Mayan Train Adventure

Arrive at Cancún International Airport, where we meet and greet you before transferring you by shared vehicle to your selected hotel. You have the rest of the day at leisure – make the most of the hotel facilities or explore the surroundings at your own pace. Overnight in Cancún.

After breakfast, we collect you early and transfer you to the Cancún Maya Train Station to board the modern Maya Train for a smooth, scenic journey to Valladolid (09:30–11:02). On arrival, we take you to your hotel to leave your luggage safely with the concierge, then we continue to the Saamal Cenote at Hacienda Selva Maya for a refreshing swim. A buffet lunch is included amid lush greenery. In the afternoon, you explore Valladolid independently, strolling its colourful streets and landmarks that blend Maya roots with colonial heritage. In the evening, you can watch the video mapping show from 21:00 to 21:30 – please reconfirm the schedule at reception as it may change without prior notice. Overnight in Valladolid.

After breakfast, we transfer you to the Valladolid Maya Train Station for the journey to Campeche (10:04–14:42). On arrival, we take you to your hotel to check in and relax. At 16:45, we depart from the lobby for a panoramic tour of the historic centre, then continue on foot to the ancient ramparts and the Cathedral of St Francis of Assisi. Campeche’s remarkable preservation and architectural grace – recognised by UNESCO – shine through as we wander its atmospheric streets. Overnight in Campeche.

After breakfast, we set out for a guided visit to the ancient Maya city of Edzná. We explore the Pyramid of the Five Levels, the grand main plaza and buildings that display Petén, Chenes and Puuc styles, while our guide brings the site’s history, symbolism and urban sophistication to life. We then continue to Bahía de Tortugas for time to unwind by the sea or pool. You can swim, rest in the shade and disconnect, with a traditional seaside lunch included. Overnight in Campeche.

After breakfast, we transfer you to the Francisco Campeche Maya Train Station to board the train to Mérida (12:09–14:37). On arrival at Mérida Teya Station, we take you to your hotel. You have the remainder of the day at leisure – explore the capital of Yucatán at your own pace or simply relax. Overnight in Mérida.

After a tasty breakfast, we spend the morning at Uxmal on a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site reclaimed from the jungle. Highlights include the Pyramid of the Magician, 35 metres tall, overlooking the remarkably well preserved Nunnery Quadrangle with its intricate carvings, the ball court and the Governor’s Palace with its elaborate roof frieze. At the southern end stands the Great Pyramid, largely unexcavated on three sides. Afterwards, we visit a cacao museum where the plant and its importance to the ancient Maya are explained. Lunch at a typical restaurant is included. Overnight in Mérida.

After breakfast, we depart for the golden town of Izamal, the City of Three Cultures, where pre Hispanic, colonial and contemporary influences mingle. We transfer to the Mérida Teya Maya Train Station to board the train to Izamal (10:04–14:42). On arrival, we visit the Convent of San Antonio de Padua and the Izamal Museum, then continue to a traditional jewellery workshop in Cocoyol, a papier mâché workshop and a Maya herbalist shop. A traditional Yucatecan lunch is included before we visit Kimbilá, famed for its textile traditions. We then continue by Maya Train to Chichén Itzá. Overnight in Chichén Itzá.

After breakfast, we make an early start and our transport waits in the lobby for the return to the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá. You have free time to explore without a guide – you can hire one at the entrance if you wish to delve deeper into Maya culture. Discover the geometric precision of the Temple of Kukulkán, 25 metres tall, built to mirror the Maya calendar and to create the illusion of a serpent along the stairway during the spring and autumn equinoxes. Admire the Great Ball Court, the largest of 13 at the site, the sombre Skull Platform and the Sacred Cenote. Also notable are the Temple of the Warriors, the Ossuary, the Nunnery with adjacent Church and the large observatory known as the Snail. Overnight in Chichén Itzá.

Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel, and at the agreed time we transfer you to the train station for your last Maya Train journey to Cancún Airport Station.