Mexico's Yucatan
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.
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Day 1: Fly to Mexico
Meet your Tour Director at the airport in Cancun
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Day 2: Cancún • Mérida
Travel to Punta Laguna
Visit a Spider Monkey Sanctuary
Travel to Mérida
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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
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Day 4: Mérida • Celestún
Take a full-day excursion to Celestún Natural Reserve
Enjoy a boat ride
- View flamingos
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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
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Day 6: Playa del Carmen
Take an excursion to Akumal
Visit Tulum:
- Temple of the Frescoes
- Ruins of El Castillo
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Day 7: Playa del Carmen
Enjoy free time in Playa del Carmen
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Day 8: Depart for home
Travel to Cancún airport
Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 8: Cozumel
Take a ferry to Cozumel
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Day 9: Cozumel
Take an excursion to Chankanaab
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Mexico
Meet your Tour Director at the airport in Cancun
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Day 2: Cancún • Mérida
Travel to Punta Laguna
Visit a Spider Monkey Sanctuary
Travel to Mérida
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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
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Day 4: Mérida • Celestún
Take a full-day excursion to Celestún Natural Reserve
Enjoy a boat ride
- View flamingos
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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
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Day 6: Playa del Carmen
Take an excursion to Akumal
Visit Tulum:
- Temple of the Frescoes
- Ruins of El Castillo
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Day 7: Playa del Carmen
Enjoy free time in Playa del Carmen
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Day 8: Depart for home
Travel to Cancún airport
Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 8: Cozumel
Take a ferry to Cozumel
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Day 9: Cozumel
Take an excursion to Chankanaab
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Ferry with extension
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 1 walking tour
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Entrances
Spider Monkey Sanctuary; Uxmal; Celestun Natural Reserve boat ride; Chichén Itzá; Cenote X-Keken; Tulum; With extension: Chankanaab
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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.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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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.