Arrival in Mérida
Arrive at Mérida International Airport, where your private driver awaits to transfer you to Hacienda Xcanatun, an 18th-century coral-stone estate surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Settle into your elegant suite and enjoy a cocktail by the pool as you unwind into the relaxed rhythm of Yucatán life.
Overnight: Hacienda Xcanatun
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Private Visit to Hacienda Sotuta de Peón
Step back into history at Hacienda Sotuta de Peón, a working henequen estate dating to 1858. Learn about the production of henequen, known as “green gold,” and the industry that once fueled Yucatán’s prosperity. Explore the fields, the original machinery, and the grand main house before descending into a private cenote illuminated by natural light shafts. Enjoy lunch at the hacienda before returning to Mérida for an afternoon at leisure.
Overnight: Hacienda Xcanatun
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Chichén Itzá Exploration | Overnight near the Site
Depart Mérida for Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. With your private archaeologist guide, explore its monumental architecturethe Temple of the Warriors, El Castillo, and the sacred cenote—while learning about Maya cosmology and astronomy. After the visit, settle into your charming accommodation nearby for a tranquil evening surrounded by gardens.
Overnight: Hacienda Chichén Resort & Yaxkin Spa
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Transfer to Holbox Island
After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to Chiquilá port, where you’ll board the ferry to Holbox Island. Upon arrival, a local escort will take you by golf cart to CasaSandra, a boutique beachfront retreat. Spend the evening watching the sun sink into the Caribbean with your feet in the sand.
Overnight: CasaSandra
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Holbox Island at Leisure
Surrender to island time with two full days at leisure. Lounge in hammocks by the sea, swim in turquoise waters, or enjoy optional activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, or a romantic beachside dinner. The calm of Holbox invites slow mornings, long walks, and a deep connection to the natural world.
Overnights: CasaSandra
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Holbox Island at Leisure
Surrender to island time with two full days at leisure. Lounge in hammocks by the sea, swim in turquoise waters, or enjoy optional activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, or a romantic beachside dinner. The calm of Holbox invites slow mornings, long walks, and a deep connection to the natural world.
Overnights: CasaSandra
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Departure from Cancún
After breakfast, take the ferry back to Chiquilá, where your private driver awaits for transfer to Cancún International Airport for your onward flight.
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