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Mexico Adventure

Feel the magic of Mexico!

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Duration:

14 days

Age Range:

Avg 18- 35

Group Size:

Max 14

Trip Highlights

  • Discover iconic architecture and mariachi music in the beating heart of Mexico City
  • Explore Mayan Ruins, including one of the World’s Seven Wonders 
  • Visit the Magic Town of Puebla, where Cinco de Mayo first originated
  • Plunge into otherworldly cenote pools unique to Mexico
  • Take boat trips of a lifetime, including Sumidero Canyon and Isla Holbox

Trip Overview

There’s something in the air in Mexico! With something for every taste and occasion, Mexico is a magical place. From island escapes to cultural escapades and ultimate city breaks, we’ll introduce you to an exhilarating variety of destinations over two weeks. Mayan ruins, cenote pools, emerald canyons and incredible beaches - and that’s not even all of it. Starting in Mexico City and finishing in the glistening Playa Del Carmen, get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

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  • 13 nights’ accommodation (12 nights of accommodation if travelling before April 2025)
  • 10 breakfasts 
  • Arrival airport pick-up
  • Internal flight
  • All in-trip transportation
  • Experienced group leader & local guides
  • Orientation tour of Mexico City
  • Orientation tour of Oaxaca
  • Mezcal distillery tour
  • Boat tour of Sumidero Canyon
  • Orientation tour of San Cristobal de las Casas
  • Indigenous community visit
  • Boat tour of Isla Holbox
  • Entrance to Chichen Itza
  • Entrance to cenote
  • Help with onward travel
  • 24 hour emergency support

What's Not Included

Accommodation:

13 nights’ accommodation is included on this trip. All rooms are twin or triple share with an ensuite. You’ll spend:

  • 2 nights in Mexico City - colourful and centrally located hotel which is still quiet and cosy
  • 2 nights in Oaxaca - comfortable hotel with interior garden and ideal location
  • 1 night in Tehuantepec - spacious hotel with two pools
  • 2 nights in San Cristobal De Las Casas - vibrant and beautiful hotel in the city centre
  • 1 night in Cancún - centrally located hotel 
  • 2 nights in Isla Holbox - stunning hotel with a pool
  • 3 nights in Playa Del Carmen - a comfortable hotel with a great location and pool

Please note that the above is a guide only and could be subject to change.

Meals:

This trip includes 10 breakfasts. You’ll have to buy the rest of the meals yourself, meaning it’s a great opportunity to explore Mexico’s world famous food scene. From tacos to tostadas, enchiladas, chilaquiles and more, there’s so many delightful options for travellers to choose from.

Buenos dias Mexico City! A taxi will pick you up from the airport to the hotel where you'll meet the gang and get excited together about your Mexican adventure before heading out for your first night out.

MC is a heck of a place to kick off the trip. Enjoy wandering around the city this afternoon. Then this evening, we will indulge in a delicious dinner and experience an amazing traditional show with dancing and music. Get to know the city's incredible nightlife after sundown - tequila anybody?

Adios Mexico City - we're Puebla bound. Practice your bartering in the artisan markets, grab something delish from the street stalls and check out the colonial architecture. After lunch, we're off again - to Mexico's culinary capital - Oaxaca!

Dive into this enchanting city's vibrant markets, traditional cathedrals and colourful alleyways filled with street art. Just as memorable as Oaxaca's breathtaking scenery is all the sensational food you can try, from memelas and mole to empanadas!

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Oaxaca exploring town and picking up some local souvenirs. Today we'll visit a local family and learn how to make textiles before heading to a traditional mezcal distillery. Then we're making our way to Tehuantepec for the evening.

Today's first stop is one to remember- we're taking a boat cruise into the Canyon of Sumidero (think lush jungle, tumbling waterfalls and amazing caves). Later we'll continue into the mountains to the colonial town of San Cristobal de las Casas.

Start your day with a visit to a local family in a gorgeous hidden gem village called Zinacantan. We'll then visit San Juan Chamula's picturesque and mysterious church before heading back to San Cristobal. This afternoon, enjoy some free time to wander around the cobblestone streets, explore the markets and sip famously smooth Chiapa coffee in the historic squares.

This morning we'll leave San Cristobal's vibrant architecture behind in search of natural wonders. A short included flight takes us to the bustling beach city of Cancún.

Our next location is the sundrenched, sandy daydream that is Isla Holbox. Escape into a world of colour, from the crystal white sand beaches and enchanting orange sunsets to rainbow hammocks, electrifying urban murals and lush palm trees.

Today we're taking a boat tour to all of Isla Holbox's top spots. From hopefully spotting iconic pink flamingos (seasonal) to hidden gems scattered around the world, today we'll get a wider perspective of Isla Holbox. If you've ever wanted to explore a cenote before, today we'll make it happen.

It's an early rise this morning for one last moment to remember in Isla Holbox: the extraordinary sunrise. Good times are ahead in Playa Del Carmen, our final base for Mexico Adventure. It's an amazing point of travel to Yucatán's top attractions, but Playa Del Carmen is still a world of its own - and we'll arrive in plenty of time to discover beaches, restaurants and more.

Are you ready to see one of the World's Seven Wonders? Today's a major bucket list moment, and it's not your average visit either. We'll be led by a local guide who knows all the myths, sights and secrets behind this mysterious attraction. Cool off this afternoon with a trip to another attraction exclusive to Mexico; this time it's swimming inside an enchanting, all-encompassing cenote!

Please note: you might see some new faces as we join our other programmes 'Epic Central America' and 'Best of Central America' for the next few days.

With spectacular beaches, walled city secrets and a bohemian chic feeling, it's no surprise that Tulum is a favourite destination for so many. Today you have the opportunity to explore the archaeological awe that is the Tulum Ruins, set just above the beckoning ocean. This evening we'll go for a final group dinner and drinks in celebration of our Mexico Adventure!

Our incredible time together in Mexico has come to an end. Exchange numbers with travel amigos and check out this morning. Whether you're heading back home, staying for longer in Playa Del Carmen or continuing your Central America travels, we're available to help you plan your next step.

Please note activities and itineraries are subject to change.

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Arrival Information:

This trip kicks off in Mexico City (MEX) and we’d recommend that you arrive on the actual start date. There are no activities planned on the first day, so you can arrive at a time that suits you. If you arrive before the start date, we can help you book extra nights of accommodation (at an additional cost). Whether you arrive on day 1 or earlier, we’ll meet you from the airport and transfer you to the hotel.

The trip ends on day 14 in Playa Del Carmen. The closest airport is Cancun International, which is about an hour away by taxi or bus (return transfers are not included). If you’re staying on in Mexico, your group leader can help with any onward travel options or additional accommodation. Please leave plenty of time to get to the airport for your flight.

Please note if you are travelling before April 2025, your trip will end on day 13 instead also in Playa Del Carmen. 

Age & Eligibility:

Generally, our travellers are 18-35 years old. We do have an upper age limit of 55 for this trip, with some flexibility. 

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