Yucatán Short Trip - The Mayan World

Experience a 3-day Yucatán tour in southeastern Mexico, exploring the fascinating world of the Maya. On this trip through Yucatán, you will discover the peninsula's highlights, including Mérida, Valladolid, and the famous Mayan sites Tulum, Chichén Itzá, and Uxmal. This journey is perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in Mexican culture, pre-Hispanic history, and archaeology during a short stay in Mexico. At the end of the tour, there will be plenty of time to relax on the Caribbean beach.

General Information Itinerary Map

The Highlights of This Yucatán Tour

Playa del Carmen: Relax in this lively beach town, just a few minutes’ walk from the white sandy beach.
Valladolid & Cenote: Explore the colorful city market of Valladolid and refresh yourself in one of the impressive cenotes, a freshwater source of the Maya.
Mérida: Experience the colonial grandeur of Yucatán's capital with a short tour through the historic center.
Uxmal & Cocoa Museum: Visit the famous Mayan site of Uxmal and dive into the history of the cocoa plant at the Cocoa Museum.
Izamal – The Yellow City: Admire the Franciscan monastery built on the ruins of a Mayan temple.
Chichén Itzá: Visit the world-renowned Kukulkan Pyramid at Chichén Itzá, one of the most important Mayan sites in Mexico.
Tulum: Marvel at the fascinating Mayan site perched on the cliffs above the turquoise Caribbean Sea.
Caribbean & Beach Stay: End your journey with a relaxing stay at the Riviera Maya beach.

Our Services

Arrival day with transfer from Cancún International Airport to the hotel in Playa del Carmen
Small groups of 2 to a maximum of 14 participants
Experienced, German-speaking tour guide
3 days of round-trip travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned car, van, or minibus
3 nights in 3- to 4-star hotels in double rooms, including breakfast
Entrance fees, guided tours, and excursions as per the travel itinerary
Transfer to the beach hotel at the Riviera Maya / Cancún for a beach extension or return transfer to Cancún International Airport

Optional Extras:

Accommodation in luxurious hacienda hotels or luxury class
Extension of stay in a beach hotel
Airport transfer after the beach extension
Transfer to your hotel on Holbox or to the ferry terminal in Chiquilá

MUNDO MAYA - short trip in 4 days	Price per person in double room	Price per person in triple room	Single room surcharge
Private tour from 2 people	from 1300 €	n/a	from 138 €
Private tour from 3 people	from 1050 €	from 910 €	from 138 €
Private tour from 4 people	from 895 €	from 850 €	from 138 €
Private tour from 5 people	from 810 €	from 760 €	from 138 €
Group tour from 6 to 14 participants Next group tour dates (RR)	from 700 €	from 650 €	from 138 €

Seasonal price surcharge: Christmas from December 15 to the first week of January, and from Palm Sunday to Easter, as well as on local holidays.
Prices and offers subject to change / April 2024

Yucatán Round Trip: 3 Days Exploring the Highlights of the Yucatán Peninsula

Arrival Day

Transfer from Cancún Airport to Playa del Carmen

Welcome to your Yucatán tour! Upon your arrival at Cancún International Airport, our transfer partner will be waiting for you to take you to your accommodation in Playa del Carmen. The hotel is located near the lively pedestrian area and just a few minutes' walk from the white sandy beach of the Riviera Maya. Depending on your arrival time, you can spend the afternoon shopping or exploring the area before your Mexico tour begins the next day.

Hotel Hacienda Paradise, Playa del Carmen

Day 1

Valladolid Market, Refreshing Cenote Swim, and Mérida

After breakfast at 8:00 AM, your German-speaking tour guide will greet you in the hotel lobby. Your luggage will be packed into the minibus, and your journey begins towards Valladolid, a charming small town with colorful facades and colonial flair. Here, you’ll visit the city market and the center of Valladolid. Next, you’ll head to one of the impressive cenotes (freshwater sinkholes), where you can take a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear water – remember to pack your swimwear in your hand luggage! After enjoying a lunch of local specialties, you will continue to Mérida, the historic capital of the state of Yucatán. There, you'll check into your hotel and end the day with a short city tour.

Hotel: Misión del Fray Diego, Mérida (B)

Day 2

Ruins of Uxmal, Cocoa Museum, and Travel via Izamal to Chichén Itzá

Today, your Yucatán tour takes you to the Maya site of Uxmal, one of the region's most important archaeological sites. Uxmal is located in the Puuc region ("place of hills"), known for its unique Maya architecture. After a detailed tour, you will visit the nearby Cocoa Museum "Choco-Story," where you will dive into the history of cocoa. The journey continues to Izamal, the "Yellow City," once the capital of the Itzá Maya. There, you will visit the impressive Franciscan monastery built on the ruins of a Mayan temple. In the evening, you will arrive at Chichén Itzá, where you’ll stay overnight and be one of the first visitors to the famous archaeological site the next morning.

Hotel: Chichén Itzá or Villas Arqueologicas, Chichén Itzá (B)

Day 3

Chichén Itzá and Journey to the Caribbean in Tulum

The day begins with an in-depth visit to the ruins of Chichén Itzá, one of the most famous Mayan sites in Mexico. The impressive Kukulkan Pyramid, dedicated to the Mayan god and prophet, is the highlight of the site and attracts thousands of visitors each year. After the tour, you will continue to Tulum, where you’ll visit the last Mayan site of your journey, spectacularly perched on cliffs above the turquoise Caribbean Sea. Afterward, you will be transferred to your beach hotel at the Riviera Maya. Guests departing that evening will be taken directly to Cancún Airport. (B)

End of the Tour

I. The daily schedule generally begins between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM and ends at the hotel between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

II. Pre- or post-tour programs can be found under day trips: Day Trips