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Mexico Riviera Maya

Caribbean turquoise, Mayan history, and a perfectly lazy beach week within reach of every Canadian airport.

Best season
Nov — Apr
Group size
2 — 12 travelers
Pace
Relaxed
Languages
Spanish (English widely spoken)
Ideal for
Families with kids
Customization
Fully tailorable

Overview

Why this trip
feels different.

Caribbean turquoise, Mayan history, and a perfectly lazy beach week within reach of every Canadian airport.

This 7 days itinerary is built around 4 hand-picked experiences across Mexico. Hotels are selected for character — properties we've slept in, not just listed. Local guides are fluent in your language and trained to read the room: more time at the quiet vista, less at the crowded one.

The pace is intentional. Mornings tend to be active, afternoons quieter, evenings yours. We've designed it to feel less like a tour and more like the trip you'd plan if you had 18 years of travel-agent relationships in your back pocket — because that's exactly what's underneath it.

Day by day

7 days, unhurried.

A sample shape — every day on this itinerary can be adjusted to your interests, energy level, and pace. We treat this as a starting point, not a script.

  1. 1
    Day 1

    Arrive in Cancún

    Welcome to Cancún. Private transfer from the airport to your hotel, time to settle in, and an evening at your own pace. Your trip designer checks in by message to confirm tomorrow's collection time.

    Welcome dinner
    Boutique 4★ / 5★ hotel
  2. 2
    Day 2

    Tulum ruins

    Today centers on tulum ruins. Your private guide collects you after a leisurely breakfast for a thoughtfully-paced day that balances headlines with quieter moments away from the crowds. Lunch at a local favourite. Evening at leisure.

    Breakfast & lunch
    Boutique hotel
  3. 3
    Day 3

    Cenote swims

    An early start (worth it) for cenote swims. We've sequenced this day to put you ahead of the day-trippers, with mid-morning back at your hotel for a slow afternoon — pool, spa, or a wander on your own terms.

    Breakfast
    Boutique hotel
  4. 4
    Day 4

    Playa del Carmen

    Playa del Carmen anchors today's itinerary. We pair the must-sees with a hand-picked detour your guide will reveal en route — usually a workshop, viewpoint, or family-run spot we keep quiet about for good reasons.

    Breakfast & lunch
    Boutique hotel
  5. 5
    Day 5

    All-inclusive resort

    A flexible day, themed around all-inclusive resort. Choose a deeper guided experience or trade it for a free day to wander — both options are pre-arranged so you can decide over breakfast.

    Breakfast
    Boutique hotel
  6. 6
    Day 6

    Tulum ruins

    Today centers on tulum ruins. Your private guide collects you after a leisurely breakfast for a thoughtfully-paced day that balances headlines with quieter moments away from the crowds. Lunch at a local favourite. Evening at leisure.

    Breakfast & lunch
    Final-night boutique stay
  7. 7
    Day 7

    Farewell Cancún

    Late checkout where possible. A final breakfast, perhaps one last walk through the neighbourhood, then your private transfer to the airport. We hope you're already planning the next one.

    Breakfast

Your route

3 stops, one journey.

01 Cancún
Arrive
02 Playa del Carmen
4 nights
03 Tulum
3 nights
  1. 01
    Cancún
    Arrive
  2. 02
    Playa del Carmen
    4 nights
  3. 03
    Tulum
    3 nights

Trip highlights

The moments you'll remember.

Tulum ruins
Tulum ruins
Highlight 01
Cenote swims
Cenote swims
Highlight 02
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen
Highlight 03
All-inclusive resort
All-inclusive resort
Highlight 04

Gallery

Scenes from Mexico.

What's in the box

No surprise line items.

Everything below is part of the price you see. The "not included" column is here so you know exactly where the extras are — never as a hidden upsell.

Included
  • Boutique-property accommodation throughout
  • Daily breakfasts; select lunches & dinners as noted
  • All ground transportation between cities
  • Private airport transfers (arrival & departure)
  • English-speaking local guides on touring days
  • All entrance fees per the itinerary
  • 24/7 in-country emergency support
  • Pre-trip planning calls with your travel designer
Not included
  • International airfare (we can quote separately)
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended; we can quote)
  • Visas & entry documents
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Optional excursions & activities
  • Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
  • Personal expenses & laundry

Sample departures

When you might go.

These are sample windows we currently have inventory for. Custom dates are almost always available — we'll confirm based on your preferred travel month.

Departure 1
Jun 7
to Jun 13, 2026
Filling fast
Per person
$1,500
3
spots left
Hold a spot
Departure 2
Aug 2
to Aug 8, 2026
Limited spots
Per person
$1,600
6
spots left
Hold a spot
Departure 3
Oct 11
to Oct 17, 2026
Open
Per person
$1,400
12
spots left
Hold a spot

Ready when you are

Tell us where you'd love to wake up. We'll handle the rest.

A 30-minute discovery call with one of our travel designers — free, no commitment. You'll leave with a clearer idea of where to go, when to go, and what it might cost.

Mexico Riviera Maya
From $1,499 · 7 days
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