Multi Day Trip By Bike in Yucatan by TBT
- Location: Tulum, Quintana Roo
AVAILABLE FIXED DATES :
2024 :
- From October 26th to November 2nd
- From December 8th to December 15th
- From January 18th to January 25th
- From March 22nd to March 29th
- From April 27th to May 4th
The itinerary is designed to capture the essence of the Yucatan Peninsula. You will visit a variety of incredible natural and historical sites, mixing well-known landmarks with hidden gems, all the while focusing on travel by bicycle and responsible tourism. Our regional expertise will allow you to experience ecotourism initiatives in Mayan communities, charming colonial towns bustling with local life & flavours, coastal villages as yet undisturbed by tourism and the magnificent splendor of Chichen Itza.
Day 1:
Arrival
Pick up at Cancun Airport and transfer to hotel in Cancun or Puerto Morelos
Rest and get ready for your bike adventure !
Overnight in Cancun or Puerto Morelos
Day 2 :
Welcome to the Peninsula
Bike among rural Mayan communities: local culture & cuisine, permaculture, conservation projects, rural villages, Punta Laguna nature reserve, cenote & introduction to the Mayan language. An eye-opening first day of exploration in Mexico.
Approximate 48 kms by bike
Overnight in Coba at Aldea Coba or similar
Day 3 :
Ancient & Modern Mexico
Bike through the expansive ruins of Coba, an ancient Mayan city buried deep in the jungle, where many stops are made to explore the history of this fascinating civilization. Cycle on to San Juan de Dios village for a refreshing swim in a breathtaking cenote. Lunch in Coba and then afternoon transfer to Valladolid, a charming colonial town. Enjoy an evening walk with your guide among the plazas, cobbled streets and picturesque facades.
Approximate 30 kms by bike
(Possible 80km option if the group feels like biking more distance)
Overnight in Valladolid at Casa Quetzal or similar
Day 4 :
Ek Balam, Cenotes & Valladolid
Starting off with a visit to the bustling, colorful market of Valladolid where you can see all the local produce & crafts from the surrounding villages on sale. We then bike out to the ruins of Ek Balam, home to one of the few temples in the area where you can climb to the summit and an incredibly well-preserved royal tomb. Afterwards a short cycle onwards for lunch and a stop at a very unique cenote, completing a circuit back to Valladolid.
Approximate 65 kms by bike
Overnight in Valladolid at Casa Quetzal or similar
Day 5 :
Chichen Itza, Wonder of our World
Today we hit the road stopping at the wonderfully decorated church at Uayma and on through more typical towns of the Yucatan interior. We will stop for lunch and an optional cenote swim, before arriving at Chichen Itza. A must if you visit the region, the degree of detail in the art, the phenomenal architecture and quality of restoration is on another level. Take in a full guided tour in the afternoon before we hop in the van for a transfer to our next destination, the Yellow City of Izamal.
Approximate 60 kms by bike
Overnight in Izamal Hotel Santo Domingo or similar
Day 6 :
Izamal - Rio Lagartos
Take an hour or two to soak in the glory of Izamal, one of the oldest, continuously inhabited towns in all of America. From the ochre-colored streets and buildings to the huge church atrium & the ancient Mayan pyramid in the middle of town, Izamal is a very special, charming place. Our route today takes us first east then north, towards the Gulf of Mexico. After an 80km ride, lunch is a real treat, at the beautifully restored Casona Los Cedros restaurant, where you can relax and indulge in top class cuisine. Then its on to Rio Lagartos, a small fishing village right on the water of the Gulf.
Approximate 80 kms by bike
Overnight in Rio Lagartos Hotel Rio Lagartos or similar
Day 7 :
Rio Lagartos & Las Coloradas
We begin the day with an early morning boat tour of the maze of waterways and mangrove forest adjacent to the coast. Teeming with birdlife and home to the largest colony of the pink flamingo in the region, this tour is a nature-lover’s dream come true. And of course, you can’t miss the crocodiles! Afterwards we cycle to the mesmerizing pink lagoons of Las Coloradas and a delicious local seafood lunch. If that weren’t enough, the real highlight is the afternoon cycling: 30km of a coastal stretch between sand dunes, saltwater flats, lagoons and the sea that leads us to El Cuyo. Simply spectacular.
Approximate 55 kms by bike
Overnight in el Cuyo Cucu Hotel or similar
Day 8 :
El Cuyo - ¡ Hasta luego !
Enjoy the morning on the beach or by the pool in El Cuyo, one of our favorite ‘get away from it all’ spots in Mexico. Sandy streets and very chill vibes, this charming fisherman village is a great spot to wind down after our epic journey.
Stay an extra few days! Or let us take you on to your next destination, be it Cancun Airport or any hotel in the Riviera Maya or Tulum.
INCLUDED :
7 nights accommodation
Breakfast everyday
Back up vehicle & driver with you always
Transportation
Bike, helmet & equipment
All entrance fees for activities mentioned in itinerary
Professional guide as your host
Insurance cover in case of accident
Lunch and dinner not included
IMPORTANT TO KNOW :
Minimum Participants:
Our Multi day trip require a minimum of 6 participants to run the itinerary with the shared group price. If we do not hit this minimum 30 days before the beginning of the trip, we reserve the right to cancel the shared multi day trip, in which case we will contact you to offer an alternative date, an extra to switch to the private itinerary or send a full refund.
If you are 4-5 participants, we will offer you the option to run the shared group tour for an extra of 200 USD per person.
Maximum Participants:
Our Multi day trip by bike group will be of maximum 12 participants.
Minimum Age:
Participants must be adults. Minimum 18 years old.
Cancellation Policy:
Each multi day trip should be booked by paying a 50% deposit via bank transfer.
100% of the trip must be paid max 30 days before the beginning of the trip.
In case of cancellation more than 90 days before the beginning of trip, we do not charge you any cost and will give you back your deposit.
In case of cancellation between 89 days and 30 days before the beginning of the trip, México Kan Tours will keep your deposit in order to pay for the costs already made.
In case of cancellation less than 29 days before the beginning of the trip we will charge you 100% of the total amount of your trip. There won't be any refund.
Payments:
After sending the booking request, we will contact you for you to emit the payment via Bank Transfer.
Our prices are in USD. Please be aware that we work with a monthly based exchange rate for Payments in Pesos or Euros.