Mexico December 2025
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2025 Yucatan Mexico Tour Dec 2-11, 2025
Tentative itinerary:
Day 1-- We arrive in Cancun this afternoon where we will be met by our air conditioned charter bus which will transport us to the beautiful colonial city of Valladolid. We will check into our hotel where you will have time to unpack before exploring this delightful town. Take a short 10-15 min. stroll into the town center to check out the beautiful park and centuries old church and enjoy the atmosphere of this wonderful city. Overnight in Valladolid
Day 2-- We will board our bus and head to the ruins of Ek Balam, a beautiful Mayan city with spectacular architecture and exquisite carvings. Next, we will travel to
Cenote Hubiku, where you will be able to experience one of the incredible phenomenons of the Yucatan. These are fresh water pools or 'lakes' found all over the peninsula. (Read about cenotes
here.) You can swim in the cenote or just enjoy the beauty of this incredible 'cave'. Buffet lunch included. Overnight in Valladolid.
Day 3-- Today we will visit Chichen Itza, one of the most well known Mayan archeological sites. After our visit there, we will have lunch at a nearby restaurant (included)
then visit a local museum with artifacts from Chichen Itza. Overnight in Valladolid.
Day 4-- This morning we will check out of our hotel and travel to the Spanish Colonial city, Merida. Overnight in Merida
Day 5-- Our next Mayan archeological visit will be to the ruins of Kabah, which in Mayan means "Strong Hand". We will then visit the large and spectacular ruins of
Uxmal.
Uxmal stands for "built three times" and features the Governor's Palace, The Pyramid of the Magician, a large ball court, and the Great Pyramid. Overnight in Merida
Day 6-- This day we will take a day trip to the beach town of Progreso, where you can relax on the sandy shores or explore the local seafood cuisine. Overnight Merida.
Day 7-- Today we will leave Merida for the coast to head to Playa Del Carmen, a wonderful resort right on the Caribbean Sea. On the way, we will have an adventure to explore one of the amazing underground cenotes where you can experience part of the Mayan underworld. It's an unforgettable experience you won't want to miss. Overnight in Playa del Carmen
Day 8 Our next adventure will be a beach/ and or snorkel day at the beautiful Puerto Morelos, where crystal clear waters meet vibrant marine life. You will have a chance to relax on the beach and snorkel (optional). Many options for lunch here on your own at one of the many beach restaurants. Overnight Playa del Carmen
Day 9-- Free day to explore some of the many options in the area. Snorkeling, sitting on the beach, shopping, Xcaret,
Xplor
XelHa, or cenote tours. You may even want to book a tour to Tulum or Cozumel. Overnight in Playa del Carmen
Day 10 --Unfortunately all good things must come to an end and we must return today to SLC. We will board a bus and head back to Cancun for our flight back home.