Ultimate Mexico

A tour focusing on Mexico’s ancient civilisations and their magnificent archaeological legacy was the natural choice in deciding upon our ‘ultimate’ itinerary.

After a short stay in Mexico City, you begin by flying south to explore the elegant university city of Oaxaca and the monumental Zapotec ruins at MonteAlban and Mitla. You then travel to the Yucatan Peninsula to visit the templesof Uxmal and the colonial capital of Merida with its impressive colonial architecture and fine museums.

From here you can also explore the magnificent Mayan ruins at Dzibilchaltun and the spectacular Celestun Reserve where pinkflamingos nest in their thousands, before driving inland to Chichen Itza, one ofthe greatest archaeological sites in northern Yucatan. This absorbing journey ends with four idyllic days at a secluded Caribbean hideaway on one of the Peninsula’s most beautiful beaches.

Sample itinerary:

Days 1/2: Fly London to Mexico City. Overnights Hotel La Casona.  Days 3/5: Fly to Oaxaca. Excursions to Zapotec ruins at Monte Alban and Mitla. Overnights Hostal de la Noria.  Days 6/8: Fly to Merida. Explore Uxmal, Merida, Dzibilchaltun and CelestunReserve. Overnights Hacienda San Jose.  Day 9: Drive to Chichen Itza. Explore Mayan sites. Overnight Hacienda Chichen.  Days 10/13: Drive to Tulum. Overnights Ana y Jose Charming Hotel & Spa. Days 14/15: Fly to London.