Mexico Crossover Cycling Tour
This tour will take you through Mexico by bike, for an amazing way to experience all its beauty with the wind in your face.
- Hotels with breakfast included
- Qualified English-speaking guide and local guides
- Max. 16 participants
- Guaranteed departures
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On your journey, you will discover beautiful colonial cities, fascinating Mayan structures and remarkable geological formations, such as the caves of Loltun. The tour ends in peaceful Playa del Carmen, where you are able to relax on the beautiful Caribbean beach, which will be necessary after your active adventure. Your qualified guide will share all the historic Mayan legends, as you explore the ruins of Chichen Itza. As well as informing you about Mexico’s tumultuous colonial past, as you wander through the streets of Campeche and Valladolid.
- Izamal is a Colonial City Jewel
- The Town is Painted in Yellow
- Called "The City of Hills"
- Underground Water Formations
- Three Cenotes Sacred to The Mayan
- The Most Famous Cenotes on the Yucatán
Peninsula
- Recognized by UNESCO as the “Historic Fortified City of Campeche"
- Historic Waterfront
- Colonial Buildings and Structures
Mexico Crossover Group Tour Itinerary
This cycling adventure will begin in Cancun, then continue on to the Isla Mujeres. Snorkey in the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef before moving on to Izamal, Uxmal, Celestun, Chichen and ending in the ancient seaside city of Tulum.
Below you’ll find the day-by-day breakdown for our Mexico Crossover tour.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Cancún - Playa del Carmen
Welcome to sunny Mexico! Today you will arrive at your frist hotel. Settle in and relax on the beach or start exploring the city. We will gladly arrange your transporation from the airport to your accommodation.
Hotel SC Playa del Carmen
Day 2: Playa del Carmen – Cozumel – Playa del Carmen
After breakfast you will meet your guide at 8 am at the hotel's reception. We will take the ferry to the island of Cozumel, one of the most visited islands in the world. Previously a pilgrimage place of the Maya, today it is known as a paradise for divers. We will bike from the ferry dock to Chankanaab Park. Relax on one of the beautiful Carribean beaches (entrance to the park is optional).
Estimated cycling distance: 20 km (13 miles)
Other Travel Time: 30 min (by ferry)
Hotel SC Playa del Carmen 
Breakfast
Day 3: Playa del Carmen – Valladolid – Chichén Itzá
Today you will drive to Valladolid by bus (approx. 2 hours). Within a city tour you will get to know the colonial buildings and the impressive cathedral San Servacio, built in 1706. From here we will cycle to the fascinating ruins of the Mayan city, Chichén Itzá.
Estimated cycling distance: 50 km (31 miles)
Hotel Dolores Alba Chichén Itzá 
Breakfast
Day 4: Chichén Itzá – Izamal
TToday we will visit two different Mayan towns. In the morning you will be guided through the ruins of Chichén Itzá, which in 1988 have been declared to be a UNESCO world cultural heritage. The city developed for over 1000 years and was a centre of Mayan culture. We will continue our way to Izamal - first by bus and then by bike until we reach the 'yellow city' where we will visit the San Antonio de Padua Monastery.
Estimated cycling distance: 50 km (31 miles)
Hotel Rinconada del Convento 
Breakfast
Day 5: Izamal – Merida
Today you will cycle through interesting Mayan villages to the Cuzama Cenotes. After exploring these remarkable underwater cavelike formations, where you can swim, snorkel and dive, we will travel to Merida, the the capital of Yucatán, by bus.
Estimated Biking Time: 50 km (31 miles)
Hotel Dolores Alba Mérida 
Breakfast
Day 6: Mérida - Free Day
There are no activities scheduled for today so it's the perfect opportunity to relax or go on an optional excursion, for instance to the Celestún National Park, which will be enchanting for bird lovers. Explore the city, experience the vivid Mexican culture and enjoy the impressive architecture combining colonial with modern style.
Hotel Dolores Alba Mérida 
Breakfast
Day 7: Mérida - Sian Kaan - Tulum
Start your day by biking from Merida back to the Riviera Maya, where we will visit the historic ruins of Tulum - the only Mayan site located directly at the sea side. Before hitting the road again on your bike you can take your time to have lunch in the town of Tulum. The coastal highway takes us to our next stop: The biosphere reserve Sian Ka'an. At Boca Paila, a beautiful beach on our way, you can relax for a while and sunbathe. Afterwards we will leave the National Park and the bus will take us from the entrance of the park to our hotel.
Estimated cycling distance: 40 km (25 miles)
Hotel Mestizo 
Breakfast
Day 8: Departure
Adiós, México! It's time to say good bye to this fascinating country taking back home a lot of great memories! Thank you for letting us show you some of the best sites in Mexico! We can help you arrange your transfer or extend your stay! There are lots of hotels along the Riviera Maya where you can enjoy the beautiful beaches of this coast: Playa del Carmen, Tulum or Isla Mujeres - everything is posible!
Breakfast
Tour Information
Here you will find important information about our Mexico Crossover tour. This trip includes several excursions, but there is also allocated time for optional activities. Let one of our friendly tour guides help you book any additional adventures.
Important advice regarding entry and exit, necessary vaccinations and general information about the country and people can be found here. If you have any further questions one of our staff members would be more than happy to help.
What’s included?
- 7 nights in hotels
- 7 breakfasts
- Transfers in air-conditioned minibus
- Bicycle, helmet and luggage transport
- Biking tour around Cozumel Island, ferry included
- English Speaking tour guide throughout itinerary plus local guides
- Guided visit of Chichen Itza and Tulum Ruins
- Entrance to Cuzamá Cenotes and Sian Ka'an National Park
- City tour of Valladolid and Izamal (including a visit to a monastery)
What's not included?
- International flights to and from Mexico (price on request)
- Transfer from/to airport
- Travel insurance
- Other meals, not listed above
- Optional offers and activities
- Optional services
- Tips and Gratuities
Prices and Dates for the Mexico Crossover Tour
* prices listed are per person
Additional Information:
- International flight IN/OUT not include (price on request)
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