MEX-ECO TOURS

Yucatán & Mayan Train

January 30th – February 7th 2026

This itinerary may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances/delays.

Day 1: Travel to Palenque
Airport transfer for flight to Villahermosa via Mexico City. Transfer to Palenque, check-in at hotel and orientation. Free time for dinner.
Accommodation: Palenque National Park

Day 2: Palenque Archaeological Site
Breakfast in hotel, followed by 9 am departure for tour of one of the most famous Mayan archaeological sites. The ruins of this great city date as far back as 226BC up until its demise in the 12th Century AD. Afternoon free to enjoy the beautiful surroundings at the hotel inside Palenque National Park.
Accommodation: Palenque National Park.

Day 3: Mayan Train to Campeche
Early departure to Palenque train station to take the Tren Maya (Mayan Train) to the coastal city of Campeche (approximately 4 ½ hours), arriving around 1.30 pm. Time for lunch, followed by an afternoon city tour and free time in the evening to enjoy this colourful city’s great atmosphere.
Accommodation: Campeche

Day 4: Uxmal Archaeological Site, Chocolate, and Merida
Transfer by road from Campeche to the archaeological site of Uxmal (approximately 2 hours); dating back as far as 600 DC, this site displays some of the most impressive Mesoamerican structures in all of Mexico. From Uxmal we head across the road to learn all about the importance of Cacao (chocolate) in the Mayan culture. Lunch included, followed by afternoon transfer to Merida (approximately 1 ½ hours). Evening orientation and free time for dinner.
Accommodation: Merida

Day 5: Merida & Flamingos of Celestún
Morning tour to see the flamingos in Celestún* (approximately 1 ½  hours each way), followed by afternoon city tour in Merida (or option to stay in Merida all day). Free time in the evening. *Please note that we cannot guarantee seeing flamingos in large numbers, but Celestún is considered the best place for sightings during the winter months (November to March).
Accommodation: Merida

Day 6: Izamal, Chichén Itzá, and Valladolid
Transfer by road to the yellow city of Izamal (approximately 1 ¼ hours) for tour of historic centre, followed by transfer to Chichén Itzá (approximately 1 ¼ hours), one of the most important Mayan cities of Mesoamerica. Lunch included, followed by visit to a beautiful cenote and time to refresh in its cool water. Afternoon transfer to Valladolid by road (approximately 1 hour). Evening free for dining.
Accommodation: Valladolid

Day 7: Valladolid and Tulum
City tour in Valladolid and time to swim in a cenote, right in the centre of the city. Time for lunch,  followed by afternoon transfer to Tulum by road (approximately 1 ¾ hours). Evening free for dining.
Accommodation: Tulum

Day 8: Tulum
Optional morning tour to the unique coastal archaeological site of Tulum, followed by afternoon free on the beach, OR treat yourself to a full day of relaxation at the beachside hotel in Tulum.
Accommodation: Tulum

Day 9: Return travel
Transfer to Cancun airport (approximately 2 hours) for return flights.