Mexico
The Best of Yucatán During the Day of the Dead Festival Dia de Los Muertas
Round trip
Why choose this trip
Our adventure begins with a visit to the kingdom of Cobá, home to the tallest Mayan temple in Mexico – Nohoch Mul, soaring 42 meters high 🏯. From there, we’ll explore the iconic landmarks and culture of the Yucatán Peninsula. On the second day, we’ll tour the most famous Mayan temple complex, Chichén Itzá, built during the Postclassic period around 1000 AD. This world-renowned site rightfully earned its place among the 7 New Wonders of the World 🌟. After immersing ourselves in spiritual history, we’ll refresh with a swim in a beautiful natural cenote 💧 and end the day with a visit to the charming colonial town of Campeche, whose historic center is protected by UNESCO 🏘️. The following day, we’ll delve into the mysteries of the Mayan kingdom of Uxmal, known for its richly decorated Puuc-style buildings, and visit the town of Pomuch, where locals keep deeply rooted traditions connected to the Day of the Dead – Días de los Muertos 💀🌺. Our journey concludes in the city of Mérida, where we’ll visit the oldest cathedral on the American continent ⛪ and soak up the authentic atmosphere of Yucatán. On the last day, we’ll head to Izamal, nicknamed the 'Yellow City' for the uniform color of its historic buildings 🌞, and finish with a visit to a traditional tequila distillery near Valladolid, where you’ll learn how authentic Mexican tequila is made, complete with a tasting of this famous drink 🥃🌵. Throughout the entire tour, you’ll have the chance to experience the authentic celebrations of Días de los Muertos – colorful altars, marigolds, masks, and parades – a vibrant and profound tradition that connects the worlds of the living and the dead like nowhere else on earth 🎉🕯️.
- New in Čedok's offer
- Discover Mexico During the Day of the Dead
- Czech-speaking Local Guide
- A Mix of Swimming and Sightseeing
Tour Program:
day 1:
departure / arrival
Departure from Prague with a transfer to Cancún, then transfer to a hotel in the center of Playa del Carmen. Overnight stay.
day 2:
cobá
After breakfast, transfer to the Mayan kingdom of Cobá, home to the tallest Mayan temple in Mexico, the 42-meter-high Nohoch Mul. You will admire the ballgame court for the ritual game pelota and also see the remains of the Mayan 'Sac Be' white roads, which the Mayans built to connect power centers in northern Yucatán. This is followed by a swim in a beautiful cenote in the jungle. Buffet lunch at a restaurant on the lakeshore, then transfer towards Chichén Itzá. On the way, there is an opportunity to visit an indigenous village in the jungle and learn about their way of life in nature. Overnight stay at a hotel in Chichén Itzá.
day 3:
chichén itzá / campeche / muertas celebrations
After breakfast, a tour of Chichén Itzá (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site), the largest and most famous Mayan kingdom in northern Yucatán. This temple complex of Mayan monuments is also one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The most famous is the Temple of Kukulkán, also known as El Castillo, the Temple of the Warriors, and the ballgame court. Afterwards, transfer and afternoon arrival in Campeche (the city center is on the UNESCO World Heritage list), a tour of the historic city center, and an evening dedicated to the Día de Muertos celebrations. Accommodation and overnight stay at the hotel.
day 4:
uxmal / mérida
After breakfast, departure to Pomuche, known for its unique rituals during the Días de los Muertos celebrations. Then continue to Uxmal (UNESCO) for a tour of the archaeological site, one of the most important centers of the Mayan civilization, featuring many fascinating buildings: the Governor's Palace, the Magician's Pyramid, the South Palace, the House of the Turtles, the Palace of the Lieutenant Governor, and the Nunnery, considered the most perfect example of the so-called Puuc style with richly decorated facades. After the tour, there is an optional visit to “Choco Story” – a museum and tropical garden showcasing the history of cacao cultivation and a demonstration of chocolate production, the traditional Mayan drink. Transfer to Mérida, accommodation in the city center, and a tour of Mérida where you will see colonial-era landmarks around Plaza Mayor: the palace built by the Spanish conquistador Francisco F. Montejo, the second oldest cathedral in the Americas, San Ildefonso from the 16th century, the Governor's Palace, and more. The evening is dedicated to the Días de los Muertos celebrations in Mérida’s historic center (soul procession and more).
day 5:
izamal / valadolid / playa del carmen
After breakfast, we will leave Mérida heading east towards more treasures of the Yucatán Peninsula. Our first stop will be Izamal, known as the 'Ciudad Amarilla' – the Yellow City, named for its uniformly ochre-painted facades that give it a unique character. We will stroll through the historic center with its colonial arcades and the Convent of St. Anthony of Padua, built on the foundations of a Mayan pyramid. We will also visit the nearby archaeological site, which highlights Izamal's importance in the pre-Hispanic period. Optionally, you can visit the stylish Selva Maya hacienda, where you can enjoy swimming in a natural cenote and savor a traditional Yucatecan lunch in a rural setting (entrance and lunch not included). Afterwards, we will transfer to Valladolid, another picturesque colonial town from the 16th century that has preserved the original atmosphere of Spanish colonial settlement. We will walk through its peaceful streets, visit the main square, and the historic center with its beautiful cathedral. In the late afternoon, we will return to Playa del Carmen, where we will check into a hotel near the beach. The rest of the day is free for relaxation or a walk along the Caribbean Sea.
day 6:
relax by the sea
After breakfast, you’ll have a free day to relax in the pleasant surroundings of the hotel in Playa del Carmen. You can enjoy lounging on the beach, swimming in the Caribbean Sea or the hotel pool, or explore the town and its surroundings on your own. This day is entirely dedicated to your own program, so you can do whatever you feel like—whether it’s relaxing, shopping, strolling, or sitting down at one of the local restaurants with a sea view.
day 7:
relax by the sea
After breakfast, you’ll have a free day to relax in the pleasant surroundings of the hotel in Playa del Carmen. You can enjoy lounging on the beach, swimming in the Caribbean Sea or the hotel pool, or explore the town and its surroundings on your own. This day is entirely dedicated to your own program, so you can do whatever you feel like—whether it’s relaxing, shopping, strolling, or sitting down at one of the local restaurants with a sea view.
day 8:
relax by the sea
After breakfast, you’ll have a free day to relax in the pleasant surroundings of the hotel in Playa del Carmen. You can enjoy lounging on the beach, swimming in the Caribbean Sea or the hotel pool, or explore the town and its surroundings on your own. This day is entirely dedicated to your own program, so you can do whatever you feel like—whether it’s relaxing, shopping, strolling, or sitting down at one of the local restaurants with a sea view.
day 9:
departure
After breakfast, free time, then transfer to the airport according to the flight schedule and departure with a connection to Prague.
day 10:
arrival
Arrival in Prague.
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About Price
Price Includes:
- Air travel Prague-Cancún-Prague with a connection in economy class
- 4 nights with breakfast in 3-star/4-star hotels
- 4 nights all-inclusive at a 4-star hotel in Playa del Carmen
- Transportation by air-conditioned bus (minivan) according to the tour program
- Services of a Czech/Slovak-speaking guide throughout the tour + a Mayan guide at the pyramids
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites
- Insurance according to Act No. 159/99 Coll.
Price does not include:
- Meals beyond the program
- Entrance fees beyond the program
- Optional excursions beyond the program (payable locally to the guide)
- Tips for the driver approx. 20-25 USD/person.
Information:
- The minimum number of participants required to run the tour is 12.
- Program changes reserved according to the current situation.
- For reservations made one month before departure, the following must be provided: date of birth, passport number, passport validity (from/to), nationality, country of permanent residence.
Rooms:
Double room
Double room, 2 separate beds
Meals:
According to the programme
Offer code: CUN2913
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The Best of Yucatán During the Day of the Dead Festival Dia de Los Muertas
Round trip
Why choose this trip
Our adventure begins with a visit to the kingdom of Cobá, home to the tallest Mayan temple in Mexico – Nohoch Mul, soaring 42 meters high 🏯. From there, we’ll explore the iconic landmarks and culture of the Yucatán Peninsula. On the second day, we’ll tour the most famous Mayan temple complex, Chichén Itzá, built during the Postclassic period around 1000 AD. This world-renowned site rightfully earned its place among the 7 New Wonders of the World 🌟. After immersing ourselves in spiritual history, we’ll refresh with a swim in a beautiful natural cenote 💧 and end the day with a visit to the charming colonial town of Campeche, whose historic center is protected by UNESCO 🏘️. The following day, we’ll delve into the mysteries of the Mayan kingdom of Uxmal, known for its richly decorated Puuc-style buildings, and visit the town of Pomuch, where locals keep deeply rooted traditions connected to the Day of the Dead – Días de los Muertos 💀🌺. Our journey concludes in the city of Mérida, where we’ll visit the oldest cathedral on the American continent ⛪ and soak up the authentic atmosphere of Yucatán. On the last day, we’ll head to Izamal, nicknamed the 'Yellow City' for the uniform color of its historic buildings 🌞, and finish with a visit to a traditional tequila distillery near Valladolid, where you’ll learn how authentic Mexican tequila is made, complete with a tasting of this famous drink 🥃🌵. Throughout the entire tour, you’ll have the chance to experience the authentic celebrations of Días de los Muertos – colorful altars, marigolds, masks, and parades – a vibrant and profound tradition that connects the worlds of the living and the dead like nowhere else on earth 🎉🕯️.
- New in Čedok's offer
- Discover Mexico During the Day of the Dead
- Czech-speaking Local Guide
- A Mix of Swimming and Sightseeing
Tour Program:
day 1:
departure / arrival
Departure from Prague with a transfer to Cancún, then transfer to a hotel in the center of Playa del Carmen. Overnight stay.
day 2:
cobá
After breakfast, transfer to the Mayan kingdom of Cobá, home to the tallest Mayan temple in Mexico, the 42-meter-high Nohoch Mul. You will admire the ballgame court for the ritual game pelota and also see the remains of the Mayan 'Sac Be' white roads, which the Mayans built to connect power centers in northern Yucatán. This is followed by a swim in a beautiful cenote in the jungle. Buffet lunch at a restaurant on the lakeshore, then transfer towards Chichén Itzá. On the way, there is an opportunity to visit an indigenous village in the jungle and learn about their way of life in nature. Overnight stay at a hotel in Chichén Itzá.
day 3:
chichén itzá / campeche / muertas celebrations
After breakfast, a tour of Chichén Itzá (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site), the largest and most famous Mayan kingdom in northern Yucatán. This temple complex of Mayan monuments is also one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The most famous is the Temple of Kukulkán, also known as El Castillo, the Temple of the Warriors, and the ballgame court. Afterwards, transfer and afternoon arrival in Campeche (the city center is on the UNESCO World Heritage list), a tour of the historic city center, and an evening dedicated to the Día de Muertos celebrations. Accommodation and overnight stay at the hotel.
day 4:
uxmal / mérida
After breakfast, departure to Pomuche, known for its unique rituals during the Días de los Muertos celebrations. Then continue to Uxmal (UNESCO) for a tour of the archaeological site, one of the most important centers of the Mayan civilization, featuring many fascinating buildings: the Governor's Palace, the Magician's Pyramid, the South Palace, the House of the Turtles, the Palace of the Lieutenant Governor, and the Nunnery, considered the most perfect example of the so-called Puuc style with richly decorated facades. After the tour, there is an optional visit to “Choco Story” – a museum and tropical garden showcasing the history of cacao cultivation and a demonstration of chocolate production, the traditional Mayan drink. Transfer to Mérida, accommodation in the city center, and a tour of Mérida where you will see colonial-era landmarks around Plaza Mayor: the palace built by the Spanish conquistador Francisco F. Montejo, the second oldest cathedral in the Americas, San Ildefonso from the 16th century, the Governor's Palace, and more. The evening is dedicated to the Días de los Muertos celebrations in Mérida’s historic center (soul procession and more).
day 5:
izamal / valadolid / playa del carmen
After breakfast, we will leave Mérida heading east towards more treasures of the Yucatán Peninsula. Our first stop will be Izamal, known as the 'Ciudad Amarilla' – the Yellow City, named for its uniformly ochre-painted facades that give it a unique character. We will stroll through the historic center with its colonial arcades and the Convent of St. Anthony of Padua, built on the foundations of a Mayan pyramid. We will also visit the nearby archaeological site, which highlights Izamal's importance in the pre-Hispanic period. Optionally, you can visit the stylish Selva Maya hacienda, where you can enjoy swimming in a natural cenote and savor a traditional Yucatecan lunch in a rural setting (entrance and lunch not included). Afterwards, we will transfer to Valladolid, another picturesque colonial town from the 16th century that has preserved the original atmosphere of Spanish colonial settlement. We will walk through its peaceful streets, visit the main square, and the historic center with its beautiful cathedral. In the late afternoon, we will return to Playa del Carmen, where we will check into a hotel near the beach. The rest of the day is free for relaxation or a walk along the Caribbean Sea.
day 6:
relax by the sea
After breakfast, you’ll have a free day to relax in the pleasant surroundings of the hotel in Playa del Carmen. You can enjoy lounging on the beach, swimming in the Caribbean Sea or the hotel pool, or explore the town and its surroundings on your own. This day is entirely dedicated to your own program, so you can do whatever you feel like—whether it’s relaxing, shopping, strolling, or sitting down at one of the local restaurants with a sea view.
day 7:
relax by the sea
After breakfast, you’ll have a free day to relax in the pleasant surroundings of the hotel in Playa del Carmen. You can enjoy lounging on the beach, swimming in the Caribbean Sea or the hotel pool, or explore the town and its surroundings on your own. This day is entirely dedicated to your own program, so you can do whatever you feel like—whether it’s relaxing, shopping, strolling, or sitting down at one of the local restaurants with a sea view.
day 8:
relax by the sea
After breakfast, you’ll have a free day to relax in the pleasant surroundings of the hotel in Playa del Carmen. You can enjoy lounging on the beach, swimming in the Caribbean Sea or the hotel pool, or explore the town and its surroundings on your own. This day is entirely dedicated to your own program, so you can do whatever you feel like—whether it’s relaxing, shopping, strolling, or sitting down at one of the local restaurants with a sea view.
day 9:
departure
After breakfast, free time, then transfer to the airport according to the flight schedule and departure with a connection to Prague.
day 10:
arrival
Arrival in Prague.
View trip route
About Price
Price Includes:
- Air travel Prague-Cancún-Prague with a connection in economy class
- 4 nights with breakfast in 3-star/4-star hotels
- 4 nights all-inclusive at a 4-star hotel in Playa del Carmen
- Transportation by air-conditioned bus (minivan) according to the tour program
- Services of a Czech/Slovak-speaking guide throughout the tour + a Mayan guide at the pyramids
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites
- Insurance according to Act No. 159/99 Coll.
Price does not include:
- Meals beyond the program
- Entrance fees beyond the program
- Optional excursions beyond the program (payable locally to the guide)
- Tips for the driver approx. 20-25 USD/person.
Information:
- The minimum number of participants required to run the tour is 12.
- Program changes reserved according to the current situation.
- For reservations made one month before departure, the following must be provided: date of birth, passport number, passport validity (from/to), nationality, country of permanent residence.
Rooms:
Meals:
Offer code: CUN2913