Itinerary:

Day 1 Arrive Cancun Arrive in Cancun at any time.
Day 2-3 Playa del Carmen Once you settle into your beach chair under a palm frond palapa next to the Caribbean sipping a margarita, you?ll understand why Playa del Carmen is one of the stars of the Mayan Riviera. Chill out on the beach or try parasailing, snorkelling or diving in underground caverns (cenotes).
Day 4-5 Merida After a stop at the legendary Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, make your way to Merida, the capital of the Yucatan State. Known as "la ciudad blanca" (the white city), Merida is a cultural centre for the region, with a top-notch museum and public performances most nights. Explore the colonial centre on foot or in a horse-drawn carriage, take a trip to the Uxmal ruins, visit Progreso beach or spend the nights dancing like the locals!
Day 6-7 Palenque Leaving sunny Yucatan behind, we hit the highway and travel through the states of Campeche and Tabasco to the state of Chiapas, home of Palenque. One of the most beautiful Mayan sites in Mexico, Palenque is set in the Chiapas jungle and is rich with colourful, riotous flora and profuse wildlife.
Day 8-10 San Cristobal de las Casas Known for its ties to the Zapatista revolution, San Cristobal is an architectural and cultural wonder. Take a side-trip to some outlying villages and visit some local homes. Experience day-to-day village life and learn how locals combine traditional beliefs and modern religion with intriguing results.
Day 11-12 Oaxaca The colourful and lively markets and the impressive Zapotec ruins of Monte Alban are just two of many reasons to visit wonderful Oaxaca. An excellent spot to pick up handicrafts and souvenirs.
Day 13 Puebla After a short drive on one of Mexico?s comfortable buses we hit Puebla, famous for its hand-painted tiles, unique handicrafts, mouth-watering Mole Poblano and rich colonial history.
Day 14 Mexico City Explore the world's largest metropolitan area or take an optional day trip to the famous archaeological site of Teotihuacan.
Day 15 Depart Mexico City

Accommodation: Basic hotels/guest houses (13 nts) (may be multi-share), Night bus (1 nt) .
Group Size: Max 15, Avg 10
Highlights: Cancun, Playa del Carmen, snorkelling in cenotes, Chichen Itza, Palenque, climbing Mayan temples, San Cristobal, Merida, Oaxaca, Puebla, Mexico City.
Meals Included: No meals included.
Reverse Itinerary: Have some extra time to spend in Mexico? Why not add the Mexico Monarch Butterfly Trail, see code CMMT
Transport: Public bus, Van.
Meal Budget: Allow USD375 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see trip details.
Trip Reference: MCM