south-america·Multi-day tour·4 days
4-Day Mayan World Expedition from Cancun: Yucatan, Chichen Itzá, Izamal, Mérida, Rio Lagartos & Hidden Cenotes
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What you'll experience
Highlights
•Explore World-Famous Mayan Wonders: Step back in time at Chichén Itzá, a New Seven Wonder of the World, and tour the iconic pyramid
•Discover Enchanting "Magical Towns": Immerse yourself in the vibrant history and culture of the colonial towns of Izamal and Valladolid
•Go Wild at Río Lagartos Biosphere: Take a unique boat tour to spot wild flamingos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife in a stunning natural reserve
•Swim in a Serene Mayan Cenote: Dive into the tranquil, crystal-clear waters of Cenote Choj Ha, a peaceful and unforgettable natural wonder
•Experience the Charm of Mérida: Wander the historical plazas of Mérida, savoring authentic Yucatecan cuisine and its rich colonial heritage
•Discover Enchanting "Magical Towns": Immerse yourself in the vibrant history and culture of the colonial towns of Izamal and Valladolid
•Go Wild at Río Lagartos Biosphere: Take a unique boat tour to spot wild flamingos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife in a stunning natural reserve
•Swim in a Serene Mayan Cenote: Dive into the tranquil, crystal-clear waters of Cenote Choj Ha, a peaceful and unforgettable natural wonder
•Experience the Charm of Mérida: Wander the historical plazas of Mérida, savoring authentic Yucatecan cuisine and its rich colonial heritage
4 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Cancun - Mérida
Distance: 300 km
Note: Depending on the number of participants, the trip from Cancun to Merida may be by regular first class bus.
8:00 am- We leave Cancun towards the capital of the state of Yucatan.
12:00 pm- MÉRIDA, arrival- visit of the vibrant capital of the Mexican state of Yucatan. This city treasures a rich colonial and Mayan heritage, we visit the fortified cathedral of Mérida, the limestone church of the Third Order as well as the House of Montejo, a sixteenth-century mansion, emblem of Plateresque colonial architecture. Free time in the afternoon, we suggest you to visit the Museum of the Mayan. In the evening we include a transfer to attend the sound and light show "Sacred Stones". Accommodation.
Note: All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hilton garden inn merida(C17 esquina José Vasconcelos 104-108 A. Col Vista Alegre Merida, Yuc) - 2
Day 2 — Mérida - Izamal - Chichen Itzá- Río Lagartos
Total distance: 290 km
Scenery: Nice stage to get to know the state of Yucatan.
N.B.- Remember to bring comfortable clothes and shoes, swimsuit and towel, sunscreen and mosquito repellent.
8:00 am- Merida- departure.
9:15 am- IZAMAL- arrival to one of the prettiest cities in Mexico, declared a "Magic town".
10:15 am- Izamal, departure.
11:30 am- CHICHEN ITZAN,- we include admission and a visit to the most important and renowned vestige of the Mayan civilization, a World Heritage Site where we see the mythical pyramid of Kukulcán and the warriors' temple.
14:30 pm - After the visit we include a Mayan cuisine lunch.
16:00 pm- Chichen Itzan- We continue on our beautiful stage through the state of Yucatan.
18:15 pm- RIO LAGARTOS, arrival to this small fishing village in the middle of a Biosphere Reserve.
Note: The hotel infrastructure in Rio Lagartos is very limited. Occasionally, we will have to provide accomodation in Valladolid. In that case, we will visit Valladolid on Sunday instead of Monday and spend more time in Rio Lagartos on Monday.
Chichen Itza
Rio Lagartos
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Hilton Garden Inn Merida（C17 esquina José Vasconcelos 104-108 A, Col. Vista Alegre） - 3
Day 3 — Río Lagartos - Valladolid - Cenote Choj Ha - Cancún
Distance: 265 km.
Note: Remember to bring comfortable clothes and shoes, swimwear and towel, sunscreen and mosquito cream.
8:00 am- We include a boat ride of more than two hours. We enter the biosphere reserve, where we can see crocodiles among its mangroves, lots of birds, including pelicans and pink flamingos. You can also "live the mud experience" by smearing mud with high concentrations of sulfur, minerals and salts that act as exfoliants for the skin, leaving a feeling of softness throughout the body.
11:30 am- Rio Lagartos, departure. We head to the interior of the peninsula.
14:00 pm- VALLADOLID- arrival in the third largest city of the Yucatan with a very nice historical city center. We recommend that you have lunch in one of the restaurants in the main square.
16:00 pm- Valladolid, departure.
17:00 pm- CENOTE CHOJ HA. We will explore this Cenote managed by the local Mayan community. We will walk along a short trail in the jungle to visit the dry cave and swim in the wonderful lake inside the wet cave.
18:00 pm- Cenote, departure. Continuation to Cancun.
21:30 pm- CANCUN, arrival.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Krystal urban cancun(Av. Sayil Manzana 1 Lote 4-07, Supermanzana 4A, Zona Hotelera) - 4
Day 4 — Cancun
Our services end after breakfast. We suggest that any travellers who wish to extend their stay for a few days can do so resting by the beautiful beaches of Cancun or the Riviera Maya.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and continental breakfast.
- City tour in: Mérida, Chichén Itzá
- Ticket admission: Chichen Itzan site
- 1 Lunch Included in: Chichén Itzá
Not included
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in the tour
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 3 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 4–12 days before | 75% | Cancellation Made Within 4 days to 12 days prior to departure, Refund 75% of total purchase amount |
| 13–32 days before | 90% | Cancellation Made Within 13 days to 32 days prior to departure, Refund 90% of total purchase amount |
| 33+ days before | 95% | Cancellation Made 33 or more days prior to departure, Refund 95% of total purchase amount |
Read the full cancellation terms
• Cancellations made within 30 days (inclusive) before departure will incur an additional handling fee of $30 per order.
• Once the traveler's information (such as name, passport number, date of birth, etc.) is submitted with the booking, any modifications will be treated as a cancellation and will be subject to the [cancellation policy]
• If the itinerary involves special tickets/high-speed train tickets/boat tickets/cruise tickets/train tickets and other unique resources, please contact customer service after placing the order to provide a clear photo of the passport's information page, as these special resources are non-refundable once booked!
• If the tour includes airport pickup service, please notify us of any changes to your flight at least 72 hours before departure. Changes or cancellations to the pickup service within 72 hours of departure cannot be accommodated
• Once the traveler's information (such as name, passport number, date of birth, etc.) is submitted with the booking, any modifications will be treated as a cancellation and will be subject to the [cancellation policy]
• If the itinerary involves special tickets/high-speed train tickets/boat tickets/cruise tickets/train tickets and other unique resources, please contact customer service after placing the order to provide a clear photo of the passport's information page, as these special resources are non-refundable once booked!
• If the tour includes airport pickup service, please notify us of any changes to your flight at least 72 hours before departure. Changes or cancellations to the pickup service within 72 hours of departure cannot be accommodated
Important info
Special notes
【'My Trip' App】
To make your trip smoother, we highly recommend downloading our local operator's app—'My Trip'. It allows you to check the latest updates to your itinerary anytime. My Trip is an exclusive page for customers that is designed to provide all the details about your trip. On it, you will be able to find information on itineraries, hotels, optional excursions and tour guides, etc. Everything you need for your trip, exclusively for you.
【Luggage allowance】
One suitcase of up to 30 kg per person is allowed, plus one piece of hand luggage such as a backpack or handbag without wheels, as it must fit in the overhead compartment on the coach. If the passenger exceeds this amount, they will have to pay for the extra transport cost.
【Estimated times and operational changes】
The indicated times are approximate, as they may be affected by external factors such as traffic, special events or local holidays. We kindly ask passengers to pay attention to notes in the service summary and check for any updates in the online system. We also request special attention during seasonal changes, as there may be modifications to itineraries or added/removed services. We remind you that, according to our general terms, Tours4fun reserves the right to modify, replace, or reschedule services if necessary.
【Room configuration】
1. Tours4fun acts as an intermediary between hotels and passengers and therefore cannot guarantee a specific type of room(For double rooms, we can't guarantee 1 Queen/King Bed or 2 Separate Beds ). We will always request the passenger's preference, but the confirmation depends exclusively on the hotel.
2. Often, triple rooms are double rooms with an extra bed or sofa bed added, and they are not always comfortable. In some cases, a double and a single room is offered. Triple rooms are not recommended for three adults, only for families with children.
【Multicultural environment and bilingual tours】
1. Our tours may be bilingual and shared with passengers of different nationalities. We believe this cultural diversity enriches the travel experience, but it is important that passengers are informed in advance.
2. Our guides are certified in English (C1 level), but are not necessarily native English speakers, as they may come from various countries. Nevertheless, the service is always provided with full professionalism.
【Other tips】
1. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing our local operator's name and contact information. If at any point you were to suffer a delay arriving at the meeting point (held during customs check, loss of luggage, etc.), missing a connecting flight or your flight number was changed, you must urgently contact the transfer agent or the emergency phone number that you can find on your travel voucher.
2. For tours that include airport pick-up service, please provide your arrival flight information or pickup details at least 7 days prior to the departure date. If you don't provide the information in advance, you will be responsible for failing to arrange the arrival pickup.
3. For tours that include meals, please inform us in advance if any guests have food allergies. Requests for vegetarian meals must be made in advance and are subject to availability, with no guarantee.
To make your trip smoother, we highly recommend downloading our local operator's app—'My Trip'. It allows you to check the latest updates to your itinerary anytime. My Trip is an exclusive page for customers that is designed to provide all the details about your trip. On it, you will be able to find information on itineraries, hotels, optional excursions and tour guides, etc. Everything you need for your trip, exclusively for you.
【Luggage allowance】
One suitcase of up to 30 kg per person is allowed, plus one piece of hand luggage such as a backpack or handbag without wheels, as it must fit in the overhead compartment on the coach. If the passenger exceeds this amount, they will have to pay for the extra transport cost.
【Estimated times and operational changes】
The indicated times are approximate, as they may be affected by external factors such as traffic, special events or local holidays. We kindly ask passengers to pay attention to notes in the service summary and check for any updates in the online system. We also request special attention during seasonal changes, as there may be modifications to itineraries or added/removed services. We remind you that, according to our general terms, Tours4fun reserves the right to modify, replace, or reschedule services if necessary.
【Room configuration】
1. Tours4fun acts as an intermediary between hotels and passengers and therefore cannot guarantee a specific type of room(For double rooms, we can't guarantee 1 Queen/King Bed or 2 Separate Beds ). We will always request the passenger's preference, but the confirmation depends exclusively on the hotel.
2. Often, triple rooms are double rooms with an extra bed or sofa bed added, and they are not always comfortable. In some cases, a double and a single room is offered. Triple rooms are not recommended for three adults, only for families with children.
【Multicultural environment and bilingual tours】
1. Our tours may be bilingual and shared with passengers of different nationalities. We believe this cultural diversity enriches the travel experience, but it is important that passengers are informed in advance.
2. Our guides are certified in English (C1 level), but are not necessarily native English speakers, as they may come from various countries. Nevertheless, the service is always provided with full professionalism.
【Other tips】
1. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing our local operator's name and contact information. If at any point you were to suffer a delay arriving at the meeting point (held during customs check, loss of luggage, etc.), missing a connecting flight or your flight number was changed, you must urgently contact the transfer agent or the emergency phone number that you can find on your travel voucher.
2. For tours that include airport pick-up service, please provide your arrival flight information or pickup details at least 7 days prior to the departure date. If you don't provide the information in advance, you will be responsible for failing to arrange the arrival pickup.
3. For tours that include meals, please inform us in advance if any guests have food allergies. Requests for vegetarian meals must be made in advance and are subject to availability, with no guarantee.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Prices for Single Occupancy apply when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Prices for Double/Triple Occupancy apply when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Prices for child apply when a child of 3-15 stays as the 3rd person in one standard hotel room.
* Children below the age of 3 pay 20% of the double room rate. Please contact our service team to adjust the price manually.
* Prices for Double/Triple Occupancy apply when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Prices for child apply when a child of 3-15 stays as the 3rd person in one standard hotel room.
* Children below the age of 3 pay 20% of the double room rate. Please contact our service team to adjust the price manually.
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