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    Treasures of Yucatán: the Caribbean, cenotes and the Maya

    17–30 January 2028min 10 · max 15 people3,499 USD per person plus flight approx. 3,990 PLN

    We will fly to Mexico, in Central America. We will climb Chichén Itzá, swim in cenotes hidden in the jungle, sail out to the flamingos in Celestún and finish in colourful Mérida.

    Itinerary day by day

    1. 01

      Welcome to the Caribbean

      We will fly from Warsaw to Cancún with a connection. We will confirm the route and times before buying tickets. We will transfer to our hotel in Playa del Carmen and rest after the journey.

    2. 02

      Playa del Carmen

      We will start with breakfast, aromatic coffee and exotic fruit. Free time on the beach, swimming in crystal-clear water and walks through the lively streets and local shops. Overnight in Playa del Carmen.

    3. 03

      Valladolid and cenotes

      After breakfast we will drive to Valladolid, a colourful „Pueblo Mágico”. We will swim in nearby cenotes, natural freshwater pools the Maya saw as gateways to the underworld. We will stay in a colonial house on the main square and stroll the town in the evening.

    4. 04

      Chichén Itzá and Celestún

      We will visit Chichén Itzá, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, and step into the world of Maya priests and warriors. Lunch with local snacks nearby, then a drive to the quiet fishing village of Celestún on the Gulf of Mexico. Overnight in Celestún.

    5. 05

      Flamingos in Celestún

      A whole day by the warm Gulf of Mexico. A boat trip to watch flamingos, pelicans, herons and cormorants and to cruise through the mangroves. Then beach time and seafood. Overnight in Celestún.

    6. 06

      Uxmal and Maya chocolate

      We will explore Uxmal, one of the best-preserved Maya cities (UNESCO). At the chocolate museum we will learn about cacao, the sacred plant of the Maya. Dinner and overnight at a hacienda opposite the Uxmal pyramids.

    7. 07

      Sisal hacienda and Mérida

      We will visit a historic henequen hacienda, the „green gold” of the 19th and 20th century sisal boom. Then on to Mérida, the colonial capital of Yucatán, for a walk through its historic centre. Overnight in Mérida.

    8. 08

      Izamal and a Maya family

      We will see Izamal, the „Yellow City”, where Maya and early Spanish history meet. On the way to the Riviera Maya we will visit a Maya family at home. Overnight in Playa del Carmen.

    9. 09

      Holbox Island

      An early start for Holbox. By boat to uninhabited Isla Pasión and Punta Mosquito in the Yum Balam reserve for a swim in shallow, clear water. Golf carts around the island's colourful murals and lunch at a local restaurant. Overnight in Playa del Carmen.

    10. 10

      Caribbean at our own pace

      We will relax on the beach in Playa del Carmen, swim in the sea and walk along the coast. An optional massage will be available at an extra cost. We will stay overnight in Playa del Carmen.

    11. 11

      A quiet day on the Riviera Maya

      We will spend the day at our own pace, relax by the sea and visit local cafés. We will meet for an evening walk in Playa del Carmen and stay at our hotel.

    12. 12

      Our last full Caribbean day

      After breakfast we will swim, relax on the beach and choose souvenirs in Playa del Carmen. In the evening we will share a farewell dinner and look back on our journey. We will stay overnight in Playa del Carmen.

    13. 13

      Goodbye to Mexico, 29 January

      After breakfast we will pack and check out. We will transfer to Cancún airport and begin our return journey to Poland. We will arrange the transfer time around the confirmed tickets.

    14. 14

      Return to Poland, 30 January

      We will complete our return journey to Poland. We will confirm connections and arrival times once flights are selected, keeping the entire journey within 17–30 January 2028.

    Guiding and care

    • •Polish hosts will accompany us throughout, with a Polish-speaking guide on excursions.

    Meals

    • •12 breakfasts, dinner in Uxmal, lunch on Holbox and a farewell dinner in Playa del Carmen.

    Costs

    Price: 3,499 USD per person plus flight approx. 3,990 PLN

    Payment schedule

    • •First instalment: 1,499 USD within 72 hours of booking.
    • •Second instalment: 1,000 USD by 15.11.2027.
    • •Third instalment: 1,000 USD by 15.12.2027.

    Included

    • •12 nights in carefully chosen 3* and 4* hotels, including a colonial house on Valladolid's main square and a hacienda opposite the Uxmal pyramids
    • •meals: 12 breakfasts, dinner in Uxmal, lunch on Holbox and a farewell dinner in Playa del Carmen
    • •airport – hotel – airport transfers (with our suggested flight)
    • •entrance tickets as per the programme
    • •eco boat trip to watch birds in Celestún
    • •visit to a sisal hacienda
    • •boat trip to Holbox Island
    • •mini photo session and a set of souvenir photos
    • •workshops
    • •Polish-speaking guide on excursions
    • •Polish hosts throughout the trip
    • •help with booking flights
    • •Tourist Assistance and Guarantee Fund contributions
    • •basic travel insurance (accident, medical, luggage)
    • •Insurance Guarantee Fund no. 42666 of 50,000 €

    Not included

    • •flights (suggested flight about 3,990 PLN return)
    • •home – airport – home transport
    • •personal expenses (ideally USD cash not older than 10 years)
    • •optional excursions in Playa del Carmen
    • •hotel massages
    • •tips
    • •trip cancellation insurance
    • •additional travel insurance
    • •single room supplement: +500 USD

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