17-day Journey Through Southern Mexico

¡Bienvenido a México! You will be met at the airport and privately transferred to your hotel to rest and relax before your adventure begins.
Overnight: St Regis Mexico City

Start the morning with a private tour of Teotihuacán, one of the most important archaeological sites in the Americas. Walk among the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon and learn about its ancient inhabitants. Return to Mexico City for a guided exploration of the Zócalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, National Palace, and Palacio de Bellas Artes.
Overnight: St Regis Mexico City

Discover the cobblestone streets of San Ángel, a district known for colonial architecture and art galleries. If visiting on a Saturday, browse the vibrant Bazar del Sábado. Continue to Coyoacán for a guided stroll through its plazas, market, and the Frida Kahlo Museum, before returning to your hotel.
Overnight: St Regis Mexico City

Transfer to Mexico City Airport for your flight to Oaxaca. Upon arrival, meet your driver for a private transfer to your boutique hotel. Enjoy an evening walk through Oaxaca’s charming center at your own pace.
Overnight: Escondido Oaxaca
Note: Commercial flight not included

Begin the day at Monte Albán, an ancient Zapotec capital perched high above the valley. Explore its plazas and stone carvings with your expert guide before continuing to Mitla, known for its intricate mosaics. End the day visiting the magnificent Tule Tree, estimated to be over 2,000 years old.
Overnight: Casa Oaxaca Hotel Boutique

Fly to Tuxtla Gutiérrez and embark on a scenic boat ride through Sumidero Canyon, where vertical cliffs rise over a thousand meters. Spot crocodiles, herons, and spider monkeys along the riverbanks before traveling to San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Overnight: Hotel BO
Note: Commercial flight not included

Tour San Cristóbal’s colonial center before visiting two indigenous Tzotzil Maya villages. In Chamula, observe the unique fusion of Catholic and pre-Hispanic traditions. Continue to Zinacantán to visit a family weaving cooperative and learn about local textile artistry.
Overnight: Hotel BO

Depart San Cristóbal for Palenque, stopping at Toniná’s towering ruins or, weather permitting, at the turquoise cascades of Agua Azul. Arrive in Palenque surrounded by lush jungle.
Overnight: Boutique Hotel Quinta Chanabnal

Explore Palenque’s ancient temples and palaces with your private guide. Visit the Temple of the Inscriptions and learn about the legacy of Maya rulers hidden beneath centuries of rainforest growth.
Overnight: Hacienda Puerta Campeche

Walk the pastel-hued streets of Campeche, a UNESCO-listed city once fortified against pirate attacks. Continue to Uxmal to admire its grand pyramids and intricate Puuc-style stonework.
Overnight: Chable Resort & SPA

Home to 2,000 or more pink flamingos during winter and early spring, Celestún is a magical place for nature lovers. Take a boat ride down this mystical salt-water lagoon to see the great variety of flora and fauna that thrive there and take the chance to swim in its fresh waters.
Then, journey to Merida to discover its historic city center. Learn about its history and contemporary importance as you explore the Zócalo, the cathedral, and the Monument to the Homeland, before heading down El Paseo de Montejo with its grand, colonial buildings.
Overnight: Chable Resort & SPA

Visit Mexico’s best-known archeological site, Chichen Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. As you traverse the site, visiting El Castillo, the Temple of the Warriors, the ball court, and the sacred cenote, learn all about Maya cosmology, religion, and the dualism of life and death from your expert guide.
Overnight: Hotel Esencia

Begin the day at Tulum, the only Maya city overlooking the Caribbean Sea, where your private guide will reveal the site’s history and temples before you enjoy a swim beneath its iconic cliffs. Continue to the serene Yal-ku Lagoon in Akumal to snorkel among colorful fish in calm, crystal-clear waters, then return to your hotel refreshed.
Overnight: Hotel Esencia

These days are yours to enjoy at leisure. Relax in your lovely surroundings and take advantage of the many amenities and activities available in the Riviera Maya.
Suggested activities include exploring the underground passageways of Rio Secreto, taking a private catamaran to Isla Mujeres, or scuba diving/snorkeling in a Maya cenote. We’d be happy to make suggestions based on interest.
Overnight: Hotel Esencia

These days are yours to enjoy at leisure. Relax in your lovely surroundings and take advantage of the many amenities and activities available in the Riviera Maya.
Suggested activities include exploring the underground passageways of Rio Secreto, taking a private catamaran to Isla Mujeres, or scuba diving/snorkeling in a Maya cenote. We’d be happy to make suggestions based on interest.
Overnight: Hotel Esencia

These days are yours to enjoy at leisure. Relax in your lovely surroundings and take advantage of the many amenities and activities available in the Riviera Maya.
Suggested activities include exploring the underground passageways of Rio Secreto, taking a private catamaran to Isla Mujeres, or scuba diving/snorkeling in a Maya cenote. We’d be happy to make suggestions based on interest.
Overnight: Hotel Esencia

Your private driver will meet you at your hotel and take you to Cancún International Airport.