Hiking or Biking, Nature, Culture, Mayaland
Mayan trail Expedition
This is one of the favorites expeditions!
In this trip, you will deep into the Mayan culture hiking 100 km on the ancient trails that have been used since the ancient Mayan civilization settles in the area. At the end of the hike, you will be bespoke in the beautiful Mérida city.
Trip Description
7 Day Expedition
The hike is an easy trail that can provide you a good training insight for Patagonia or the Himalayas. The communities develop a regional cooperative for nature and heritage conservation that facilitate the trail infrastructure, sharing with hikers and bicycle riders their services and land at the same time they preserve their ancient traditions and lifestyle. The rich culture, history, and nature of the unique Yucatan Peninsula geography are the most to visit. This part of the world hosts the Mayan civilization since 2,000 b.c. and are several hidden archeological sites under the tropical forest. The underground river system that runs through the limestone is the main freshwater source of the whole peninsula, in some parts where the roof collapse allows to refresh in the crystal-clear waters.
Merida the white city is the vibrant capital of Yucatán state has a rich Mayan and colonial heritage. The city’s landmarks to visit are Plaza de la Independencia, the Cathedral, and the limestone Iglesia de la Tercera Orden, both using relics from the ancient Mayan temples. The Casa de Montejo a 16 the-century mansion.
Hike / Bike Level: Easy-Moderate
Flat, no steep, easy to hike and bike ride
Trip Details
Budget *
Hike Expedition – $ 2,300 USD
Bike Expedition – $ 2,500 USD
Group Maximum 10 people.
Group Minimum 4 people.
*Price are per person
*Save your spot with 200 USD per participant
*Prices are subject to change 3 months before the expedition date
*Open group expedition with a maximum of 10 people minimum of 4 people.
*For private family/friends group send us an inquiry email
What is included?
Price Includes:
- Tour Guide
- Local transfers
- Activities
- Local guides
- Food
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Tents when need it
- Welcome Kit
- Bike Expedition includes the Bike rental and Helmet
Not Included:
• Air flight
• Extra meals and drinks, not listed in the itinerary
• Tips
• Any activity not specified in the itinerary
• Participants health liability and travel insurance not included
• Trip Cancellation Insurance/Comprehensive Travel Insurance
Upcoming dates 2021
Spring season – March 21st to 28th (First Quarter Vernal Equinox)
Summer season – August 8 th to 15th (New Moon)
Fall season – September 19th to 26th (Autumn Equinox, Full Moon)
What to expect from this experience?
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*Itinerary 7-day expedition
Day 1 / Mérida
Arrive to the international airport of Merida
Transfer to the Hotel
Dinner together (Included)
Day 2 / Campground Pebá
6 AM light breakfast and transfer to the starting point Dzoyaxché village, where we will visit the community attractions, the Hacienda, the Chapel. The trail guides us through the tropical forest to Cuxtal Nature Reserve to Yaxnic & Petac Haciendas. Lunch at Tzacalá community where we visit some archeological Mayan ruins. Hike to Peba to visit the cenote sinkhole call Sambula where we will refresh and have dinner and spend the night at their campground after a magical campfire time.
Distance: 10 miles / 16 Km
Cenotes: 2
Haciendas: 5
Archeological sites: 1
Mayan communities: 5
RUTE: Dzoyaxché – Pebá
LEVEL: Moderate
Day 3 / Eco-village Xuux Ek
6:30 AM early light breakfast.
7:30 AM on the way to San Antonio Mulix we will stop at Yaxcopoil Hacienda where we visit the museum from the XVII century and a Cacao Hacienda and the community that relies on its production, where we’ll have lunch. When arriving in San Antonio Mulix, we will visit 2 cenotes known as the most beautiful ones in the whole state. We will have dinner and stay at the community eco-village cabins, Xuux Ek.
Distance: 12 miles / 19 Km
Cenotes: 3
Haciendas: 2
Archeological sites: 0
Mayan communities: 4
RUTE: Peba – San Antonio Mulix
LEVEL: Moderate
Day 4 / Ochil Cabin
6:30 AM early light breakfast
7:30 AM travel to Yunkú, along the way we’ll stop at Hacienda Ochil for a recovery time, then hike to the cenote Kankirixché to refresh and have lunch in the community. Afterward, hike to the cenote cave sanctuary Yunkú. Then, hike to the Hacienda to have a nice rest of the evening in their luxury eco-chic rooms, pool, cenote, and hammocks.
*Option to visit Uxmal extra cost
Distance: 14 miles / 23 Km
Cenotes: 3
Haciendas: 2
Archeological sites: 1 if visit Uxmal
Mayan communities: 1
RUTE: San Antonio Mulix – Yunkú
LEVEL: Moderate
Day 5 / Campground Lepan
6:30 AM light breakfast
7:30 AM Hike to Lepan, along the way we will visit the Mucuyche community where we refresh in their cenote and have a typical Yucatecan snack, after lunch, we keep our journey towards Uyalaceh, on the road we will explore some archeological site that is hidden in the road and another beautiful cenote. Once arriving at the community of Uayalceh we’ll have lunch with a Mayan family, visit the Hacienda and before dusk, we will hike to Lepan where we will visit a cenote cavern, have dinner, and camp at the community campground
Distance: 15.5 miles / 25 Km
Cenotes: 3
Haciendas: 0
Archeological sites: 1
Mayan communities: 3
RUTE: Yunkú - Lepan
LEVEL: Moderate
Day 6 / Mérida
6:30 AM early light breakfast
7:30 AM hike toward Mayapan. Along the way, we will visit Xcanchakan Hacienda where we’ll have lunch and rest. After this, we’ll keep the hike to Mayapan archeological site to celebrate in a symbolic ceremony the completion of the Mayan trail.
After the guided tour in Mayapan, we will take our transfer to Mérida city where we will spend the night at a nice hotel boutique.
Distance: 10.5 miles / 17 Km
Cenotes: 2
Haciendas: 1
Archeological sites: 2
Mayan communities: 1
RUTE: Lepan – Mayapan
LEVEL: Moderate / Strenuous
Day 7 / Mérida
7 – 9 AM breakfast
9:30 AM city tour
11:00 AM the rest of the day free to have a spa day (not included), visit a museum, sightseeing, and/or shopping. Lunch is not included.
6 PM Dinner (Included)