HIGHLIGHTS:

Itinerary:

Day 1 Arrive Cancun Arrive in Cancun at any time.
Day 2-3 Playa del Carmen Once you see the sun set over the Caribbean as you sit under a palm frond palapa sipping a margarita, you?ll understand why Playa Del Carmen is one of the stars of the Mayan Riviera. Chill out on the beach or try parasailing, snorkelling or diving in underground caverns (cenotes).
Day 4-5 Merida After a stop at the legendary Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, make your way to Merida, the capital of the Yucatan State. Known as la ciudad blanca (the white city), Merida is a cultural centre for the region, with a top-notch museum and public performances every night. Explore the colonial centre on foot or in a horse-drawn carriage, take a trip to the Uxmal ruins, visit Progreso beach or spend the nights dancing like the locals!
Day 6-7 Palenque Leaving sunny Yucatan behind, we hit the highway and travel through the states of Campeche and Tabasco to the state of Chiapas, home of Palenque. One of the most beautiful Mayan sites in Mexico, Palenque is set in the Chiapas jungle and is rich with colourful, riotous wildlife and profuse flora.
Day 8-9 San Cristobal de las Casas Known for its ties to the Zapatista revolution, San Cristobal is an architectural and cultural wonder. Take a side-trip to some outlying villages and visit some local homes. Experience day to day village life and learn how locals combine traditional beliefs and modern religion with intriguing results.
Day 10-12 Oaxaca The colourful and lively markets and the impressive Zapotec ruins of Monte Alban are just two of many reasons to visit wonderful Oaxaca. An excellent spot to pick up handicrafts and souvenirs.
Day 13 Puebla After a short drive on one of Mexico?s comfortable buses we hit Puebla, famous for its hand-painted tiles, unique handicrafts, mouth-watering Mole Poblano and rich colonial history.
Day 14 Mexico City Explore the world's largest metropolitan area or take an optional day trip to the famous archaeological site of Teotihuacan.
Day 15 Depart Mexico City

Accommodation: Simple hotels/guest houses (may be multi-share) (13 nts), nightbus (1 nt) .
Group Size: Max 15, Avg 10
Local Payment: USD250
Meals Included: No meals included.
Reverse Itinerary: This trip also runs in reverse - see trip code MMC.
Transport: Public bus, van.
Trip Reference: MCM