Tour overview

This 7-day family trip explores the Yucatán Peninsula at a pace that suits children aged five and over, with a local leader and a group of up to sixteen. You stay six nights in family-friendly hotels with rooms arranged for families, with breakfast daily and a few other meals.

From the beaches of Playa del Carmen you take a day trip to the Maya ruins of Tulum, perched on cliffs above the Caribbean, with time to swim and snorkel among the mangroves.

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Heading inland, you swim in a lagoon and stay in Izamal, the yellow town, then explore the colonial city of Mérida and take a boat on the Gulf coast to spot flamingos before returning to Playa del Carmen.

The physical rating is low. This trip suits families wanting history, wildlife and beach time in one week.

Trip highlights

  • Playa del Carmen beaches (Day 1)
  • Tulum's clifftop ruins (Day 2)
  • A lagoon swim (Day 3)
  • Yellow Izamal (Day 3)
  • Mérida (Day 4)
  • Flamingos by boat (Day 5)

Your route

7 stops from Playa del Carmen to Playa del Carmen

7-day route: Playa del Carmen – Tulum – Izamal – Mérida – Playa del Carmen
  1. Playa del Carmen Days 1–2
  2. Tulum Day 2
  3. Izamal Day 3
  4. Merida Days 4–5
  5. Ría Celestún Day 5
  6. Chichén Itzá Day 6
  7. Playa del Carmen Days 6–7

Why choose this tour

Built around children aged 5+. Ruins, wildlife and beaches in a week.

Best suited to

  • Families with children aged 5+
  • First-time visitors to Mexico
  • Beach and history lovers
  • Short-break families
A family walking hand in hand on a beach

Day-by-day itinerary

7 days from Playa del Carmen, Mexico to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

  1. Day 1 · Playa del Carmen Playa del Carmen

    Welcome to Mexico.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Tulum Playa del Carmen

    Tulum's ruins.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Laguna Chabela, Izamal Izamal

    A lagoon and the yellow town.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  4. Day 4 · Mérida Mérida

    Colonial Mérida.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Celestún Mérida

    Flamingos by boat.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Playa del Carmen Playa del Carmen

    Back to the coast.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  7. Day 7 · Playa del Carmen Playa del Carmen

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Cenote Ik Kil in the Yucatán

Where you stay

  • Playa del Carmen (2 nights) Hotel
  • Izamal (1 night) Hotel
  • Mérida (2 nights) Hotel
  • Playa del Carmen (1 night) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 6 nights in family-friendly hotels
  • Meals 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Private minibus throughout
  • Tulum archaeological site
  • Lagoon swim and flamingo boat trip
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights and airport transfers
  • Meals not included 3 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Swimmers in a clear cenote near Playa del Carmen

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You are travelling without children
  • You want an all-inclusive resort
  • You want a long trip
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–7 · Lunch: Days 3 and 6 · Dinner: Day 1
Flamingos wading in the Yucatán

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,434 per person, twin share, tour only. 26 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Mexico?

No, UK citizens can visit Mexico visa-free; the length of stay is set on arrival, up to 180 days.

What age is this trip for?

Children aged five and over, travelling with an adult.

How are rooms arranged?

Families share twin, triple or quad rooms where available; adjoining rooms are requested.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily, plus a welcome dinner and two lunches.

How many people travel together?

No more than sixteen, with a local leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

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