Days
9
Destinations
7
Type of trip
Group
Activities
8
Overview from the travel specialist
Hi, I'm Ignacio: Experience Mexico actively and up close! Our bike tour takes you through Cozumel and Mérida, past Chichén Itzá and a refreshing cenote. Enjoy a picturesque coastal ride to the pink lagoons and be enchanted by the Tulum ruins. Your adventure is rounded off with traditional Yucatecan cuisine and an authentic taquisa. Perfect for anyone who wants to discover Mexico in a sporty way!
Highlights
Your Mexico bike tour
✓ Cycling on the island of Cozumel and in Mérida
✓ Exploring Chichén Itzá and swimming in a cenote
✓ Coastal trip to the pink lagoons and seafood lunch
✓ Visit to the Tulum ruins with a view of the Caribbean Sea
✓ Traditional Yucatecan lunch and taquisa experience
✓ Tequila tasting and boat trip for birdwatching in Rio Lagartos
Mexico on two wheels - your round trip starts here!
Join us on a 9-day bike tour through the Yucatán Peninsula, starting in Playa del Carmen and exploring Cozumel by bike. Visit the impressive ruins of Chichén Itzá, refresh yourself in a cenote and cycle through the lively streets of Merida. The tour continues with coastal rides, seafood and a visit to the stunning pink lagoons of Las Coloradas. End your adventure in the tranquil surroundings of Tulum, where history, culture and nature come together in a unique way.
Day 1: Playa del Carmen
Arrival in Playa del Carmen and check-in at the hotel. Playa del Carmen, located on the northeast coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, is known for its coral reefs and palm-fringed beaches. In the evening, you will meet your tour guide at 7:30 pm for a welcome meeting, followed by an optional dinner together. There are no further activities planned for today, so you can arrive at any time. Free transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Services: Transfer from the airport, hotel in Playa del Carmen
Day 2: Cozumel
In the morning, take the ferry to the island of Cozumel, known for its clear waters and vibrant marine life. Upon arrival, you will familiarize yourself with your bike and make adjustments if necessary. The bike tour begins with a 15 km ride on paved roads that cross the island from west to east, with a stop for fresh coconut water at a beach bar. Continue along the coast until you reach the Bob Marley Bar, where you can relax in hammocks and swim. Return to the ferry port by vehicle, with optional additional cycling if time permits.
Cycling distance: approx. 40 km (optional additional 30 km)
Services: Hotel in Playa del Carmen (breakfast)
Day 3: Chichén Itzá - Merida
Leave Playa del Carmen early in the morning and drive inland to Chichén Itzá (2 hours). Discover the important archaeological sites with a local guide. Then continue to the Yokdzonot cenote for a refreshing swim and lunch (not included). Finally, you will drive to Merida (1.5 hours) and take a 10 km bike tour through the town.
Cycling distance: approx. 10 km
Services: Hotel in Merida (Yucatecan lunch)
Day 4: Dzilam de Bravo - San Crisanto - Merida
Start the day with a ride to Dzilam de Bravo (1.5 hours), with a stop at Dzilam Gonzalez to see an unrestored archaeological site. Cycle along the northern coast of the Yucatán, past small fishing villages, until you reach the palm-fringed beach of San Crisanto. Enjoy a seafood lunch and learn how to prepare local drinks such as michelada and chelada. Return to Merida by bus and later experience a traditional taquisa (taco party) in a local house or restaurant.
Cycling distance: approx. 30 km
Services: Hotel in Merida (seafood lunch and taquisa)
Day 5: Ake - Izamal - Valladolid
Say goodbye to Merida and set off early for Tixpehual, where today's cycle tour begins. Ride through villages to Ake and then to Izamal. This colonial town, founded on an important Mayan ceremonial site, has a Franciscan monastery from the 16th century. Explore the site and enjoy a lunch of local dishes such as salbutes and panuchos. In the afternoon, visit local craft workshops before heading to Valladolid (1.5 hours) for a two-day stay.
Cycling distance: approx. 25 km
Services: Hotel in Valladolid (Yucatecan lunch)
Day 6: Río Lagartos - Valladolid
Leave the hotel early and drive to Rio Lagartos (2 hours) to start your ride. Cycle to the pink lagoons of Las Coloradas, where locals extract sea salt. The colors of the lagoons come from certain algae that also attract flamingos and spoonbills. Enjoy a swim at a secluded beach and a seafood lunch in Rio Lagartos (not included). Take a boat tour to observe the local birdlife, followed by a tequila tasting, before returning to Valladolid.
Cycling distance: approx. 23 km
Services: Hotel in Valladolid (tequila tasting)
Day 7: Xiulub - Cobá - Tulum
Ride to the village of Xiulub (1 hour) and cycle through remote roads to the Mayan ruins of Cobá. Explore the site, which is home to one of the highest Mayan temples in the region. After lunch (not included), continue by bus to Tulum.
Cycling distance: approx. 35 km
Services: Hotel in Tulum
Day 8: Tulum - Playa del Carmen
After breakfast, visit the Tulum ruins with a local guide. In the afternoon, return to Playa del Carmen and check-in at the hotel. The afternoon is at leisure.
Services: Hotel in Playa del Carmen
Day 9: Playa del Carmen
The trip ends after breakfast at the hotel. There are no activities planned, so you can leave at any time.
Services: (Breakfast)
What is included?
In Mexican hotels
Bus and ferry transfers
As indicated
Accompanied by a qualified, English-speaking tour guide and multilingual local guides
All entrance fees for listed attractions and activities, including tequila tasting, seafood lunch, taquisa
Bike rental and support
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Optional services
- International flights
- Entry card (tourist visa)
- Tips
- Optional excursions
- Travel insurance (bookable)
- Cycling helmets and gloves
- Round trip transfer
- Optional services
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