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Mexico Explorer: The World of the Mayans (13 Days)

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

13 Days / 12 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A private-guided 13-day route through Yucatan Mayan communities, cenotes, and remote Calakmul, from Ek Balam and Chichen Itza to Bacalar and the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. A private-guided route through the Yucatan's Mayan communities and archaeological sites, from Ek Balam and Chichen Itza to the remote Calakmul Biosphere Reserve and Bacalar's Lagoon of Seven Colors.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Cancun International Airport (CUN).

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Day 1 — Cancun to Puerto Morelos

Arrival at Cancun International Airport and a private transfer to Puerto Morelos.

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Day 2 — The Mayan Community of Ek Balam

A bike ride along a sacbe road to the Xcanche cenote, then a community walk through Ek Balam with tortilla-making, hammock-weaving, and an embroidery workshop.

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Day 3 — Chichen Itza & Yaxunah

A guided tour of Chichen Itza, then helping prepare a traditional Yucatecan meal with the community of Yaxunah.

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Day 4 — Merida's Markets

A cultural tour of Merida including the Lucas de Galvez market, then on to Uxmal.

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Day 5 — Uxmal & the Mun-Ha Center

A guided tour of Uxmal, a jicara-engraving workshop at the Mirador Muna Chac-Nah, and regional food at the Mun-Ha Ecological Center.

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Day 6 — The Yu'um Lu'um Trail

A traditional Mayan house visit in Chunhuhub, followed by an evening purification ritual and torchlit jungle trek.

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Day 7 — Toward Calakmul

A drive to the edge of the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, with a stop in Bacalar along the way.

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Day 8 — The Calakmul Ruins

The remote, jaguar-inhabited Calakmul archaeological site, followed by a stone-carving workshop in the community of Conhuas and a treasure-hunting activity.

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Day 9 — Bacalar's Lagoon

A day at leisure on Bacalar's Lagoon of Seven Colors, with kayaking available.

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Day 10 — On to Tulum

A drive to Tulum with a stop in Felipe Carrillo Puerto for Yucatecan food.

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Day 11 — Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve

A boat trip through the lagoons and mangroves of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve to Muyil Lagoon.

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Day 12 — Coba's Tallest Pyramid

The remote ruins of Coba, including Nohoch Mul, then on to the Mayan village of Nuevo Durango.

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Day 13 — Farewell

A transfer to Cancun International Airport for your departure flight.

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Departure

The trip ends with a private transfer to Cancun International Airport (CUN) for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — your own driver and vehicle for all 13 days, with private transfers between every stop.
Same route, communities, and pace — this one is adapted from a source itinerary that was already privately guided, rather than a self-drive route. Both run with your own Voyzo driver and vehicle.
A good deal of it — remote Calakmul, the Mayan cooperative in Chunhuhub, and the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve are all well beyond the typical Cancun-to-Tulum resort corridor.
Yes — you overnight in Tulum on days 10–12, with time to explore the town and coastline between the Sian Ka'an and Coba excursions.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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