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Woman walking along a aplm-fringed beach in Playa del Carmen in Mexico - KILROY
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Recommended duration

3-4 weeks

Start/End

Mexico City/Cancun

Travel Type

Backpacking and Diving

Inclusions

Flights, tour and diving course

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Embark on an adventure through magical Mexico! On this journey you will explore all the best parts of the country and end the trip with a diving course in the iconic Playa del Carmen.

 

Can't decide where to travel in Mexico? You're in luck, because this itinerary includes a 16 day adventure tour around all the best parts of Mexico, creating a perfect mix of culture, food, ancient ruins, cenotes, nightlife and beaches.

Make your way from Mexico City all the way to Cancun and discover the cultures, landscapes, and flavours of Central Mexico before heading to the jungles, ruins, and white sand beaches of the Yucatan Peninsula. Cap things off with a few incredible days of classic Cancun good times, and you've got yourself a Mexico adventure you'll never forget.

Then head to Playa del Carmen for a 5-day diving course and discover the magical underwater world of the Mayan riviera before returning back home. Note that it's mandatory to rest for a couple of days after diving before you fly home - but in this paradise that's not a punishment at all!

*The price is a from price per person and based on 2 people travelling together.

What's included
  • Flights from the UK to Mexico City
  • 16-day adventure tour around Mexico
  • 5-day diving course
  • Meals: 15 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Flight home to the UK from Cancun
  • Booking fees
  • Services of your own personal travel advisor
What's not included
  • Travel insurance (but we can help you with that!)
  • Vaccinations (ask about our discount with Nomad Travel)
  • Meals (other than those specified)
  • Optional activities

Travel suggestion Magical Mexico

Home - Mexico City - Puebla - Oaxaca - Puerto Escondido - Merida - Valladolid - Tulum - Playa del Carmen - Cancun - Home

Remember, this is only a route proposal for your big trip. If you wish to receive personal assistance designing your road trip, please get in contact with our adventurous travel experts. They love designing dream trips and they give you great insider travel advice.

From Mexico City to Cancun Adventure your way through Mexico

Kickstart your Mexican adventure with a couple of days in Mexico City and get to know your new travel buddies for the next 2 weeks. You'll also be touring the city itself and learning about its history and colorful neighborhoods before it's time to start exploring everything else Mexico has to offer!

During the first few days you'll be slowly making your way south to Puerto Escondido, where you will hop onto a flight to the Yucatan peninsula. Get ready to experience everything from local cuisine to iconic ancient ruins, small towns and incredible history. And don't worry, there will be plenty of time to dip into the beautiful cenotes on the way and chill at the beach with a drink in your hand. Maybe you'll also find yourself dancing away in the local nightlife?

The 16-day tour ends in Cancun, where you'll eventually board your return flight home. However, first it's time to head to Playa del Carmen for a 5-day diving course!

Playa del Carmen Learn to dive

Doing your Open Water Course - the initial step on the ladder in your diving adventure - in Playa del Carmen will provide you with a diving experience that is far from what you would get anywhere else. Seeing the light piercing through little holes in the cave ceilings is a magical experience that you will most likely never forget!

The course consists of five modules of learning, meaning that it's a combination of self-studying and theory as well as practical lessons and an exam.

As for your accommodation during the course, you will be checking into your very own quiet apartment. Within 100 metres you will find the dive center, the beach and the main street with cafes, bars, little art shops and Mexican market stands.

Please note that you should allow a day or two after your last dive before hopping onto the return flight home.

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