Yucatan One Week Tour · 2010-2011
Yucatan One Week Tour - Feb. 2011
We start and end this regular difficulty tour in Valladolid . The loop ride will highlight some of the most impressive Mayan ruins in the Yucatan, including Chichen-Itza, Coba and Ek-Balam. We will also visit several cenotes and ride some of the quietest roads around. Besides Valladolid, Izamal is another colonial gem and we will also delve into some beautiful natural places. more information
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Archived Introduction
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Yucatan One Week Tour 2011
Introduction
| Dates: | to (1 week - 5 cycling days) |
Distances: | Average/day: 80km Maximum/day: 110km Total Approx: 402km |
| Route Type: | REGULAR difficulty. Mainly very flat, some gently rolling hills. Weather | Road | Land | ||
| Highlights: | Real Mexican-Yucatecan culture. Flamingos and other birds, mangrove tour. Small towns, ruins, lots of cenotes, fishing villages, quiet roads. Mérida; bustling city, colonial architecture, art, food, market. | ||
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Archived Itinerary
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Yucatan One Week Tour 2011
Itinerary
Please note that itineraries are always subject to minor changes at any time.
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Day 0
Sun Feb 6, 2011 Meet in Valladolid - Meet the group. Yucatan cuisine, Colonial Architecture, cenote, market [more]
Sun Feb 6, 2011 Meet in Valladolid - Meet the group. Yucatan cuisine, Colonial Architecture, cenote, market [more]
Day 0: Meet in Valladolid
Arrive early and you can spend the day exploring this beautiful city. You can fly into Cancun or Merida and then take the very comfortable 1st class bus to Valladolid - it's about a 2.5 hour trip. Valladolid is one of the Yucatan's largest and most pleasing colonial cities. The spectacular cenote Zací is a great place to take a dip and cool off. Valladolid's churches, parks, markets and the beautiful zocalo are all worth a visit.
Day 1
Mon Feb 7, 2011 Valladolid to Coba 77km several cenotes, Mayan villages and towns, freshly paved backroads, remote Mayan ruins of Ixhil, Coba Mayan ruins [more]
Mon Feb 7, 2011 Valladolid to Coba 77km several cenotes, Mayan villages and towns, freshly paved backroads, remote Mayan ruins of Ixhil, Coba Mayan ruins [more]
Day 1: Valladolid to Coba
Today we are truly on the backroads. After getting away from Valladolid, we get on some very narrow, quiet and well shaded rolling backroads. We'll cycle through some little Mayan towns and get onto a freshly paved road taking us into the state of Quintana Roo which is where we will find the little town and huge archeaological site of Cobá.
Day 2
Tues Feb 8, 2011 Coba to Ek Balam 85 km quiet roads, elevated lookout tower, tiny Mayan village [more]
Tues Feb 8, 2011 Coba to Ek Balam 85 km quiet roads, elevated lookout tower, tiny Mayan village [more]
Day 2: Coba to Ek Balam
From one set of ruins to another. We ride to the impressive Mayan ruins of Ek' Balam with its unique winged sculptures. We will stay near the ruins at a beautiful eco-hotel in the forest and rest up to enjoy the ruins in the morning.
Day 3: Ek Balam to Izamal
We'll pass through many small Mayan towns and visit as many cenotes on the way as you want! There are literally hundreds of them along this route, including Mumondzonot, one of the most spectacular cenotes in the Yucatan, and one that very few people know about. At the end of the day we find ourselves in the splendid colonial yellow town of Izamal.
Day 4
Thurs Feb 10, 2011 Izamal - Mayan Ruins, huge pyramid, Convent, Zocalo, Market, beautiful Izamal, the best tacos in Mexico! [more]
Thurs Feb 10, 2011 Izamal - Mayan Ruins, huge pyramid, Convent, Zocalo, Market, beautiful Izamal, the best tacos in Mexico! [more]
Day 4: Izamal
Known as the Yellow Town because of the colour of the colonial buildings that line the zocalo, Izamal is famous for having the largest church plaza in Mexico. It includes an enormous Franciscan convent (built with Mayan stones) and the remnants of the most voluminous Mayan pyramids in the Yucatan. You can also visit the colourful market, or just stroll around the beautiful zocalo observing the daily routines of the local inhabitants.
Day 5
Fri Feb 11, 2011 Izamal to Pisté (via Stilpech, Tunkas and Dzitas) 71 km Cenotes, quiet roads, small towns [more]
Fri Feb 11, 2011 Izamal to Pisté (via Stilpech, Tunkas and Dzitas) 71 km Cenotes, quiet roads, small towns [more]
Day 5: Izamal to Pisté (via Stilpech, Tunkas and Dzitas)
We'll pass through many small Mayan towns and visit as many cenotes on the way as you want! There are literally hundreds of them along this route. In Pisté we can see the light and sound show of Chichén-Itzá, and explore the ruins early tomorrow morning.
Day 6
Sat Feb 12, 2011 Pisté to Valladolid (via Dzitas, Tinum, Uayma) 59 km Chichén-Itzá ruins, caves, cenotes, colonial town [more]
Sat Feb 12, 2011 Pisté to Valladolid (via Dzitas, Tinum, Uayma) 59 km Chichén-Itzá ruins, caves, cenotes, colonial town [more]
Day 6: Pisté to Valladolid (via Dzitas, Tinum, Uayma)
In the early morning we will visit the important Mayan-Toltec ruins of Chichén-Itzá, avoiding all the crowds. After that we have a pleasant ride on quiet backroads to Valladolid which is another splendid colonial gem.
Day 7
Sun Feb 13, 2011 Fly back home, or stay a little longer - Return home or enjoy more Yucatan cuisine, Colonial Architecture, cenote, market [more]
Sun Feb 13, 2011 Fly back home, or stay a little longer - Return home or enjoy more Yucatan cuisine, Colonial Architecture, cenote, market [more]
Day 7: Fly back home, or stay a little longer
You can get on a bus back to Merida or to Cancun to catch your flight back home, or else stay a little longer and enjoy the colonial gem that is Valladolid. Visit its churches, parks, markets and beautiful zocalo, cool off in the cenotes and sample the Yucatan's delicious cuisine at one of Valladolid's many restaurants.
Archived Photos
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Historical Costs
| Tour | Guide fee | Accommodations | Food/drink | Misc. | Total | Source |
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| Yucatan One Week Tour 2011 | $470 | $110 | $95 | $120 | $795 | old files\costs.20110206.html |
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