Yucatan Peninsula Vacation
8 Days / 7 Nights
Mexico
Ancient Civilizations and Modern Luxury Collide
Enjoy a vacation in the Yucatan Peninsula, a region renowned for its many haciendas and Mayan ruins. Home in on Mexico’s history while on an epic journey where ancient civilizations and modern luxury collide. It all concludes along the sumptuous shores of the Riviera Maya.
Journey at-a-glance:
- Day 1 - 3: Merida
- Day 4: Chichen Itza
- Day 5 - 8: Riviera Maya
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First, your Yucatan Peninsula vacation begins in Merida. From your luxury hacienda accommodations, you will have three days to explore the region, ripe with history.
While here, go on a private boat tour through the World Biosphere Reserve of Celestun where you will see a local colony of pink flamingos. Continue your Yucatan Peninsula exploration with a privately guided tour of Merida’s colonial architecture and fascinating history.
Then dive into Mexico’s rich history with a private tour of the restored Mayan ruins and ancient pyramid at Uxmal. Afterwards, cool down with a dip in a local cenote, which you will have all to yourself. Swim in the sacred waters, and enjoy a catered lunch.
After your time in Merida, your private driver will transfer you to Chichén Itzá.
Stop along the way at a living hacienda, where your private guide will take you on a journey through the history of Mérida’s haciendas.
You will finally arrive at the eco-friendly Hacienda Chichen Resort. Its location next to the ruins of Chichén Itzá makes it easy to explore the site on a private sunrise tour, which you will do after a restful night's sleep. Considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the Mayan pyramids are more than 1,500 years old.
Finally, unwind at the end of your Yucatan Peninsula vacation on Mexico’s splendid Riviera Maya. This part of the Yucatan Peninsula is known for its stunning turquoise waters, ancient complexes, and underground cave systems.
A stay at a luxury beachfront resort will give you access to all the best the Riviera Maya has to offer. For example, you will take a private tour of Tulum, and visit an archaeological site in the Sian Ka’an Natural Reserve — home to monkeys, jaguars, and birds. Also, set sail on a private catamaran ride in search of the best snorkeling spots.
Of course, time spent on the Riviera Maya is not complete without ample beach time. Enjoy relaxing on the white sand beach followed by a refreshing swim in the stunning Caribbean Sea.
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