Picturesque Solo Mexico Tour

Picturesque Solo Mexico Tour

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Picturesque Solo Mexico Tour

12 Days Starting in Mexico City and ending in Cancun

Visiting: Mexico

Tour operator:

Indus Travels

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 22

Physical rating:

Easy

From: $2992

NB: Prices correct on 29-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

About This Trip



Start your journey in Mexico City, one of the worlds biggest and most amazing cities where you will enjoy a guided tour in the city center, Reforma and the Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, one of the biggest pilgrimage sites in the world. Discover Teotihuacán, one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the country. Visit colourful Oaxaca and trace the civilizations that developed in ancient Mexico in the area called Mesoamerica in sites like Monte Albán and Mitla. Then, enjoy a memorable boat ride through the Sumidero Canyon, see the majestic Agua Azul waterfall and visit the archaeological zone of Palenque, surrounded by jungle. Travel to coastal town of Campeche before continuing to Uxmal on your way to Merida. This tour will not be complete without a visit to the world-famous Chichen Itza ruins!



This is a Solo Tour



You don't pay single supplement and get a room for yourself!

Highlights

  • Discover historical Mexico City and the Metropolitan Cathedral and Palacio Nacional

  • Explore Monte Alban and manifestations of Olmecs, Mixtecs and Zapotecs cultures

  • Visit Oaxaca with the Magnificent Santo Domingo church and the gold museum

  • Encounter the native communities at San Cristobal de Las Casas

  • Enjoy visit to the most important site of the Mayan civilization at Palenque

  • See the coastal town of Campeche, where the Spanish first set foot on Mexican soil

  • Witness the greatness of the Maya at Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World

Itinerary

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Day 1: — Mexico City (Arrival)

Welcome to Mexico City! From the moment you arrive, you will be mesmerized by the size of the city. Meet and greet with a local representative. From there you will be transferred to your hotel.


Overnight in Mexico City

Day 2: Mexico City (B/-/-)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Get to know one of the worlds biggest and most exciting cities! Enjoy a guided visit to the historical centre, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This fascinating tour will include a trip to “The Zocalo,” the heart of the city, where you will visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, one of the oldest and largest in the Americas. You will also see the ruins of the Templo Mayor (Panoramic Visit), one of the most important temples for the Aztecs in their ancient capital of Tenochtitlan. Next, drive down the beautiful Paseo de la Reforma Avenue to arrive at Chapultepec Park. As a summer residence for the noble class of the Aztecs during the pre-Hispanic times, it is now the largest park in Mexico City and one of the largest city parks in the world. We will visit the Museum of Anthropology. This museum is considered to be among the finest in the world. Here you will admire the famous Aztec calendar stone, models of Tenochtitlán, a fascinating marketplace diorama, giant stone Olmec heads from the jungles of Tabasco and Veracruz, and many other fascinating treasures. Make your own way to the hotel at the end of the trip.


Overnight in Mexico City

Day 3: Mexico City – Teotihuacan – Mexico City (B/L/-)

In the morning head to Teotihuacán, “the place where the gods were created.” Enroutel make a stop at the Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, a place of pilgrimage for millions of Mexicans and people from all around the world. Explore Teotihuacan is one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the country. It is assumed that the city may have counted 200,000 inhabitants during its period of prosperity. In those years, Teotihuacán was the largest city on the American continent, and it was one of the biggest in the world. Until its inhabitants abandoned the city around the 8th century, Teotihuacan was probably the most significant and civilized cultural centre in ancient Mexico. During this guided excursion, you will experience the magic and mystery of Teotihuacan. Admire (and climb?) the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon. Walk down the Avenue of the Dead, visit the Temple of Quetzalcoatl with its unique stone sculptures of plumed serpents, discover the Temple of the Butterflies, and see the Fortresses.


Overnight in Mexico City

Day 4: Mexico City – Puebla – Oaxaca (B/-/-)

Today you will leave Mexico City behind. Head west towards Puebla, the fourth largest city in Mexico, as you pass by the photogenic, snow-capped volcanoes of Popocatépetl (Smoking Mountain, 5464m) and Iztaccíhuatl (Sleeping Lady, 5230m). You will visit Santa Maria Tonantzintla with its gorgeous temple decorated by the indigenous people. In Puebla, also known as the “City of Angels,” you will see the extraordinary Rosary Chapel, the Cathedral, the main square, and its beautiful historical centre. Continue your journey to Oaxaca, one of the most colorful colonial towns in Mexico and, just like Puebla, a World Heritage Site.


Overnight in Oaxaca

Day 5: Oaxaca – Monte Alban – Mitla – Oaxaca (B/-/-)

Visit Monte Alban, built on a mountaintop flattened by the Zapotecs. Here you will find cultural traces from different civilizations, such as the Olmecs, Mixtecs, and Zapotecs. You will continue your tour to Mitla, one of the most enigmatic sacred places in the region, especially famous for its mosaics. The village had great importance as a burial site and is also a great place to purchase crafts. En route, we will make a stop at the Tule tree, perhaps one of the largest living organisms in the world. Return to Oaxaca and experience the beauty of this city, with its wonderful crafts, traditional gastronomy, and incredible sites such as the Cathedral, the magnificent Santo Domingo Church, the Museum of Gold, and the colorful “20 de Noviembre” Market.


Overnight in Oaxaca

Day 6: Oaxaca – Sumidero Canyon – San Cristobal (B/-/-)

In the early morning (around 4:00 AM) you will head to the beautiful state of Chiapas. Enjoy breakfast en route. Todays highlight will be a boat ride through the Sumidero Canyon, which measures a thousand metres at its highest point. Admire the beautiful rock formations and enjoy the abundant wildlife that lives on the shores of the Grijalva River (crocodiles, spider monkeys, and many different species of birds). Afterwards, you will pass through the historically important town of Chiapa de Corzo on the way to San Cristobal de las Casas.


Overnight in San Cristobal

Day 7: San Cristobal De Las Casas (B/-/-)

Enjoy a day full of mysticism, visit the indigenous villages of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan, located in the highlands of Chiapas. In both Tzotzil Maya communities, the complex ethnic composition of Chiapas is well-reflected. They still demonstrate a wide variety of customs and beliefs expressed in pagan and Christian traditions. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. You may choose to stroll through the narrow cobblestone streets of San Cristobal, one of Mexicos best-preserved colonial towns, full of brightly painted houses and beautiful churches. With its laid-back, bohemian atmosphere, you can spend hours browsing the shops and artisans markets.


Overnight in San Cristobal

Day 8: San Cristobal – Agua Azul – Palenque (B/-/-)

Travel to Palenque, the legendary Mayan city which perished in 07th century. On the way to Palenque, you will visit the waterfalls of Agua Azul. The turquoise color, which makes these waterfalls so unique, comes from the high mineral content of the water. Admire the surrounding jungle environment and go for a swim (if time permits). Afterwards, you will continue your way through the lush jungle to Palenque as the final destination for today.


Overnight in Palenque

Day 9: Palenque – Campeche (B/-/-)

This morning explore the archaeological zone of Palenque, surrounded by the jungle. This is one of the most important sites in the Mayan World. It was inside the Pyramid of the Inscriptions where King Pakals sarcophagus and its carved gravestone were found. Admire the impressive structures and the breathtaking natural environment of this World Heritage Site. After this visit, you will head to the coastal town of Campeche. Campeches prosperity as a thriving port town made it a frequent target for attacks by pirates. Following the worst attack in 1663, great defensive walls were built around the town. Upon arrival in Campeche, you will head on a panoramic tour of the city.


Overnight in Campeche

Day 10: Campeche – Uxmal – Merida (B/-/-)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. On the way to Merida, you will visit Uxmal (meaning “built three times\"), located in the Puuc region. Uxmal, also listed as a World Heritage Site, is considered one of the Mayan cities that best represents Puuc style — the most dominant architectural style in the region. Explore the Magician Pyramid, the Quadrangle of the Nuns, the Governors Palace, and the ballgame court. After this visit, you will continue to Merida, “The White City,” to head on a panoramic tour which includes Montejo Avenue, the monument to the Motherland, the main square, the cathedral, and the government palace.


Overnight in Merida

Day 11: Merida – Chichen Itza – Cancun (B/-/-)

Drive to Cancun, enroute discover Chichen Itza. At the end of the Early Classic Period, around the year 600 AD, Chichen Itza was one of the largest and most prominent Mayan cities. Nowadays, Chichen Itza is undoubtedly the best-preserved Maya site on the Yucatan Peninsula; it was recently declared one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Different architectural styles can be seen throughout the city. Most famous landmarks are the Temple of Kukulkan (“El Castillo”), the Ballgame Court, the Platform of the Skulls, the Temple of the Jaguar, the Observatory, the One Thousand Columns, and the Sacred Cenote. Continue your journey to Cancun. You will be dropped off at your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 12: Cancun (Departure) (B/-/-)

After a leisurely breakfast, you will check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home

What's Included

  • 11 Nights accommodation on a single basis at superior hotels or similar

  • Daily buffet breakfast

  • 01 Special lunch at local restaurant

  • All Arrival and departure airport transfers

  • All Transportation in AC modern vehicles

  • Services of English-speaking guide during the tours

  • All sightseeing as per the detailed itinerary

  • All entrance fees as per the detailed itinerary

  • All local applicable taxes

What's Not Included

  • Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities

  • Visa, if applicable

  • Quintana Roo Environmental Sanitation Tax – Only payable locally (currently 4.5 USD per night/per room)

  • Items not mentioned as included

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Check out our Q&As

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.

  • If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?

    You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.

  • Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?

    In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.

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16-Dec-2022

The tour organized by Indus Travels was flawless. Hotels, tours, and transportation all impressed me. We had a very relaxing time knowing what was happening at each stage. The scenery and activities were fantastic and did not disappoint. The highlight of the trip was definitely Galapagos Islands.

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Joe Kang (Google Reviewer)  

My wife and I along...

07-Mar-2024

My wife and I along with three friends signed up the tour to Mexico from Indus Travel. The total 12-day Maya Culture trip really gave us opportunities to learn Mexico indigenous cultures thoroughly. We have seen a lot of ruins and pyramids, each of them has different representations and can tell the history of what was happening atthat time. We also had chances to visit the indigenous families toexperence the real Mexican people's life inthe rural area. The views of volcanoes, villages and canyons are also unforgettable. This is a small group with total 7 tourists, our driver/tour guide is a very experienced guide, he explained the history in sequence of events in and out. Most of all with 2500km driving he made us fell safe with his skills. All in all, this trip worths a 5+ star. I was so surprised that Indus Travel assigned a tour coordinator dedicated to our group, Kathlene helped a lot to make the arrangement for the whole trip and made us worry free.

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13-Oct-2023

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