Yucatán Off the Beaten Track

  • Trip Type
  • Luxury
  • Length
  • 12 Days / 11 Nights
  • When to Go
  • November-June

Travel back in time on a journey through the Yucatán - the perfect destination for beach lovers, adventure seekers and history buffs, alike. Stroll cobblestone streets in Merida, explore hidden cenotes, climb ancient pyramids in Chichen Itza, and lounge white sand beaches in Tulum. Then, end in Bacalar, the "Lake of Seven Colors," where you'll sail on a private catamaran to wrap up an unforgettable, romantic escape.

Trip Highlights

  • Street food & colonial history in Merida
  • Ancient Mayan ruins of Uxmal, Chichen Itza & Tulum
  • Spot wild flamingos in the Celestún Reserve
  • Discover cenotes & snorkel with sea turtles in Tulum
  • Private catamaran sailing in Bacalar

 

similar trips per person from:

$4,750.00 low season (May - Oct)
$6,500.00 high season (Nov - Apr)
prices vary based on departure season.

At a Glance

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Accommodations

Hotel Cigno, Merida

Built in a 19th-century mansion in the historic heart of Merida, Hotel Cigno has one foot in the past and the other in the present. The hotel pays homage to Yucatan heritage, with elements handcrafted by local artisans, traditional pasta floors, and wall coverings made with ancestral local construction techniques. A common thread that weaves throughout the hotel design – from the 10 bright, airy rooms and suites to the lush courtyard and upper terrace pool – is a design schema and color palette that evokes thoughts of Mexican cenotes. Visit hotel website.

La Valise, Tulum

Positioned between powdery white-sand beach and thick green jungle, La Valise Tulum delights the senses with the scent of copal incense, colorful traditional Mexican artwork, natural textures, and luxurious textiles. There are 22 rooms with large sliding doors, which open to panoramic jungle or sea views. Outside your room, there is much to be discovered as well – the resort offers a pool, vintage cruiser bikes, a cenote, and a private beach. Visit hotel website. Visit hotel website.

Boca de Agua, Bacalar

Just a stone’s throw from blissful Bacalar Lagoon, Boca de Agua’s 26 luxury treehouses & suites feature sustainable, authentic design and unusual architecture, tucked within dense greenery. Each treehouse offers guests the unique feeling of virtually floating in the jungle canopy, and suites offer private plunge pools designed for relaxation & privacy – perfect for a couples’ retreat. Visit hotel website.

What's Included?

Your trip includes everything you want & need, plus a few surprises along the way. Unique, unforgettable destinations; tours with local experts; authentic local cuisine; lessons, demonstrations & new cultural insights; more adventure than you can handle; blissful relaxation; romantic touches; and a feeling of total freedom. ROAM takes care of everything so that you can enjoy a hassle-free journey without worrying about a thing.

  • Airport pickup
  • All hotel accommodation
  • 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Detailed maps and trip preparation guide
  • All special events and tours
  • All vehicle and regional air transportation from rendezvous to drop-off
  • All baggage transportation
  • All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel service

Know Before You Go

  • Itinerary prices are dependent on season of departure. Christmas, New Years and Easter (Semana Santa) are peak season, and prices during these periods are significantlky higher than other times of year. High season runs from November through April, and green season from May through September.
  • Arrival: hotel check-in times are at 3:00pm, but you may arrive at any time during the day. If you arrive prior to the scheduled check-in time, we will arrange for early check-in wherever possible.
  • Departure: hotel check-out times are at 9:00am. International flights on your departure day should be arranged to depart after 1:30pm.
  • All prices in USD.
  • For vaccination recommendations, please visit the CDC website.
  • For American, Canadian, and British citizens, a valid passport with 6+ months remaining is required for entry to Mexico.
  • Debit cards may not work in Central America, but most establishments accept major credit cards.
  • Please ensure you have immediate access to a minimum of USD $250 as an emergency fund to be used if circumstances outside our control (e.g. a natural disaster) require changes to your planned route.
  • It is customary to tip service providers (waiters) around 10-20% depending on service. Tipping taxi drivers is not required unless they assist with your luggage, in which case 10 pesos per suitcase is a rule of thumb.
  • Gratuities for guides and drivers are deeply appreciated, and provide an important supplement to their income. If you are pleased with the tour services you've received, a guideline for tipping in Central America is USD $8-10 per person per day for multiple-day tours, or USD $5-10 per person for day tours.

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Getting There

From North America: several airlines offer direct and connecting flights to Mexico's several international airports. For most of our itineraries, travelers most frequently fly into or out of: Cancún International Airport (airport code: CUN), Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH), Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), Mexico City's Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez (MEX) and Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport in Puerto Vallarta. Including connection time, flights from the USA typically range from 2-9 hours in duration, while most flights from Canada range from 5-15 hours in duration.

From the UK: British Airways flies direct to Mexico City and Cancún, but there are also several flight options connecting in the United States and/or Canada. Including connection time, flights from the UK typically range from 11-18 hours in duration.

When you arrive in Mexico, there will be an airport transfer waiting to take you to your hotel downtown, or in some cases, your next destination. If you have questions about flights, or require assistance booking, please contact us here. We're here to help!

How it Works

Step 1: Get Inspired

Browse our trip ideas. We specialize in creating custom trips centered around your special event, so this is a starting point - your trip will be unique! Then, we want to get to know you and your travel companions better. Once you send us your inquiry, our team will reach out to you within 48 hours to schedule an intake call.

Step 2: Plan

We'll discuss your trip ideas, what matters to you, and your budget. We take your vision, and our ideas, and turn it into a tangible plan.

No idea what you want? No problem! Have as little or as much input as you want to. You can select your dream resorts and activities, or leave it to us. We've got you.

Step 3: Experience

From here, the process is simple. We refine your itinerary until it's perfect, then you pay a deposit, and we get to work behind the scenes to prepare & arrange your trip.

We'll be here if you have any questions before your departure. Next thing you know, you're in paradise!

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