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Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula: Mayan Ruins & Cenotes

8 Days Playa del Carmen to Tulum
Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula: Mayan Ruins & Cenotes
Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula: Mayan Ruins & Cenotes
Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula: Mayan Ruins & Cenotes

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 8 Day Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula: Mayan Ruins & Cenotes. Go way beyond the Mayan Riviera on this active adventure through Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Visit the iconic site of Chichen Itzá and bike between freshwater sinkholes in the jungle to swim and cool off from the heat. Stay at a working agave hacienda and venture into the stunning scenery of Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve to explore by boat and on foot. Bookended by Playa del Carmen and Tulum, this will be a Mexican experience like no other.
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Trip Length
Trip Length

8 Days

Trip Starts
Trip Starts

Playa del Carmen

Trip Ends
Trip Ends

Tulum

Countries Visited
Countries Visited:
Operator
Operator
G Adventures
Trip Style
Trip Style

Geluxe Collection

Budget
Budget

Premium

Age Range
Age Range

6-99 Years

Max. Group Size
Max. Group Size

16

Pace
Pace

Moderate

Guide Style
Guide Style

Fully Guided

Tour Code
Tour Code

CMCT

Itinerary

Arrive to Cancún airport at any time and transfer to the hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, head to a nearby restaurant for a delicious welcome dinner with new friends. Stay: Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen (D)

Travel inland for a guided tour of the Chichen Itzá archaeological site before enjoying a delicious G Adventures-supported typical community lunch nearby. Continue to the town of Valladolid and set off on a CEO-led orientation walk before enjoying a free evening. Stay: Le Muuch Hotel (B/L)

Head east across the Yucatan Peninsula to a living hacienda, our base for the next few days. Dig into a traditional and delicious local meal of Cochinita Pibil and other regional delicacies before taking a tour of the facilities. On the walk, learn about the history of henequen production and its uses before some free time to relax before dinner. Stay: Hacienda Sotuta de Peón (B/L/D)

Full day excursion to the cenotes, cycling between them and swimming with lunch. Take a short city tour of Merida en route back to the hacienda in the evening. Stay: Hacienda Sotuta de Peón (B/L/D)

Choice of guided tour in the morning, both options with lunch. Return to the hacienda in the afternoon with time to relax and enjoy the surroundings on your own. Stay: Hacienda Sotuta de Peón (B/L/D)

Travel across the Yucatan from Mérida to Tulum and take a guided tour of the ruins. Enjoy a free evening to choose from one of the many great restaurants or join the CEO at their local favourite. Stay: Kimpton Aluna Tulum (B/L)

Full-day tour of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere reserve by boat. Return to the hotel in the afternoon and enjoy a farewell dinner in the evening and final night out with the group. Stay: Kimpton Aluna Tulum (B/L/D)

The adventure finishes today, and you can depart at any time. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Marvel at the giant pyramid at Chichen Itzá.
  • Stay at an historic working hacienda.
  • Cycle between cenotes and swim in the cool water.
  • Wander the seaside archaeological site of Tulum.
  • Explore the Sian Ka'an Biosphere reserve by boat and on foot.

  • Your G for Good Moment: Yaxunah Community Lunch, Yaxuná
  • Your G for Good Moment: Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve Excursion, Sian Ka'an
  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Foodie Moment: Traditional Cochinita Pibil Meal Experience, Sotuta de Peón Your OM
  • G Day: Visit Uxmal or Kayak in the Celestún Biosphere, Mérida
  • Complimentary arrival transfer
  • Welcome dinner
  • Guided tour of Chichen Itzá archaeological site
  • CEO-led orientation walk in Valladolid
  • Tour of a working agave hacienda
  • Excursion to cycle between and swim in cenotes
  • City tour of Mérida
  • Guided tour of Tulum ruins
  • Full-day excursion to Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
  • Farewell dinner
  • All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Hotels (4 Nights), Historic Working Hacienda (3 Nights)

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides

  • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners

  • Private vehicle, boat, walking

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

Operator

G Adventures
G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years. Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, giving you meaningful more experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.

On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Trip Style: Geluxe Collection
Trip Style: Geluxe Collection

Geluxe Active Adventure puts comfort first. Stay in handpicked accommodations, including one unforgettable “OMG Stay” for its wow-factor. Each trip features an “OMG Day” with two extraordinary experiences to suit hikers, history buffs, and food lovers. Enjoy extras like pre-paid tips, arrival transfers on most trips and more included dining than other G Adventures styles. Geluxe “rolls out the purple carpet” for travelers seeking style, depth and total comfort.

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Dates & Pricing USD USD

Saturday 28 Feb 2026 28 Feb 26 Playa del Carmen
Saturday 07 Mar 2026 07 Mar 26 Tulum
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