THIS MEXICO FAMILY VACATION IS FUN AND RELAXED
Enjoy Culture, Nature, and Relaxation on this Mexico Vacation with Your Family – On a Private Tour with English-Speaking Driver/Guide
The Yucatan Peninsula is one of Mexico’s best vacation destinations, and with good reason. Anchored by the stretch of coast along the Caribbean Sea called Riviera Maya, it offers just enough kid-friendly activities to balance lazy days lounging in the sun. Snorkeling is big here, as is sailing. Nature lovers will enjoy birdwatching and turtle nest observation experiences.
Our Mexico family vacation provides an excellent mix of culture, nature, adventure, and relaxation. It offers accommodation in local hotels, great excursions, and private transfers. No route planning and driving are necessary. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.
From/To
Tour start & end: Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Hotels
- El Meson del Marques ***(*), Superior (king-size bed, two double beds or double and single bed.) – Valladolid – 2 nights
- Hacienda Hotel Santo Domingo ***(*), Family Suite (2 bedrooms with 2 king beds or 4 single beds) – Izamal, 4 nights
- Hotel Club Akumal Caribe ***(*), Ocean Front Room (king-size bed or two double beds) – Akumal, 4 nights
TOUR MAP
Mexico Family Vacation
TOUR ITINERARY
Mexico Family Vacation
DAY 1
CANCUN – VALLADOLID + CITY TOUR incl. CENOTE SWIM (-)
Individual arrival at the international airport in Cancun (CUN). Reception and private transfer of about 2 hrs to colonial Valladolid. Your city tour includes a visit to the beautiful Main Plaza and the Cathedral of San Gervasio (built in 1545 and rebuilt in the early 1700s). But swimming in the nearby cenote Zaci, a natural waterhole, is without a doubt one of the best things to do in Valladolid, and fun for the whole family.
DAY 2
VALLADOLID: FD TOUR RIO LAGARTOS (B)
Today an excursion through the Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve (about 1h 30min away) awaits you. The reserve protects nearly 150,000 acres of forest, dunes, mangroves, the largest estuary in the Yucatan peninsula, and beaches. The captain/guide will share his knowledge of the ecology of the area. 395 bird species have been identified here (flamingos, herons, eagles, pelicans) along with many species of mammals, reptiles, fish, and diverse flora. Later you can take a mud bath in fine white clay and enjoy a swim on an island beach.
DAY 3
VALLADOLID – CHICHEN ITZA – CENOTE YOKDZONOT – IZAMAL (B)
No visit to the Yucatan is complete without a guided tour of the biggest Maya site in Yucatan, Chichen Itza. Dominating the center of Chichén is the Temple of Kukulkan (the Maya name for Quetzalcoatl), often referred to as “El Castillo” (the castle). Later relax and swim at the nearby Yokdzonot cenote offering swimming, a zip line, and a playground.
DAY 4
CITY TOUR IZAMAL (B)
The City tour in Izamal includes a visit to the dominant Franciscan convent, the spacious main square bordered by the convent, and colonial buildings with arcades. During a leisurely horse carriage ride through the historical center of Izamal, you will visit various handicraft shops, where you can watch well-known artists at work. See how jewelry is made from local palm trees, butterflies, dragonflies, and fish are made with newspaper, and even learn about Mayan herbal medicine. Fascinating.
DAY 5
COOKING CLASS + CITY TOUR MERIDA (B)
Today a unique experience awaits you. After going shopping at a local market, you will prepare and eat a meal at a small, family-owned restaurant that operates out of their home. You can also observe as the family prepares other dishes for the day’s menu.
During the City Tour of beautiful Merida, you will see the huge cathedral, the episcopal seat, the Palacio Municipal, and the Casa de Montejo. French and Spanish influence can be felt anywhere in the city.
DAY 6
HENEQUEN HACIENDA SOTUTA + CENOTE SWIM (B)
Visit an 18th-century former Sisal Hacienda in the village of Sotuta. Sisal is a Mexican agave with large fleshy leaves, cultivated for fiber production. Learn about the henequen harvest and the transformation of the fiber into rope. It’s a journey back in time. Later, a horse-drawn carriage will take you through the plantations and to a typical Mayan house.
End your visit with a refreshing dip in a beautiful Cenote, a freshwater cave with crystal-clear waters.
DAY 7
IZAMAL – PUNTA LAGUNA – TULUM – AKUMAL (B)
Today you are heading towards the coast. Punta Laguna is a conservation area and offers many activities such as jungle walks with tropical birds, monkeys, canoeing in a lagoon, ziplining, abseiling, and swimming in a cenote. Fun for the whole family.
A visit to the beautifully located archaeological site Tulum south of Cancun, awaits you later in the day. Unlike all other Mayan sites, Tulum is located next to the ocean on the Riviera Maya, south of Cancun.
DAY 8-10
BEACH DAYS IN ACUMAL (B)
Day at leisure to be active or to relax. Akumal is a small community with sandy white beaches, swaying palms, sun, surf, and a feeling of paradise. This gem of the Caribbean has beautiful bays, great for snorkeling, kayaking, and swimming. The beaches here are wide, the waters are calm and the people are friendly. Restaurants, dive shops, and fun beach bars are nearby.
Only a short ride from your hotel, you will also find some great theme parks, such as Xel-Ha with unlimited drinks, food, and plenty of activities: unlimited snorkel, zip-lining, and more. This is the perfect place to end an awesome Mexico family vacation!
DAY 11
AKUMAL – AIRPORT CANCUN (B)
During the course of the day about 90-minute private transfer to the international airport in Cancun.
End of your tour 🙁 and time to start planning your next family vacation adventure with us!
We wish you safe travels home!
Price: from US$ 2,795 per adult and US$ 395 per child (between 2 and 11 years of age)
Included services
- Transfers as mentioned in the itinerary in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan
- Private English-speaking driver/guide from Day 1-7
- 10 overnight stays at the mentioned hotels and resorts
- Daily breakfast
- All entrance fees to the archeological sites, museums, national parks
- Boat tour Rio Lagartos
Not included
- International airfare to/from Cancun (CUN)
- Optional tours from Akumal
- Sanitation taxes in hotels, about $1.25 per room/night (to be paid on the spot)
- Tips
Not quite what you were looking for? Check out our other Mexico tours. We can customize any of our tours or design one from scratch just for you and your family at no additional charge. Just contact us.
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