• Day 1- Arrive Cancun Welcome to Mexico! Your journey begins with a warm greeting at the airport from our local Trafalgar representative and a complimentary private transfer to the Trafalgar hotel.Your Tour Director is available at the hotel this afternoon to welcome you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.
  Hotel: Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas



• Day 2- Cancun - Ek Balam - Valladolid - Merida (2nights) We head inland and stop at the largely unexcavated Mayan archeological site of Ek Balam. After an overview of the site and region by our expert guide, we continue to the first capital city of the Yucatan – charming Valladolid, for lunch and a leisurely stroll around the central square. After a brief city tour we continue to the lovely colonial city of Merida. (Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Hyatt Regency Merida



• Day 3 - Merida - Sightseeing & at leisure While in Merida, our Tour Director will introduce us to a local Hidden Treasure. We explore historicMerida starting with the Paseo deMontejo,modeled after the Champs Elysees in Paris and lined with beautiful colonial mansions.We stop at the Central Plaza to view the Cathedral, the ornate Casa Montejo and the Palacio Nacional with its collection of renowned murals.We also visit the Anthropology Museum and its fine Mayan collections. After lunch at a historic hacienda, we have free time.This evening we are hosted in the private colonial home of David Sterling, renowned chef specializing in Yucatecan cuisine and owner and founder of Los Dos Cooking School, for cocktails and a cooking demonstration. Our Tour Director has tempting options for dinner tonight. (Full Breakfast / Lunch)



• Day 4 - Merida - Celestun - Campeche We travel to one of the region’s most protected areas and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve - Celestun. Here, we navigate the calm waters of this vast wetlands complex to view one of the most important colonies of pink flamingoes. After lunch under the shade of a thatched-roof beach restaurant, we head to the historic fortified town of Campeche, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage city. Here we visit the Bulwarks, the Puerta Tierra stone fortress and the pastelcolored historic city center. After dinner in this charming colonial city, an optional Light & Sound show takes us back to Campeche’s colorful colonial past.
  (Full Breakfast / Lunch / Hightlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel:Hotel Plaza Campeche



• Day 5 - Campeche - Edzna - Uxmal This morning we explore the Mayan archeological site of Edzna. Our guide’s expert commentary breathes life into the stunning temples and ceremonial sites. Heading along the Puuc Route, a traditional lunch awaits us at our next stop: pollo and cochinita pibil, wrapped in banana leafs and slowly cooked underground. After lunch, we are treated to an intimate visit to a local Mayan family and learn about their daily life and how age-old traditions are still maintained.We then visit the famed Mayan temples of Uxmal, a UNESCOWorld Heritage site.Once again our expert guide elaborates on the mysterious Mayan culture as we experience the engineering, architectural and social heights of its people.We end the day at our hacienda where there is time to relax or take a dip in the inviting pool. Enjoy dinner while a guitar trio plays traditional Yucatan music. Later perhaps sample some of the nation''s finest tequilas at the resort''s
  well-stocked bar, or enjoy the Light & Sound Show at Uxmal archeological site. (Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Hacienda Uxmal



• Day 6 - Uxmal - Sotuta De Peon - Izamal - Chichen Itza We start the day at the living-museum of Hacienda Sotuta de Peon. Here we learn about the production process of henequen (sisal fiber), the gold of the Yucatan during the colonial era,and tour the still active processing plant and the beautiful home. We are then taken aboard picturesque mule-drawn rail carts
  through the fields to a beautiful cenote (natural well leading to an underground river). After a traditional hacienda-style lunch, we continue on to the magical city of Izamal for a visit to the enchantingly golden Franciscan monastery. We then head for our hotel nestled next to the most famous Mayan archeological
  icon and UNESCOWorld Heritage site – Chichen Itza. Relax or cool off in one of the pools before dinner, and perhaps attend the Light & Sound Show at the archeological site this evening. (Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Hotel Mayaland



• Day 7 - Chichen Itza - Coba - Playa Del Carmen (2nights) Today we rise early and take advantage of our own private entrance to the archeological site so that we are amongst the first to explore Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Under the expertise of our guide,we explore this grand archeological complex, one of the most impressive and spectacular of all the sites of the Mayan civilization. We then continue our journey to Coba where we enjoy lunch alongside a pleasant lake. We visit ancient Coba with its graceful, towering temples, some of the highest in Mexico. Coba’s site is unique as it has been barely restored, merely cleared, and only a few of the estimated 6500 structures have been uncovered. We then head toward our oceanfront resort in Playa del Carmen on the acclaimed Riviera Maya. (Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: VivaWyndham Azteca



• Day 8 - Playa Del Carmen at leisure We enjoy a leisurely day at our all-inclusive resort. Relax, swim in the turquoise blue water of the Caribbean Sea or in the pool, take advantage of complimentary resort activities including non-motorized water sports; enjoy all-you-can-eat breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, unlimited beverages, cocktails and wine, and much more! Perhaps join our optional visit to the Mayan site of Tulum, perched picturesquely on a cliff overlooking the dazzling sea, followed by a small boat excursion through the mangroves of Sian Ka’an, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Biosphere,or stroll down Playa del Carmen’s Quinta Avenida, a charming pedestrian walkway lined with shops, bars and restaurants. This evening we celebrate our Yucatan adventure at our Farewell Dinner. (Full Breakfast / Lunch / Farwell Dinner)



• DAY 9 - Playa Del Carmen - Depart Cancun This morning is at leisure until we drive back to Cancun where the tour ends. A complimentary transfer is provided to Cancun International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Cancun for passengers extending their stay. (Full Breakfast)
  
  
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Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts

Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT - Save up to 10%

Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the Land-only portion of your trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

4-6 months SAVE 2.5%

7-9 months SAVE 5%

10-12 months SAVE 7.5%

1 year or more SAVE 10%

All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Greek Cruises, Egypt, European Express tour and extra night accommodation.*When booking our Basel to Amsterdam River Cruise please check our River Cruise brochure for the savings and discounts exclusions. Conditions apply.

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SAVE ON YOUR 2nd TOUR - Save 5%

Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.