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18 to 35s
Real Mexico
14 days • 4.9
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Start
Mexico City, Mexico
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Finish
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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Trip Code
QBYM
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Min Age
18
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
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Transport
Private vehicle, Public bus, Local bus, Overnight public bus, Taxi
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Accommodation
Hotel (12 nights), Overnight public bus (1 night)
From £1,173(14 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Tour the historic site of Chichen Itza – one of the new Seven Wonders of the World – and learn why these ancient Maya ruins are the most important in all of Mexico.
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Go for an unforgettable dip in Yokdzonot Cenote – a sinkhole managed by a cooperative of local Maya women. Float beneath ancient tree roots that dangle into the water and learn about the role of cenotes in Maya culture.
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Eat your way through Mexico City on a taco crawl, taste the legendary Yucatecan dessert known as a marquesita and visit Gastromotiva – a social kitchen tackling food insecurity.
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Experience the bustling nature and bright colours of local Mexican markets. Wander the stalls, snap some photos and pick up traditional handicrafts in Oaxaca and Merida.
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Kick back, get active or explore this amazing region with loads of free time – maybe go snorkelling in the paradisical waters of Playa de Carmen, discover the ruins of Uxmal from Merida or take day trips to some archaeological sites and ancient Maya ruins.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip includes time spent travelling in a private vehicle and public bus with your group, including an overnight bus journey. Conditions may feel a little cramped, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
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Mexico's climate is tropical, so it can get really hot and humid. Wear loose clothing and make sure to stay hydrated, especially while out on walking tours. You can expect to walk a lot on this trip and the terrain is rarely flat. Make sure to pack a jacket for the higher altitude cities like Mexico City, Puebla and San Cristóbal de las Casas.
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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.
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This trip is a great way to see a lot in a short period of time and it can be part of a longer itinerary if you have more time to explore. You might like to check out Epic Mexico, Belize & Guatemala or Epic Central America.
Itinerary
Mexi-go on an adventure to sparkling blue cenotes, ancient Maya ruins and bright city streets
Make new amigos in Mexico with this 14-day exploration from the sprawling Mexico City to the coastal Playa del Carmen. This overland adventure covers the best of the mex – from the colourful architecture and weaving cobblestoned laneways of Oaxaca to the highland charm of San Cristobal de las Casas. Discover the lush jungle and ruins of Palenque, the lively hub of Merida and the gems of the Caribbean all with your small group of likeminded travellers. Then soak up heaps of free time to get active (or laze in speakeasy bars). Not to mention a visit to the new Wonder of the World – Chichen Itza! All of this, plus streetside tacos, tostadas and tejates and you’ll see, hear, feel and taste the real Mexico.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Mexico City
- DAY 2Day 2 • Mexico City
- DAY 3Day 3 • Oaxaca
- DAY 4Day 4 • Oaxaca
- DAY 5Day 5 • Oaxaca / Overnight bus
- DAY 6Day 6 • San Cristobal de las Casas
- DAY 7Day 7 • San Cristobal de las Casas
- DAY 8Day 8 • San Cristobal de las Casas
- DAY 9Day 9 • Palenque
- DAY 10Day 10 • Palenque
- DAY 11Day 11 • Merida
- DAY 12Day 12 • Merida
- DAY 13Day 13 • Chichen Itza / Playa del Carmen
- DAY 14Day 14 • Playa del Carmen
Inclusions
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2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
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Private vehicle, Public bus, Local bus, Overnight public bus, Taxi
bed Accommodation
Hotel (12 nights), Overnight public bus (1 night)
festival Included activities
circleMexico City - Leader-led Taco Crawl
circleMexico City - Leader-led orientation walk
circleMexico City - Gastromotiva (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit
circleOaxaca - Leader-led orientation walk
circleSan Cristobal de Las Casas - Leader-led Orientation Walk
circleSan Cristobal - Santo Domingo Market Visit
circleZinacantan - Maya Church (entrance fee)
circleLeader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
circlePalenque - Archaeological site (Entrance fee & Transport)
circleMisol-Ha - Waterfall Visit
circleMerida – Marquesitas Snack
circleMerida - Leader-led orientation walk
circlePlaya del Carmen - Leader-led Orientation Walk
circleChichen Itza - Archaeological site
circleYokdzonot Cenote – Visit and Swim
circlePiste - Home-cooked Lunch
museum Optional activities
circleMexico City - Diego Rivera Murals in the Mural Museum (Entrance Fee) - MXN50
circleMexico City - Boat ride through Floating Gardens of Xochimilco (Approx. per boat per hour) - MXN700
circleMexico City - Chapultepec National History Museum - MXN100
circleMexico City - National Museum of Anthropology (entrance fee) (Closed Mondays) - MXN100
circleMexico City - Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) (entrance fee) (Closed Mondays) - MXN95
circleMexico City - Frida Kahlo Museum (entrance fee) - MXN320
circleOaxaca - Monte Alban archaeological site (entrance fee) - MXN100
circleOaxaca - Santo Domingo Cultural Centre (entrance fee) - MXN100
circleMitla - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport) - MXN1200
circleOaxaca - Tule Tree, Hierve el Agua visit, mescal distillery - MXN950
circleOaxaca - Cooking class - MXN1500
circleSan Cristobal de las Casas - Jade Museum - MXN65
circleSumidero Canyon - Boat Excursion (entrance and transport) - MXN900
circleSan Cristobal de Las Casas - Bicycle rental (per hour) - MXN400
circleMerida - Celestun Bird Sanctuary (entrance and transport) - MXN1800
circleMerida - Uxmal Ruins tour (inc. shared transport and guide) - MXN2200
circlePlaya del Carmen - Half-day tour of Tulum Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport) - MXN1400
circlePlaya del Carmen - Ferry to Cozumel (Round-trip Ticket) - MXN600
circleDos Ojos Cenote - Fresh Water Rock Pool (entrance fee with snorkelling gear & life jacket included) - MXN650
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Wednesday May 28, 2025
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Trip size max: 16 - 10 spaces left
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Trip size max: 16 - 11 spaces left
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Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 5 (Overnight bus) where you will be in shared accommodation. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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Natasha
May 08, 2025
The most amazing trip, we couldn’t recommend enough. The itinerary is fun and so well put together, with lots of inclusions and optional activities, and Viri is the absolute best guide!!
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Sam
May 06, 2025
Awesome trip with so many great activities. Really good mix of food, culture, nature and free time. Highly recommend!!
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Stephanie
Apr 22, 2025
This was a great way to experience some of the best parts of Mexico
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Michael
Apr 01, 2025
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Kerri
Feb 23, 2025
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Benjamin
Feb 23, 2025
An amazing trip that showed me various different parts of Mexico with a wide range of activities. So many highlights!
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Melissa
Feb 19, 2025
I highly recommend Real Mexico to anyone who is looking for a multidimensional experience of Mexico from an urban, cultural, historical and natural perspective. This is an itinerary that takes you through different cities, each highlighting a unique aspect of Mexican culture. You will leave feeling very very satisfied - hearty and belly.
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Angela
Feb 10, 2025
Go to Mexico! The real Mexico trip was absolutely incredible and they have such a beautiful country and culture you need to see!
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Steven
Jan 21, 2025
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Alex
Jan 21, 2025
Amazing trip! Highly recommend, great people, great guide and a sensational experience all around.