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Mexico City to Tulum
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Length
15 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Mexico City (Mexico)
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Ends in
Tulum (Mexico)
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Available Tour Start Dates
JAN 4, 2027 to DEC 13, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Contiki tours are only available for 18- to 35-year olds.
Overview
This 15-day trip takes you from CDMX’s food, art and big-city energy to Oaxaca’s markets, mezcal and slow afternoons, before heading through Chiapas, Mérida, Chichén Itzá and Valladolid. Expect jungle ruins, turquoise waterfalls, cenote swims, overnight buses, local flavours and free time to follow your own curiosity. You’ll finish in Tulum, with beach time built in and plenty of free time to keep exploring. Expect simple stays and both public and private transport.
Visited During Tour
Agua Azul | Cenote Ik Kil | Chichen Itza (Mexico) | Merida (Mexico) | Mexico City (Mexico) | Misol-Ha | Oaxaca (Mexico) | Overnight Bus To Merida | Overnight Bus To San Cristobal | Palenque (Mexico) | Roberto Barrios Waterfalls | San Cristobal Island (Galapagos) | Tulum (Mexico) | Valladolid
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Mexico City to Tulum tour dates available from Contiki. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Contiki Tour Code 811-2620
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1Mexico City
Welcome to Mexico City! Once you make your way to the hostel, you'll have the rest of the day to settle in, explore the neighbourhood, or take it easy. In the evening, meet your Trip Manager and fellow travellers at the Welcome Meeting.
Accommodations: Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel (or similar) -
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2Mexico City
Kick off with an orientation through Centro, getting a feel for the heart of CDMX. After that, you’ll have time to explore more your way — whether that’s checking out museums and landmarks or making your way to Roma Norte for cafes and a change of pace. Plus, there’s an option to join a gourmet taco tour for lunch, which is a pretty great way to get into Mexico City’s food scene.
Accommodations: Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel (or similar) -
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3Mexico City to Oaxaca
Leave the capital behind this morning and travel south by private transfer, swapping big-city buzz for a slower pace and a new side of Mexico.The rest of the day free to settle in or head out and explore. You might want to wander the historic centre, browse the local markets, or ease into the city with dinner and a mezcal.
Accommodations: Viajero Oaxaca Hostel (or similar) -
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4Oaxaca
Swap the city for the countryside, and visit a traditional mezcal palenque for an experience rooted in local culture and craft. After learning how it all comes together, you’ll enjoy a tasting and a local lunch before heading back to Oaxaca. There’s the option to experience the world-famous Lucha Libre later tonight.
- Meals Included:
- Lunch
Accommodations: Viajero Oaxaca Hostel (or similar) -
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5Oaxaca & Overnight Bus to San Cristobal
You’ll have a free day to enjoy Oaxaca your way, whether that means market browsing, museum stops, artisan workshops, or just taking it slow in a cafe around the historic centre. Later this evening, we'll jump on public transport for a overnight journey to San Cristóbal de las Casas. Settle into your seat, grab some snacks for the road, and get some rest as you travel through the mountains into Chiapas.
Accommodations: Overnight bus to San Cristóbal -
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6San Cristobal
You’ll arrive in San Cristóbal early this morning and transfer to the hostel. Then your Trip Manager will show you around and help you get your bearings. After that, the rest of the day will be free to explore, relax, or ease into the city’s mountain-town pace.
Accommodations: Che San Cristobal Hostel (or similar) -
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7San Cristobal
Today's a free day to explore San Cristóbal however you like. Spend the day wandering artisan markets, finding a good cafe, or taking in more of the town’s relaxed pace and local culture. You also have the option to join a Sumidero Canyon and Chiapa de Corzo experience if you want to get out and see more of the region.
Accommodations: Che San Cristobal Hostel (or similar) -
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8San Cristobal to Palenque via Agua Azul and Misol-Ha
Time to leave San Cristóbal behind and travel through the Chiapas mountains by private transfer, with some seriously good scenery along the way.First stop? Agua Azul, where you’ll have time to walk the trails, take in the turquoise cascades, and cool off with a swim.Next up is Misol-Ha, a dramatic waterfall surrounded by lush jungle, with time to explore and enjoy the setting before continuing on.By afternoon, you’ll arrive in Palenque. With a pool and proper jungle surroundings, it’s a pretty ideal place to relax for the evening.
Accommodations: Cabañas Kin Balam (or similar) -
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9Palenque & Overnight Bus to Merida via Roberto Barrios Waterfalls
This morning, head out on a guided tour of the Palenque ruins, one of the most impressive Maya sites in Mexico, set deep in the jungle.Later, you’ll visit Roberto Barrios, where turquoise pools and waterfalls make for a solid change of pace. There’ll be time to swim, relax, or just enjoy the setting before heading back.In the evening, board your overnight bus to Mérida. Grab dinner and snacks before you go, then settle in for the journey across to the Yucatán.
Accommodations: Overnight Bus to Merida -
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10Merida
Arrive in Merida early this morning and transfer to the hostel, where you can freshen up before heading out for breakfast. Once you’ve settled in, your Trip Manager will give you an orientation of the town. Then you’ll have free time to explore the city at your own pace. Join a Yucatán home cooking experience with local hosts if you’re keen to get straight into the local food scene.
Accommodations: Che Hostel Merida (Or Similar) -
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11Merida to Valladolid via Chichen Itza and Cenote Ik Kil
Leave Merida behind this morning and head out by private transfer towards Chichen Itza - one of Mexico’s most famous landmarks.Explore this ancient site on a guided tour and get a closer look at the history, architecture, and stories behind this ancient Maya city.Afterwards, you’ll stop at Cenote Ik Kil for a quick cool off and swim in one of the region’s best-known natural sinkholes.Later on, continue to Valladolid and check in on arrival. Once you’ve settled in, the rest of the day will be free to relax or head out and explore this smaller colonial town.
Accommodations: Che Valladolid Hostel (Or Similar) -
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12Valladolid to Tulum
Enjoy a day in Valladolid. Optionally, join a full-day trip to Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas if you want to see more of this side of the Yucatán.Later in the afternoon, you’ll collect your bags and take the public bus to Tulum. Once you arrive and check in, the evening will be free for dinner and a first taste of this laid-back Caribbean stop.
Accommodations: Che Tulum Hostel (Or Similar) -
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13Tulum
You’ll have a full free day to enjoy Tulum however you like. Head for the beach, visit the cliffside ruins, check out a cenote, or just take it slow around town with cafes, shops, and plenty of time to do your own thing.
Accommodations: Che Tulum Hostel (Or Similar) -
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14Tulum
Another free day to enjoy Tulum your way, whether that means more beach time, a last cenote stop, or just taking it easy around town.
Accommodations: Che Tulum Hostel (Or Similar) -
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15Tulum
And just like that, our Mexican adventure has officially come to an end. Say goodbye to your crew, swap details, and perhaps get planning on our next getaway.
More Details
Contiki is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Mexico City to Tulum tour:
Travelers Notes
* START/END TIMES: Trip starts in Mexico City at 4:00pm and ends in Tulum at 10:00am. Please join your trip at the start accommodation outlined in your trip documents. Hotels are subject to change. Check your travel documents for How To Get There & Kick-Start Meeting information.* TRANSFERS: Chargeable Arrival transfers are available for flights into Mexico City (MEX Airport). Departure transfers are not available. Full Flight Information must be provided if transfers are required to be booked. Flights details must be advised min. 14 days prior to departure.* PASSPORT: A passport is needed to enter Mexico for all passengers unless they are residents or citizens of these countries. Passport details are required for all Latin America trips. The clients name as it appears on their passport, date of birth, gender, passport number, expiry date with 6 months validity, and nationality is required.* VISAS: Visas may be required for this trip. It is the client's responsibility to obtain the necessary documentation.* BORDER FEES: The following Border Fees will need to be paid locally while on trip: the US$55 fee for departing Mexico is often included in airline tickets, so have an invoice to show officials if it has been paid. USD Fees are subject to change and are approximate based on exchange rates.* GROUND HANDLER: This trip is operated on behalf of Contiki by our trusted third party supplier Be Mexico and led by one of our own wonderful Contiki Trip Managers.
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