MEXICO IN A WEEK
Overview
Viva Mexico! This place truly has it all! Crammed full of rich cultural tradition and diverse geography, there is something for everyone – from the hot beach playground of Cancun to the jungles of the Yucatan and from the World Heritage Site of Chichen Itza to the thriving metropolis of Mexico City. At every turn, there is so much to see and do! Immerse yourself in adventure activities, water sports, cultural sites, an unbelievable variety of food, and a sizzling nightlife! Mexico turns up the heat!
Included/Excluded
- Your accommodation, essential trip transport, and a good handful of meals are included in the cost (on most trips we offer breakfast every day, plus a hand-picked selection of authentic and tasty meals)
- A number of meal times are left open for you to explore a region and its foodie offerings in greater detail, so budgeting for your taste in non-catered meals is important.
- Travel insurance and visas
- Flights to and from your starting and ending points
- We offer Free Time Add-Ons, which are additional experiences
- Meals not mentioned
Day 1: Mexico City to Oaxaca
Mexico City:
- Meeting your TM and fellow travellers this morning, you’ll be setting off for Oaxaca (pronounced Wa-ha-ka)! Have you got it? Great – let’s hit the road.
Oaxaca:
- Welcome to Oaxaca, with its bohemian bars, charming colonial buildings and ridiculously pretty churches. Commonly known as the gastronomical capital of Mexico, the food here is guaranteed to guac your world. The perfect drink to wash it all down? Mezcal, of course.
Hotel Royal Reforma (or similar)
Day 2: Oaxaca
Oaxaca:
- Today, you’re going to soak up some serious Oaxaca vibes with a guided city tour where you’ll get to check out the local markets. The colourful city streets are going to be the perfect place for some Insta shots, and if you can be dragged away from the views for long enough, there’s plenty of delicacies to try during your free night.
Hotel Oaxaca Real (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Experience: Take a tour of Oaxaca, Sample the Famous Mezcal, Visit Monte Alban’s ruins and markets
Day 3: Oaxaca to Merida
Oaxaca:
- Adios Oaxaca, Merida is calling our names! And we won’t waste any time, hopping on an included flight to whiz us there without delay.
Merida:
- Here in mellow Merida, you’ll explore Mexico’s quiet side. Wander down cobbled streets and grand plazas on a unique walking tour, with some free time to explore the bustling markets. Later you can feast yourself on Yucatan specialities and head off for a blissful slumber.
Hotel Caribe (or similar)
Included Experience: Fly to Merida, Discover Merida
Day 4: Merida to Cancun
Merida:
- Pack up your swag of Mexican trinkets and say goodbye to the calm oasis of Merida and hello yet another incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed site: Chichen Itza.
Via Chichen Itza:
- Next stop, the most famous ancient ruins in Mayan history. With our Local Guide leading the charge, we’ll learn all about the Mayan calendar, the positioning of the sun, the connections of the ruins around the country, and the worlds that came before us. Afterwards, we’ll take a dip in a cenote – which is the best way to beat the Mexican heat.
Cancun:
- In stark contrast, next up is Mexico’s super resort – Cancun. With high energy vibes this stop is a no brainer when it comes to getting your fiesta on. One suggestion for tonight’s dinner at the Mercado 28, a busy market serving true Mexican delights.
Ocean View Arenas Cancun (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Experience: Tour Chichen Itza with a local, Swim in a cenote at Chichen Itza
Day 5: Cancun
Cancun:
- Cancun is a hub of fiery entertainment… known for way more than party vibes. Powdery beaches, endlessly swimmable waters and laid-back taco joints (basically all you need, no matter your mood.) Your Trip Manager knows this place like the back of their hand too, so you’re guaranteed to be in the know on all the best spots to head for the evening.
Ocean View Arenas Cancun (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Experience: Chill with a Sunset Beach Dinner
Additional Cost Applies: Swim with Whale Sharks / Ride in a Jungle Speedboat / Chill on the Beach at Isla Mujeres / Explore the Jungle in a 4×4
Day 6: End Cancun
Cancun:
- Morning global roamers, we came, we saw, we conquered all… We’ll fuel up on one last breakfast together, then it’s time to wipe away the tears and do those final friend requests because today you’re homeward bound with firm plans in full steam for a Contiki 2.0 reunion in Asia no-doubt.
Included Meals: Breakfast
