Mexico: An ultraluxe journey through the Yucatan Peninsula (10 days)

Please note that the following itinerary is an example, as all of our journeys are custom-made.

Begin your luxury Mexico tour in the capital - Mexico City - where your personal host will greet you at the airport and take you by private transfer to your luxury accommodations at the Four Seasons. Discover Mexico City’s many highlights, beginning in the main square known as the Zocalo, as continuing on to the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Templo Mayor, the Palacio de Bellas Artes, and more. Enjoy a visit to the Frida Kahlo Museum or “Blue House” as it is affectionately called, a historic house art museum dedicated to the life and work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Continue on to other museums and enjoy exclusive access to the private homes and ateliers of esteemed local curators. Along the way, you’ll take in the city’s fascinating architecture which reflects Pre-Columbian and Spanish influences.

On your second day, explore the Teotihuacan Pyramids, established in 100 BCE and considered one of the most important Mesoamerican sites in the Americas. Teotihuacán, which in Nahuatl means ‘the birthplace of the gods’, is thought to have been established in 100 BCE and is considered one of the most important Mesoamerican sites. Covering 36 square kilometers and containing both a ceremonial center and residential areas, Teotihuacán was the largest city in the pre-Columbian Americas.

With your expert guide, walk down the Avenue of the Dead, the same route traversed by sacrificial victims before they climbed the pyramids to be sacrificed to the gods. You will also have the opportunity to climb the 65m tall Pyramid of the Sun and/or the 43m high Pyramid of the Moon, both of which feature breathtaking views of the city and valley of Teotihuacán. Learn about the cosmology and religion of the Aztecs as you explore the temple of the Feathered Serpent, which honors Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec god of wind and learning. The Aztecs were a great warrior nation that revered two key groups of fighters, the Jaguars and the Eagles. In the Temple of the Jaguar, you can observe frescos of Jaguar warriors that have survived to this day. Later, visit the site of the surviving deep red murals that depict the great goddess Tepantitla along with the Ciudadela, the huge sunken square in the center of the site able to accommodate 100,000 people during ceremonies and festivals.

Head by private transfer to the airport in Mexico City (approx. 30 min) for your private flight to Campeche, where you will be greeted by your personal host upon arrival. Your ultraluxe journey of the Yucatan Peninsula begins with a private transfer to the enchanting and colonial Hacienda Uayamon (approximately 30 minutes). This hacienda seamlessly combines the colonial grandeur of the past with modern luxury amenities. On your first evening day, enjoy the centuries-old property, a destination in its own right, and unwind with a Mayan-influenced massage or by the 100-year-old ceiba tree with a cocktail.

Vehicle transfer to the Edzná ruins (about 1 hour) with your expert guide. This once-great regional capital allows a view of several successive architectural styles including: Petén, Chenes, Puuc and Tardio. Its inhabitants also developed an advanced system of hydraulic works. You will visit the Main Plaza where most of the monumental buildings at the site are located as well as the Great Acropolis, which holds the beautiful five-story building and the Small Acropolis, where you can appreciate an impressive modeled stucco mask.

After visiting Edzná, proceed by vehicle transfer to Campeche (55 minutes) for a recommended lunch at a local restaurant.

Later, in the afternoon, visit the town of Campeche with your personal guide. Granted the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, the city of Campeche has a strong and elegant historical atmosphere. Built in the Renaissance style of a chessboard, the historical center of Campeche includes highlights such as its charming colonial architecture, the Dr. Roma Museum of Stela, the Museum of Mayan Culture, the Casa de Artesanias, and the Royal Road to Hecelchakan, as well as a variety of historical churches, cathedrals and 18th century military fortresses.

After visiting Campeche, vehicle transfer to your hacienda (40 minutes) to relax. You will enjoy a private musical performance at a centuries-old chappel within the hacienda.

In the evening, recommended dinner at your hacienda

Your private Mexico tour of the Yucatan Peninsula continues at the Chablé Yucatán, a luxury wellness resort located on the outskirts of the city of Merida, in the midst of the jungle. Renowned for its modern spa located adjacent to a cenote, Chable combines elements of the past – including a painstakingly restored 19th-century hacienda – with all the amenities of a 5-star resort. Indulge in traditional healing treatments including temazcal and Mayan rebirth massage. In the evenings, sip on aged local spirits as you discover the world’s largest private tequila collection.

Along the way, visit the impressive Uxmal and Kabah ruins with your personal expert guide. Afterwards, stop at a private hacienda for a delicious lunch served amongst ruins of an old chapel. At its zenith, this hacienda produced cattle and henequen, a form of agave or “green gold” that was instrumental in bringing immense wealth to the Yucatan in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The following day, visit the city of Merida, the vibrant capital of the Mexican state of the Yucatan. Here, remnants of colonial history and modern influence fuse together.

Your expert guide will take you to the city’s highlights including the Plaza de Independencia. This is the city’s main focal point, along with the twin churches of the Merida Cathedral and the Iglesia de la Tercera Orden, constructed entirely of white limestone. Both colonial-era churches include relics from ancient Mayan temples. Visit the Casa de Montejo, a 16th-century mansion that is a testament to colonial plateresque architecture. In the evenings, enjoy delicious food and indulge in tequila tastings and spa treatments.

Your luxury Mexico tour continues with a private transfer east towards the beautiful Mayan Riviera on the Caribbean coast. You’ll stop along the way to visit the town of Izamal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where almost every structure is egg-yolk yellow. Discover Izamal’s principal sites and learn about the intriguing blend of Mayan, Spanish, and modern cultures. You will also visit Mayan artisans’ homes and workshops and witness the creation of their magnificent crafts. Then, enjoy exclusive access to one of the sinkholes which famously dot the Yucatan’s forests. You’ll have the clear waters of the natural pools all to yourself, and a gourmet picnic will be prepared for your private party.

Continue to the Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá where you will enjoy an exclusive after-hours tour. An esteemed archaeologist will provide you with a greater understanding of this man-made wonder and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In the evening, arrive at the exclusive Chablé Maroma, located on the Caribbean Sea near Playa del Carmen.

Spend your first day unwinding on the most stunning white sand beaches right off the shores from your resort. This area is home to a Caribbean reef system that teems with diverse marine life, therefore it’s the perfect place to go snorkeling. Swim and relax on picture-perfect beaches located steps away from your private suite as you take in views of the turquoise waters.

The following day, visit the pristine tropical forests at the Sian Ka’An Biosphere. Here you can float on canals and relax next to beautiful freshwater lagoons. Next, visit the stunning coastal ruins of Tulum with your expert guide. On your final evening, enjoy an intimate, candlelit dinner on the beach.

You will be taken by private transfer to Cancún Airport for your international flight home.