Tunisia Exploration Journey

On arrival at Cancun International Airport, a tour representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in Cancun. You will then have the remainder of the day at your leisure to settle in and explore the area at your own pace. Feel free to take advantage of the hotels facilities or venture out to discover what Cancun has to offer. Overnight in Cancun.

We begin the day with a visit to the Ro Lagartos Biosphere Reserve on the northern coast of the Yucatn Peninsula. This protected area hosts the largest flocks of pink flamingos in the country, along with nearly 400 other bird species. We take a two-hour boat tour through the mangrove estuary, offering excellent opportunities to spot flamingos, crocodiles, and diverse wildlife. The excursion includes visits to feeding grounds, a Maya mud bath featuring mineral-rich white mud, and a swim in the saline lagoon waters. Afterwards, we stop at a nearby cenote a natural sinkhole for a refreshing swim before continuing to Valladolid. Upon arrival at the hotel, you have time to freshen up before joining us on a walking tour of the city. Valladolid is rich in Maya heritage and colonial history, which you will discover as we stroll through its charming streets, tracing its story from pre-Hispanic times to today. We stay overnight in Valladolid.

After breakfast, we depart for Chichn Itz, one of the most significant Maya archaeological sites. Explore this ancient city reclaimed from the jungle and learn about its remarkable history. See the Temple of Kukulkn, also known as El Castillo, which symbolises the Maya calendar and features an impressive optical illusion of a serpent during the equinoxes. Visit the Great Ball Court, the Skull Platform, the Sacred Cenote, and other well-preserved structures including the Temple of the Warriors, the Ossuary, the Nunnery with its adjacent church, and the observatory called the Snail. Later, we continue to the town of Izamal, where pre-Hispanic ruins blend with colonial architecture. Visit the Convent of St. Anthony of Padua, built atop a former Maya pyramid. After some free time for lunch, we journey to Mrida, the capital of Yucatn. Take a guided tour of the historic city centre, viewing 19th-century villas along Paseo de Montejo, the grand Plaza Grande with its cathedral and the Casa de los Montejo, plus the Government Palace and City Hall. You then have time to explore Mrida independently before overnight accommodation.

After breakfast, we spend the morning exploring the ancient ruins of Uxmal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site emerging from the jungle canopy. Unlike other Maya cities, Uxmal was reclaimed by the rainforest following the Spanish arrival, contributing to its exceptional state of preservation. Our guided tour includes the impressive 35-metre-high Pyramid of the Magician, the intricately decorated Nunnery Quadrangle, the Governors Palace near the ballgame court, and the partially excavated Great Pyramid at the southern edge of the complex. Afterwards, we visit a Cocoa Museum, where you will learn about the cultivation of cacao and its significance to the ancient Maya. Overnight in Uxmal.

After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to Mrida Teya station to board the modern, air-conditioned Maya Train. Relax as the train carries you towards Cancun Airport, passing scenic views of the Yucatn Peninsulaincluding dense jungle, cenotes, and traditional villages. This comfortable and efficient journey offers a stress-free way to conclude your trip while experiencing one of the regions newest transport innovations. Please note the train arrives in Cancun lateif you have onward flights, it is advisable not to book them for the same day.