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LATIN AMERICA • MEXICO
Highlights
of Mexico
Duration • 14 Days & 12 Nights Small-group tour • From £3,295
Category • Standard Private tour • From £3,995
This group tour features…
No single supplement on
selected departure dates
(limited availability)
3- & 4-star accommodation
Flexible – extensions & flight
upgrades available
Average group size – 12 people
(max 18)
Direct international flights with
British Airways
Internal flights
Transfers in air-conditioned
vehicles
Experienced local tour manager
12 breakfasts & 5 lunches
Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
Festival departures †
Weather
Oaxaca
J F M A M J J A S O N D
A 26 27 29 30 30 27 26 26 25 26 26 26
B 7 8 10 12 13 13 13 13 13 11 9 7
C 4 5 11 31 77 140 92 103 125 51 10 5
A: Maximum average temperature (°C)
B: Minimum average temperature (°C)
C: Average rainfall (mm)
Discover the legacy of the Aztec, Mayan and
Spanish empires on this outstanding tour
of Mexico’s finest sites. Explore magnificent
pyramids and temples, colourful colonial
cities with their indigenous influences, and
the natural beauty of valleys, canyons,
waterfalls and tropical rainforests.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
Boat ride through the Sumidero canyon
Flights to indigenous villages and Mayan
sites, reducing long road journeys
Witness local traditions on festival
departures including Easter and the Day
of the Dead
Day 1: Fly to Mexico City
Fly from London (regional connections available)
to Mexico City with British Airways. Transfer to
the Galeria Plaza Hotel for 3 nights. (N)
Day 2: Mexico City
Full-day city tour, including the Zócalo
(main plaza), the murals of Diego Rivera, the
National Cathedral and the Anthropological
Museum. (B, L)
Day 3: Teotihuacán
Morning visit to the historic Shrine of Our Lady
of Guadalupe. Continue to the pyramids of
Teotihuacán, dating back 2,000 years. (B, L)
Day 4: Fly to Oaxaca
Fly to Oaxaca, a beautiful colonial city, and take
an afternoon tour. Stay 2 nights at the Parador
San Miguel. (B)
Day 5: Monte Albán
Morning visit to the impressive ancient Zapotec
Day of the Dead celebrations
capital of Monte Albán. Afternoon at leisure or
optional visit to the ruins of Mitla. (B)
Days 6 & 7: Fly to Tuxtla Gutierrez • San
Cristóbal de las Casas
Fly to Tuxtla Gutierrez via Mexico city, and take
a boat along the Grijalva River to the Sumidero
canyon. Continue to San Cristóbal de las Casas
for 2 nights at the Hotel Diego de Mazariegos.
The following morning, tour this colonial town
and nearby indigenous villages. Afternoon at
leisure. (B)
Day 8: Agua Azul waterfalls • Palenque
Drive from the cool highlands to the tropical
lowlands and Palenque via the waterfalls of
Agua Azul. Stay 1 night at the Chan Kah Resort.
(B, L)
Day 9: Palenque • Campeche
Morning tour of Palenque, one of the greatest
Mayan sites. Afternoon drive to Campeche via
the scenic Sabuncuy coast (5 hours). Overnight
at the Hotel Plaza Campeche. (B, L)
Day 10: Kabah • Uxmal • Mérida
In the morning, drive to the Palace of Masks
at Kabah and then head to Uxmal for a tour of
the Mayan ceremonial centre. In the afternoon
continue to Mérida and stay at the Casa del
Balam for 2 nights. (B, L)
Day 11: Mérida
Morning walking tour of the city. (B)
Day 12: Chichén Itzá
Transfer to Chichén Itzá and tour the ancient
Mayan city. Overnight at the Hacienda
Chichen. (B)
Days 13 & 14: Fly to London
Transfer to Cancun for a direct overnight flight
to London with British Airways. (B) (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast,
L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
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