yucatan, mexico
april 29-may 4, 2025
Merida and beyond…
Of all the places I’ve traveled in the world, Yucatan holds a special place in my heart. Over the last 10 years I’ve had a close relationship with a Mayan family which has allowed me to offer this authentic experience to others. When in Yucatan, and with the Mayan people, it feels far different than the rest of Mexican culture. I am left in awe of the food, language, and culture more with each visit. Over the years, I have witnessed the decline in Mayan language and the culture being exploited without respect. It is extremely important to me to offer this experience in the most respectful way possible, while inspiring others to learn about this beautiful culture and help in its preservation. We will be starting and ending in the capital of Yucatan, Merida; a beautiful city with rich history. Over the course of our tour we will travel to and visit several archaeological sites/ruins, indulge in authentic Mayan cuisine, educate ourselves about the Mayan culture, spend time with a host family, learn the language, assist in a traditional pib, and more!
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Day 1: Welcome to Merida! We will be stopping at several museums and historical landmarks as we tour Merida for the day. Group welcome dinner as we close our first day in Merida.
Day 2: After breakfast, we depart to Uxmal. It is about a 1.5 hour drive from Merida. Upon arrival, we will have a professional guided tour. Once we leave the archaeological site, we will check in to our hotel for a relaxing afternoon. Enjoy the pool, book a massage (optional), and enjoy a full-service bar and restaurant.
Day 3: After breakfast, we will start our journey taking the backroads to Piste. Along the way we will make several stops: Santa Elena museum, Mani, etc. There are many historical sites to see along the way! We arrive at Piste around noon where our host family will be waiting for us. We will be visiting the family at their private ranch where we will participate in helping cook a Mayan pib, try other Mayan cuisine, observe both prehispanic and colonial Yucateco dances, learn Mayan with the family members, enjoy the pool, and much more! This is hands down the most special day of the tour! At the end of the evening, we will check-in to our hotel in the town of Piste.
Day 4: Today we visit one of the wonders of the world, Chichen Itza. After our guided tour, we will head to town for lunch and back to the hotel for a bit of downtime and to change for the cenote! We will be visiting one of the most beautiful cenotes in the region for a relaxing afternoon. We will return to town for dinner and spend our final night in Piste.
Day 5: This morning, we will head to the “Yellow City” of Izamal! A city rich in history, we will have a walking guided tour throughout the city, enjoy time for shopping, photos, local treats, and the opportunity to climb a pyramid. We return to Merida in time for lunch and enjoy the city for our final evening together.
Day 6: Our journey comes to an end as we depart home!
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The full experience is $2,250 USD per participant. All pricing is based on double occupancy. Please inquire for single occupancy.
Cost includes all lodging, meals, transportation, and activities.
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: International flights to and from Merida, alcoholic beverages, travel insurance, and extra spending money for snacks/meals not specified in itinerary.
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Secure your space with a $500 deposit and you may request a payment plan for the remaining balance. All balances must be paid in full 90 days BEFORE tour start date. Credit cards are accepted for an additional 5% processing fee. All payments made are non-refundable. We recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect you in the event of any emergency that leads to a cancellation. Please see the “Travel Insurance” tab on our main menu.