Tour Description

This 15-day trip takes you from CDMX’s food, art and big-city energy to Oaxaca’s markets, mezcal and slow afternoons, before heading through Chiapas, Mérida, Chichén Itzá and Valladolid. Expect jungle ruins, turquoise waterfalls, cenote swims, overnight buses, local flavours and free time to follow your own curiosity. You’ll finish in Tulum, with beach time built in and plenty of free time to keep exploring. Expect simple stays and both public and private transport.

Priced From:

$ 2925pp ^*

From: 2027-01-04

To: 2027-12-13

Start Location: Mexico City, Mexico

End Location: Tulum, Mexico

Trip Type: In-depth Explorer

Tour Advisors

Beccy Hayes

Travel Specialist

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Mexico City

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel (or similar)

Welcome to Mexico City! Once you make your way to the hostel, you'll have the rest of the day to settle in, explore the neighbourhood, or take it easy. In the evening, meet your Trip Manager and fellow travellers at the Welcome Meeting.

Mexico City

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel (or similar)

Kick off with an orientation through Centro, getting a feel for the heart of CDMX. After that, you’ll have time to explore more your way — whether that’s checking out museums and landmarks or making your way to Roma Norte for cafes and a change of pace. Plus, there’s an option to join a gourmet taco tour for lunch, which is a pretty great way to get into Mexico City’s food scene.

Mexico City to Oaxaca

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Viajero Oaxaca Hostel (or similar)

Leave the capital behind this morning and travel south by private transfer, swapping big-city buzz for a slower pace and a new side of Mexico.The rest of the day free to settle in or head out and explore. You might want to wander the historic centre, browse the local markets, or ease into the city with dinner and a mezcal.

Oaxaca

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Viajero Oaxaca Hostel (or similar)

Swap the city for the countryside, and visit a traditional mezcal palenque for an experience rooted in local culture and craft. After learning how it all comes together, you’ll enjoy a tasting and a local lunch before heading back to Oaxaca. There’s the option to experience the world-famous Lucha Libre later tonight.

Oaxaca & Overnight Bus to San Cristobal

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Overnight bus to San Cristóbal

You’ll have a free day to enjoy Oaxaca your way, whether that means market browsing, museum stops, artisan workshops, or just taking it slow in a cafe around the historic centre. Later this evening, we'll jump on public transport for a overnight journey to San Cristóbal de las Casas. Settle into your seat, grab some snacks for the road, and get some rest as you travel through the mountains into Chiapas.

San Cristobal

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Che San Cristobal Hostel (or similar)

You’ll arrive in San Cristóbal early this morning and transfer to the hostel. Then your Trip Manager will show you around and help you get your bearings. After that, the rest of the day will be free to explore, relax, or ease into the city’s mountain-town pace.

San Cristobal

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Che San Cristobal Hostel (or similar)

Today's a free day to explore San Cristóbal however you like. Spend the day wandering artisan markets, finding a good cafe, or taking in more of the town’s relaxed pace and local culture. You also have the option to join a Sumidero Canyon and Chiapa de Corzo experience if you want to get out and see more of the region.

San Cristobal to Palenque via Aqua Azul and Misol-Ha

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Cabañas Kin Balam (or similar)

Time to leave San Cristóbal behind and travel through the Chiapas mountains by private transfer, with some seriously good scenery along the way.First stop? Agua Azul, where you’ll have time to walk the trails, take in the turquoise cascades, and cool off with a swim.Next up is Misol-Ha, a dramatic waterfall surrounded by lush jungle, with time to explore and enjoy the setting before continuing on.By afternoon, you’ll arrive in Palenque. With a pool and proper jungle surroundings, it’s a pretty ideal place to relax for the evening.

Palenque & Overnight Bus to Merida via Roberto Barrios Waterfalls

Day 9

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Overnight Bus to Merida

This morning, head out on a guided tour of the Palenque ruins, one of the most impressive Maya sites in Mexico, set deep in the jungle.Later, you’ll visit Roberto Barrios, where turquoise pools and waterfalls make for a solid change of pace. There’ll be time to swim, relax, or just enjoy the setting before heading back.In the evening, board your overnight bus to Mérida. Grab dinner and snacks before you go, then settle in for the journey across to the Yucatán.

Merida

Day 10

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Che Hostel Merida (Or Similar)

Arrive in Merida early this morning and transfer to the hostel, where you can freshen up before heading out for breakfast. Once you’ve settled in, your Trip Manager will give you an orientation of the town. Then you’ll have free time to explore the city at your own pace. Join a Yucatán home cooking experience with local hosts if you’re keen to get straight into the local food scene.

Merida to Valladolid via Chichen Itza and Cenote Ik Kil

Day 11

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Che Valladolid Hostel (Or Similar)

Leave Merida behind this morning and head out by private transfer towards Chichen Itza - one of Mexico’s most famous landmarks.Explore this ancient site on a guided tour and get a closer look at the history, architecture, and stories behind this ancient Maya city.Afterwards, you’ll stop at Cenote Ik Kil for a quick cool off and swim in one of the region’s best-known natural sinkholes.Later on, continue to Valladolid and check in on arrival. Once you’ve settled in, the rest of the day will be free to relax or head out and explore this smaller colonial town.

Valladolid to Tulum

Day 12

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Che Tulum Hostel (Or Similar)

Enjoy a day in Valladolid. Optionally, join a full-day trip to Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas if you want to see more of this side of the Yucatán.Later in the afternoon, you’ll collect your bags and take the public bus to Tulum. Once you arrive and check in, the evening will be free for dinner and a first taste of this laid-back Caribbean stop.

Tulum

Day 13

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Che Tulum Hostel (Or Similar)

You’ll have a full free day to enjoy Tulum however you like. Head for the beach, visit the cliffside ruins, check out a cenote, or just take it slow around town with cafes, shops, and plenty of time to do your own thing.

Tulum

Day 14

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Che Tulum Hostel (Or Similar)

Another free day to enjoy Tulum your way, whether that means more beach time, a last cenote stop, or just taking it easy around town.

Tulum

Day 15

Duration: 1

And just like that, our Mexican adventure has officially come to an end. Say goodbye to your crew, swap details, and perhaps get planning on our next getaway.

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End Date: 2027-01-18

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Mexico City to Tulum

Tour Advisors

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