Short Break - Carmen Beach

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
4 days and 3 nights
Mexico (Playa del Carmen/Riviera Maya, Valladolid, Chichen Itza)
Mexico (Playa del Carmen/Riviera Maya)

Description

Short Break to discover Playa del Carmen, relax yourself in its wonderful beaches, have fun along the Quinta Avenida and visit Chichen Itza, a cenote and the colonial village of Valladolid.
 
Playa del Carmen is the heartbeat of the Mayan Riviera. Its strategic location boasts 120 kilometers (75 mi) of shoreline in the Mexican Caribbean, which makes this destination the ideal gateway for any kind of travelers, who are seduced by its beaches, cenotes (deep natural wells or sinkholes), theme parks, and exclusive resorts nestled in the enigmatic jungle or impressed with the cosmopolitan atmosphere of is Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue).
 
The days in Playa del Carmen seem endless. The mornings are ideal for travelers to sunbathe and swim in its turquoise-blue waters. At sunset, downtown restaurants await, for a culinary experience that ranges from traditional Mayan cuisine to international fare. Afterward, you can tour its most emblematic street, Fifth Avenue, well-known for its boutiques, handicraft stores, and bars. Be sure to come back at night in search of a soirée. You will find all sorts of fun activities. However, the most popular places are those with open bars, featuring dance parties hosted by celebrity impersonators. However, there are also hippie mezcalerías, salsa dance clubs, and bars featuring trova (Cuban popular music).
 
Playa del Carmen is located 76 kilometers (47 miles) from Cancún. You can travel, by land or ferry, from Playa del Carmen to other Caribbean paradises, such as Tulum, Holbox, Cozumel and Isla Mujeres. This destination was blessed by nature, close to Playa del Carmen you can swim with the turtles in Akumal, explor the Biosphere of Sian Ka An, walk through the Underworld Cenote, or to explore the Chichen ItzaCobá and Tulum archaeological sites.

 

Program

Day 1:
Cancun - Playa del Carmen
Arrival at the Cancun airport and private transfer to the selected hotel in Playa del Carmen (3-star category in the city center, breakfast included).

Day 2:
Chichen Itza - Cenote - Valladolid - Playa del Carmen
Breakfast at hotel and shared day tour to Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid with hotel pick up, multilingual guide and lunch included.
Chichen Itza is without a doubt one of the greatest jewels of the Mayan world. Selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chichen Itza is a place you must visit at least once in your life. You will be immersed in this ancient city and stroll among all its amazing structures! The most famous building in Chichen Itza is the Kukulkan pyramid. This is where the magnificent phenomenon of light occurs during the equinox, when the feathered serpent god Kukulkan descends like a shadow on one side of the pyramid. An expert guide will guide you as you visit the site by telling you fascinating stories and then giving you free time for photos. During the day we will visit a wonderful Cenote located in the middle of the jungle where you can swim in its crystal clear and refreshing waters. The tour includes a delicious buffet lunch in a local restaurant with regional Yucatec cuisine. On the return journey to the Riviera Maya or Cancun, we will make a stop in the charming colonial city of Valladolid.
Return to Tulum in the afternoon and free night.

Day 3:
Playa del Carmen
Free day to relax on the wonderful beaches of Playa del Carmen and discover this beautiful destination.
Playa del Carmen is the heartbeat of the Mayan Riviera. Its strategic location boasts 120 kilometers (75 mi) of shoreline in the Mexican Caribbean, which makes this destination the ideal gateway for any kind of travelers, who are seduced by its beaches, cenotes (deep natural wells or sinkholes), theme parks, and exclusive resorts nestled in the enigmatic jungle or impressed with the cosmopolitan atmosphere of is Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue). The days in Playa del Carmen seem endless. The mornings are ideal for travelers to sunbathe and swim in its turquoise-blue waters. At sunset, downtown restaurants await, for a culinary experience that ranges from traditional Mayan cuisine to international fare. Afterward, you can tour its most emblematic street, Fifth Avenue, well-known for its boutiques, handicraft stores, and bars. Be sure to come back at night in search of a soirée. You will find all sorts of fun activities. However, the most popular places are those with open bars, featuring dance parties hosted by celebrity impersonators. However, there are also hippie mezcalerías, salsa dance clubs, and bars featuring trova (Cuban popular music). From Playa del Carmen you can travel to other Caribbean paradises, such as Tulum, Holbox, Cozumel and Isla Mujeres. This destination was blessed by nature, close to Playa del Carmen you can swim with the turtles in Akumal, explor the Biosphere of Sian Ka An, walk through the Underworld Cenote, or to explore the Cobá and Tulum archaeological sites.

Day 4:
Playa del Carmen
Breakfast at the hotel and last free day to discover Playa del Carmen and its surroundings.
Possibility to extend the stay with extra nights, excursions or add transfers to other destinations or transfer to the airport.

Price includes

- Arrival transfer from Cancun airport to Playa del Carmen hotel
- 3 nights in a 3 stars hotel (in the city center), breakfast included
- Day group tour to Chichen Itza and Cenote (pick up at the hotel, multilingual guide, lunch included)
- Assistance on spot

Price does not include

- Last day transfer to the airport or to another destination (possibility to book it as extra)
- Drinks during the tour
- Possible ambiental fee (if the applied by the hotel)

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 3 stars hotel or similarPlaya del Carmen   Cancun International Airport (CUN), Cancun - Arrival Terminal
  Riviera Maya
2 3 stars hotel or similarPlaya del Carmen   Valladolid
  Chichen Itza
  Riviera Maya - Cenote
3 3 stars hotel or similarPlaya del Carmen
4   Playa del Carmen

Accommodations provided in each place

Place
Playa del Carmen3 stars hotel or similar