Days
9
Destinations
5
Type of journey
Private
Activities
5
Overview from the travel specialist
Hi, I'm Ignacio: Yucatán is like an open history book full of colours, flavours and fascinating legends. Our round trip in a hire car allows our guests to experience this diversity in a completely individual yet perfectly organised way - with comfort, safety and real freedom.
Highlights
Your Mexico car hire trip
✓ Guided visit to the ruins of Chichén Itzá
✓ Swim in the Cenote X'baton near Mérida
✓ Explore the colonial cities of Mérida, Izamal and Valladolid
✓ Discover the pink lagoons of Las Coloradas
✓ Visit the ruins of Tulum on the seashore
Experience Yucatán in a hire car: freedom, culture and Caribbean flair
Experience the highlights of the Yucatán Peninsula flexibly in a hire car: from Cancún via Chichén Itzá, Mérida and Izamal to the pink lagoons of Las Coloradas and the Mayan sites of Tulum. Refreshing cenotes, colonial cities and Caribbean beaches await you on this carefully planned route. Discover the diversity of Mexico at your own pace en route - authentically, intensively and comfortably. Comfortable accommodation and selected guides ensure a relaxed yet intense travel experience.
Day 1: Arrival in Cancún
Arrive at Cancun International Airport and pick up your hire car. Enjoy a short drive to your hotel, where you can relax and prepare for your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you can take a walk through Cancun or relax at the hotel.
Services: Hotel in Cancún, collection of hire car
Day 2: Chichén Itzá - Mérida
Drive inland through the lush jungle of Yucatán to Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Accompany a local guide on a tour of this ancient Mayan city and marvel at the Pyramid of Kukulkan. Continue your journey to Mérida, the elegant colonial city of the Yucatán, and spend the night there.
Distance travelled: approx. 320 km
Services: Hotel in Mérida, breakfast, guided visit to Chichén Itzá
Day 3: Hacienda Yaxcopoil & Cenote X'batun
After breakfast, drive to Hacienda Yaxcopoil and take a guided tour of this beautifully preserved estate, which was once one of the region's prosperous agave plantations. Afterwards, enjoy a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Cenote X'batun, a natural limestone cave surrounded by lush vegetation. Return to Mérida for a relaxing evening.
Distance travelled: Approx. 95 km
Services: Hotel in Mérida, breakfast, visit to the Hacienda Yaxcopoil and the Cenote X'batun
Day 4: Izamal - Valladolid
Head east to Izamal, known as the "Yellow City" because of its sunlit colonial buildings. Stroll through the market and admire the Franciscan monastery, which was built on top of a Mayan pyramid. Continue to the charming city of Valladolid and enjoy a free afternoon to explore the colonial centre, relax in a café or take part in an optional city tour.
Distance travelled: approx. 180 km
Services: Hotel in Valladolid, breakfast
Day 5: Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos
Venture north to the surreal pink lakes of Las Coloradas. Enjoy the surreal colours and take unforgettable photos. Continue to Rio Lagartos, a tranquil fishing village known for its species-rich mangroves. You can opt for a boat tour to observe flamingos and crocodiles (optional). Return to Valladolid for the night.
Distance travelled: approx. 255 km
Services: Hotel in Valladolid, breakfast
Optional: Boat tour on the Rio Lagartos
Day 6: Cobá ruins
Start the day with a scenic drive to the jungle-enclosed ruins of Cobá. Explore the ancient paths and towering pyramids before travelling south to Tulum. Arrive in this bohemian beach town and relax at your hotel, located just minutes from the Caribbean Sea.
Distance travelled: Approx. 110 km
Services: Hotel in Tulum, breakfast, visit to the Coba ruins
Day 7: Tulum
This morning you will visit the breathtaking archaeological site of Tulum, perched on the cliffs above the sea, with a local guide. Discover the temples and ancient murals before travelling further along the coast to Playa del Carmen. Check into your hotel and enjoy the relaxed beach atmosphere.
Distance travelled: approx. 65 km
Services: Hotel in Playa del Carmen, breakfast, guided visit to the Tulum ruins and the Parque del Jaguar
Day 8: Free day in Playa del Carmen
Enjoy a full day of relaxation in Playa del Carmen. Relax on the beach, stroll along the famous Quinta Avenida or book optional activities such as snorkelling in cenotes or a visit to the island of Cozumel. This is your time to relax before the trip comes to an end.
Services: Hotel in Playa del Carmen, breakfast
Day 9: Playa del Carmen - Cancún airport
Drive back to Cancún International Airport and return your hire car. You will leave with lasting memories of your Yucatán adventure and the rich cultural heritage of south-east Mexico.
Distance travelled: Approx. 55 km
Services: Breakfast, return of the hire car
What is included?
In Mexican hotels
Car hire with a full tank on collection. Choice of two car classes. Insurance included.
As indicated
We are available around the clock if you have any questions!
Entrance fees for the activities listed
Local guides in Tulum, the Hacienda Yaxcopoil and Chichén Itzá
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Optional services
- International flights
- Gratuities
- Optional excursions
- Travel insurance (bookable)
- Return transfers
- Child seats
- Optional services
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