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7-Day Yucatan Eco-Adventure

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Overview

Delve into Mexican history and culture on a trip designed for nature-lovers and history buffs alike!

While based in Cancun, you'll explore fascinating nature reserved and archaeological sites that offer you a little insight into Mayan culture and religion, while still having time to relax on beaches and bask in this regions natural beauty.

You'll visit one of the most significant pyramids of the Mayan era, Chichen-Itza, as well as exploring some of the famous cenotes of the region, as well as swim with sharks, and finishing the trip in a eco-archaeological park that is quite unlike anything you have experienced before!

This Yucatan trip is perfect for people who have never been to Mexico before, and want to see what it is all about!

Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts
Adventure

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Cancun

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Arrival in Cancun

You'll arrive at Cancun Airport and be transferred to your hotel in the city. You'll have the rest of the day to enjoy your hotel, set right on one of Cancun's best beaches.

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    Accommodation

    Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites Cancún3 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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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cancun International Airport to Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites Cancún

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    Destinations

    Cancún

Day 2

Puerto Morelos

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Puerto Morelos

Spend the morning relaxing at the beach just next to your hotel. After lunch, we head towards Puerto Morelos and into the Mexican jungle. Here you can choose between two activities to help you explore this unique area; by taking an ATV to explore the different cenotes around the area or snorkelling in a cenote in Puerto Morelos and relaxing by this mesmerising hole to the underworld.

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    Accommodation

    Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites Cancún3 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

    Cenote Zapote

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cancún to Puerto Morelos

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cancún

    Quintana Roo

Day 3

Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve

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Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve

Today’s excursion takes you to the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will learn about the importance of Mexico’s national protected areas and you will also have the opportunity to kayak through the wetlands, hike through the jungle, and snorkel in a cenote. You'll stop for lunch in Tulum on your way back Cancun.

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    Accommodation

    Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites Cancún3 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

    Sian Ka'an

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    Restaurants

    Don Cafeto

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Cancún

    Quintana Roo

    Tulum

Day 4

Chichen Itza and Ik Kil

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Chichen Itza and Ik Kil

Visit of Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience the magnificent archaeological site and its history. Learn about the Maya culture and traditions and enjoy the great view from one of the famous pyramids – an experience you will never forget. This excursion also includes a visit to the cenote of Ik Kil in the eco-archaeological park.

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    Accommodation

    Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites Cancún3 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

    Ik Kil

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cancún to Chichén-Itzá

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cancún

    Yucatan

Day 5

Whale Shark Adventure of Coba and Tulum

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Whale Shark Adventure of Coba and Tulum

There are two options for this tour; it's season dependent. The first is a Whale Shark Adventure! This is your opportunity to swim and snorkel with this peaceful shark, the biggest fish in the world. Although this creature only eats plankton, you will still be amazed by its huge size. Your alternative is the great historical sites of Coba and Tulum. These precious cities have had a great influence on the Yucatan Peninsula. Here you can discover the authentic Maya culture and traditions.

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    Accommodation

    Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites Cancún3 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

    Swimming with Whale Sharks

    Coba PyramidOptional Activity

    Tulum Archaeological SiteOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cancún

    Quintana Roo

Day 6

A Day in Xcaret Park

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A Day in Xcaret Park

Xcaret Park, which means “small cove” in Mayan, is an eco-archaeological park that shows different aspects of the Maya culture and its traditions that you will learn through a series of activities. It also has ecological importance due to its labour for the conservation and reproduction of regional flora and fauna. In the park, there is the archaeological site Polé. Here, you will find a large variety of tropical animals and plants as well as a series of water attractions and a nice beach.

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    Accommodation

    Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites Cancún3 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

    Xcaret Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cancún

    Quintana Roo

Day 7

Transfer to Cancun Airport

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Transfer to Cancun Airport

This is the end of your Yucatan trip. After your breakfast, we will bring you to Cancun Airport for your return flight home.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites Cancún to Cancun International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cancún

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 6 activities
  • 6 breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • 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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