Classic Mexico Adventure
Experience Overview
If you want to experience all the flavours of Mexico you’re going to need more than just tacos and tequila — the music, the history, and the people all have a little something you’ll crave. Cities, beaches, jungle, and the curious spices of mole sauce all await on this 14-day tour that lets you hit the beach, discover the ruins of the Mayans, and wander colonial cities. Think of this as Mexico 101 without the pop quiz.
Highlights
- Climb the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan
- Sample mezcal at a local distillery
- Explore the ruins at Palanque
- Lounge on the incredible beach of Playa del Carmen
Trip Details
Product Code: 1798
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Taxi, private vehicle, plane, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: CMMP
Starts: Mexico City, Mexico
Finishes: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Duration: 14 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit, Oaxaca Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Mérida Your Discover Moment: Playa del Carmen
- Guided tour of Teotihuacan
- Orientation walk in Puebla
- Orientation walk and market visit in Oaxaca
- Guided tour of Palenque ruins site
- Campeche visit
- Orientation walk in Mérida
- Guided tour of Chichén Itzá
- Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit and G for Good Moment
- Cooking demonstration with local expert in Oaxaca
- Free time in Puebla, Oaxaca, and Playa del Carmen
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (13 nts).
- 13 breakfasts
Transport
- Taxi, private vehicle, plane, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,834 ($202 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Mexico City
Arrive at any time.
We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this bustling metropolis. Talk to your agent about booking pre-tour accommodation.
Day 2: Mexico City
Take advantage of a day get to know Mexico City. Opt to check out the sprawling zócalo (main square), visit the Frida Kahlo museum in vibrant Coyoacán, or view impressive Mayan and Aztec artifacts at the National Anthropology Museum.
Day 3: Mexico City/Puebla
Rise early and explore the ancient city of Teotihuacan on a guided tour. Stand in awe of the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, stroll down the Avenue of the Dead and learn all about the site's importance to Mexico's ancient cultures for thousands of years, at one point being the largest city in the entire Americas. Continue to Puebla and enjoy an orientation walk downtown.
Day 4: Puebla
Enjoy a free day to explore the city. Opt to visit a ceramics workshop, check out the pyramid of nearby Cholula, sample delicious local specialties, or watch a lucha libre wrestling match at night.
Day 5: Puebla/Oaxaca
Journey south to beautiful Oaxaca, and get a feel for the city on an orientation walk, stopping to visit one of its sprawling markets. After, visit the Alebrijes Artisan Community for your G for Good moment. Meet a local artisan, speak with them, ask any questions the group may have, and learn more about how the Alebrijes are crafted.
Day 6: Oaxaca
Take advantage of free time, and opt to learn how to make mole in a cooking class, shop at nearby artisan villages, Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mitla, or sample some mezcal at a local distillery - look out for the worm! In the evening enjoy a cooking demonstration with a local expert and taste a variety of regional cuisine.
Day 7: Oaxaca/Palenque
Travel in style and fly to Villahermosa, then transfer to Palenque by land.
Day 8: Palenque
Enjoy a guided tour of the Mayan ruins of Palenque, set in the jungle of Chiapas. Opt for a jungle walk in the afternoon.
Day 9: Palenque/Mérida
Travel to the Yucatán Peninsula, stopping off in the seaside historic city of Campeche. Upon arrival in Mérida, enjoy an orientation walk to get to know the city's layout and attractions.
Day 10: Mérida
Enjoy a free day to explore Mérida and surroundings. Opt to visit the Mayan ruins of Uxmal or explore the main square and historic buildings of Mérida.
Day 11: Mérida/Valladolid
Explore the ancient Mayan City of Chichén Itzá with a guided tour, then continue on to the quaint city of Valladolid. Opt to cool off with a swim in a nearby cenote, a natural water-filled sinkhole.
Day 12: Valladolid/Playa del Carmen
Travel to Playa del Carmen to lounge on Mayan Riviera beaches.
Day 13: Playa del Carmen
Opt to explore the Mayan ruins of Tulúm or just play in the waves and enjoy the beach!
Day 14: Playa del Carmen
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Lizbeth C - Traveled, November 2023
The guide made it very easy to fully enjoy the tour. The tour was built to have plenty of exploring time on our own and also with local guides in the various place we went to.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/15/2023
Dirk D - Traveled, November 2023
Good flexible program. The tour leader discussed the program and we had an impact on it. This is good and how it should be done.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
Joel D - Traveled, November 2023
Have used company many times before
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
Zuyin T - Traveled, November 2023
I would recommend G Adventures to others as I had an overall good experience. The trip went smoothly, and the guide',s assistance and recommendations were very helpful. It was also nice to be able to travel 'solo' in a group, without being burdened by the extra costs one would usually have to bear as a solo traveller. The reason why the score is not a full 10 is due to the optional activities (OA). The prices of the OA were clear upfront even when booking the trip, so there were no surprises about what participating in an OA would cost. However, having experienced the OA, it feels like the prices are are rather exorbitant, especially since a minimum number of participants are required in order for an OA to proceed. It did not feel like the price of the OA was commensurate with the value of the OA.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
Leopold P - Traveled, December 2023
Everyone involved in G Adventures was very professional and friendly.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
Olya M - Traveled, December 2023
Group setting, activities, diverse group
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
Mohna S - Traveled, December 2023
Great guide and fellow travelers. Fun group dynamic and ample free time with the benefit of a guide to help you figure out how to spend that free time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
Chenna C - Traveled, December 2023
Small groups
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
Sara G - Traveled, November 2023
Man kann in kurzer Zeit sehr viel sehen und muss sich um nichts kŸmmern.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/15/2023
Luke C - Traveled, November 2023
I had a positive experience and think anyone would be safe and enjoy the a G Adventures trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
Peter P - Traveled, November 2023
Everything worked fine and the trip was safe, easy and fun
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
Dirk D - Traveled, November 2023
Good flexible program. The tour leader discussed the program and we had an impact on it. This is good and how it should be done.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
Sally C - Traveled, October 2023
Excellent guides.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
Mark W - Traveled, October 2023
Wonderful varied trip, great CEOs, and good value for money.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/01/2023
Ee Koon N - Traveled, October 2023
Most of my friends, family, & I would prefer a bespoke private tour. But for those who are fine with packages with fellow travellers, it's good.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/01/2023
Deirdre O - Traveled, November 2023
Tour was well organised and well run
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Dacia W - Traveled, November 2023
I'm not a tourist, I'm a traveler & my goal when I visit other countries is to get a realistic feel for the way locals live. G Adventures immerses you in the culture of that country taking you off the beaten path while creating lifelong memories.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Anuradha George V - Traveled, November 2023
This is my 3rd trip with G Adventures and I have really enjoyed it. As with everything, there's always room for improvement.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Jasmin T - Traveled, October 2023
It was an amazing trip. A great variety of experiences and activities to suit many different types of people and I had the best time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Andrea P - Traveled, October 2023
Because G Adventures takes away all the hassle related to accommodation, travel arrangements in the country, finding the best local guides for the tours on site and brings together like-minded people.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
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