Highlights of Mexico

Highlights of Mexico

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$4384

Highlights of Mexico

14 Days Starting in Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico and ending in Chichén-Itzá, Yucatan, Mexico

Visiting: Mexico City, San Juan Teotihuacán, Oaxaca, Monte Albán, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, San Cristobal de las Casas, Agua Azul, Palenque, Campeche, Kabah, Uxmal, Mérida, Chichén-Itzá

Tour operator:

Cox & Kings

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

14 - 26

Physical rating:

Low, Easy

Age range:

1-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please advise requests

Tour operated in:
English
Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Interests:

History, Photography

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From:
$4384 (USD) including Flights from the UK

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Tour Overview

Mexico's rich pre-Columbian history and natural beauty make it one of Latin America's most interesting destinations. Discover the legacy of the Aztec, Mayan and Spanish empires on this outstanding tour of Mexico’s finest sites. Explore magnificent pyramids and temples, colourful colonial cities with their indigenous influences, and the wild beauty of valleys, canyons, waterfalls and tropical rainforests.



Boat ride through the Sumidero canyon.

Visit an off-the-beaten-path Yucatan cenote.

Witness local traditions on festival departures including Easter & the Day of the Dead.

Food tasting at Mexico City’s oldest gourmet market.

Become a guest at a small indigenous house and see how fresh tortillas are made

Highlights

  • Boat ride through the Sumidero canyon

  • Visit indigenous villages & Mayan sites

  • Witness local traditions on festival departures including Easter & the Day of the Dead

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Fly To Mexico City

Location: Mexico City

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: No Meals

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Mexico City with British Airways. Transfer to the Galeria Plaza Hotel for 3 nights.

Day 2 : Mexico City

Location: Mexico City

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Full-day city tour, including the Zócalo (main plaza), the National Cathedral and the Anthropological Museum.

Day 3 : Teotihuacán

Location: San Juan Teotihuacán

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Morning visit to the historic Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Continue to the pyramids of Teotihuacán, dating back 2,000 years.

Day 4 : Fly To Oaxaca

Location: Oaxaca

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fly to Oaxaca, a beautiful colonial city, and take an afternoon tour. Stay 2 nights at the Parador San Miguel.

Day 5 : Monte Albán

Location: Monte Albán

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Morning visit to the impressive ancient Zapotec capital of Monte Albán. Afternoon at leisure or optional visit to the ruins of Mitla.

Day 6 : Fly To Tuxtla Gutierrez - San Cristóbal De Las Casas

Location: Tuxtla Gutiérrez, San Cristobal de las Casas

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fly to Tuxtla Gutierrez via Mexico city, and take a boat along the Grijalva River to the Sumidero canyon. Continue to San Cristóbal de las Casas for 2 nights at the Hotel Diego de Mazariegos. The following morning, tour this colonial town and nearby indigenous villages. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 7 : San Cristóbal De Las Casas

Accommodation Name: Hotel Diego de Mazariegos

Meals Included: Breakfast

In the morning, tour this colonial town and the nearby Mayan villages of Zinacantan and San Juan Chamula with a visit to a local family house. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 8 : Agua Azul Waterfalls - Palenque

Location: Agua Azul, Palenque

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Drive from the cool highlands to the tropical lowlands and Palenque via the waterfalls of Agua Azul. Stay 1 night at the Chan Kah Resort.

Day 9 : Palenque - Campeche

Location: Palenque, Campeche

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Morning tour of Palenque, one of the greatest Mayan sites. Afternoon drive to Campeche via the scenic Sabuncuy coast (5 hours). Overnight at the Hotel Plaza Campeche.

Day 10 : Kabah - Uxmal - Mérida

Location: Kabah, Uxmal, Mérida

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

In the morning, drive to the Palace of Masks at Kabah and then head to Uxmal for a tour of the Mayan ceremonial centre. In the afternoon continue to Mérida and stay at the Casa del Balam for 2 nights.

Day 11 : Mérida

Location: Mérida

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Morning walking tour of the city.

Day 12 : Chichén Itzá

Location: Chichén-Itzá

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to Chichén Itzá and tour the ancient Mayan city. Overnight at the Hacienda Chichen.

Day 13 : Fly To London

Location: Chichén-Itzá

Accommodation Name: None

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to Cancun for a direct overnight flight to London with British Airways.

Day 14 : Arrive In London

Location: Chichén-Itzá

Accommodation Name: None

Meals Included: No Meals

Arrive London.



What's Included

  • 3- & 4-star accommodation

  • Flexible - extensions & flight upgrades available

  • Direct international flights with British Airways

  • Internal flights

  • Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles

  • Experienced local tour manager

  • Guided sightseeing & entrance fees

  • Festival departures

  • 12 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 1 dinner

What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • Country Entry Visas

Check out our Q&As

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    All prices for Cox & Kings holidays include international flights, except where indicated. For all destinations, you may be able to arrange your own flights. If you wish to do so, the cost will be deducted from the tour price.

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Yes. Quoted prices include all entrance fees.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes. We only work with passionate local guides who have a firm grasp of English – so they can answer all your questions and offer invaluable insight into your destination.

  • Why do I have to pay more for my holiday if I am a single traveller?

    Most hotels around the world charge more per person for a single occupancy room than for a shared twin room, because the cost of maintaining a room for one person can be almost as high as it is for two. In addition, many single occupancy rooms are the same as twin / double rooms.

  • Can Cox & Kings arrange my visa?

    We cannot arrange your visa but we can recommend a reputable visa assistance company who can help with your application. Please contact your tour consultant for details.

  • What is the difference between a 'single' supplement and 'sole' supplement?

    A 'single' traveller is someone occupying a single room while travelling with one or more other people, for example a single person travelling on a group tour. A 'sole' traveller is someone travelling on their own. As a single traveller on a group tour (except those in the SoloTravellers collection), please check the single supplement price. If you wish to add an extension to that tour, please th

  • When will I get my tickets?

    Travel documents will be sent approximately two weeks prior to departure (third party suppliers' policies may vary), unless your booking is made within six weeks of departure, in which case final documents will be sent as soon as possible.

  • When do I need to pay my final balance?

    Final payment must be made no less than 75 days before departure.

  • Do your prices include flights?

    All prices for Cox & Kings holidays include international flights, except where indicated. Australasia and Canada holidays do not include international flights so that you may benefit from the best prices at the time you choose to book, taking advantage of major seasonal variations and short term special offers. For all destinations, you may be able to arrange your own flights. If you wish to do

  • What is a non-exclusive escorted group tour?

    The vast majority of our group tours are exclusive to Cox & Kings clients. However, there are a few exceptions where holidaymakers who booked their tour with another travel company travel in the group.

  • When will I get a detailed itinerary?

    If you are travelling on a group tour, you will receive a detailed itinerary with your travel pack. If travelling on a private basis, you will receive your detailed itinerary with your confirmation invoice.

  • What are the four tour categories

    ***LUXURY These are our most comfortable tours and will usually feature 5-star deluxe accommodation throughout*** ***SUPERIOR Most Cox & Kings tours fall under this category and are based in 4- or 5-star accommodation where available, or the best alternative elsewhere*** ***STANDARD Simpler in emphasis, these itineraries typically feature 4-star or good 3-star accommodation throughout, or the best alternative elsewhere*** ***DISCOVERY Best suited to the hardier traveller, these tours typically include some quite basic accommodation, possibly longer and rougher road journeys and, in some cases, more strenuous activities, such as trekking***

  • Do I need inoculations?

    Many of our destinations have recommended health precautions, which you can read about in our regional documents and health pages. However, we recommend that you contact your doctor who will be able to give you professional advice, arrange any vaccinations and give advice on malaria protection. Alternatively, visit the NHS website for more information.

  • What happens if a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers? Will it be cancelled?

    If a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers, we will either offer for you to take your holiday on a private basis (which may involve a supplement), or you will be fully refunded.

Reviews of this Operator

Mark  

Very Good Experience

17-Apr-2022

This is the second trip we've booked with Cox & Kings and as with the first trip, the booking experience has been very good. We tried to do this trip in the autumn but were defeated by the ever-changing testing requirements. Cox & Kings quickly reconfirmed the itinerary when we revived the idea in the spring and kept us informed at every stage

Jessica  

Knowledgeable Staff and Excellent Service

01-Oct-2021

Knowledgeable staff and excellent service that 'goes the extra mile'. I have been on several holidays through Cox and Kings over the last 20 years and have always been more than satisfied

Haig  

Exceptional Service

02-Feb-2022

I have frequently used Cox and Kings and they never disappoint. They organise whatever I want and the great thing about their group tours is that they always include some free time. Other companies tend to pack far too much in to their schedules. I have found everyone I have ever dealt with keen to provide the best possible service.

Paul  

A Relaxed Way to Book a Holiday

13-Aug-2021

Sue and I have travelled with Cox & Kings a number of times and have always booked direct with them. For this latest trip, I again contacted them direct and spoke to their travel advisor for the chosen area for a tailor-made holiday. I found him empathetic, knowledgeable and understanding of my requirements. An initial itinerary was prepared which after due consideration and discussion was cheerfully amended and agreed on. There was no pressure put on me and I found it, as usual, a good experience. Holiday now booked and I am looking forward to the trip.

Susan  

Ultimate Professionals

27-Apr-2022

I've travelled with C&K before to Egypt and had a marvellous time so well looked after and wonderful hotel choices so I decided to book another trip for next year to Istanbul and Turkey now that we are able to travel. So looking forward to another adventure.

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Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Cox & Kings requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cox & kings charges.

    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.

    At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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