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Private Yucatan Discovery Tour

5.0(17 reviews)Playa del Carmen, MexicoOperated by Best Maya Tours
  • Duration4 days
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

In this four day and three night Best Maya Tours, Yucatan Discovery Tour we first visit the Rio Lagartos Biosphere home of the flamingos, crocodiles and other sea life. Stay the night at Valladolid in a colonial hotel in the city square then explore the Yucatan Peninsula and Quintana Roo first The Archaeological wonder of Chichen Itza a modern world wonder and capital of a great civilization then Ek Balam the city of the Black Jaguar. Merida the capital city of the Yucatan state also known as the white city, Uxmal the city three times built with its magnificent mayan baroque style architecture and we visit a Beautiful hidden Cenote of crystalline waters. Then onto Coba a classic mayan site and Tulum the city by the sea

Day-by-day itinerary

4 days4 daysPrivate tour
Day 1Las Coloradas -Rio Lagartos - Valladolid

  1. Las Coloradas

    Rio Lagartos, Yucatan, Mexico

    1 hourAdmission included

    We stop to view the pink lakes to take photos and salt mines where flamingos nest.

  2. Rio Lagartos

    Rio Lagartos, Yucatan, Mexico

    4 hours

    Rio Lagartos Biosphere to catch a boat and see the diverse species of birds like Herons, fishing Eagle, pelicans and of course the flamingos. Also along the way we may see other inhabitants of the coastal ecosystem within the mangrove forests such as the mighty crocodiles and Raccoons. We arrive at the world famous Coloradas or “magenta waters” these are pink lakes that cover the landscape and contrast beautifully with the blue skies. The amazing pink color of these lakes is due to red-colored algae, plankton, and brine shrimp that thrive in the salty environment and the flamingos are pink because they eat these pink shrimp.

  3. Convent de San Bernardino de Siena

    Calle 50 210B, Parque Sisal, Valladolid, Yucatan, 97784, Mexico

    1 hourAdmission included

    One of the most important Franciscan edifices in the New World. The Convent of San Bernardino de Siena is a silent sentinel to the history of the early days of the Spanish conquest and the Christianization of the Maya region.

Accommodation: 4 star Boutique hotel

Day 2Ek Balam - Chichen Itza - Merida

  1. Ek Balam

    Ek-balam, 20-minute drive from Valladolid on highway 295, direction Tizimin, Ek Balam Village, Yucatan, Mexico

    1 hourAdmission included

    In the morning at the scheduled time (08:30 am) pick up at your hotel to enjoy a full day tour through the most important archaeological sites of the peninsula. The first stop will be in the archaeological zone of Ek Balam (“Star Jaguar or Dark Jaguar” in Maya), with wonderful architecture including “The Acropolis”, which contains the tomb of the ruler Ukit Kan Le’k Tok

  2. Chichen Itza

    Chichen Itza, Yucatan, 97751, Mexico

    2 hoursAdmission included

    Continuing with the visit to one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, Chichén Itzá (“Boca del Pozo de los Brujos del agua” in Mayan) admiring, among other buildings, the Pyramid of Kukulcan and the sacred cenote, used by the Mayans to make offerings and sacrifices to their gods. Lodging in Center boutique hotel of Merida.

Day 3Merida - Hacienda Yaxcopoil - Cenote - Uxmal - Merida City Tour

  1. Hacienda Yaxcopoil

    Mexico 261 Km 220, Yaxcopoil, Yucatan, 97391, Mexico

    1 hourAdmission included

    Hacienda Yaxcopoil was founded in the 17th century. Its name means in the Mayan language "place of the green poplars". The hacienda gathers in its history the three great periods of the Yucatan of yesterday, the prehispanic life, the colonial and the henequen boom of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century

  2. Cenotes Hacienda Mucuyche

    Uayalceh, Mucuyche, Yucatan, 97825, Mexico

    1 hourAdmission included

    Swim in an underground Cenote

  3. Zona Arqueologica Uxmal

    Carretera Federal No. 261, Uxmal, Yucatan, 97884, Mexico

    2 hoursAdmission included

    Uxmal is an ancient Maya city of the classical period It is considered one of the most important archaeological sites of Maya culture, Puuc region special for having the "Adivino" pyramid, the only known temple with an oval plant in the Mayan Culture and is considered one of the Maya cities most representative of the region's dominant architectural style. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  4. Cathedral de Merida

    Eden Street Cathcart 5, Plaza Grande, Merida, Yucatan, 97000, Mexico

    30 minutesAdmission included

    Merida City Tour

Accommodation: Overnight 4 star Boutique Hotel

Day 4Coba - Tulum

  1. Zona Arqueologica De Coba

    Coba, Quintana Roo, 77793, Mexico

    2 hoursAdmission included

    Meeting with our guide to go to Coba (“Water with moss or chopped water” in Maya), located next to four natural lakes, highlights a pyramid known as “The Nohoch Mul” the big is the tallest temple in the Yucatan Peninsula at 42 meters high with spectacular views from the top.

  2. Tulum

    Zona Hotelera Tulum, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77765, Mexico

    1 hourAdmission included

    (“Walled City” in Maya) declared a World Heritage Site, located on a cliff facing the Caribbean Sea. Transfer to your selected hotel in the Riviera Maya area.

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations255

The operator lists 255 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Jarro Cafe Tulum HotelCalle Neptuno Oriente MZ 45 LT 16, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77760, Mexico
  • Tropical Escape HotelAvenida Primera Entre Calle 10 Y 12, 1st Avenue between 10th and 12th street, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Xiinbal TulumCarretera Tulum Boca Paila Km 9, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77760, Mexico
  • Villas Santa FeF2, Fraccionamiento, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Aqualuna by Xperience HotelsAvenida 10, Entre Calle 12 y 14, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Mision Sky RoofCalle Chunyanche, Mz. 1 Lt.1, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 06600, Mexico
  • Unic Design HotelCalle 24, entre 5ta y 10 Avenida, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • OYO Hotel Posada RomaCalle 2 Nte. Bis 268, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Siesta Fiesta HotelQuinta Avenida 10, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Downtown Tulum HotelAv Tulum 106, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77780, Mexico
  • Real Playa del Carmen34 between 10th and 5th Avenue Solidaridad, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Casa Agape Hotel Boutique & Beach ClubCalle Polar Poniente Lote 10, Esq. Géminis Norte, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77760, Mexico
  • The Reef 281 Avenida Norte & Calle 28 Norte, Calle 28 Norte, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77720, Mexico
  • Layla Tulum - Boutique Hotel & RestaurantC. Centauro Sur Lote 13, Between Venus Oriente & Neptuno Oriente, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77760, Mexico
  • Cielito Hotel BoutiqueAv. Tulum, Corner with Libra Sur, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77760, Mexico
  • Reina Roja Hotel Boutique By KaviaCalle 20 Nte 298, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Healing Body Energy RetreatsAv 10 sur Lote 4, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77760, Mexico
  • Singular Joy Downtown Hotel & Residences1 Ave. Norte Calle 14 Norte, Gonzalo Guerrero, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77720, Mexico
  • Quinta NahuiCalle 22 norte, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
  • Hotel MT TulumAvenida Tulum Mz.32 Lote 4 Entre La Avenida Kukulcan, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77760, Mexico
  • Moonshine HotelPrimera Avenida Norte, Between Calle 12 y 14, Colonia Center, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Soul Beach Luxury Boutique Hotel & SpaCalle 28, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Tierra MayaCalle 24 Norte No. 133 entre 5a. y 10a. Av., Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • La TulumenaAvenida Tulum 19, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77760, Mexico
  • 5th Avenue HotelQuinta Avenida 141, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Beach Balance 5ta Av By BFHQuinta Avenida Esq Calle 6, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Villas Sacbe Condo Hotel and Beach Club1a. Avenida # 4, Entre 12 Y 16, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Hotel Carpe Diem Tulum By Nah HotelsAv. Tulum Oriente Mza. 19, Lote 7, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77760, Mexico
  • Hotel Kin Ka'a1 Avenida Nte, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • 5th Avenue Apartment By SelectQuinta Av. Norte Con 20 Norte # 290, Centro, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Hotel Brisas 5a AV5ta Ave. Norte 165, Entre 6 Y 8 Centro, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Hotel Ko'ox WenneMza 062 Calle Asteroides Ote. Lt 15, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77760, Mexico
  • Co.Banitas Eco HotelCarretera Tulum-Boca Paila Km. 8.5, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77762, Mexico
  • Radio Tulum HotelMza 9 Calle Sol Oriente Numero 5, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77780, Mexico
  • Hotel Kuxtal5ta Avenida Entre Calle 8 & 10 No.455. Colonia Centro, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Mundo MayaAvenida Tulum Entre Odiris Y Beta, A Un Lado De Babel Cafe, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77760, Mexico
  • Hotel Banana Boutique & Dive CenterQuinta Avenida 106, Gonzalo Guerrero, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Hotel Tequila CancunKm 23100 Carretera Cancun, La Isla, Quintana Roo, 77570, Mexico
  • Downtown Playa Del Carmen HotelCalle 12 Nte Bis, Gonzalo Guerrero, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77720, Mexico
  • Beach Energy by BFH5a Avenida 455 entre Calle 8 y 10 lote 7, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77770, Mexico
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Pickups from Puerto Morelos to Cancun have a transportation fee of 40usd per group

What's included

Included

  • Breakfast
  • Use of bicycle

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 10 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (1–2), Child (3–12), Adult (13–99)

Languages

Guide
English, Italian, Spanish

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 6+ days before100% refund
  • 2–6 days before50% refund
  • 0–2 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 2 days before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
America/Cancun
Product code
132708P4

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements
  • Drop-off address
  • How you are arriving
  • Cruise arrival time
  • Cruise ship name

Traveller reviews

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  • 517

Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (17).

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