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Snorkel with wild sea turtles, sleep in a tree-tent at the mouth of a cenote & cruise through M\u00e9rida in a fleet of classic VW Beetles<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":121092,"menu_order":101,"template":"","thumbnail_video":null,"checkout_hero_banner":null,"acf":[],"template_id":"MX3","duration":9,"trip_limit":8,"img_header":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MX3_THUMBNAIL-1-1000x620.jpg","continent":"The Americas","country":"Mexico","countries":["Mexico"],"prices_between":{"gbp":{"min":"\u00a32520","max":"\u00a32815"},"eur":{"min":"\u20ac2925","max":"\u20ac3270"},"usd":{"min":"$3135","max":"$3515"},"cad":{"min":"$4125","max":"$4620"},"aud":{"min":"$4630","max":"$5170"},"nzd":{"min":"$5370","max":"$5975"},"hkd":{"min":"$23335","max":"$26280"},"aed":{"min":"DH10905","max":"DH12295"}},"about":"

Steamy jungle, mystical cenotes and miles of tropical sand\u2026 the Mayans certainly knew how to pick a scenic spot.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll be following in their footsteps as you cycle, rappel and zipline your way around the idyllic Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula. Naturally, there\u2019ll be plenty of unique Flash Pack experiences along the way.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Like touring M\u00e9rida in a fleet of VW Beetles, seeing the cosmopolitan city in style. Or sleeping in a jungle tree-tent at the mouth of a private cenote, complete with shamanic blessing and a magical candlelit swim. And staying with a small Maya community, sampling their food and learning about their traditional way of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This trip isn\u2019t short on beachy wonders either. Think snorkeling with turtles in Akumal Bay and cocktails on the coraline sand of your private Holbox beach club. Add to this tequila-tasting, ceviche-making plus the fabulous ruins of Tulum and Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 and you\u2019re Mexico dreaming.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rise and shine – there are some unforgettable experiences on the agenda today. First up, you\u2019ll travel along the coast to beautiful Akumal Bay. Protected by a reef, the shallow lagoon here is famed for its resident green turtles. You\u2019ll have the chance to don a snorkel and swim alongside these graceful creatures as they feed on the abundant seagrass – a magical encounter. After lunch, you\u2019re off to one of the most instagrammed spots in Mexico: Tulum. Perched in a lush green jungle atop the limestone cliffs of the cobalt Caribbean, this ancient fortress dates back to the 13th century. Explore the pre-Columbian temples and stone palaces within the compact ramparts before descending to stunning El Castillo beach – don’t forget your swimwear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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There are more wildlife encounters in store this morning at the Punta Laguna spider monkey sanctuary. Owned and run by the Najil Tucha community, this private jungle reserve supports 35 Mayan families. Keep your eyes peeled for aardvarks, deer and crocodiles – and of course spider monkeys – as you stroll through the forest with your guide. Tonight you\u2019ll be sleeping in suspended tree-tents at the mouth of a private cenote. You\u2019ll be invited to take part in a special Mayan blessing with a shaman, using flowers, native plants and incense, before sharing dinner with the local villagers. Later, there\u2019ll be time for a candlelit cenote swim. Softly illuminated for just you and your group, it\u2019s an experience like no other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Jungle camping & candlelit swims","text":"

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This morning you\u2019ll be hiking through the jungle to explore some larger cenotes. Dotted across the Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula, these spectacular limestone sinkholes are steeped in Mayan legend – representing both a life-giving source of water and the gateway to the world of the dead. Test your nerve as you rappel 40 feet down inside a cavern, sunlight streaking in from above. Spend some time floating on inner tubes and swimming in the crystalline water before a thrilling zipline ride over a nearby lagoon. Once you\u2019ve dried off, it\u2019s time to get back on the road. You’re headed for Valladolid, a tranquil bohemian town filled with pastel stucco and elegant colonnades. Be sure to get an early night as you’ll be up at dawn tomorrow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Rappel into a cenote","text":"

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Rising early to beat the crowds and the heat, you\u2019ll travel to Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Your group will be amongst the first to enter and you\u2019ll explore this once vast and powerful city with an archaeologist guide. Don\u2019t miss the Temple of Kukulkan (El Castillo), with its serpentine design, the El Caracol observatory or the ball court where Mayan rituals were held. Mind blown, you\u2019ll journey to M\u00e9rida for a unique Flash Pack activity: a whistle-stop tour of the city in a fleet of VW Beetles. Affectionately known as <\/span>vochos<\/span><\/i>, these iconic cars are a firm Mexican favorite. Follow this up with a tequila tasting, from water-white blanca with grass and pepper notes, to the richer, aged reposado and a\u00f1ejo with hints of smoke, spice and caramel.<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 at dawn","text":"

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After your busy day yesterday, you\u2019ll slow the pace down today. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before traveling by minibus to the sleepy fishing village of Celest\u00fan. The biosphere reserve here is home to an abundance of waterfowl including a vast colony of flamingos. Together with your group, you\u2019ll take a gentle boat ride through the mangrove-lined estuary out onto the lagoon to witness the vibrant pink birds flocking in their thousands, feeding in the shallow waters and possibly taking flight in a dramatic display of colour. Then, you\u2019ll transfer to a nearby beach resort for an afternoon of R&R on the sand. This is a vacation after all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Pink flamingos & beach time","text":"

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Pack your bags, you\u2019re off to Holbox: an unspoiled car-free island off the tip of the Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula. It\u2019s a half-day journey from M\u00e9rida, but you\u2019ll stop off en route at the fascinating Hoct\u00fan Cemetery to see the colorfully decorated mausoleums that celebrate the dead. It\u2019s a short ferry hop across the bath-warm turquoise sea to this idyllic island. On arrival, you\u2019ll make your way along the sandy streets past colorful Caribbean buildings to your boutique seafront hotel. The afternoon is yours to do exactly as you please – perhaps exploring the island by golf cart, visiting vibrant Holbox Town or chilling out by the pool. Finish the day in the perfect way: sipping sunset cocktails on your private beach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Paradise calling","text":"

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It\u2019s your final full day, but the fun isn\u2019t over yet. Today, you\u2019re off on a boat trip to Cabo Catoche, a semi-uninhabited island off the northern tip of Holbox. Lined with coraline white sand and surrounded by clear emerald water, this was the site of the first European landing in 1517 and the oldest Christian church in the Americas. The crew will show you how to fish using ancient string techniques, then you\u2019ll head to a \u2018deep zone\u2019 for swimming and snorkeling amongst the tropical fish and corals. Landing on a secluded beach, the day\u2019s catch will be prepared into a delicious ceviche feast. Then you\u2019ll journey through the mangroves back to your hotel in time for your farewell dinner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Snorkeling & ceviche","text":"

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All too soon, your trip has come to an end. A Flash Pack group transfer is included to take you back to the airport in Canc\u00fan. If you\u2019re not ready to leave, why not book some additional nights and stay a little longer? Alternatively, extend your adventure by combining your trip with one of our other Mexico tours<\/a>, or maybe Costa Rica<\/a>. Our travel experts are just a phone call away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Until next time, Mexico","text":"

All too soon, your trip has come to an end. A Flash Pack group transfer is included to take you back to the airport in Canc\u00fan. If you\u2019re not ready to leave, why not book some additional nights and stay a little longer? Alternatively, extend your adventure by combining your trip with one of our other Mexico tours<\/a>, or maybe Costa Rica<\/a>. 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