was built by the Maya people and was a large pre-Columbian city. After a couple of hours exploring Chichen Itza, you'll enjoy the scenic bike ride to Valladolid as you ride through local Mexican villages. The 59-kilometre journey will take around 3 hours. Upon arrival in Valladolid, you'll explore the main sights.

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    Accommodation

    El Mesón del Marqués5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Chichén Itzá

    Bike Ride from Chichén Itzá to Valladolid

    Free Afternoon in ValladolidOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Tinúm Municipality

    Yucatan

    Valladolid

Day 3

Discover Ek Balam by Bicycle

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Discover Ek Balam by Bicycle

In the morning, you will cycle to the Ek Balam archaeological site, the journey covers a distance of 27 kilometres and will take around 1.5 hours. After enjoying this beautiful site and gaining a unique insight into the ancient Mayan civilisation, you will cycle back to Valladolid for a city tour and a visit to the museum. For dinner, you will find a variety of dining options you can choose from in Valladolid and your guide will be more than happy to provide you with recommendations.

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    Accommodation

    El Mesón del Marqués5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bike Ride to Ek Balam

    Ek Balam

    Bike Ride from Ek Balam to Valladolid

    Valladolid

    Casa de los Venados

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Valladolid

    Yucatan

Day 4

Explore the Ancient City of Coba

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Explore the Ancient City of Coba

After breakfast, you will cycle to Coba. The journey covers a distance of 70 kilometres and will take around 4 hours including a stop along the way at the impressive Tamcach Ha cenote where you can refresh and have a snack. After visiting the incredible and off-the-beaten-track Coba archaeological site, there is an optional zipline tour where over the course of ziplines, you can gain a unique insight into Coba and the mass jungle it sits in from above the canopy.

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    Accommodation

    Los Lirios Cabins Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bike Ride to Coba

    Coba Pyramid

    Zipline in CobaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Cobá to Tulum

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Valladolid

    Quintana Roo

    Tulum

Day 5

Explore Tulum by Bicycle

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Explore Tulum by Bicycle

Today, you'll have the option to rise early and start the day with a bird watching tour. Following the tour, you'll jump on your bike and ride to the Tulum Archaeological Site, one of the most beautiful places of the Riviera Maya. Here, you can learn more about the rich Mexican culture and take spectacular photos. Afterwards, you'll take the opportunity to refresh in the crystal clear waters of one of Tulum's many cenotes before cycling back to your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Los Lirios Cabins Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bird Watching in TulumOptional Activity

    Bike Ride to Tulum Archaeological Complex

    Tulum Archaeological Site

    Tulum Cenote

    Bike Ride to Your Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Tulum

    Quintana Roo

Day 6

Explore Sian Ka'an & Tulum Beach

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Explore Sian Ka'an & Tulum Beach

This morning, you'll take a leisurely bike ride to the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve to kayak in wetlands and learn more about the area which is home to a huge and diverse range of flora and fauna as well as a barrier reef home to an abundance of marine life. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy Tulum Beach spending your time swimming in the sea, relaxing on the beach or enjoying one of its many beachfront restaurants or bars. In the afternoon, you'll transfer in an air-conditioned van to your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Courtyard Cancun Airport by Marriott4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bike Ride to Sian Ka'an

    Sian Ka'an

    Tulum BeachOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Tulum to Courtyard by Marriott Cancun Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Tulum

    Quintana Roo

Day 7

Departure from Cancun

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Departure from Cancun

Today your Cancun tour comes to an end! After breakfast, you'll transfer by van to Cancun International Airport for your flight back home.

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Courtyard by Marriott Cancun Airport to Cancun International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Quintana Roo

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 16 activities
  • 6 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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