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Premiere Inns
  • From $3,798
    To $4,298 pp dbl. occ.
  • (+From $820 To $1,150
    for sgl. occ.)

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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
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TRIP NOTES

All meals included.

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Meet / Depart

Mérida, Mexico/Cancún, Mexico

Special Interest

Culture & History, Exotic Adventure, Geological Wonders, Kayak, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Snorkel, Spa, Swim, Tropical/Winter Sunshine, Water Activities

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Yucatan Family Multisport

Yucatan Family Multisport

Bike, Walk & Snorkel in Mexico's Maya Kingdom

Escape to sunny Mexico for a Backroads adventure that combines plenty of activity and beach time with a window into the soul of the Yucatán. Here the past and present mix openly, providing a canvas for exploration like few others. Become immersed in the rich and varied history of the Maya with visits to numerous archaeological gems, including Chichén Itzá. Explore hidden caves and sleepy Maya villages. Plunge into crystalline jungle cenotes and snorkel in the azure Caribbean. Throughout our trip, we're embraced by the comforts of charming tropical hideaways and a seaside haven.

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Days 1-2 TEMOZON

Meet in Mérida  Get acquainted at a poolside lunch Pedal into the countryside on jungle-flanked back roads  Ease into a cenote - a pristine natural well once used by the Maya - for a refreshing dip Explore the Calcehtok Caves, one of Mexico's largest cave systems Take in sweeping views during your ride to the rarely visited Maya site of Oxkintok Kids create Maya crafts with help from local experts.

Day 3 Chichen Itza

Bike through rural towns to the historic Hacienda Sotuta de Peón, where a traditional Yucatecan feast awaits Explore the hacienda's working henequen farm and enjoy a pre-lunch dip in the pool Get your first taste of the magical Chichén Itzá, the center of religious, political and military power in the Yucatán from A.D. 800-1200 Enjoy an evening sound and light show.

Days 4-6 Riviera Maya

Take an early-morning guided walk through Chichén Itzá ruins and discover the carefully restored Castillo pyramid, ball court and temples  Pedal on ancient Maya paths at Cobá and climb Nohoch Mul, the site's tallest pyramid, for a 360-degree view of the jungle  Settle into luxurious accommodations on Riviera Maya or hit Playa del Carmen for an evening on the town  Snorkel with tropical fish in a secluded bay Relish in all our resort offers: play on the unspoiled beach, splash in the pool, pamper yourself at the spa or simply enjoy the breeze from your hammock Kids and adults learn about local cuisine at a fun cooking demonstration.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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Trip praise

Our family learned and experienced a lot on this trip. The activities were varied and the leaders flexible in working the schedule around the weather and the group's interests. The Hacienda Temózon and the first night dinner on the grounds was a memorable highlight, as was the lunch and swimming at the private hacienda. The zip-line and cenote swimming were both experiences we could not have had anywhere else. The Mayan pyramids were awe inspiring. The cave tour and guide were fascinating. In fact, every day had a special one-of-a-kind highlight that left us with special memories.
Jane Irwin - Wilmette, IL

For more than 29 years, Backroads has been perfecting the art of active travel. We are the Mexico tour experts. For multisport tours in Latin America, trust our in-depth connections. To see all our Latin America multisport tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Latin America biking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Latin America walking and hiking tours click here.

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TROPICAL CHARMS : Premiere Inns*

Hacienda Temozón

Temozón (2 nights): The exquisitely furnished rooms at this majestic residence allow you to experience the grandeur and affluence of the colonial past. Its grounds include spacious gardens, a spectacular swimming pool and a 17th-century church.

Hotel Hacienda Chichén

Chichén Itzá (1 night): This one-time manor house of a 16th-century ranch features private casitas set in tropical gardens and a glimpse of Chichén Itzá ruins from the pool.

* With 1 Casual Inn night

Fairmont Mayakoba

Riviera Maya (2 nights): Lauded by Condé Nast Traveler, this splendid resort sprawls amid mangrove forest, canals and beach, and offers every luxury, including a 37,000-square-foot spa and five swimming pools.

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Fairmont Mayakoba

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Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Level 1 2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 10, 16 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
  • Walking Tour 45 minutes
Day 2
  • Levels 1 to 3 4 Route Options Available
  • Biking 9, 15, 33 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
  • Cave Walk 1.5 hours  
Day 3
  • Levels 1 to 2  3 Route Options Available
  • Biking 9, 16, 28 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Level 1  2 Route Options Available
  • Walking Tour 2 hours
  • Biking 8 miles 
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling 2 hours
  • Optional activities
Day 6
  • Conclusionof Trip

On this Family Trip, our routes follow gentle terrain with no significant gain or loss in elevation. Liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and mileage is kept moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.

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Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles