8 or 10 days
Cancún, Mérida, Playa del Carmen

The Yucatan Peninsula may be known as a popular spring break destination, but students will get an education in the area's rich history and cultural significance during this eye-opening tour.

From a Spider Monkey Sanctuary in Cancún to a full-day excursion to Celestún Natural Reserve, you will never look at the Yucatan the same.
  • Day 1: Fly to Mexico

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport in Cancun

  • Day 2: Cancún • Mérida

    Travel to Punta Laguna

    Visit a Spider Monkey Sanctuary

    Travel to Mérida

  • Day 3: Mérida • Uxmal

    Take a guided tour of Mérida

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • Government Palace
    • St. Ildefonso Cathedral

    Take a guided tour of Uxmal

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • Magician’s Pyramid
    • Governor’s Palace
    • Nunnery Quadrangle
  • Day 4: Mérida • Celestún

    Take a full-day excursion to Celestún Natural Reserve

    Enjoy a boat ride

    • View flamingos
  • Day 5: Chichén Itzá • Valladolid • Playa del Carmen

    Travel to Chichén Itzá

    Take a guided tour of Chichén Itzá

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • El Castillo Pyramid

    Visit Cenote X-Keken

    Travel to Valladolid

    Take a walking tour of Valladolid

    Travel to Playa del Carmen

  • Day 6: Playa del Carmen

    Take an excursion to Akumal

    Visit Tulum:

    • Temple of the Frescoes
    • Ruins of El Castillo
  • Day 7: Playa del Carmen

    Enjoy free time in Playa del Carmen

  • Day 8: Depart for home

    Travel to Cancún airport

    Depart for home

Add 2 more days

  • Day 8: Cozumel

    Take a ferry to Cozumel

  • Day 9: Cozumel

    Take an excursion to Chankanaab

  • Day 10: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?
  • Day 1: Fly to Mexico

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport in Cancun

  • Day 2: Cancún • Mérida

    Travel to Punta Laguna

    Visit a Spider Monkey Sanctuary

    Travel to Mérida

  • Day 3: Mérida • Uxmal

    Take a guided tour of Mérida

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • Government Palace
    • St. Ildefonso Cathedral

    Take a guided tour of Uxmal

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • Magician’s Pyramid
    • Governor’s Palace
    • Nunnery Quadrangle
  • Day 4: Mérida • Celestún

    Take a full-day excursion to Celestún Natural Reserve

    Enjoy a boat ride

    • View flamingos
  • Day 5: Chichén Itzá • Valladolid • Playa del Carmen

    Travel to Chichén Itzá

    Take a guided tour of Chichén Itzá

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • El Castillo Pyramid

    Visit Cenote X-Keken

    Travel to Valladolid

    Take a walking tour of Valladolid

    Travel to Playa del Carmen

  • Day 6: Playa del Carmen

    Take an excursion to Akumal

    Visit Tulum:

    • Temple of the Frescoes
    • Ruins of El Castillo
  • Day 7: Playa del Carmen

    Enjoy free time in Playa del Carmen

  • Day 8: Depart for home

    Travel to Cancún airport

    Depart for home

Add 2 more days

  • Day 8: Cozumel

    Take a ferry to Cozumel

  • Day 9: Cozumel

    Take an excursion to Chankanaab

  • Day 10: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

Reviews

We’re proud to work with Trustpilot to provide reviews that are live, unedited, and independent—real stories from travelers like you.

Refer a friend or colleague to EF and we’ll thank you with $1,000. Learn more

Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Ferry with extension

  • Hotels

    7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)

  • Regional-style meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily

  • Guided sightseeing

    3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 1 walking tour

  • Entrances

    Spider Monkey Sanctuary; Uxmal; Celestun Natural Reserve boat ride; Chichén Itzá; Cenote X-Keken; Tulum; With extension: Chankanaab

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

Lowest price

Includes airfare, hotels, meals, full-time Tour Director, and more.

For your personalized price quote, call us at 800-637-8222.

Z