- Multi-day Tour
- 11+ days
- Ages 8+
See and learn about the Yucatan’s 548 endemic bird species! Visit the best birding habitats, like mangroves, estuaries, and jungles near Cancun.
Quick Details
Bike through the Mayan World!
Bike through the Mayan World!
The Yucatan Peninsula Stretches from the Caribbean to the Gulf of Mexico. Our route begins in bustling Cancun, then explores the Peninsula, as we discover the fascinating story of the Maya via archaeological and historic sites, from Mayan Temples and 16th Century Spanish Churches, to thatched villages and Bio Reserves.
Travelling by bicycle, we will encounter both natural and man-made wonders, penetrating the jungle to view archeological sites hidden in Mexico´s second largest federal park, the 1.8 million acre Sian kaán Biosphere Reserve. We will marvel at the amazing architectural and engineering skills of the ancients manifest in once great Mayan city states: Tulum, Coba, and Chichen Itza. We can Kayak or Snorkel the Maya reef, the world´s second longest coral reef, and cool off in the transparent waters of the cenotes, nature´s perfect swimming pools, blue holes in the peninsula´s limestone crust fed by springs and underground rivers.
Throughout our trip, we will meet the friendly smiling locals of the Yucatan, stay in three and four star hotels and inns and enjoy local delicious Yucatean cuisine – orange marinated pork baked in banana leaves, fresh octopus, chicken & lime soup. Our ride ends in Tulum, a short transfer from Cancun, where we can bid a fond farewell, to enjoy the beaches, or perhaps explore further in the fascinating region.
Each leg of our bike tour will reveal a beautiful place in the rich and unique Yucatan Peninsula.
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This tour includes bike rental (hybrid Trek or Giant), making it easy and convenient to join. If you would like to bring your own bike, please request this from the ride leader. If approved, it should be a Hybrid or MTB capable of completing the entire route and with sufficient spares. Ebikes are not available at this time.
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- Accommodations/Hotels (May change subject to availability)
- Rey del Caribe
- Rinconada del Convento
- Del Gobernador hotel
- Club Med Uxmal
- Villas Arqueológicas Chichen
- Aldea Coba
- Villa Pescadores
- Arrival and departure transfers from airport on day of arrival and departure.
- Accommodations/Hotels
- Breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Support van during the biking.
- Water and soft drinks in the van.
- Entrance fees to archeological sites
- Several lectures on different topics
- Bike rental (Hybrid Trek or Giant)
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- Airfare
- Lunches and 8 dinners (instead you may explore the many options available in each town such as local markets, sea food restaurants, tacorias, and more!)
- Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips
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Day 1 – Our guides will collect us from the international airport of Cancun for a short transfer to our Cancun hotel. Everyone will arrive in time to attend a welcome briefing and dinner.
Ride – N/A
Day 2 – Today we assemble and adjust our bikes. We take a van transfer to the colonial city of Izamal. On the way we visit Rio Lagartos to see pink flamingos and other wild birds of the area. On arrival we check into our hotel and explore town
Ride – Possible optional cycling in the afternoon.
Day 3 – Today we will bike around Izamal and enjoy a tour of this fascinating city before riding to the colonial city of Merida. After check in at Del Gobernador hotel we can relax and enjoy the facilities.
Ride – 40 miles
Day 4 – Today begins with a city tour of Merida. We will take in the cathedral and view the government palace murals, as well as the bustling market.
Ride – Possible optional cycling in the afternoon.
Day 5 – We set out today on our bikes towards Uxmal, passing many interesting sites along our route. Our hotel today is Club Med Uxmal, where we will be treated to a light and sound show of Uxmal.
Ride- 50 Miles
Day 6 – Today we delve into the history of Uxmal via several archeological sites. We then travel by van to the incredible pyramid structures of Chichen Itza passing thorough several small towns along the way. Our hotel today is Villas Arqueologicas Chichen.
Ride – N/A
Day 7 – Optional early birdwatching. Visit Chichen Itza archeological site early in the morning. Bike towards Valladolid passing through small towns. Check in Meson del Marques. In the afternoon we’ll enjoy a city tour to the museum and main plaza.
Ride – 38 miles
Day 8 – We continue by bike towards Coba, stopping in route to swim in a crystal water cenote before visiting the Coba archeological site. Tonight we stay at Aldea Coba, An Escape boutique hotel.
Ride – 42 miles
Day 9 – This morning we rise early for a birdwatching hike, then return to our biking towards Tulum. We will visit another Cenote in Gran to snorkel and cool down. Our hotel in Tulum is Villas Pescadores hotel.
Ride – 36 miles
Day 10 – A short ride today, to the Tulum archeological site to explore the ruins and delve deeper into this ancient region, then it’s back to the hotel to relax and enjoy the beach. For those who want to stretch their legs more, there is an optional ride to Sian Kaán Biosphere Reserve. Farewell group dinner tonight.
Ride – 15+ miles
Day 11 – Group transfer to the Cancun airport (time depending on flights back)
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(Based on the usual premise that a cancelling rider does not have to pay any fee if a replacement rider is found.)
- 121+ Days: 100 % refund.
- 61 – 120 Days: 80 % refund.
- 31- 60 Days: 50 % refund
- 30 Days or less: NO REFUND.