Caribbean and Biosphere in 12 days · Guide-accompanist

Day 1: Welcome To Mexico

1. Puerto Morelos
   4h
   ➜ At Cancún International Airport, your Guide will warmly welcome you before arriving in your private air-conditioned vehicle towards your first stop.
   
   Afternoon ➜ Set up at your authentic Inn in Puerto Morelos. Free time to relax by the pool and enjoy your first moments.
   
   ➜ Welcome drink in a village bar with your Guide. A friendly moment to get to know and start this Mexican adventure together in a relaxed atmosphere.

Day 2: Wilderness: Howler Monkey Reserve & Holbox Island Paradise

1. Punta Laguna Monkey Reserve
   8h · Admission ticket included
   09h ➜ Check-out for the Punta Laguna Ecological Reserve, a natural sanctuary managed by the Ma’ax Yetel Kooh Mayan community. Accompanied by your Guide, explore the jungle to meet spider monkeys and howlers, for an authentic immersion between nature and traditions.
   
   ➜ Swimming in a sacred cenote with crystal clear waters, followed by lunch in the Mayan community around a traditional pollo pibil, for a real moment of cultural sharing.
   
   15h ➜ Road to Chiquilá then ferry to the island of Holbox (30 min). Installation in your charming Inn and first discovery of this bohemian island with white sandy beaches.

Day 3: Tropical Odyssey on Holbox waters

1. Isla Holbox
   12h · Admission ticket included
   09h ➜ Enjoy the magic of Holbox Island, nestled in the Yum Balam Reserve. Explore its landscapes by golf cart or kayak through the mangroves.
   
   ➜ Embark on a lancha with your local captain for an off-the-beaten-track getaway, in the heart of the island’s hidden treasures.
   
   ➜ Aperitif on board facing the sunset. Fresh guacamole and fresh corona for an unforgettable moment.

Day 4: Warmth of a Mayan fireplace and freshness of a cenote

1. 8h · Admission ticket included
   11h ➜ An authentic immersion, guided to meet a Mayan family. You will share his daily life, you will let introduction to his traditions: you will pound the spices of the recado, light the wood fire, shape and cook your own tortillas on the comal.
   
   ➜ During cooking, your Guide will take you to a confidential cenote for a refreshing swim. He will share with you legends, myths and sacred role of old. Then return with your family, to enjoy together the fruit of your workshop.
   
   15h ➜ Installation for two nights in a charming ecolodge, surrounded by nature. A total immersion in Mayan traditions, away from the tourist hustle and bustle.

Day 5: Wild escape in the Río Lagartos reserve, between mangroves and unspoilt nature

1. Rio Lagartos Adventures
   8h · Admission ticket included
   09h ➜ Check-out for the Río Lagartos Reserve, a natural sanctuary on the north coast of Yucatán. Embark in lancha with your captain to observe flamingos, crocodiles and exceptional wildlife.
   
   11h ➜ Navigation through mangroves and lagoons to the salt flats. Experience the Mayan ritual of the white clay bath, with purifying virtues.
   
   2pm ➜ Back to your ecolodge in the middle of nature. Relaxation, optional massage and break by the pool in a soothing setting.

Day 6: Chichén Itzá & the beautiful Valladolid: between Mayan heritage and colonial charm

1. Chichen Itza
   8h · Admission ticket included
   ➜ The adventure continues with the discovery of one of the seven wonders of the modern world: Chichén Itzá. You will dive into a captivating story where your Francophone Guide will reveal the thousand-year-old secrets of its history and the architectural treasures of this Mayan jewel.
   
   ➜ Well-deserved lunch break at Hacienda Chichen to awaken your taste buds! Enjoy a delicious buffet with Yucatecan specialties: cochinita pibil, sopa de lima, artisan tacos, queso relleno, homemade poc chuc salsas and traditional desserts. A gourmet break in the heart of local flavors.
   
   ➜ Head to your Inn, nestled in the heart of Valladolid, charming town with colorful facades. Installation in your room where every detail evokes the deep soul of the region. Free time to stroll through the cobblestone streets. When night falls, let yourself be tempted by a real local treat: Les Marquesitas!

Day 7: Head for Bacalar

1. Stromatolites in Bacalar Rapids
   8h · Admission ticket included
   09h ➜ Stop at Valladolid Point of Sale to discover the local authenticity, then drive across the Yucatán towards Bacalar.
   
   ➜ Lunch break in Felipe Carrillo Puerto, in a family restaurant with regional flavors.
   
   4pm ➜ Towards the rapids of Bacalar for a refreshing experience: let yourself be carried by the current in the crystal clear waters. Installation then in your charming accommodation, quiet, on the edge of the lagoon.

Day 8: Alone in the world, far from the bustle

1. Bacalitos Tour en Velero
   5h · Admission ticket included
   09h ➜ Board a sailboat to explore the Bacalar lagoon and its shades of blue, away from the hustle and bustle. Peaceful navigation in the heart of unspoilt nature.
   
   11h ➜ Head for the Ichtomoc Canal, in the heart of the mangroves. Relaxation break with swimming, fresh guacamole on board and privileged moment in this unique natural setting.
   
   6pm ➜ Free evening to enjoy your accommodation by the lagoon to watch the sunset, then free dinner in Bacalar.

Day 9: Caribbean break in Mahahual

1. Zona de Snorkel Mahahual
   12h · Admission ticket included
   09h ➜ Direction Mahahual, preserved Caribbean village, between tropical jungle and sea with turquoise waters.
   
   11h ➜ Snorkeling in the heart of the Barrier Reef with a Naturalist Guide. Explore a real natural aquarium and hopefully swim alongside the sea turtles.
   
   2pm ➜ Lunch in the sand around a fresh ceviche, facing the Caribbean. Then return to your accommodation for one last night in this peaceful setting.

Day 10: Exploration of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere: Immersion in a Wild and Preserved Nature

1. Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
   8h · Admission ticket included
   10am ➜ Head to Sian Ka’an Reserve, a UNESCO-listed natural sanctuary. Immersion in the heart of a preserved rainforest, away from the crowds.
   
   11h ➜ Exploration with your Naturalist Guide: cenotes, rivers and exceptional wildlife for a real connection to nature.
   
   1pm ➜ Floating in the canals of Muyil, lulled by the current in the heart of the mangroves.
   
   ➜ Then drive to your accommodation in Playa del Carmen.

Day 11: The starry paradise of Cozumel: a magical break between sky and sea

1. 8h · Admission ticket included
   ➜ Ferry crossing to Cozumel where your Guide will greet you before joining one of the most beautiful treasures of the Mexican Caribbean.
   
   10h ➜ Excursion to El Cielo with several snorkeling sessions in the heart of a real natural aquarium. Enjoy a friendly lunch accompanied by homemade guacamole and a cold drink.
   
   ➜ Closing aperitif in a cocktail bar in Playa del Carmen to celebrate these twelve days of adventure in an elegant and friendly atmosphere.

Day 12: Final chapter: a last breath in Mexico

1. Cancun
   4h
   10h ➜ A privileged moment to share a video testimony: memories, emotions and highlights of this exceptional journey, in order to transmit all the magic.
   
   12h ➜ Last morning in Mexico. Road to Cancun airport, end of this unforgettable adventure. Plan a comfortable travel time and check your flight schedules.

Pickup details

Travellers are picked up and returned directly to Cancun International Airport.

A member of our team will meet you on arrival at Cancun airport and accompany you to your private vehicle.

At the end of the tour, we also provide your return transfer to Cancun International Airport.

Pick-up times and details are confirmed prior to Check-out according to the passengers' flight schedules.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This tour/activity is private (e).Only your group will participate.