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Mexico bite-sized trips

Create your own holiday itinerary

Mexico is an exciting mix of beaches, vibrant cities and intriguing ancient history, and you’ll find a little bit of everything in our curated bite-sized trips. Pick your favourite ones below and your personal travel specialist will create a tailor-made holiday just for you. Alternatively, you can choose one of our ready-made itineraries.

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    Mexican Chichen Itza pyramid
    • Itinerary:
      Chichen Itza - Merida - Campeche
    • Duration:
      5 days / 4 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £469 per person (excluding flights)

    Journey from the Caribbean coast across the Yucatan peninsula to Campeche, on the Gulf of Mexico, via the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza.

    Journey from the Caribbean coast across the Yucatan peninsula to Campeche, on the Gulf of Mexico, via the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza.

    • Itinerary:
      Puebla
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £244 per person (excluding flights)

    Puebla is widely regarded as Mexico’s capital of food, with some of the best restaurants in the country and specialities which you won’t find anywhere else. It’s also a charming city with some wonderful colonial architecture and a thriving modern culture too.

    Puebla is widely regarded as Mexico’s capital of food, with some of the best restaurants in the country and specialities which you won’t find anywhere else. It’s also a charming city with some wonderful colonial architecture and a thriving modern culture too.

    Tulum ruins on edge of rocks next to sea
    • Itinerary:
      Tulum
    • Duration:
      4 days / 3 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £ 289.- per person (excluding flights)

    Ancient ruins, crystal-clear cenotes and vibrant local flavours, this is the perfect place to spend a few days relaxing.

    Ancient ruins, crystal-clear cenotes and vibrant local flavours, this is the perfect place to spend a few days relaxing.

    Mexico Palenque ruins
    • Itinerary:
      Palenque
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £175 per person (excluding flights)

    Visit the ancient temples of Palenque – surrounded by dense jungle and widely considered to be one of the best Mayan sites in Mexico.

    Visit the ancient temples of Palenque – surrounded by dense jungle and widely considered to be one of the best Mayan sites in Mexico.

    • Itinerary:
      Lake Bacalar
    • Duration:
      2 days / 1 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £234 per person (excluding flights)

    Settle down for an evening beside the bright blue waters of Laguna Bacalar.

    Settle down for an evening beside the bright blue waters of Laguna Bacalar.

    • Itinerary:
      Mexico City
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £179 per person (excluding flights)

    Mexico City; beautiful, bustling, chaotic and impressive. You’ll stay in an historic hotel close to the palaces, parks and museums, and one of the best things about the downtown Mexico City is that it can all be explored on foot.

    Mexico City; beautiful, bustling, chaotic and impressive. You’ll stay in an historic hotel close to the palaces, parks and museums, and one of the best things about the downtown Mexico City is that it can all be explored on foot.

    • Itinerary:
      Oaxaca
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £169 per person (excluding flights)

    Oaxaca (pronounced wa-ha-ka) is a city with indigenous and colonial influences, a thriving art scene and a fascinating, spirited history.

    Oaxaca (pronounced wa-ha-ka) is a city with indigenous and colonial influences, a thriving art scene and a fascinating, spirited history.

    Mexico Isla Holbox sea hammocks
    • Itinerary:
      Isla Holbox
    • Duration:
      4 days / 3 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £540 per person (excluding flights)

    Holbox is an idyllic island off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula and a little slice of tropical bliss. There are virtually no cars or proper roads here, and the hotels, bars and restaurants are all pretty low-key.

    Holbox is an idyllic island off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula and a little slice of tropical bliss. There are virtually no cars or proper roads here, and the hotels, bars and restaurants are all pretty low-key.

    San Cristobal village
    • Itinerary:
      San Cristobal
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £169 per person (excluding flights)

    San Cristóbal is the capital of Mexican Indian culture – an attractive old city nestled in a lush highland valley, with pine forests all around.

    San Cristóbal is the capital of Mexican Indian culture – an attractive old city nestled in a lush highland valley, with pine forests all around.

    Playa del carmen beach palm trees boats Mexico
    • Itinerary:
      Playa del Carmen
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £189 per person (excluding flights)

    Spend a couple of nights acclimatising to the tropical heat in sunny Playa del Carmen.

    Spend a couple of nights acclimatising to the tropical heat in sunny Playa del Carmen.

    Palenque Ruins
    • Itinerary:
      Palenque, Calakmul and Chicanna
    • Duration:
      5 days / 4 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £295 per person (excluding flights)

    Dive into Mayan ancient ruins as you explore Palenque, Calakmul and Chicanna on this five day trip. Cool off in beautiful waterfalls surrounded by lush jungle, learn about the immense history in this unique area of Mexico and soak up the stunning scenery.

    Dive into Mayan ancient ruins as you explore Palenque, Calakmul and Chicanna on this five day trip. Cool off in beautiful waterfalls surrounded by lush jungle, learn about the immense history in this unique area of Mexico and soak up the stunning scenery.

    Jalcomulco View
    • Itinerary:
      Jalcomulco
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £194 per person (excluding flights)

    The mountainous region of Jalcomulco near Xalapa isn’t just renowned for its coffee plantations, but also for its breathtaking ravines and rivers, creating the perfect setting for an exhilarating rafting experience.

    The mountainous region of Jalcomulco near Xalapa isn’t just renowned for its coffee plantations, but also for its breathtaking ravines and rivers, creating the perfect setting for an exhilarating rafting experience.

    Lizard in Puerto Escondido
    • Itinerary:
      Puerto Escondido
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 139.- per person (excluding flights)

    Puerto Escondido is the perfect place to unwind, soak up the laid-back atmosphere and enjoy scenic views of the Pacific coast. Watch pro surfers conquer the waves or give it a go yourself, this coastal gem has something for everyone.

    Puerto Escondido is the perfect place to unwind, soak up the laid-back atmosphere and enjoy scenic views of the Pacific coast. Watch pro surfers conquer the waves or give it a go yourself, this coastal gem has something for everyone.

    Puerto Angel beach palm trees
    • Itinerary:
      Puerto Angel
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £149 per person (excluding flights)

    Discover the tranquility of Puerto Ángel, a hidden gem nestled on the Pacific coast. Here, palm trees line the rocky bay, creating a picturesque setting for relaxation. Immerse yourself in the vibrant charm of the village and stay in a characterful hotel, offering breathtaking views.

    Discover the tranquility of Puerto Ángel, a hidden gem nestled on the Pacific coast. Here, palm trees line the rocky bay, creating a picturesque setting for relaxation. Immerse yourself in the vibrant charm of the village and stay in a characterful hotel, offering breathtaking views.

Speak to our Mexico specialist, Hannah

“Aside from its epic coastlines, jungle-cloaked ruins and amazing food, what stuck with me the most from my travels in Mexico were the friendly and helpful people I met along the way. I can’t wait to go back!”

Woman eating taco in Mexico