Incredible Mexico Adventure 15D/14N (from Mexico City)

Incredible Mexico Adventure 15D/14N (from Mexico City)

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Incredible Mexico Adventure 15D/14N (from Mexico City)

15 Days Starting in Mexico City, Mexico and ending in Cancún, Mexico

Visiting: Mexico City, Oaxaca, San Cristobal de las Casas, Palenque, Merida, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Cancún

Tour operator:

Bamba Travel

Tour code:

39371

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Easy

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

From: $1916

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Mexico's vibrant culture, history, and natural beauty! Explore iconic landmarks, ancient ruins, and idyllic beaches with immersive activities like guided tours of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, exhilarating hikes through lush landscapes, and mouthwatering culinary experiences. From the bustling streets of Mexico City to the tranquil shores of the Riviera Maya, this adventure promises captivating discoveries, breathtaking scenery, and rich traditions. Unveil the spirit of Mexico on a trip designed for adventurous souls and cultural enthusiasts!

Highlights

  • Be amazed at Mexico’s natural and cultural wonders

  • Experience Mexico City with traditional street markets and food

  • Climb ancient pyramids within great archaeological sites

  • Relax in spectacular natural landscapes and beaches

Itinerary

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Day 1: Mexico City, Mexico

Location: Mexico City

Mexico City Airport Transfer

Type: Shuttle (Arrival)

Time: Anytime

Transfer from Mexico City to Mexico City
You will be picked up at your accommodation/meeting point for your shuttle transfer to  Mexico City, where you’ll be dropped off at your next accommodation/meeting point.

Day 2: Mexico City, Mexico

Location: Mexico City

Mexico City Markets & Food Experience

Departure Time: 8:30

Duration: 5 hrs

Markets are some of the most lively places in Mexico City, and on this tour you will experience them as a local by getting to each market in public transportation.
Make your own way to the meeting point. We will start our adventure in the subway to reach a relatively unknown market, even for some Mexicans. If you are into Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera story, you will definitely like this spot. Your expert guide will give you some fascinating facts about the history of the market from the first half of the 20th century, and you will learn about contemporary Mexican society as well.
Next we will head to the witchcraft market by public transportation. This market is one of the most unusual spots in Mexico City. You will be amazed with the variety of things, colours, sounds and smells you will find in this place. Admire colourful piñatas, eccentric costumes, curious voodoo dolls, magic potions and even the cure for a hangover.
After this unforgettable experience, we will walk to the subway to reach the biggest flower market in Mexico City, where you will find an incredibly diverse offer of the most exotic flowers. In the aisles of this amazing place you can also find fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as traditional food. As you walk along the market, you will find herbs, spices, fruit, vegetables, legumes, meat and fish among others. Sample traditional Mexican food and beverages such as tamales, mole, fresh fruit juice or tepache.

Day 3: Mexico City, Mexico

Location: Mexico City

Teotihuacan Early Morning Tour

Departure Time: 6:20 hrs

Duration: 8 hrs

Embark on a mystical journey to the "City of the Gods," Teotihuacan, before the tour groups from Mexico City arrive. Explore the impressive archaeological site in peace and tranquility as you visit its different structures, squares, and murals, surrounded by a magical and mystical atmosphere.

Your experience is enhanced by a knowledgeable guide who shares stories, history, and updates on the latest discoveries at the site. Immerse yourself in the culture of ancient Mexico with a stop at a local Teotihuacan family's obsidian workshop, where you'll sample cactus-based liqueurs and traditional Mexican spirits like tequila, mezcal, and pulque.

Cap off your day with a delightful lunch experience (not included), where you can savor a variety of traditional Mexican dishes and flavors.


Day 4: Mexico City - Oaxaca, Mexico

Location: Oaxaca

Mexico City to Oaxaca

Type: Bus

Time: 00:10, 09:00, 10:00, 23:00

Duration: 7 Hours

Transfer from Mexico City to Oaxaca
Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Oaxaca.

Day 5: Oaxaca, Mexico

Location: Oaxaca

Departure Time: 08:00 hrs

Duration: 11 hrs

Take this amazing tour and explore the petrified waterfall of Hierve el Agua and the majestic nature surrounding it (closed in rainy season). Also, see a gigantic 2,000 year-old tree in Tule and then gaze at the beautiful stone carvings at the Zapotec ruins of Mitla. Visit a local village to learn the process of making woolen rugs from hand. Round off the tour visiting a Mezcal factory and learn how this popular Mexican drink is made.



Day 6: Oaxaca - San Cristobal De Las Casas, Mexico

Location: San Cristobal de las Casas

Departure Time: 09:00 hrs

Duration: 9 hrs

This adventure begins at 9 a.m. when we pick you up at the hostel of your choice. You will visit the Monte Alban ruins, the greatest ancient capital built by the Zapotec culture and the most important archaeological site in Oaxaca.

Then, you will continue to Arrazola to visit a famous wood-carving village, where Alebrijes are made. Alebrijes are brightly coloured Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures.

Following this, you will visit Cuilapan de Guerrero, a 16th century Dominican ex-monastery. Lastly, you will stop in San Bartolo Coyotepec to visit the home of the popular regional black clay pottery.


Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas

Type: Bus (Overnight)

Times: 19:00, 21:00, 22:30

Duration: 12 hours

Transfer from Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas



Day 7: San Cristobal De Las Casas, Mexico

Location: San Cristobal de las Casas

Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 8: San Cristobal De Las Casas, Mexico

Location: San Cristobal de las Casas

Departure Time: 09:00 hrs

Duration: 6 hrs

This tour starts in the morning when we pick you up from your hostel and drive you 45 minutes from San Cristobal through the mountains along the scenic highway towards Tuxtla Gutierrez. Keep an eye out on the beautiful panoramic views as you drive through the clouds to reach the canyon. You will arrive at the colonial town of Chiapa de Corzo, from where you will embark on a boat trip that will take you on a 2-hour ride down the river, where the steep walls of the canyon tower overhead. Look out for stunning waterfalls, caves and the dramatic cliffs. You may have the chance to glimpse a crocodile and tons of other natural wildlife, especially birds. Take your last photos as we make our way back to the dock where we will meet our van again.

From here we will make the return trip to San Cristobal passing along the curvy mountain roads to reach the colonial town of San Cristobal. You will be dropped off in the city center so you can continue your day of sightseeing, shopping or popping into a local cafe for a fulfilling lunch on your own. From the city center, you can easy walk to your hotel.


Day 9: San Cristobal De Las Casas - Palenque, Mexico

Location: Palenque

Departure Time: 04:00 hrs

Duration: 11 hrs

You will be picked up early in the morning and transferred to Agua Azul where you will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to freely explore this beautiful area. Then you will be transferred to Misol-ha where you will spend 30 minutes. The last stop will be at Palenque ruins. You will have 2 hours to visit these beautiful ruins hidden in the jungle on your own.

Palenque Ruins

The ancient Mayan city of Palenque is one of Mexico's most breath-taking archaeological parks surrounded by lush tropical forest and jungle. This site has a serene, mystical atmosphere. From the moment you enter, you feel engulfed by a sense of history, timelessness and awe. 

Agua Azul Waterfalls:

Rio Xumul-Ha (meaning River of Blue Water, or in Spanish, Agua Azul) features a series of torrential cascades and fast flowing waters rolling down a limestone ridge to form pools and small streams. 

Misol-Ha Waterfall:

River Misol-Ha (meaning "Streaming Water"), in the "Chol Maya" tribe area of Chiapas, creates one of the state's most wonderful natural sights as the river glides off the edge of a cliff and 40 meters down into a deep pool of water surrounded by lush vegetation. 


Day 10: Palenque - Merida, Mexico

Location: Merida

Palenque to Merida

Type: Bus

Times: 08:30, 20:45, 22:00

Duration: 9 hours

Transfer from Palenque to Merida

Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Merida.


Day 11: Merida, Mexico

Location: Merida

Departure Time: 8:45 hrs

Duration: 7 hrs

Please make your own way to the meeting point in the centre of Merida and from there we'll move as the locals do. Walk trough the colonial streets of Merida to catch the local transportation that will take us to a traditional Mayan village. Take a motorbike ride and get into the jungle to find 3 different cenotes (sinkholes), you'll hear the stories and mysteries about this gorgeous subterranean world.

Swim and snorkel in these cenotes, and if you dare, try to reach the bottom and some other hidden places inside these beautiful caverns. After this refreshing time, you will continue your visit in the Mayan Village where you will learn about the traditional Mayan medicine and listen to a prayer in the Mayan language to show gratitude towards the spirits and guards of these places. A local family will give you a taste of local life using their ancient cooking skills to prepare the lunch you are going to taste. To finish your adventure day, take the local transport back to Merida and make your own way to your hotel, or if you want, feel free to stay longer on your own to explore more in this incredible land.


Day 12: Merida - Tulum, Mexico

Location: Tulum

Departure Time: 08:00, 08:10, 08:15, 08:20 hrs

Duration: 11.5 hrs

Chichen Itza is one of the most well-preserved Maya archaeological sites in the country and once stood as a mighty citadel of the Maya civilization in the 9th and 10th centuries A.D., serving as its political and economic center. One of its most legendary structures is the Kukulkan pyramid, also known as El Castillo, which is a giant Maya calendar with exactly 365 steps divided among 4 staircases and the pyramid’s highest platform. During both equinoxes (around March 21st; September 21st) the sun’s shadow cast on this pyramid at a perfect angle creates the illusion of a serpent creeping its way along the structure’s northern staircase.

Don’t miss the Gran Juego de Pelota, in which ancient Maya warriors battled to the death in this ceremonial game. Check out the acoustics of the structure by holding a conversation with someone standing 135 meters away at the opposite end of the field and the stone carvings of players in action. Feel the spirit of the Maya world by standing here admiring this unique and majestic construction that was once of monumental importance to the former inhabitants here.


Day 13: Tulum, Mexico

Location: Tulum

Enjoy a free day to experience on your own



Day 14: Tulum - Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Location: Playa del Carmen

Tulum to Playa del Carmen

Type: Bus

Times: 08:10, 10:20, 11:20, 11:30, 13:00, 14:20, 15:20, 16:30, 17:35, 18:45, 19:20, 20:20, 21:25, 22:20, 23:57

Duration: 1 hours

Transfer from Tulum to Playa del Carmen

Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Playa del Carmen.


Day 15: Cancun, Mexico

Location: Cancún

Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Transfer
Type: Shuttle
Times: 00:00, 06:00, 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 22:00
Duration: 1 hours
Transfer from Playa del Carmen to Cancun
You will be picked up at your accommodation/meeting point for your shuttle transfer to Playa del Carmen, where you’ll be dropped off at your next accommodation/meeting point.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    14N in Hostels, 3* Hotels or 4* Hotels

  • Transport

    Mexico City Airport Transfer
    Mexico City to Oaxaca

  • Meals

    1 Lunch(s)

  • Extras

    Mexico City Markets & Food Experience

  • Guides

    The tour includes a guide

What's Not Included

  • Other Meals/Drinks

  • Personal Expenses

  • Tips

  • Travel Insurance

  • Accommodation Pick-Up & Drop-off

Check out our Q&As

  • Is there an age limit?

    No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.

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The company is exceptional. When...

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    Bamba Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.

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    Bamba Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform bamba travel, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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