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About This Tour
A 13-day Yucatan route from Cancun's Riviera through Chichen Itza, Uxmal, remote Calakmul, Bacalar, and Tulum, built around Mayan communities, cenotes, and the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. Adapted from a self-drive itinerary — Voyzo runs this route with your own private driver and vehicle instead of a rental car.
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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 to begin the route.
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Day 2 — Ek Balam to Valladolid
The Ek Balam archaeological site, a cenote, and a Mayan community walk with tortilla-making and embroidery, before continuing to colonial Valladolid.
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Day 3 — Chichen Itza & Yaxunah
The ceremonial center of Chichen Itza, then a visit to the community of Yaxunah to help prepare a traditional Yucatecan meal.
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Day 4 — Merida to Uxmal
A guided walk through Merida's old town and Lucas de Galvez market, then on to Uxmal.
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Day 5 — Uxmal & the Mun Chac-Nah Reserve
A guided tour of the Uxmal archaeological site and a visit to the Mirador Muna Chac-Nah biodiversity project.
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Day 6 — A Mayan Cooperative in Chunhuhub
A traditional Mayan house visit, then an evening jungle walk on the Yu'um Lu'um trail with a purification ritual and Mayan legends shared by torchlight.
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Day 7 — On to Remote Calakmul
A drive to the edge of the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, with an optional stop in Bacalar along the way.
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Day 8 — The Calakmul Ruins
A drive through the reserve's unpaved roads — home to jaguars and abundant wildlife — to the remote Calakmul archaeological site, followed by a stone-carving workshop in Conhuas.
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Day 9 — Bacalar's Lagoon
Arrival in Bacalar for a day at leisure on the 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, floating the crystalline channels toward Muyil Lagoon.
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Day 12 — Coba's Pyramid
The remote ruins of Coba, including Nohoch Mul, the tallest Mayan pyramid on the Yucatan Peninsula, then on to the community of Nuevo Durango.
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Day 13 — Return to Cancun
A transfer back 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 throughout the 13 days.
Yes — the source route has travelers renting a car in Cancun and driving themselves the length of the Yucatan. Voyzo runs it with your own private driver and vehicle instead.
It's one of the most remote stops on the route — a jaguar-inhabited biosphere reserve reached by unpaved roads — which is exactly what sets this itinerary apart from a standard Cancun-to-Tulum loop.
Same route and pace — this one is adapted from a self-drive source itinerary, while the other was originally designed as a private guided tour from the start. Both run with your own Voyzo driver and vehicle.
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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