BeachCancún & Riviera Maya Beach Week
- 5★ beach hotel on the Riviera Maya
- Flights from London, direct or one stop
- Return airport transfers
From£1,299per person · 2 sharing
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Yucatán Ruins & Beach
Three nights near Chichén Itzá and six on the Tulum coast, with breakfast, return flights and private road transfers.
- 9 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From London Heathrow, direct or with one stop
From
£1,649
per person · 2 sharing
About this holiday
A tour of the Yucatán Peninsula, followed by a beach stay. Spend three nights in Valladolid, a colonial town close to Chichén Itzá and several cenotes, then drive to the Caribbean coast for six nights near Tulum, with its clifftop ruins and white beaches.
The package includes return flights from the UK, both hotels with breakfast, your airport transfers and private road transfers, including drives to Chichén Itzá and Cobá. Seaweed can wash up on some beaches between spring and autumn, so tell us when you plan to travel.
- Duration
- 10 days, 9 nights
- Board
- Bed & breakfast
- Hotels
- 5★ in Valladolid and Tulum
- Flights
- London, direct or one stop
- Transfers
- Airport and private road transfers
- Good for
- Couples, friends, families
5★ hotels in Valladolid and Tulum
In Valladolid you stay in a 5-star hotel in or near the colonial centre, often a restored building with a courtyard and a pool. Near Tulum you stay in a 5-star hotel close to the beach. We confirm both hotels with each quote.
Hotel features
- Breakfast at both hotels
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- A pool at each hotel
- Private transfers between places
- Family rooms on request
Driving times on your trip
- Cancún Airport to Valladolidapprox. 2 hrs
- Valladolid to Chichén Itzáapprox. 45 mins
- Valladolid to Cobáapprox. 1 hr
- Cobá to Tulumapprox. 45 mins
- Tulum ruins from your hotelapprox. 10–20 mins
- Tulum to Cancún Airportapprox. 1 hr 45 mins
Driving times are approximate and do not include stops.
Included in the price
Included
- Return flights from the UK, with checked baggage
- 3 nights in Valladolid and 6 nights near Tulum, both 5★
- Breakfast every morning
- Airport transfers and private road transfers between places
- A private driver for the Chichén Itzá and Cobá days
- ATOL protection under ATOL 10416
- A UK consultant before and during your trip
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Entry fees, guides and cenote tickets
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Extras such as seat selection or extra baggage
Before you go
Flight time
Approx. 11 hours direct from London Heathrow to Cancún (CUN). Valladolid is approx. 2 hours by road, and Tulum approx. 1 hour 45 minutes back to the airport.
Time difference
Cancún is 5 hours behind the UK in winter and 6 hours behind in summer, as Mexico does not change its clocks.
Money
The currency is the Mexican peso (MXN). Cards are accepted in hotels and most restaurants; carry some pesos for markets, taxis and tips.
Tipping
Tipping is customary in restaurants, at around 10–15% of the bill, and a few pesos for porters and drivers.
Language
Spanish is the main language. English is spoken in hotels, resorts and tourist areas.
Weather
Daytime highs are around 28–33°C on the coast and inland. November to April is driest and the sea is around 26–28°C; summer is hotter, with showers.
Day by day
Your driver is with you on the transfer days and the drive to Chichén Itzá. Entry fees and local guides are not included.
- Day 1
Fly to Cancún
Fly from London Heathrow to Cancún, approx. 11 hours direct. Your driver takes you to Valladolid, approx. 2 hours by road.
- Day 2
Chichén Itzá
Visit the Mayan city of Chichén Itzá, approx. 45 minutes from Valladolid. You can walk around El Castillo, but visitors cannot climb it. Cool off afterwards at Cenote Ik Kil nearby.
- Day 3
Valladolid and cenotes
Walk Valladolid’s colonial centre and swim in a cenote close to town, approx. 10 minutes by road.
- Day 4
Cobá and Tulum
Drive to the Mayan site of Cobá, approx. 1 hour from Valladolid, then on to your hotel near Tulum, approx. 45 minutes further.
- Days 5–9
Tulum and the beach
Visit the clifftop ruins of Tulum early in the day, then spend your days on the beach or swimming in a cenote. The rest is yours to plan.
- Day 10
Fly home
Breakfast and check-out, then your transfer to Cancún Airport, approx. 1 hour 45 minutes, for your flight to London.
Questions about this package
Can I climb the pyramid at Chichén Itzá?
No. Visitors have not been allowed to climb El Castillo since 2006, but you can walk around the site, see the ball court and the other temples, and take photographs.
Can I swim in a cenote?
Yes, at many cenotes. Some have entry fees and life jackets or showers before you swim. Take water shoes and a towel. We can suggest cenotes close to your hotel.
Will seaweed affect the beach at Tulum?
Sargassum seaweed can wash up on some Caribbean beaches between spring and autumn. It varies by year and beach. Tell us when you plan to travel and we’ll talk it through.
Is halal food available on this trip?
Halal meat is limited in the Yucatán. Seafood and vegetarian dishes are easy to find, and some hotels can sometimes arrange meals on request. We’ll check with each hotel before you book.
How do I book this holiday?
Send an enquiry or call us on 020 7871 4545. We’ll confirm the price for your dates, then a deposit secures your booking and you receive an ATOL Certificate.
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Questions about this holiday?
Talk to a UK consultant
Call us or send an enquiry, and we’ll check prices for your dates, suggest hotels and change the package to suit you.