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Mexico Yucatán Experience

Experience
Tour
Destination
Mexico
Duration
11 days
Ages
18+
Operated by
TruTravels

Trip overview

If you are looking for a truly fun & unique adventure, our 11 day Yucatán Experience is just what you need! Touch down in Cancún to get ready to explore the crystal Carribean sea via an island boat trip, before chilling out on the pristine, white sandy beaches. Dive into the culture at the ancient Mayan site of Chichen Itza and cool off in cenotes - natural freshwater pools made from collapsed limestone. Check out the magnificent 7 colour lagoon, take on a tequila tasting session and test your salsa dancing skills. The perfect trip for island & beach lovers looking to immerse yourself in the culture & fun of Yucantán Mexico. Join us for the complete Yucatán fiesta!

Inclusions

What's Included

  • Nightlife in Cancun
  • Isla Holbox
  • 3 Island boat trip
  • Walking tour of Merida
  • Chichen Itza Guided Tour
  • Cenote Ik Kil
  • Tequila tasting session
  • 3 Cenote day trip with bicycles
  • 7 Colour Lagoon - Bacalar, Tulum Ruins & Beaches of Tulum
  • Nightlife in Playa Del Carmen

Meals

1 lunch

Accommodation

10 Nights Accommodation in dorm and twin-share rooms. 

Transportation

Transport includes private van and speedboat transfers. 

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Trip itinerary

Day 1

Arrive at any time and we’ll meet you at the airport and take you to our start hotel. Have a dip in the pool or explore Cancún before meeting your travel buddies for welcome dinner and drinks in this famous beachside party town.

Day 2

Prepare for paradise as we set off to the car-free island of Holbox to spend the afternoon relaxing on the pristine beaches. Home to tropical marine life, enjoy swimming in the sea, chill out in beach bars with live music and simply enjoy the start of your Mexican experience!

Day 3

Today we’ll jump on a private boat to explore 3 beautiful locations; bird island, “eye of the water” known as a cenote (freshwater pool), and Passion island full of flocks of pink flamingos that like to chill here! After we’ll hop back on the boat to catch sunset. If we are lucky we might get to see the bioluminescence in the ocean after dark.

Day 4

An early start today as we leave for the ancient Mayan site of Chichen Itza. We’ll learn about the fascinating history, before heading to Cenote Ik Kil for a dip in the amazing natural limestone swimming pools. This evening we’ll head on an orientation walk around the Merida city to explore the spectacular sites.

Day 5

Time to head outside of Merida to experience 3 amazing cenotes by cycling between each one, lunch included. This evening we’ll check out the food court in Merida to try the delicious tacos, have a tequila and mezcal tasting session & test our salsa dancing skills!

Day 6

We’ll set off this morning to travel to Bacalar & arrive early afternoon. Spend the afternoon chilling out or take a kayak/paddleboard at the lagoon if you fancy. In the evening we’ll find a spot by the lagoon to watch the sun go down with some cold beers. Perfect end to the day!

Day 7

Today we jump on a boat to check out the magnificent 7 colour lagoon. We’ll stop at several places along the way to cool off in the freshwater, get your insta worthy shots and a stop for a spot of lunch on us.

Day 8

Get ready to set off to the trendy beachside town of Tulum. We’ll spend the afternoon exploring the town, or simply relax on the white sandy beaches before heading out into town for tonights dinner and drinks with the group.

Day 9

This morning we head to Tulum archaeological site to explore the ancient Mayan ruins. After we head down to the beach to take a refreshing dip and enjoy a cocktail (or two) at one of the quirky beach lounges.

Day 10

Today we take a short ride up the coast to Playa Del Carmen; a popular resort town on the beach. Do some shopping or top up your tan before we head out in the evening for our farewell dinner in this lively, exciting town.

Day 11

Adiós amigos as it’s time to say your goodbyes today! Whether you are heading home or heading on another one of our trips, your group leader will be there to help you with your onward travel.

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Frequently asked questions

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As a Global Traveller, you’ll get exclusive access to gWorld, our personalised app where you can keep all of your important documents and trip details in one spot and gain insider access to everything Global. This is where you will find exclusive Marketplace deals for discounts with our brand partners, a unique social network to connect you with other Global Travellers when you’re overseas, access to our Academy with an ever-growing range of skills & languages to learn as you travel, invites to bucket-list side trips with other travellers, local meet-ups and so much more. Think all of your favourite apps merged into one, but like, better?

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Why should I book now?

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As a Global Traveller you’ll get exclusive access to gWorld, our personalised app where you can keep all of your important documents and trip details in one spot and gain insider access to everything Global. This is where you will find exclusive Marketplace Deals, a unique social network to connect you with other like-minded Global Travellers, access to our Academy with an ever-growing range of skills & languages, and so much more. Think all of your favourite apps merged into one, but like, better?

Why not give yourself something to look forward to by booking that trip!

Can I travel with a friend?

Yes you can! Simply tell your Trip Coordinator after booking that your friend is also going and they can link your profiles. For most of our trips we should be able to have you and your friends placed together or nearby. Meaning that you can live, work, play & travel together!

But wait there's more! Not only can you travel the world with your besties at your side, you can also earn some extra cash towards your own trip just by referring your friends to Global Work & Travel. You can learn more about the great referral rewards program inside your gWorld account once you join.

And for those who decide to go-it-solo, we’ve made it easier to meet other Global Travellers in the same region as you. Just like any other social platform, you’ll be able to interact, share, chat and meet with some really cool people who are doing trips just like you!

What happens if COVID affects my trip?

If you have to make any changes to your departure date, you’re protected with our Lifetime Deposit Guarantee and our Ultimate Corona Booking Flexibility. With this, we will change your trip dates for free. If this doesn’t fit around you and you can’t go on your trip anymore, we will give you a 100% refund in the form of a Trip Credit with us (See terms). If you’re unable to use it, you can also transfer that credit to someone else for them to put towards any trip too.

If you’re affected by Covid-19 while you’re overseas, you will have all the support you need from our team or partners in-country as well as have access to our 24/7 Global Emergency Line. We recommend travellers purchase Global Travel Cover travel insurance that provides Covid-19 medical protection too.

Do I need to be vaccinated to book?

As border restrictions for countries begin to ease, being fully vaccinated will maximise the number of locations you can visit. So while you are not legally required to be vaccinated, and it’s also not a requirement to travel with us, it will limit some of the countries that you can visit and may make it harder to travel through over the next 12-18 months. We highly recommend our travellers look at the current travel restrictions of their destination, speak with a medical professional or get in touch with our team for travel advice.

What happens if I want to cancel my trip?

Our Ultimate Corona Booking Flexibility means you can change your trip’s start date up to 84* days before departure without incurring any charges when you rebook it for any time (or even any other trip) in the next 2 years from your original start date.

In the event that you want to cancel your booking altogether, if you give us over 84* days notice you can do so with only a 50% cancellation fee. Your refund of the balance will come in the form of a Store Credit which you can put towards booking absolutely anything travel related with your Travel Concierge within the next 2 years!

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Time to go

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