Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Mexico

   • Arrive in Mexico City and transfer to the hotel in Teotihuacan.

2. Day 2: Mexico City Tour

   • Early departure (6:00 am). 
   • Excursion to Teotihuacan, the capital of a mysterious civilization whose influence spreads over the territory of modern Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and even Nicaragua. 
   • Start exploration of the archaeological site with a balloon flight over the pyramids.
   • Continue with a walking tour of the ancient city.
   • Visit the most important Catholic sanctuary of Latin America - Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
   • Mexico City tour includes visits to Metropolitan Cathedral, Zocalo square, Presidential Palace with the most famous murals by Mexican artist Diego Riviera, the observation deck at Latino-Americana Tower, Reforma Avenue, National Anthropology Museum, etc.

   Return to the Hotel.

3. Day 3: Know Mexico City Better

   • Transfer to Puebla.

   • Take a walk through the historic center of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visiting the Cathedral of Puebla (the second-largest Catholic structure in the country) as well as the Cathedral of Santo Domingo, whose recesses keep one of the most beautiful human-made masterpiece in the Western Hemisphere - Rosario Chapel.

   • Next, visit the oldest active factory producing traditional Talavera pottery.

   • Taste the most delicious dishes of Poblano cuisine (different types of mole poblano, chile relleno, chile en nogada, etc.) in one of the cosy cafes here.

   • Explore the smallest volcano in the world, located in the suburbs of Puebla.

   • Transfer to Oaxaca.

4. Day 3: Oaxaca - Monte Alban - the tree of Tule - Mezcal distillery - Tehuantepec or Salina Cruz

   • In the morning, visit the Monte Alban archaeological site - the ceremonial centre of Zapotec and Mixtec civilizations - rising on the hill above the city of Oaxaca.

   • Next, go on a city tour of Oaxaca, which is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

   • Visit the central market and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of real Mexican life. 

   • Later, stop by the gigantic 2000-year old tree of Tule.

   • Excursion to a small distillery of Mezcal - the second most popular liquor of Mexico. 

   • Drive through the scenic Sierra Madre mountains to the city of Tehuantepec or Salina Cruz.

   Return to the hotel. 

5. Day 5: Tehuantepec - San Cristobal de las Casas

   • Visit one of Mexico's most beautiful natural attractions - Sumidero canyon with slopes up to 1000 m. 

   • Take a breathtaking boat trip through the canyon along the Grijalva River.

   • Transfer to San Juan Chamula, which is considered the main centre of the Maya Tzotzil tribe. T

   • Visit the main sanctuary of Tzotzil - the church of St. John the Baptist. The local religion is a combination of the Catholic faith and ancient paganism.

   • If desired, participate in one of the Tzotzil rituals.

   • In the evening, arrive at the cultural capital of Chiapas state - San Cristobal de las Casas, where numerous indigenous tribes neighbour with Europeans.

   Return to the hotel. 

6. Day 6: San Cristobal de las Casas - Palenque

   • Take a scenic mountain drive to the archaeological site of Tonina. Seldom visited by tourists, Tonina is an awe-inspiring Mayan city with a colossal 70-meter high pyramid that you could climb. 

   • Transfer to beautiful 35-meter high Misol-Ha waterfall.

   • Take a relaxing swim, and feel free to venture into the cavern behind it.

   • Transfer to the town of Palenque.

7. Day 7: Palenque Archeological Site - Campeche

   • Visit one of the most amazing Mayan cities - Palenque. 

   • Besides the archaeological site, admire the best present reconstruction of the tomb of the famous Palenque ruler - Pakal the Great.

   • Take a short jungle walk and familiarize yourself with the wild species native to the region.

   • Transfer to the beautiful colonial city of Campeche, which played a key role in developing the Spanish colony.

8. Day 8: Campeche - Celestun Natural Reserve - Uxmal Archeological Site - Chichen-Itza

   • Transfer to Celestun Natural Biosphere Reserve - home to one of the largest colonies of flamingos in the Western Hemisphere.

   • Enjoy a boat trip on the natural lagoon and mangroves.

   • Visit the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal, which represents a fine example of decorative Mayan art.

   • Be sure to visit the souvenir stalls.

   • Transfer to Chichen-Itza. It is better to stay overnight next to the archaeological site so that you can be the first one to enter in the morning before crowds of tourists arrive from Cancun.

9. Day 9: Chichen- Itza Archeological Site - Underground River - Hotel in Cancun/Riviera Maya

   • Visit the archaeological site of Chichen Itza; the ruins considered sacred among two Meso-American civilizations. This is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a pilgrimage destination for spiritualists from all over the world.

   • Further, get an opportunity to explore one of the biggest underground rivers of Yucatan, naturally decorated with limestone formations - stalactites, stalagmites, columns, etc. This underground river is located not far from Playa del Carmen.

   • Transfer to your hotel in Cancun or Riviera Maya.

   End of the tour.