7-Nights Mexico Family Journey: The Heart of the Yucatan - National Geographic Family Journeys from $2,589
G Adventures
OFFER ID 1688195
Mexico Family Journey: The Heart of the Yucatán
The Yucatán Peninsula is the perfect destination for your family to explore. Full of marine life, Maya ruins, and wildlife-packed jungles, this 8-day journey through some of Mexico’s must-see historical sites–small towns, cenotes, and reserves, offers the perfect educational experience for your family to share. Explore the remarkable Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, marvel at the largest pyramid at Chichen Itza, take part in a immersive experience at Hacienda Sotuta de Peón, visit a small Maya community and enjoy some ice cream in Izamal. The perfect blend of cross-cultural connections, history, and exploration that will provide a lifetime of memories for your whole family.
Highlights
Embark on a visit to the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve for a boat ride with a Maya-owned cooperative followed by a float through mangrove-lined canals past ancient ruins, Channel your inner explorer at Chichen Itzá the site of the iconic El Castillo pyramid and a treasure trove of Maya ruins, Enjoy a private tour of a historic working hacienda and take part in a hands-on cochinita pibil cooking experience rooted in tradition, Swim in a cenote—natural sinkholes that were sacred to the ancient Maya, Participate in communal life in the Maya community of Yaxunah where you’ll prepare a historical dish incorporating ancient Maya techniques.
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 dinner
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve Excursion, Sian Ka'an
Your G for Good Moment: Yaxunah Community Visit, Yaxuná
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet
Your Expedition Leader and Group, Playa del Carmen
Your Family Journeys Moment: Family Tour of Chichén Itzá with an Expert Guide, Chichén-Itzá
Your Family Journeys Moment: Santa Bárbara Cenotes, Mérida
Your Foodie Moment: Traditional Cochinita Pibil Meal Experience, Sotuta de Peón
Your Discover Moment: Playa del Carmen.
Complimentary arrival transfer. Private tour of a working Hacienda. Visit Izamal’s Mayan pyramid and climb the many steps. Enjoy an ice cream before the drive back to Playa del Carmen. All tips included for activities and meals, except for Expedition Leader and porterage. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
7 nights from $2,589 per person
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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