Discover Mexico’s highlights from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen with guided ancient sites, a Sumidero Canyon boat tour, an alebrijes workshop and home‑cooked meals.
  • Discover the fantastical world of alebrijes – folk art sculptures of mythical creatures – during a visit to a women-run workshop outside Oaxaca. The artists will share their process and stories of how they came to specialise in this craft.
  • Take a step back in time during guided tours through the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza, Teotihuacan, Palenque and Mitla.
  • Get a taste of Maya culture during a home-cooked pibil lunch with a local family, sampling this traditional method of cooking which involves barbecuing food underground.
  • Explore the Maya communities surrounding San Cristobal de las Casas and learn about local culture, religion and the traditional way of life retained in the highlands.
  • Sail the mighty Sumidero Canyon on board a guided boat tour, cruising below the canyon’s towering walls and spotting wildlife along the way.
Accommodation is based on hotels noted in the daily itinerary as a guideline and may change if preferred rooms aren’t available, with a similar standard provided. Early check-in can’t always be guaranteed; luggage can be stored and, on some trips, shared day rooms may be available until rooms are ready.