Tour the Mayan Ruins of the Yucatan and Jungle of the Riviera Maya
Upon arriving at Cancun International Airport, a driver will pick you up and take you to Laguna Suites Golf + Spa hotel to relax before the days of touring begin. In this vacation package, you’ll tour the Mayan ruins of Tulum, Coba, Uxmal, Kabah, and Chichen Itza over four days, staying overnight in Merida. Afterwards, you ‘ll be driven to the Riviera Maya to stay at the endless luxury, all inclusive Hacienda Tres Rios Resort, Spa & Nature Park to enjoy three days on your own. On the last day, a driver will take you from the resort to the airport.
Vacation Itinerary
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Day 1. Arrival at Cancun International Airport
Upon arrival at Cancun International Airport, you will be picked up by an official multilingual guide who will escort you to the hotel. Once here, relax and enjoy the evening, refreshing yourself after the flight. Stay overnight at Laguna Suites Golf + Spa hotel.
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Day 2. Tulum – Coba
An official multilingual guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and escort you on the tour. You will drive directly to Tulum, the only Mayan city located on the coast of the Caribbean Sea. Afterwards, explore the archaeological site of Coba, admiring structures such as The Castle, with its mural paintings of mythological scenes.
Then drive to Merida, nicknamed the White City for its colonial influence, and stay overnight at the Holiday Inn.
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Day 3. Uxmal – Kabah
After breakfast, visit the Mayan ruins of Uxmal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a perfect example of the Late Classic period’s Puuc Mayan architecture. See its famous decorated Mayan-style facades, including the Governor’s Palace, the Pyramid of the Magician, and the Nunnery Quadrangle. After lunch, visit the newly uncovered Mayan archaeological site of Kabah to see the famous Palace of the Masks, and other Mayan pyramids and temples.
Then stay overnight at the Holiday Inn in Merida.
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Day 4. Chichen-Itza, Yucatan – Riviera Maya
After breakfast, visit the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza. Chichen Itza (which means”at the mouth of the well of the Itza”) was at its height between 800 AD and 1200 AD as the center of political, religious, and military power for the Mayan civilization and southeast Mesoamerica. Observe the gradual merging of structural styles from Puuc to Toltec, as the change of power occurred between opposing factions of the Mayan empire.
Chichen Itza was recently designated one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. This archaeological site is recognized for its spectacular architecture, such as the Kukulkan Pyramid (also called El Castillo). Discover and learn about the many remarkable structures of this mystical ancient city; The Observatory, Temple of the Warriors, Hall of a Thousand Columns, and the Great Ball Court, to name a few.
Next have lunch at nearby Xay Bey Restaurant. Afterwards, drive to Hacienda Tres Rios in the Riviera Maya, and stay at this all inclusive, endless luxury resort for a few days.
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Day 8. Departure
You ‘ll be picked up at Hacienda Tres Rios and driven to Cancun International Airport for your return flight home.
We hope you enjoyed your vacation so much that you ‘ll return again soon.
