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Premium Mexico in Depth
15 days • 3.4
3.5
Very Good
5 reviews
15 days
Start
Mexico City, Mexico
Finish
Tulum, Mexico
Trip Code
QBPMC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
13 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Plane, Boat
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (9 nights), Feature Stay (6 nights)
From £4,616(15 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Get to know Mexico City on a tour with your leader, visit the spectacular ruins of Teotihuacan, Cholula, Mitla, Chichen Itza, and Muyil, and explore the Tulum archaeological site.
Enjoy the old-world charm of your Feature Stays in Oaxaca and Merida – magnificent 19th and 17th century mansions turned boutique hotels with elegant decor and traditional touches.
Understand the diversity of Mexican food during Exclusive Experiences, including a Maya Pibil meal in a local home, tortilla making demonstration with the Laguna Chabela community and dinner at an award-winning restaurant in Oaxaca.
Discover traditional craft industries with enlightening Exclusive Experiences. Learn about Zapotec woven fabrics, textile making, mezcal distilling and beeswax candle-making, and visit a family-run obsidian workshop.
Enjoy an Exclusive Experience at the Celestun Bird Sanctuary and Biosphere Reserve. Learn about conservation efforts while looking out for colourful flora and fauna.
Is this trip right for you?
Some included activities, such as guided tours of archaeological sites can involve a lot of walking. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes. To make the most of the trip, it's best if you have at least a moderate level of fitness.
The tropical climate of Central America means conditions can be hot and humid. Always carry plenty of water with you and stay hydrated, especially on walking tours.
This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the Medical and health information section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.
Itinerary
Dive into the culture, cuisine and history of beautiful Mexico
In 15 days, this Premium adventure weaves together Mexico’s best, from award-winning restaurants and hidden street food stalls to paradisiacal coastlines and incredible ancient ruins. Journey through Mexico City, Puebla and Oaxaca and join expert guides to uncover the ancient secrets of Teotihuacan, Cholula, and the Mitla ruins. Venture from the bountiful coastline of Playa del Carmen to the colourful city of Valladolid, the historic town of Merida and the white sand beaches of Tulum, and explore Chichen Itza, Muyil and the Tulum archaeological site. Dive deeper and discover a land of longstanding traditions and local people that will ensure Mexico always holds a place in your heart.
Inclusions
Meals
13 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Plane, Boat
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (9 nights), Feature Stay (6 nights)
Included activities
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Mexico City - Welcome Dinner (taco night)
Mexico City - National Museum of Anthropology (entrance fee)
Mexico City - Leader-led Historico Centro tour
Mexico City - Diego Rivera Murals in the Mural Museum (Entrance Fee)
Mexico City - Gastromotiva Mexico (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit
Puebla - Leader-led orientation walk
Teotihuacan - Archaeological site
Teotihuacan - Obsidian workshop
Puebla - Cholula archaeological site (Entrance fee)
Oaxaca - Leader-led orientation walk
Oaxaca - Mercado Benito Juarez
Oaxaca - Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Oaxaca - Beeswax candle workshop
Oaxaca - Weaving demonstration
Oaxaca - Tule Tree
Oaxaca - Mitla archeological site
Oaxaca - Mezcaleria visit
Oaxaca - Zapotecan home-cooked lunch
Oaxaca - Farewell Dinner
Playa del Carmen - Welcome Dinner
Valladolid - Home-cooked lunch
Valladolid - Tortilla making demonstration
Valladolid - Mayan homestead visit
Chichen Itza - Cenote swim stop
Chichen Itza - Home-cooked pibil lunch
Chichen Itza - Archaeological site with local guide
Merida - Leader-led orientation walk
Merida - Ría Celestún Biosphere Reserve tour
Tulum - Muyil river float
Tulum - Muyil archaeological site with local guide
Tulum - Archaeological site visit
Tulum - Farewell Dinner
Tulum – Beach Club Visit
Optional activities
Mexico City - Leon Trotsky Museum (entrance fee) - MXN75
Mexico City - Frida Kahlo Museum (entrance fee) - MXN320
Mexico City - Folklore Ballet (entrance fee) subject to availability - MXN1700
Oaxaca - Santo Domingo Cultural Centre (entrance fee) - MXN100
Oaxaca - Monte Alban archaeological site (entrance fee) - MXN100
Oaxaca - Cooking class - MXN1500
Oaxaca - Folkloric ballet (Fridays only) - MXN130
Merida - Regional Museum of Yucatan - MXN100
Merida - Uxmal Ruins tour (inc. shared transport and guide) - MXN2200
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Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 
3. It is recommended that you keep your main luggage weight to15kg with a small or medium-sized backpack (45-50 litres) a good option. Luggage more than 15 kg may incur fees on the flight from Oaxaca to Cancun which would be paid by the passenger at the time of check in. Some airlines will allow up to 20kg free of charge, but this is not guaranteed for this trip.
4. This trip is a combination of two trips. Please review the Itinerary for details of when your fellow travellers and leader will change.
Reviews (5)
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Rupa
Mar 21, 2023
The 15 days Premium Mexico covers a lot of Mexico with great inclusions, good itinerary, great food etc. If you really want to explore Mexico in depth and meeting locals etc and stay in comfort hotels then this is a good option.
Philip
Jan 23, 2025
Overal a great trip, but beware of the buses used in mexico, many had extensive seat belt safety issues. Argue for replacements or solutions as the roads can be quite hazardous.
Kevin
Mar 29, 2022
Excellent itinerary, included activities, and group leaders on our combo trip to Mexico. We felt like we had a very good introduction to the history and culture of Mexico and we had a great group to travel with. Accommodations were very inconsistent with lots of changes and some excellent and some not so great stays.
Katie
Dec 13, 2024
Itinerary was good for second leg of the trip (Yucatan Peninsula), where we saw beautiful sites and enjoyed magical activities. But, overall, the trip was disappointing. It doesn't feel "premium" - particularly some of the activities in the first half, much of the accommodation, and many of the included meals.
John
Mar 09, 2023
While the guides were knowledgeable and tried hard to make the trip run smoothly, the standard of hotels were extremely poor. All the more so because this was a "premium" offering. Blocked toilets, no hot water and small dingy rooms in some hotels did NOT add up to a premium experience.
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