An unusual trip, discovering the origins of the ancient Yucatan through the most important archaeological sites of the region, beautiful landscapes, interesting colonial cities, convents and cenotes.
This route will bring you back to the atmosphere of the Spanish occupation, allowing you to stay in the typical Haciendas of Mexico, the ancient farms restored and converted into luxury hotels: an unmissable opportunity.

Trip summary

  • Travel style Tailor-made travel
  • Departure Cancun
  • End Cancun
  • Countries
    • Mexico
  • City
    • San Josè Cholul
    • Temozon
    • Uayamón
    • Merida
    • Cancun
  • Theme Car and motorcycle self drive
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Not Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Cancun - San Josè Cholul
    Day 1

    Arrival at Cancun airport, pick up the car and departure to San José Cholul.

    We recommend you to spend the day exploring the colonial Valladolid and the pre-Hispanic ruins of Izamal.

    Overnight at hotel in San Jose Cholul.

    Visited places:
    • Cancun
    • San Josè Cholul
    Accommodation offered:
  • 2
    San Josè Cholul - Temozon
    Day 2

    Breakfast at hotel.

    We recommend you to spend the day visiting the ruins of Dzibilchaltun, archaeological site close to Merida and to the famous Cenote Xlacah.

    Overnight st hotel in Temozon.

    Visited places:
    • San Josè Cholul
    • Temozon
    Accommodation offered:
  • 3
    Temozon
    Day 3

    Breakfast at hotel.

    We suggest you spend the day discovering the convents, the pre-Columbian archaeological site of Mayapan with its over 4000 structures and the Church of the Black Christ of Chumayel.

    Overnight at hotel in Temozon.

    Visited places:
    • Temozon
    Accommodation offered:
  • 4
    Temozon - Uayamòn
    Day 4

    Breakfast at hotel.

    It is advisable to start the day with a visit to the Great Pyramid and then continue with the other wonders of Uxmal.

    Overnight in Uayamon.

    Visited places:
    • Temozon
    • Uayamón
    Accommodation offered:
  • 5
    Uayamòn - Merida
    Day 5

    Breakfast at hotel.

    It is advisable to spend the day visiting the site of Edzna and Campeche, the oldest Spanish city of Yucatan.

    Arrival in Merida, capital of Yucatan state and overnight at the hotel.

    Visited places:
    • Uayamón
    • Merida
  • 6
    Merida - Cancun
    Day 6

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Please take the whole day to visit the famous archaeological site of Chichen Itza , declared World Heritage Site by Unesco.

    Arrival in Cancun and release of the car.

    Visited places:
    • Merida
    • Cancun
  • Prices and conditions

    Price includes
    • Accommodation at selected hotels according to the reported treatment
    • Local assistance by the English speaking partner's staff
    Price does not include
    • Tips
    • Extras
    • Optional excursions
    • International flights
    • Everything not included in " the price includes" and / or in additional options and mandatory services