Cycle Mexico - The Yucatán Peninsula

TRIP CODE - CMX | MEXICO

AU$3480 per person, trip only. (9 days)

NZ$3610

AT A GLANCE

CYCLE GRADE: Leisurely

ACCOMMODATION:

8 nights comfortable hotel

Optional single rooms available

MEALS:

Breakfast: 8 | Lunch: 2 | Dinner: 1

BIKE: 10 gear Specialized hybrid bike with front suspension

240kg of CO²e

Average carbon footprint pp

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Discover the beaches, temples and colourful villages of the Yucatan Peninsula - the centre of the Mayan civilisation - by bike. Explore the Spanish colonial ‘capital’ of Merida, cycle on quiet roads and across sleepy Cozumel to a Bob Marley bar on the beach, and throw in seafood grills and tequila tasting.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum | Mayan sites Leisurely Yucatan cycling | Pedal on quiet backroads on the flat

Swim | From idyllic white sand beaches and in freshwater cenotes

PRODUCT RATING:

Itinerary

DAY 1: Join trip in Playa del Carmen.

DAY 2: Boat to Cozumel Island. Explore this quiet island by bike with a chance to swim.

DAY 3: Visit Chichen Itza Mayan site. Swim in Ik Kil cenote. Early evening ride in historic Mérida. Included Mexican dinner.

DAY 4: Cycle to the beach. Enjoy a seafood lunch grill and learn to make cocktails.

DAY 5: Ride to colonial Spanish convent of Izamal. Visit interesting Mayan villages. Tamales for lunch.

DAY 6: Ride sand paths to coastal towns and colourful pink lagoons. Taste and learn all about tequila.

DAY 7: Ride and explore the impressive temples at Coba ruins. Drive to Tulum.

DAY 8: Morning guided visit to incredible Tulum Mayan temple on white sand beach. Afternoon free at beach or optional ride to Punta Laguna Nature Reserve for jungle tour.

DAY 9: Trip ends in Tulum.

WHY NOT TRY?

A one-week cycling tour of Cuba. You could even choose to combine it with this trip.

Trip code: CSC