Yucatán, Campeche and The Sisal Hacienda San Lorenzo de Aké
Experience an unforgettable journey through the rich history and culture of Yucatán and Campeche on a 6-day tour. Stay at the exclusive Haciendas San José Cholul, Santa Rosa, Puerta Campeche, Ticum, Hacienda Chichen and Colonial Casa Don Gustavo. Visit an active Sisal Hacienda, dive into a crystal-clear cenote, and observe pink flamingos and spoonbills in the Celestún Nature Reserve.
Highlights of This Journey
Our 6-day tour is the most comprehensive and balanced Hacienda experience we offer, featuring a rich blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Highlights include:
- Explore Historic Cities: Wander through vibrant cities like Valladolid, Izamal, and Campeche, where you’ll discover lively squares, colorfully restored houses, colonial churches, and historic monasteries.
- Experience the Era of ‘Green Gold’: Visit a reactivated sisal hacienda to learn about the fascinating history and production of this vital fiber, once known as Yucatán’s “green gold.”
- Discover Ancient Maya Sites: Explore sacred sites like Uxmal, Chichén Itzá, and Edzná, and Aké gaining unique insights into this remarkable civilization.
- Enjoy Nature’s Wonders: Swim in the crystal-clear waters of a cenote, explore the rich flora and fauna in the botanical gardens of the Cocoa Museum, and embark on a boat ride through the Celestún bird sanctuary, home to a diverse array of bird species and the largest flamingo colonies in the Americas.
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant markets of traditional Maya villages and experience the hospitality and craftsmanship of the local population.
- Unforgettable Accommodations: Stay in exclusive haciendas, lovingly restored to their former grandeur, and experience some of Mexico’s most captivating historical guesthouses.
- Luxurious Pampering: Surrounded by tropical gardens, indulge in exquisite cuisine, and relax in serene, beautifully restored haciendas.
Our Services
- Private Tour: Avaiable for groups of 2 and more
- Comfortable Travel: Enjoy a 6-day tour in a luxurious air-conditioned SUV-Limousine or minivan.
- Expert Guidance: Our experienced guides offer tours in English and German, with additional languages available upon request.
- Luxurious Accommodations: Stay 5 nights in elegant double rooms including breakfast, at Hacienda San José Cholul, Hacienda Santa Rosa, Casa Don Gustavo, Hacienda Ticum, and Hacienda Chichen Yaxkin & Spa Resort
- Comprehensive Experiences: Includes all entry fees, guided tours, and excursions according to the itinerary
- Celestún Boat Tour: Get up close with the iconic pink flamingos.
- Authentic Cultural Visits: Explore traditional Mayan villages, local restaurants, beekeepers and an active sisal hacienda
- Convenient Transfers: End your tour with seamless transfers to your beach hotel on the Riviera Maya, Holbox, or Cancún airport
- Relaxing Itineraries: Our carefully planned daily routes allow you to fully enjoy the exquisit facilities of the haciendas.
Yucatan Haciendas 6-Day Trip | Price per person in a double room | Price per person in a triple room | Single room surcharge |
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Private tour from 2 people | from 3400 € | n/a | from 920 € |
Private tour from 3 people | from 3170 € | from 2465 € | from 920 € |
Private tour from 4 people | from 2560 € | from 2250 € | from 920 € |
Private tour from 5 people | from 2270 € | from 2050 € | from 920 € |
Private tour from 6 people |
from 2170 € | from 1880 € | from 920 € |
Seasonal price surcharge: +15% for a double or triple room and 30% surcharge for a single room. / Christmas from December 15th to January 6th and from Palm Sunday to Easter as well as on local holidays
Price and offer changes reserved / January 2024Private Hacienda Tour; 6-Day Tour of the Haciendas in Yucatán & Campeche and Pink Flamingos in Celestún. Experience the history of sisal fiber at Hacienda San Lorenzo Aké.
Day 1: Valladolid - Cenote Yokdzonot - Izamal
(Overnight at Hacienda San José Cholul)
After breakfast, your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and the Hacienda tour will begin. The journey heads west towards Valladolid, a charming town we will reach after aproximately two hours. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely walk around the vibrant main square, with its shaded arcades, imposing colonial church, and the stately government palace.
Next, we proceed to a typical Maya village where we visit the Cenote Yokdzonot. These unique freshwater sinkholes, formed over hundreds of thousands of years in the vast karst landscape of the Yucatan Peninsula, were created when underground rivers and flooded stalactite caves collapsed, revealing crystal-clear groundwater. Thousands of such cenotes have been discovered and studied over decades. The word "Cenote" is derived from the Mayan language and means "sacred well." Here you'll have the opportunity to take arefreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters of this natural spring. Changing rooms and shower facilities are available. We'll pair this refreshing swim with luch at the adjacent Palapa restaurant, where Maya women serve traditional Yucatecan cuisine.
After lunch, the journey continues to Izamal, known as the city of three cultures. Amid the striking yellow colonial buildings, massive pyramids and temple platforms rise above the town, recalling the grandeur of the Itzá civilisation and their violent downfall. The highlight is the Franciscan convent of Saint Anthony of Padua, now a popular pilgrimage site where the patron saint of Yucatán is venerated. In 1993, Pope John Paul II visited Izamal, marking the first visit of a pope to Mexico since the 19th century, and held an important mass in the convent’s atrium.
We then drive to Hacienda San José Cholul, a beautifully restored former sisal hacienda that now gleams with the splendor of its past. This lovingly refurbished estate offers a glimpse into the opulence of its heyday, providing a perfect end to the day’s exploration.
Overnight stay at Hacienda San José Cholul, IHG Hotels & Resorts (B)
Distance covered: approx. 250 km
Day 2: Market Visit - Mérida - Celestún
(Overnight at Hacienda Santa Rosa)
After a short drive, we arrive at the traditional weekly market in Tixkokob, a village renowned for its hammock weavers. Here, at the you’ll discover the rich variety of spices, fruits, and vegetables that define Yucatecan cuisine. From there, we continue to the lively capital, Mérida, where we’ll take a brief tour of Paseo Montejo, famous for its grand mansions built by former hacienda owners. A short walk around the main square offers views of the cathedral, government palace, and charming shaded courtyards - perfect spots to pause for a coffee.
Next, we head to the Gulf of Mexico and the coastal town of Celestún. Enjoy a 1.5-hour boat ride through the Celestún Biosphere Reserve, where you may encounter vibrant pink flamingos along with pelicans, cormorants, frigate birds, and other rare coastal species. This scenic tour includes a visit to a traditional seafood restaurant, where you can savor fresh grilled fish and other local delicacies.
After the boat excursion, we drive through Yucatecan Maya villages and past crumbling haciendas on our way to the beautifully restored Hacienda Santa Rosa. With its intimate atmosphere and limited number of rooms, this guesthouse offers a truly personal experience, ensuring an enchanting stay.
Overnight stay at Hacienda Santa Rosa de Lima, IHG Hotels & Resorts (B)
Distance covered: approx. 210 km
Day 3: Uxmal - Cocoa Museum and Drive to Campeche
(Overnight at Hotel Boutique Casa Don Gustavo)
After an extensive breakfast, we drive for about an hour to the World Heritage site of Uxmal. Timeless elegance and breathtaking architecture testify to the building skills of the Maya engineers. Timeless elegance characterizes structures such as the Governor’s Palace or the Nunnery Quadrangle, which not only inspired modern architects but also delighted the gods for whom they were built. Learn from your tour guide, an expert in the field, about the history of the Tutul Xiu kingdom in the 10th century. After a brief refreshment, we visit the Cocoa Museum. On a tour of the botanical garden, you will learn interesting facts about the origin, cultivation, and significance of cocoa and can sample the original drink prepared with chili.
Next, we drive about two hours to the meticulously restored port city of Campeche, where you will take an evening stroll through the old town and end the day with a margarita. Located next to the city gate, you will stay overnight at the Boutique Hotel Don Gustavo. The centrally located colonial house has been transformed by its owners into a boutique hotel that surprises with its playful and luxurious decor.
Overnight at Hotel Boutique Don Gustavo (B)
Distance covered: approx. 210 km
Day 4: Campeche - Edzná - Hacienda Ticum
(Overnight at Hacienda Ticum)
In the morning, we will further explore the World Heritage city of Campeche, renowned for its formidable fortifications that once defended against numerous pirate attacks. After a few foto-stops, we head to the lesser-known yet equally captivating temple city of Edzná. Here, a vast square dominated by a massive acropolis reflects the centuries-long power of this classical Maya center. The site’s well-preserved stone stelae recount the stories of the mighty god-kings who ruled over this ancient dynasty. The Temple of the Five Stories, the tallest structure at Edzná, was used for important astronomical observations.
We then continue our journey through the fertile hinterland of Campeche, passing through typical rural villages on our way to Maní. This historic Maya village is famous for its monastery, where the burning of the codices took place in 1560, as well as for its rich preservation of Maya traditions. In Maní, we will visit a Meliponario, a bee farm dedicated to the native stingless Melipona bees. Here, centuries-old traditions of honey production are upheld, and products made from honey, propolis, and pollen remain central to Maya natural medicine.
Afterward, we proceed to Hacienda Ticum, a beautifully restored former sisal hacienda. This charming retreat invites you to unwind by the large pool, stroll through the expansive gardens, or relax on the terraces.
Overnight at Hacienda Ticum near Aké, breakfast included.
Distance covered: approximately 340 km.
Day 5: Hacienda and Ruins of Aké - Chichen Itza
(Overnight at Hacienda Chichen and Yaxkin Spa)
Not far from our hotel lies the former Sisal Hacienda San Lorenzo de Aké, situated next to the temple ruins of the Maya city of Aké. In the historic factory buildings, you can observe the traditional process of extracting sisal fibers from agave leaves, a practice that was widespread across Yucatán in the late 19th century. The clattering machines of a bygone era still spin these fibers into twine, ropes, and jute fabrics. If the manager is available, you’ll gain valuable insights into the fascinating history of this place during a guided tour of the old factory, rope mill, and the grand mansion. A short detour to the ruins of Aké allows you to climb a massive temple platform with megalithic columns, offering a glimpse into the architectural prowess of the ancient Maya.
In the afternoon, we travel to Hacienda Chichén, located next to the world-famous temple complex of Chichén Itzá. This historic hacienda once served as a base for the first archaeological excavations, hosting renowned archaeologists of the past century who stayed and conducted research here.
Overnight at Hacienda Chichén & Yaxkin Spa, breakfast included.
Distance covered: approximately 100 km.
Day 6: Chichen Itzá - Transfer to your next hotel at the Riviera Maya
One of the greatest advantages of staying right next to the iconic Maya site of Chichén Itzá is the opportunity to visit this World Heritage site before the large crowds and the heat of the day set in. With over two million visitors annually, Chichén Itzá stands as one of the most famous ancient sites in the world. During your visit, you will explore a breathtaking temple city, primarily dedicated to the feathered serpent deity Kukulkan. As you stroll through the site, you’ll be transported back in time, admiring beautifully carved monuments such as the largest ancient ball court, the Tzompantli Skull Platform, and the renowned Temple of Kukulkan, with its fascinating astronomical significance.
After an in-depth guided tour, we take a short drive to the colonial city of Valladolid, where you can relax and refresh in the shaded courtyard of a local patio restaurant.
Following lunch, we will transfer you to your next hotel along the Riviera Maya or to Cancún International Airport.
Driving distance: approximately 250 km.
End of the Journey
Yucatán, Campeche and The Sisal Hacienda Sotuta de Peón
Route: 6-Day Hacienda Tour
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