Private Yucatan Discovery Tour: Four-Day Exploration of Mayan Sites

Embark on a private Yucatan Discovery Tour and explore the ancient Mayan sites of Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, Uxmal, Coba, and Tulum. Discover the rich history and natural beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula in this four-day adventure.

Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 6 days
Highlights

Las Coloradas -Rio Lagartos - Valladolid

Las Coloradas - We stop to view the pink lakes to take photos and salt mines where flamingos nest.

Rio Lagartos - Rio Lagartos Biosphere to catch a boat and see the diverse species of birds like Herons, fishing Eagle, pelicans and of course the flamingos. Also along the way we may see other inhabitants of the coastal ecosystem within the mangrove forests such as the mighty crocodiles and Raccoons. We arrive at the world famous Coloradas or “magenta waters” these are pink lakes that cover the landscape and contrast beautifully with the blue skies. The amazing pink color of these lakes is due to red-colored algae, plankton, and brine shrimp that thrive in the salty environment and the flamingos are pink because they eat these pink shrimp.

Convent de San Bernardino de Siena - One of the most important Franciscan edifices in the New World. The Convent of San Bernardino de Siena is a silent sentinel to the history of the early days of the Spanish conquest and the Christianization of the Maya region.

Ek Balam - Chichen Itza - Merida

Ek Balam - In the morning at the scheduled time (08:30 am) pick up at your hotel to enjoy a full day tour through the most important archaeological sites of the peninsula. The first stop will be in the archaeological zone of Ek Balam (“Star Jaguar or Dark Jaguar” in Maya), with wonderful architecture including “The Acropolis”, which contains the tomb of the ruler Ukit Kan Le’k Tok

Chichen Itza - Continuing with the visit to one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, Chichén Itzá (“Boca del Pozo de los Brujos del agua” in Mayan) admiring, among other buildings, the Pyramid of Kukulcan and the sacred cenote, used by the Mayans to make offerings and sacrifices to their gods. Lodging in Center boutique hotel of Merida.

Merida - Hacienda Yaxcopoil - Cenote - Uxmal - Merida City Tour

Hacienda Yaxcopoil - Hacienda Yaxcopoil was founded in the 17th century. Its name means in the Mayan language “place of the green poplars”. The hacienda gathers in its history the three great periods of the Yucatan of yesterday, the prehispanic life, the colonial and the henequen boom of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century

Cenotes Hacienda Mucuyche - Swim in an underground Cenote

Zona Arqueologica Uxmal - Uxmal is an ancient Maya city of the classical period It is considered one of the most important archaeological sites of Maya culture, Puuc region special for having the “Adivino” pyramid, the only known temple with an oval plant in the Mayan Culture and is considered one of the Maya cities most representative of the region’s dominant architectural style. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Cathedral de Merida - Merida City Tour

Coba - Tulum

Zona Arqueologica de Coba - Meeting with our guide to go to Coba (“Water with moss or chopped water” in Maya), located next to four natural lakes, highlights a pyramid known as “The Nohoch Mul” the big is the tallest temple in the Yucatan Peninsula at 42 meters high with spectacular views from the top.

Tulum Archaeological Site - (“Walled City” in Maya) declared a World Heritage Site, located on a cliff facing the Caribbean Sea.

Transfer to your selected hotel in the Riviera Maya area.

What's Included
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Bicycle use
Additional Information

In this four day and three night Best Maya Tours, Yucatan Discovery Tour we first visit the Rio Lagartos Biosphere home of the flamingos, crocodiles and other sea life. Stay the night at Valladolid in a colonial hotel in the city square then explore the Yucatan Peninsula and Quintana Roo first The Archaeological wonder of Chichen Itza a modern world wonder and capital of a great civilization then Ek Balam the city of the Black Jaguar. Merida the capital city of the Yucatan state also known as the white city, Uxmal the city three times built with its magnificent mayan baroque style architecture and we visit a Beautiful hidden Cenote of crystalline waters. Then onto Coba a classic mayan site and Tulum the city by the sea

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Lynn782018
Apr 23, 2024
It worth every penny - We spent 4 days with Salvador. He picked us up at our hotel in Cancun and we left for four entire days in Yucatan. He took care of everything and we only had to enjoy the tour and the fantastic professionalism of our guide while visiting ruins, cenote, hacienda or even wildlife. Salvador is a very smart and educated man who can have deep conversation and even deeper knowledge on many subjects. We could have never found someone more reliable, professional and passionate by his job. The places we have been to were superbs, the hotels selected by Salvodore were luxurious but affordable and authentics. After 4 days he drove us to our resort for the second part of our holidays. We strongly recommend "Best Maya Tours" and Salvador as the guide to spend time with in Yucatan.
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Sheridanlm
Jan 20, 2024
Quality private tour - Absolutely brilliant - we had a couple of great days with Salvador in January 2024 exploring ruins, sampling local specialties at little local places and creating amazing memories! Thanks Salvador for sharing your Mayan and local knowledge with us.
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Thomasst7120dd
Jun 8, 2023
A Remarkable Yucatan Adventure: Best Maya Tour's Unforgettable Discovery Tour - We recently took Best Maya Tour's Private Yucatan Discovery Tour and it surpassed our expectations. The guide was excellent, striking the perfect balance between being informative and giving us personal space. The hotels were of good quality and conveniently located. We felt safe throughout the trip. Valladolid was our favorite city, while Merida impressed us with its size and history. Ek' Balam, a less crowded site, allowed us to climb the buildings. The cenotes were a magical and refreshing experience. Highly recommend Best Maya Tours for an unforgettable Yucatan adventure.
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Adventurewanderers
Sep 4, 2022
Fun Family Adventure! - We had an amazing time on this 4 day/3 night trip! Bring your energy and curiosity and let Salvador show you some of the most incredible sites - those often visited and many gems off the beaten path! We had a blast exploring ruins during the day and discovering cities in the evenings. We learned so much more than we ever could have imaged about the sites and Mayan culture. Merida is such a beautiful city and it was great to be able to spend 2 evenings there. Valladolid was also really special and the hotel we stayed in there had the most delicious breakfast we had our entire trip (and we were in Mexico 10 days.) Biking through the jungle at Coba as thunder roared overhead, climbing Ek Balam, walking the grounds at Uxmal, swimming in an off the beaten path cenote, everyday brought a new adventure and we loved them all. If you want to discover the Yucatán and don’t want a generic bus tour or to figure it out in your own, this is a perfect solution! We would recommend this trip to anyone! Don’t hesitate to book!
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Tassile
Apr 3, 2022
Best Tour ever!!!! - We booked the private Yucatan Discovery Tour (four days). It was varied, eventful and we had a lot of fun. Just GEORGEOUS!!! Salvadore (our Guide) has a good knowlege. He`s polit, relaxed and funny. We were accommondated in beautiful hotels. I´m very glad that my Boyfriend wandet to do this tour an I had no choice but to say yes. Thank you Salvadore for this awesome time and the many impressions. He lives up to his name!!! Best Maya tours!!!
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Fjm4
Nov 13, 2021
Unforgettable experience - We loved every minute of this tour. Salvador was a brilliant guide for the 4 days; everything was well planned, he gave loads of detailed knowledge on every place we visited and it was delivered with humor and humility. We always felt safe and well looked after. We also learnt loads about Mexico in general - politics, history, sociology- economic environment etc. The hotels were in great locations and comfortable with pools and everything we needed. You will not find a better value tour than this. Cannot recommend highly enough.
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