23| Mexico City + Palenque + Extension Playa Del Carmen | 15 Days – 14 Nights
An extended tour for those who are looking for places with a deep culture and historic legacy, full of museums, history, pyramids and nature that will allow to navigate through the authentic history, traditions, ethnicity, lifestyle and the intellectuality of well-preserved cultures. Hidden throughout the vast tropical forest, you will find Mayan pyramids which are amazing is architecture, series of nature waterfalls and mountainous landscapes that will make you feel between giants and to restart you battery, you will have the opportunity to relax on the shore of the Caribbean…
An extended tour for those who are looking for places with a deep culture and historic legacy, full of museums, history, pyramids and nature that will allow to navigate through the authentic history, traditions, ethnicity, lifestyle and the intellectuality of well-preserved cultures. Hidden throughout the vast tropical forest, you will find Mayan pyramids which are amazing is architecture, series of nature waterfalls and mountainous landscapes that will make you feel between giants and to restart you battery, you will have the opportunity to relax on the shore of the Caribbean Sea and meet one of the most popular beach destinations: Playa del Carmen.
Monuments / Attractions Envisaged
Mexico City: National Palace, The Metropolitan Cathedral, Tenochtitlan Templo Mayor Pyramids, National Anthropology Museum, Teotihuacan Pyramids, Virgin of Guadalupe Shrine.
Palenque: Temple of Inscriptions, Royal Pakal Tomb, The Palace, The Temples of the Cross, The Temples of the Jaguar, The Temple of the Sun.
Roberto Rios Waterfalls: Natural waterfalls and swimming.
Bonampak: Temple of the Paintings, the Great Plaza, Stelaes, Frey Group.
Yaxchilan: Great Plaza, The Acropolis, The Labyrinth, Lintels and Stelaes.
Playa del Carmen: Sightseeing on the City.
Accommodation Overview
As part of the Mexico City and Palenque tour you will be staying at a selection of four star hotels.
Equipped with modern day facilities, these hotels are known to offer the utmost care and comfort along with high standards of service.
Accommodation for your tour will be as described below, at the following property:
3 Nights at Hotel Royal Reforma 4* or Similar in Mexico City on Bed and Breakfast basis.
3 Nights at Plaza Palenque 4* or Similar in Palenque on Bed and Breakfast basis.
8 Nights at Sian Ka’an/Hacienda Paradise/Illusion Boutique 4* or Similar in Playa del Carmen on Bed and Breakfast basis.
Hotel Royal Reforma 4* – An executive hotel that combines comfort and service in a perfect way, it is distinguished by its 100% safety contemporary facilities and its strategic location between 3 of the most important avenues in Mexico City and which places it in the main financial area, near of the best entertainment and recognized shopping centers.
Plaza Palenque 4* – Just 15 minutes from the archaeological site of Palenque, this luxury hotel with tropical gardens, pool and restaurant, offers colorful and refreshing rooms. Here you will find comfort and a perfect family atmosphere surrounded by an impressive natural landscape and unique Mexican dishes.
Hotel Sian 4* Ka’an/Hacienda Paradise/Illusion Boutique 4* – With an strategic location in Playa Del Carmen, each property is located in the main area of the City, just a few steps from the 5th Avenue which is the principal touristic area, near of shops, restaurants, bars, Mayan culture entertainment and local nightlife. Here you will find comfortable and elegantly furnished rooms reflecting the nature and with a minimalist decor.
* Please note that should accommodation in the above listed hotel not be available at the time of your visit we will offer a similar standard.
Board Basis (Meal Plan) & Included Services
Welcome greeting at the airport in Mexico City, Oaxaca and Cancun.
Flight tickets: Mexico City to Villahermosa and Villahermosa to Cancun
Transportation in air conditioned vehicles.
English speaking guide during the days of the tour.
14 nights accommodation at the hotel mentioned above in DBL occupancy.
Daily breakfast at all the above hotel.
Visits mentioned in the itinerary, including entrance fees to the archaeological sites.
Government taxes.
Exclusions
Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic/non- alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport taxes, any insurance etc.
Any meals other than the mentioned.
Gratuities in hotel (maids and bell boys).
Gratuities during the excursions (tour guide & driver).
Information
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Departure/Starting CityMexico City
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Hotels during TourHotel Royal Reforma 4* or Similar (Mexico City) | Hotel Plaza Palenque (Palenque) | Hotel Sian Ka’an/Hacienda Paradise/Illusion Boutique 4* or Similar (Playa del Carmen)
Day 1: Arrival in Mexico City
Overnight in Mexico City | Hotel Royal Reforma 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis
Day 2: Mexico City. City Tour & Anthropology Museum
Overnight in Mexico City | Hotel Royal Reforma 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis
Day 3: Mexico City – Guadalupe Shrine - Teotihuacan – Mexico City
Overnight in Mexico City | Hotel Royal Reforma 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis | Travelling Distance Approx. 105 km
Day 4: Mexico City – Flight to Villahermosa – Palenque
Overnight in Palenque | Hotel Plaza Palenque 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis | Travelling Distance Approx. 900 km
Day 5: Palenque – Roberto Barrios Waterfalls – Palenque.
Overnight in Palenque | Hotel Plaza Palenque 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis | Travelling Distance Approx. 78 km
Day 6: Palenque – Bonampak – Yaxchilán – Palenque
Overnight in Palenque | Hotel Plaza Palenque 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis | Travelling Distance Approx. 355 km
Day 7: Palenque – Villahermosa – Flight to Cancun - Playa del Carmen
Overnight in Playa del Carmen | Selected Hotel 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis | Travelling Distance Approx. 1055 km
Day 8 -14: Playa del Carmen
Overnight in Playa del Carmen | Selected Hotel 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis
Day 15: Playa del Carmen - Cancun International Airport
Travelling Distance Approx. 55 km