Included in this offer :

• A stay of 14 days and 13 nights in the specified accommodation or similar
• Breakfast from day 2 to day 14
• Flights departing from the city of your choice
• Car rental, Chevrolet Aveo or similar
• Unlimited mileage
• 24-hour on-site agency assistance

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DRIVING IN YUCATAN

Enjoy a two-week getaway: take a complete tour of the Yucatan Peninsula and discover its wonders.

Your itinerary day by day:

Day 1: Welcome to Mexico!

Day 2: Ek Balam and cenote

Day 3: Ria Lagartos reserve and crocodiles

Day 4: Seventh wonder of the world and magic village

Day 5: Uxmal and cenotes

Day 6: Campeche

Day 7: Calakmul

Day 8: The 7-colour lagoon

Day 9: Bacalar

Day 10: The Caribbean

Day 11: Sian Ka'an Reserve

Day 12: Coba and Punta Laguna reserve

Day 13: Tulum and cenotes

Day 14: Hasta luego Mexico

Please note: Unforeseen changes to your itinerary may occur due to circumstances beyond our control. Rest assured that despite these eventualities, we are committed to maintaining the exceptional quality of our services to guarantee you a memorable experience.

Please note that the program only includes car rental and the hotels mentioned. All activities and excursions mentioned in the itinerary are offered as suggestions and are subject to additional local charges.

Your detailed itinerary

DAY 1 | WELCOME TO MEXICO!

Welcome to Mexico!

On arrival at Cancún airport, you pick up your vehicle and drive to your hotel.

By car: Cancun airport - Cancun 20km (30min)

Hotel: Ambiance Suites 3* (or similar)

DAY 2 | EK BALAM AND CENOTE

In the morning, you visit Ek Balam or "black jaguar" in Mayan, ancient religious center of great importance in the region, comprising some 40 structures. All the temples are accessible to visitors, allowing you to take in the views of the city and surrounding jungle from a variety of vantage points. Ek Balam is not as famous as Chichen Itzá, yet it is a city full of serenity and mystery. Visitors are few and far between, and that's what makes it so charming.

Around 1,500 metres from the town lies le cenote Xcanche. To get there, you can rent bicycles or go on foot. On site, you'll find abseiling, hammocks and a zipline to keep you entertained.

Lunch available at the cenote ecotourism center, surrounded by jungle.

Return to Valladolid at the end of the day.

By car: Valladolid - Ek Balam 30km (30min)

Hotel: Saastah 3* (or similar)

DAY 3 | RIA LAGARTOS RESERVE AND CROCODILES

Departure for Rio Lagartos. Around 100 km north of Valladolid, this small fishing village is the gateway to the national park reserve of the same name. A true paradise for nature lovers. It's the ideal place to discover the Yucatán "differently". Climb aboard a "lancha" - a small motorboat - and take a tour of the mangroves. Then head for the famous pink lagoon called Las Coloradas.

Return to Valladolid at the end of the day.

By car: Valladolid - Rio Lagartos 110km (1h30)

Hotel: Saastah 3* (or similar)

DAY 4 | SEVENTH WONDER OF THE WORLD AND MAGICAL VILLAGE

You'll discover the marvellous archaeological site of Chichen Itza, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, and considered one of the "New Wonders of the World" since 2007. You'll soak up the majesty of this site and the echoes of its past glory. You'll reach the Yokdznonot cenote for a refreshing dip in its clear waters before heading on to Izamal, "magic village". You'll visit the Franciscan convent of San Antonio de Padua, whose atrium is second in size only to that of the Vatican. You can also climb the Kinich Pyramid for a breathtaking view of this yellow city. End of the day in Merida, the cultural capital of Yucatán. A city of one million inhabitants, it is famous for its cathedral and its paseo Montejo lined with the sumptuous mansions of the old masters of henequen. As you stroll through the colonial streets of the white city, you'll feel the romantic, provincial atmosphere of a past rich in history and legend.

By car: Valladolid - Chichen Itza 45km (45min) / Chichen Itza - Yokdzonot 25km (25min) / Yokdzonot - Izamal 55km (55min) / Izamal - Mérida 70km (1h10)

Boutique Hotel: Marionetas (or similar)

DAY 5 | UXMAL AND CENOTES

After breakfast, you'll head off to visit Uxmal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. Located in the heart of the Yucatecan jungle, Uxmal means "three times built" in Mayan. The architecture of this site is particularly faithful to the Puuc style, with its geometric shapes, mosaics and representations of the god Chaac, god of rain and thunder. You then have a choice of several cenotes in the region. The closest to Uxmal are the wonderful cenotes of San Antonio Mulix : X'batún y Dzombakal. The village is home to a community center that manages entry to the cenotes, as well as mountain bike rentals for a more complete experience. You can also head north, to the village of Mucuyche where you'll start your tour with a visit to the hacienda and then cool off in the two cenotes Carlote and Azul Maya. The third option is to visit the Santa Barbara cenotes, located in the village of Homun. You'll get from one cenote to the next by means of an astonishing form of locomotion: the truck, a small wagon pulled by horses on rails, on a track in the middle of the bush, adding an incredible taste of adventure. For the more adventurous, you can rent bikes. On the way back you'll stop at Yaxcopoil to admire an old hacienda that once made the peninsula rich.

By car: Merida - Uxmal 85km (1h10) / Uxmal - San Antonio Mulix 50km (45min) / Uxmal - Mucuyche 50km (45min) / Uxmal - Homun 105km (1h50)

Boutique Hotel: Marionetas (or similar)

DAY 6 | CAMPECHE

You'll take the road to Campeche. Stop en route at Becal, the hat capital. Here, you'll witness the creation of the famous "panama", the favorite headgear of Latin American planters. In the afternoon, you'll discover the picturesque town of Campeche, capital of the state of the same name. A port city facing the Gulf of Mexico, it exudes a tranquility and nonchalance befitting the warmth and rhythm of its inhabitants. The historic center gives the impression of a small Cuban town, with its typical architecture of colorful houses, Fort San Miguel, "malecón" (promenade) and colonial port, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.

By car: Mérida - Becal 90km (1h20) / Becal - Campeche 95km (1h20)

Hotel: Lopez Campeche 3* (or similar)

DAY 7 | CALAKMUL

Early departure for the archaeological site of Calakmul. Located in the Campeche region, just a few kilometers from the Guatemalan border, Calakmul is a must-see for all history and nature lovers. Surrounded by lush jungle, the site is classified by UNESCO as Mexico's only Mixed World Heritage Site for its biosphere and Mayan remains. You'll set off along the paths leading from one temple to the next, as you gradually make your way through a jungle filled with the sounds of howler monkeys. This pre-Hispanic city was one of the largest metropolises in the south-east of the country during the Classical period (250-700 AD). With over 720 thousand hectares of forest, the biosphere is home to a large number of animal and plant species, some of which are in danger of extinction. With its warm, humid climate, Calakmul is an unspoilt area with many hidden structures to discover.

By car: Campeche - Calakmul 305km (4h50) / Calakmul Ruins - Reserve entrance 65km (1h40)

Hotel: Casa Marán 3* (or similar)

DAY 8 | THE LAGOON OF 7 COLOURS

Early departure for Bacalar. Renowned for its seven-colored lagoon, Bacalar is a pearl of the Caribbean, close to the Belize border, in the south of the Yucatán peninsula. This small town is known for its history and natural riches. The lagoon is made up of seven different cenotes, giving it its name, and is around 42km long and 2km wide. Bacalar was an important commercial crossroads for the Maya, a veritable trading center between Central America and the Yucatán Peninsula. Take a stroll through the town center and visit Fort San Felipe, built in 1729 as an example of New Spain's military architecture, which saw many battles and conflicts.

By car: Calakmul - Bacalar 180km (2h15)

Hotel: Aires 3* (or similar)

DAY 9 | BACALAR

Day trip to Bacalar. Renowned for its seven-colored lagoon, you can discover it through a variety of activities, such as boat or kayak excursions. You can also visit Fort San Felipe, built in 1729 as an example of New Spain's military architecture, which has seen many battles and conflicts. If you'd like to learn more about Mayan culture, you can visit Kohunlich, 1 hour from Bacalar and part of la Ruta Rio Bec. Here you'll discover the incredible Temple of Masks, 5 of which have been restored.

Hotel: Aires 3* (or similar)

DAY 10 | THE CARIBBEAN

You leave Bacalar for the north coast. Discover Tulum, one of the jewels of the Riviera Maya. Tulum means "wall" in the Mayan language, and so it is, with one of the finest remains of this civilization. You'll discover this ancient city perched on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, like an ancient fortress. A breathtaking panorama of the Paraíso and Maya beaches awaits you, as much for its contrasting colors as for its proximity to the jungle, sea and city. You can then head off to one of the beaches below and enjoy a moment of idleness. Tulum's combination of beach paradise and historic sites has earned it an unrivalled reputation among travellers.

By car: Bacalar - Tulum 215km (2h40)

Hotel: Casa Don Diego 3* (or similar)

DAY 11 | SIAN KA'AN RESERVE

You'll be heading for the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, one of Mexico's largest, just outside Tulum. This reserve includes tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a vast marine expanse crossed by a coral reef. It boasts an impressive diversity of flora and fauna, including jaguars, manatees, turtles, birds and dolphins. To get there, you'll pass through Muyil, where you'll find the entrance to the site. There, you can board a boat with a local guide who will accompany you through the lagoons. You'll join the canals created by the Mayans where you'll put on your life jacket and let yourself be carried by the current as you sit in the water. Return to Tulum in the late afternoon. Now you're free to stay in town or enjoy the sandy beach.

By car: Tulum - Muyil 30km (40min)

Hotel: Casa Don Diego 3* (or similar)

DAY 12 | COBA AND PUNTA LAGUNA RESERVE

Departure for Coba. Arriving at the archeological site, you can rent bicycles to get around more easily. You'll reach the main and highest pyramid in the region, from where you'll enjoy an exceptional view of the jungle. Then continue on to Punta Laguna nature reserve. Here, you can enjoy a walk through the Yucatecan jungle and, with a bit of luck, come across spider or howler monkeys, kayak on the lagoon or explore a cenote accompanied by a local guide. Return to Tulum at the end of the day.

By car: Tulum - Coba 55km (1h) / Coba - Punta Laguna 20km (20min) / Punta Laguna - Tulum 70km (1h)

Hotel: Casa Don Diego 3* (or similar)

DAY 13 | TULUM AND CENOTES

You're off to visit the site of Tulum, the only known Mayan port, which a few centuries ago saw the arrival of the first conquistadors. Tulum means "wall" in the Mayan language, and so it is, with one of the finest remains of this civilization. You'll discover this ancient city perched on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, like an ancient fortress, offering a breathtaking panorama of the Paraíso and Maya beaches, as much for its contrasting colors as for its proximity to the jungle, the sea and the city. You then head to one of the beaches below and enjoy a moment of relaxation. After lunch, you can visit one or more cenotes. These freshwater resurgences dot the entire peninsula. In fact, they are the only source of drinking water in the region. The Mayans considered them to be the gateway to the underworld. Discover this subterranean world in the cool waters of the splendid cenotes of Dos Ojos, Cristallino, Cenote Azul and Gran Cenote.

Hotel: Casa Don Diego 3* (or similar)

DAY 14 | HASTA LUEGO MEXICO CITY

Your stay is coming to an end. Departure from the hotel to Cancun airport for your return flight.

By car: Tulum - Cancun airport 125km (1h45)

Your Accommodation

During your driving tour, you will stay for 13 nights in the following hotels:

Cancun: 1 night at the 3-star Ambiance Suites Hotel (or similar)

Valladolid: 2 nights at the 3-star Saastah Hotel (or similar)

Merida: 2 nights at the Marionetas Boutique Hotel (or similar)

Campeche: 1 night at the 3-star Lopez Campeche Hotel (or similar)

Calakmul: 1 night at the 3-stra Casa Marán Hotel (or similar)

Bacalar: 2 nights at the 3-star Aires Hotel (or similar)

Cobà : 4 nights at the 3-star Casa Don Diego Hotel (or similar)

Your board

You will benefit from breakfast package from day 2 to day 14.

Your car rental

This price includes:
- Rental of an intermediate category Chevrolet Aveo or similar car for the duration of the stay (14 days), with pick-up and drop-off at Cancun airport.
- Unlimited mileage.
- 10% excess insurance.
- Insurance, airport taxes, government taxes and VAT.

This price does not include:
- GPS, fuel and any parking fees.
- Fines (fines will be invoiced directly by the rental company).
- Modification fees for the name of the main driver.

A credit card (not a debit card) must be in the name of the main driver.
If the driver is under 25 years of age, a supplement will be charged at the time of pick-up.

Please note

• Unforeseen changes to your itinerary may occur due to circumstances beyond our control. Rest assured that despite these eventualities, we are committed to maintaining the exceptional quality of our services to guarantee you a memorable experience.
• Please note that the program only includes car rental and the hotels mentioned. All activities and excursions mentioned in the itinerary are offered as suggestions and are subject to additional local charges.

Good to know

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.

Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.

The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.

Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...

Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.

Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.

See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.

In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.

You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.

You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.

There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.

Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.

Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
Detailed country by country here:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

VACCINE

For information concerning travel health requirements (vaccinations, health risks, etc.) please see the following resources:
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations.aspx
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/

VISA

For the latest information on which travel documents (visas, passports, etc.) British citizens will require by destination, please see the following resources:
https://visacentral.co.uk/visa-quick-check
https://www.passportindex.org/comparebyPassport.php?p1=uk&fl=&s=yes
https://www.travisa.com/Visa_Search

IDENTITY

Please be sure to verify that your necessary Identification documents (passport and/or ID card dependent upon the country to which you will be travelling) have valid expiration dates, i.e. verify your ID documents have not yet expired. Also, be sure to remember to bring these necessary documents with you. It is also recommended to make copies of all travel documents in the event of an emergency.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.

Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.

To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.

The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

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