Mexico's Cultural Odyssey: Art & Archaeology Adventure
  • 11 Days
  • 1 Country
  • 6 Cities
  • 11 Places
  • Mexico City (2 Nts)
  • Tuxtla Gutiérrez (1 Nt)
  • San Cristóbal de las Casas (2 Nts)
  • Palenque (1 Nt)
  • Villahermosa (1 Nt)
  • Mérida (3 Nts)

Highlights

  • Theme: Food and Culinary, Cultural Discovery, Historical Exploration, Nature And Wildlife, Heritage And Architecture
  • Explore Mexico City's art and history
  • Experience the natural beauty of Tuxtla Gutierrez
  • Immerse yourself in San Cristobal de las Casas' indigenous culture
  • Discover the ancient ruins of Palenque
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Day 1: Arrival in Mexico City
Arrive at Mexico City International Airport.
Transfer to your hotel in Mexico City.
Check in to your hotel in Mexico City.
Evening at leisure.
Distance: Airport to Hotel (approx. 10 km)
Day 2: Mexico City's Art and Culture
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the National Museum of Anthropology.
Lunch at Azul Historico.
Explore Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul).
Dinner at Pujol.
Distance: Hotel to National Museum of Anthropology (approx. 5 km)
Day 3: Tuxtla Gutierrez Natural Wonders
Breakfast at the hotel.
Fly to Tuxtla Gutierrez.
Visit Sumidero Canyon National Park.
Lunch at Cañon del Sumidero Restaurant.
Check in to your hotel in Tuxtla Gutierrez.
Dinner at Chiquitita.
Distance: Mexico City to Tuxtla Gutierrez (flight)
Day 4: San Cristobal de las Casas Exploration
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to San Cristobal de las Casas.
Explore Santo Domingo Church and the town center.
Lunch at TierrAdentro.
Check in to your hotel in San Cristobal de las Casas
Dinner at Lum restaurant.
Distance: Tuxtla Gutierrez to San Cristobal de las Casas (approx. 60 km)
Day 5: Indigenous Culture in San Cristobal
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the indigenous communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán.
Lunch at TierrAdentro.
Explore local markets and crafts.
Dinner at Casa Lum.
Distance: Hotel to San Juan Chamula (approx. 10 km)
Day 6: Palenque Ancient Ruins
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Palenque.
Visit Palenque Archaeological Site.
Lunch at El Panchán.
Check in to your hotel in Palenque
Dinner at La Selva restaurant.
Distance: San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque (approx. 230 km)
Day 7: Villahermosa Exploration
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Villahermosa.
Explore La Venta Museum-Park.
Lunch at La Pigua.
Check in to your hotel in Villahermosa.
Dinner at El Gordo y el Flaco.
Distance: Palenque to Villahermosa (approx. 185 km)
Day 8: Merida's Yucatecan Delights
Breakfast at the hotel.
Fly to Merida.
Visit the Great Museum of the Maya World.
Lunch at La Chaya Maya.
Check in to your hotel in Merida.
Dinner at Oliva Enoteca.
Distance: Villahermosa to Merida (flight)
Day 9: Exploring Merida's Heritage
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Merida Cathedral and Plaza Grande.
Lunch at Apoala.
Explore Paseo de Montejo and Casa Museo Montes Molina.
Dinner at Kuuk restaurant.
Distance: Hotel to Merida Cathedral (approx. 2 km)
Day 10: Day Trip to Celestun
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day trip to Celestun Biosphere Reserve.
Boat tour to see flamingos and wildlife.
Lunch at La Palapa restaurant.
Return to Merida.
Farewell dinner at Chaya Maya.
Distance: Hotel to Celestun (approx. 95 km one way)
Day 11: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time for shopping or relaxation.
Check-out and transfer to Merida International Airport for your departure.
Distance: Hotel to Airport (approx. 8 km)
Day 1: Arrival in Mexico City
Arrive at Mexico City International Airport.
Check in to your 4-star hotel in Mexico City: Hotel Zocalo Central or Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico.
Evening at leisure.
Distance: Airport to Hotel (approx. 10 km)
Day 2: Mexico City's Art and Culture
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the National Museum of Anthropology.
Lunch at Azul Historico.
Explore Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul).
Dinner at Pujol.
Distance: Hotel to National Museum of Anthropology (approx. 5 km)
Day 3: Tuxtla Gutierrez Natural Wonders
Breakfast at the hotel.
Fly to Tuxtla Gutierrez.
Visit Sumidero Canyon National Park.
Lunch at Cañon del Sumidero Restaurant.
Check in to your 4-star hotel in Tuxtla Gutierrez: Hotel María Eugenia or Hotel del Carmen.
Dinner at Chiquitita.
Distance: Mexico City to Tuxtla Gutierrez (flight)
Day 4: San Cristobal de las Casas Exploration
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to San Cristobal de las Casas.
Explore Santo Domingo Church and the town center.
Lunch at TierrAdentro.
Check in to your 4-star hotel in San Cristobal de las Casas: Hotel Diego de Mazariegos or Hotel Ciudad Real.
Dinner at Lum restaurant.
Distance: Tuxtla Gutierrez to San Cristobal de las Casas (approx. 60 km)
Day 5: Indigenous Culture in San Cristobal
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the indigenous communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán.
Lunch at TierrAdentro.
Explore local markets and crafts.
Dinner at Casa Lum.
Distance: Hotel to San Juan Chamula (approx. 10 km)
Day 6: Palenque Ancient Ruins
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Palenque.
Visit Palenque Archaeological Site.
Lunch at El Panchán.
Check in to your 4-star hotel in Palenque: Hotel Boutique Quinta Chanabnal or Hotel Maya Palenque.
Dinner at La Selva restaurant.
Distance: San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque (approx. 230 km)
Day 7: Villahermosa Exploration
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Villahermosa.
Explore La Venta Museum-Park.
Lunch at La Pigua.
Check in to your 4-star hotel in Villahermosa: Hotel Olmeca Plaza or Hotel Maya Tabasco.
Dinner at El Gordo y el Flaco.
Distance: Palenque to Villahermosa (approx. 185 km)
Day 8: Merida's Yucatecan Delights
Breakfast at the hotel.
Fly to Merida.
Visit the Great Museum of the Maya World.
Lunch at La Chaya Maya.
Check in to your 4-star hotel in Merida: Hotel Hacienda Mérida or Hotel Montejo Palace.
Dinner at Oliva Enoteca.
Distance: Villahermosa to Merida (flight)
Day 9: Exploring Merida's Heritage
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Merida Cathedral and Plaza Grande.
Lunch at Apoala.
Explore Paseo de Montejo and Casa Museo Montes Molina.
Dinner at Kuuk restaurant.
Distance: Hotel to Merida Cathedral (approx. 2 km)
Day 10: Day Trip to Celestun
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day trip to Celestun Biosphere Reserve.
Boat tour to see flamingos and wildlife.
Lunch at La Palapa restaurant.
Return to Merida.
Farewell dinner at Chaya Maya.
Distance: Hotel to Celestun (approx. 95 km one way)
Day 11: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time for shopping or relaxation.
Check-out and transfer to Merida International Airport for your departure.
Distance: Hotel to Airport (approx. 8 km)
Day 1: Arrival in Mexico City
Arrive at Mexico City International Airport.
Check in to your 5-star hotel in Mexico City: Four Seasons Mexico City, St. Regis Mexico City, or Live Aqua Urban Resort.
Evening at leisure.
Distance: Airport to Hotel (approx. 10 km)
Day 2: Mexico City's Art and Culture
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the National Museum of Anthropology.
Lunch at Azul Historico.
Explore Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul).
Dinner at Pujol.
Distance: Hotel to National Museum of Anthropology (approx. 5 km)
Day 3: Tuxtla Gutierrez Natural Wonders
Breakfast at the hotel.
Fly to Tuxtla Gutierrez.
Visit Sumidero Canyon National Park.
Lunch at Cañon del Sumidero Restaurant.
Check in to your 5-star hotel in Tuxtla Gutierrez: Marriott Tuxtla Gutierrez or Hotel María Eugenia.
Dinner at Chiquitita.
Distance: Mexico City to Tuxtla Gutierrez (flight)
Day 4: San Cristobal de las Casas Exploration
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to San Cristobal de las Casas.
Explore Santo Domingo Church and the town center.
Lunch at TierrAdentro.
Check in to your 5-star hotel in San Cristobal de las Casas: Hotel Bo or Casa Lum.
Dinner at Lum restaurant.
Distance: Tuxtla Gutierrez to San Cristobal de las Casas (approx. 60 km)
Day 5: Indigenous Culture in San Cristobal
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the indigenous communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán.
Lunch at TierrAdentro.
Explore local markets and crafts.
Dinner at Casa Lum.
Distance: Hotel to San Juan Chamula (approx. 10 km)
Day 6: Palenque Ancient Ruins
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Palenque.
Visit Palenque Archaeological Site.
Lunch at El Panchán.
Check in to your 5-star hotel in Palenque: Chan-Kah Resort Village or Hotel Boutique Quinta Chanabnal.
Dinner at La Selva restaurant.
Distance: San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque (approx. 230 km)
Day 7: Villahermosa Exploration
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Villahermosa.
Explore La Venta Museum-Park.
Lunch at La Pigua.
Check in to your 5-star hotel in Villahermosa: Hyatt Regency Villahermosa or Quinta Real Villahermosa.
Dinner at El Gordo y el Flaco.
Distance: Palenque to Villahermosa (approx. 185 km)
Day 8: Merida's Yucatecan Delights
Breakfast at the hotel.
Fly to Merida.
Visit the Great Museum of the Maya World.
Lunch at La Chaya Maya.
Check in to your 5-star hotel in Merida: The Diplomat Boutique Hotel or Rosas & Xocolate Boutique Hotel.
Dinner at Oliva Enoteca.
Distance: Villahermosa to Merida (flight)
Day 9: Exploring Merida's Heritage
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Merida Cathedral and Plaza Grande.
Lunch at Apoala.
Explore Paseo de Montejo and Casa Museo Montes Molina.
Dinner at Kuuk restaurant.
Distance: Hotel to Merida Cathedral (approx. 2 km)
Day 10: Day Trip to Celestun
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day trip to Celestun Biosphere Reserve.
Boat tour to see flamingos and wildlife.
Lunch at La Palapa restaurant.
Return to Merida.
Farewell dinner at Chaya Maya.
Distance: Hotel to Celestun (approx. 95 km one way)
Day 11: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time for shopping or relaxation.
Check-out and transfer to Merida International Airport for your departure.
Distance: Hotel to Airport (approx. 8 km)
Without Stay
Accommodation
Excluded
Activities
11 Included
Transportation
Included

Mexico City - 2 Nights

  • Visit the National Museum of Anthropology.
  • Explore Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul).

Tuxtla Gutiérrez - 1 Night

  • Visit Sumidero Canyon National Park.

San Cristóbal de las Casas - 2 Nights

  • Explore Santo Domingo Church and the town center.
  • Visit the indigenous communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán.
  • Explore local markets and crafts.

Palenque - 1 Night

  • Visit Palenque Archaeological Site.

Villahermosa - 1 Night

  • Explore La Venta Museum-Park.

Mérida - 3 Nights

  • Visit the Great Museum of the Maya World.
  • Visit Merida Cathedral and Plaza Grande.
  • Explore Paseo de Montejo and Casa Museo Montes Molina.
4-star Stay
Accommodation
4-star
Activities
11 Included
Transportation
Included

Mexico City - 2 Nights

  • Visit the National Museum of Anthropology.
  • Explore Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul).

Tuxtla Gutiérrez - 1 Night

  • Visit Sumidero Canyon National Park.

San Cristóbal de las Casas - 2 Nights

  • Explore Santo Domingo Church and the town center.
  • Visit the indigenous communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán.
  • Explore local markets and crafts.

Palenque - 1 Night

  • Visit Palenque Archaeological Site.

Villahermosa - 1 Night

  • Explore La Venta Museum-Park.

Mérida - 3 Nights

  • Visit the Great Museum of the Maya World.
  • Visit Merida Cathedral and Plaza Grande.
  • Explore Paseo de Montejo and Casa Museo Montes Molina.
5-star Stay
Accommodation
5-star
Activities
11 Included
Transportation
Included

Mexico City - 2 Nights

  • Visit the National Museum of Anthropology.
  • Explore Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul).

Tuxtla Gutiérrez - 1 Night

  • Visit Sumidero Canyon National Park.

San Cristóbal de las Casas - 2 Nights

  • Explore Santo Domingo Church and the town center.
  • Visit the indigenous communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán.
  • Explore local markets and crafts.

Palenque - 1 Night

  • Visit Palenque Archaeological Site.

Villahermosa - 1 Night

  • Explore La Venta Museum-Park.

Mérida - 3 Nights

  • Visit the Great Museum of the Maya World.
  • Visit Merida Cathedral and Plaza Grande.
  • Explore Paseo de Montejo and Casa Museo Montes Molina.

Suggested accommodations

Mexico City

  • 4-star hotel in Mexico City: Hotel Zocalo Central or Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico.
  • 5-star hotel in Mexico City: Four Seasons Mexico City, St. Regis Mexico City, or Live Aqua Urban Resort.

Tuxtla Gutierrez

  • 4-star hotel in Tuxtla Gutierrez: Hotel María Eugenia or Hotel del Carmen.
  • 5-star hotel in Tuxtla Gutierrez: Marriott Tuxtla Gutierrez or Hotel María Eugenia.

San Cristobal de las Casas

  • 4-star hotel in San Cristobal de las Casas: Hotel Diego de Mazariegos or Hotel Ciudad Real.
  • 5-star hotel in San Cristobal de las Casas: Hotel Bo or Casa Lum.

Palenque

  • 4-star hotel in Palenque: Hotel Boutique Quinta Chanabnal or Hotel Maya Palenque.
  • 5-star hotel in Palenque: Chan-Kah Resort Village or Hotel Boutique Quinta Chanabnal.

Villahermosa

  • 4-star hotel in Villahermosa: Hotel Olmeca Plaza or Hotel Maya Tabasco.
  • 5-star hotel in Villahermosa: Hyatt Regency Villahermosa or Quinta Real Villahermosa.

Merida

  • 4-star hotel in Merida: Hotel Hacienda Mérida or Hotel Montejo Palace.
  • 5-star hotel in Merida: The Diplomat Boutique Hotel or Rosas & Xocolate Boutique Hotel.

Payment Schedule

  • Booking Amount 20% of the package cost.
  • 60 Days prior to Departure 30% of the total package cost.
  • 30 Days prior to Departure, the rest 50% of the total package cost.

Cancellation Policy

  • 90 Days or more perior to Departure 25% of the Tour Cost.
  • 60 Days or more perior to Departure 50% of the Tour Cost.
  • 30 Days or more perior to Departure 100% of the Tour Cost.

What's included

  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Domestic flights as per itinerary
  • Transportation as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Guided tours and entrance fees
  • Airport transfers

What's not included

  • Airfare.
  • Beverages during lunch/dinner.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone call, room service, mini bar, etc.
  • Personal health and travel insurance.
  • Gratuities/tipping for driver, tour guide, porter, waiter/waitress.
  • Visa fees (if applicable)

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Terms & Conditions

  • Booking and Payment: A non-refundable deposit is required to secure the booking.
  • Booking and Payment: Full payment must be made before the commencement of the tour.
  • Accommodation: Accommodations are subject to availability and may be substituted with similar options if necessary.
  • Transportation: Transportation during the tour will be provided as per the itinerary.
  • Transportation: Any changes or deviations from the planned itinerary may incur additional charges.
  • Visa and Documentation: Participants are responsible for obtaining the necessary visas and travel documentation.
  • Activities: Some activities are weather-dependent, and alternatives will be arranged if needed.
  • Activities: All activities are subject to the terms and conditions of the service providers.
  • Activities: The tour operator reserves the right to alter or cancel the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions or force majeure events.
  • Health and Safety: Participants should be in good health and inform the tour operator of any medical conditions.
  • Health and Safety: Participants are responsible for their own health and safety during the tour.

Important Notes

  • Local Customs: Respect local customs and traditions. Dress modestly, especially when visiting religious sites.
  • Itinerary may be subject to change based on local conditions and operational requirements.
  • All activities and sightseeing tours are subject to availability and weather conditions.
  • Travel insurance is highly recommended to cover any unforeseen emergencies or medical expenses during the trip.
  • Document: Please carry a valid passport and necessary travel documents for the duration of the tour.
  • Emergency Contacts: Emergency contact numbers and relevant local contacts will be provided upon arrival.
  • Electricity: The standard voltage is 230V, and the frequency is 50Hz. Type C and F electrical outlets are used.

Cancellation Policy

FAQs

No, international flights are not included.

Comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, and a hat are recommended.

Yes, please inform us in advance about any dietary requirements.
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