Services Included:
- Accommodation: 8 nights of lodging in the mentioned hotels or similar (4-star or qualified boutique category).
- Transportation: Private ground transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle throughout the entire circuit (according to group size).
- Airport transfer supplement.
- Accompanying Guide: SECTUR-certified professional bilingual guide (Spanish/English) throughout the tour, specialized in managing language student groups (adapted vocabulary).
- Admissions & Activities:
- Museums: Grand Mayan World Museum, Cacao Museum (Choco-Story).
- Archaeological Zones: Uxmal, Chichén Itzá, and Tulum.
- Monuments & Churches: Convent of San Antonio de Padua (Izamal) and Ex-Convent of San Bernardino de Siena (Valladolid).
- Nature & Reserves: Private boat ride in the Celestún Reserve and access to exclusive cenotes in Valladolid.
- Cultural Experiences: Interactive Spanish dynamics in the local markets of Mérida and Valladolid.
- Meals:
- Daily breakfast at the hotels.
- Welcome cocktail (Day 1).
- Fresh fish lunch in Celestún (Day 4, alcoholic beverages not included).
- Traditional dinner show (Day 2, alcoholic beverages not included).
- Amenities: Complimentary bottled water during ground transfers.
Services not Included
- Flights: International or domestic airline tickets to/from the Yucatan Peninsula.
- Insurance: International travel insurance or medical expenses (highly recommended).
- Unspecified Meals: Free lunches and dinners (marked in the itinerary to allow for personal culinary exploration).
- Beverages: Drinks during included meals.
- Departure Transfer (Day 9): The transfer to the Cancun Airport is quoted as an optional/additional service based on the passengers’ flight schedules.
- Gratuities: Tips for porters, maids, waiters, driver, and the accompanying guide.
- Personal Expenses: Laundry, phone calls, or any optional activity not described.
Sunday – Arrival in Mérida (Welcome to the White City.
- Start: Check-in at your selected hotel in Mérida’s Historic Center.
- Leisure: Free time to rest, acclimate, and explore at your own pace.
- Evening: Welcome cocktail and brief introductory history.
- Overnight: Mérida.
Monday – Mérida: History, Flavors, and Interaction
- Morning: Guided tour of the Grand Mayan World Museum to understand Mayan cosmogony.
- Afternoon: Interactive Spanish practice with local vendors at Lucas de Gálvez Market.
- Drive: Panoramic tour of the stately henequen-era mansions on Paseo de Montejo.
- Dinner: Traditional Yucatecan restaurant featuring a live cultural show.
- Overnight: Mérida.
Tuesday – Uxmal and the Cacao Tradition
- Excursion: Guided exploration of the Puuc-style Uxmal archaeological zone.
- Experience: Tour of Choco-Story Cacao Museum to learn its sacred history.
- Ceremony: Traditional Mayan ancestral cacao demonstration.
- Overnight: Mérida.
Wednesday – Celestún: Nature and Beach on the Gulf
- Morning: Private boat ride through Celestún Biosphere Reserve mangroves to spot pink flamingos.
- Lunch: Fresh fish lunch at a local beachfront restaurant.
- Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the peaceful Celestún beach before returning.
- Overnight: Mérida.
Thursday – Izamal, Chichén Itzá, and Transfer to Valladolid
- Morning: Early check-out. Visit San Antonio de Padua Convent in the “Yellow City” of Izamal.
- Afternoon: Guided tour of Chichén Itzá, including Kukulcán Pyramid and the Great Ball Court.
- Evening: Transfer and check-in at your colonial hotel in Valladolid.
- Overnight: Valladolid.
Friday – The Heart of the Cenotes and Local Practice
- Morning: Mystical swim at exclusive, uncrowded local cenotes (e.g., Xcanahaltún or Secreto Maya).
- Afternoon: Free time in Valladolid’s Main Square for independent Spanish practice with locals.
- Evening: Free time to visit the Ex-Convent of San Bernardino de Siena.
- Overnight: Valladolid.
Saturday – Flavors of Valladolid, Sacred History, and Transfer
- Morning: Authentic cultural immersion and language practice at Donato Bates Municipal Market.
- Transfer: Journey from Valladolid toward the coastal city of Playa del Carmen.
- Overnight: Playa del Carmen.
Sunday – Tulum and the Caribbean Blue
- Morning: Guided tour of the walled Tulum archaeological zone facing the Caribbean Sea.
- Afternoon: Free time in Playa del Carmen for last-minute shopping or beach relaxation.
- Evening: Free time for personal exploration.
- Overnight: Playa del Carmen.
Monday – End of Tour and Departure
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel and formal check-out.
- Departure: Optional scheduled transfer to Cancun International Airport (CUN) for your flight home.