Overview
Discoverer
2.5 - 3.5 Star
Affordable
18-35 Years
46
Fully Guided
MEXH
Itinerary
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.
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. Stay: Hotel Royal Reforma (or similar)
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. (B) Stay: Hotel Oaxaca Real (or similar)
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. 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. Stay: Hotel Caribe (or similar)
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.
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. 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. (B) Stay: Ocean View Arenas Cancun (or similar)
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. (B/D)
Morning global roamers, we came, we saw, we sizzled. 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. See you next time! (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Take a tour of Oaxaca - Stroll the cobbled streets of one of Mexico's most authentic cities. Sample the epic street food and revel in the laid-back pace.
- Sample the Famous Mezcal - Test your courage with a ‘straight up' of this potent national drink.
- Visit Monte Alban's ruins and markets - Explore one of the earliest cities of MesoAmerica. Then hit up the market for some local keepsakes.
- Fly to Merida - Swoop into the capital of Mexico's Yucatan region. Get set for a barrage of beaches, jungles, ancient Mayan sites and epic nightlife.
- Discover Merida - A photogenic fiesta of color and culture. This is the perfect place to get a real taste of life in Yucatan.
- Tour Chichen Itza with a Local - Take a guided tour of this ancient Mayan city. Soak up the history and hear the myths and legends.
- Swim in a cenote at Chichen Itza - It's time to live your best life, as you cool off in the emerald waters of this sinkhole. Don't forget your camera!
- Chill with a Sunset Beach Dinner - Get the party started with a Margarita and dinner with the gang. Gaze at the golden skies and bask in those mellow vibes.
- 4 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
- 5 nights in Hotels
- Expert Trip Manager, Driver Team, Local Guides
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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