Mexico Family Holiday
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Tour Overview
Take the kind of tropical holiday your kids will talk about for years on this seven-day adventure that takes you to the sunny beaches, UNESCO World Heritage-listed temple ruins and bustling cities of Mexico. Discover Maya culture and history at Chichen Itza and Tulum, take a dip in the turquoise waters of a cenote at Yokdzonot, try your hand at tortilla-making with a Maya family and watch flamingos paint the horizon pink at the Celestun Bird Sanctuary. There’s so much more to Mexico than beaches and palm trees, and this family-friendly trip gets you to all of it, with an expert local leader to guide you along the way.
Trip Code: QMFA
Start
Playa del Carmen
End
Playa del Carmen
Destination
Mexico
Meals
6 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
Private Mini Bus
Accommodation
Hotels (6 nights)
Days
7
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 16
Min Age
5
Style
Originali
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Revel in the beach vibes of Playa del Carmen, where you’ll have some free time to spend with your family however you wish – maybe go snorkelling, sample your way through the local cuisine or simply kick back on the beach.
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Explore ancient Maya ruins at the 13th-century port town of Tulum, perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean, and Chichen Itza – a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
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Discover the charm of Merida’s leafy plazas, captivating museums and vibrant city streets. Go on a walking tour of the city and try marquesitas – a traditional dessert of rolled crepes with fillings like chocolate or caramel.
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Meet local Maya families, learn how to make your own tortillas and dine on a pibil feast – a traditional Maya cooking method in which pork is slow-cooked underground.
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Swim in the clear waters of a cenote (underground cave) and learn about the fascinating local legends behind how some of them were formed.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
6 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
Private Mini Bus
Accommodation
Hotels (6 nights)
Included activities
- Tulum - Archaeological Site (incl. entrance & national park fee - no guide)
- Laguna Chabela - Mayan homestead visit
- Laguna Chavela - Tortilla making demonstration
- Laguna Chavela - Home cooked lunch
- Izamal - Leader-led orientation walk
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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