Premium Mexico in Depth

Some included activities, such as guided tours of archaeological sites can involve a lot of walking. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes. To make the most of the trip, it's best if you have at least a moderate level of fitness.

The tropical climate of Central America means conditions can be hot and humid. Always carry plenty of water with you and stay hydrated, especially on walking tours.

This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the Medical and health information section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.

1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 
3. It is recommended that you keep your main luggage weight to15kg. A small or medium-sized backpack (45-50 litres) is another good option. Luggage more than 15 kg may incur fees on the flight from Oaxaca to Cancun. Any overage fees are to be paid by the passenger, these are determined by the airline and payable at time of check in. Some airlines will allow up to 20kg free of charge, but this is not guaranteed for this trip. Anything more than 20kg in weight will be charged extra for luggage.
4. This trip is a combination of two trips. Please review the Itinerary for details of when your fellow travellers and leader will change.

What you need to bring will vary according to the trip style you have chosen, the countries you are visiting and when you are travelling. We recommend you pack as lightly as possible, ensuring that you are able to carry and lift your own luggage and walk with it for short distances or up or down a flight of stairs. Help will be on hand in most locations, but there may be times you need to handle your own luggage, for example in airports and train stations.

A lockable suitcase with wheels is ideal for this trip. It is recommended that you keep your main luggage weight around 15kg and certainly no more than 20kg. A small or medium-sized backpack (45-50 litres) is another good option.

You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water, camera, jacket, etc. when you’re exploring during the day.

Below is a link to our ultimate packing list, a guide to get you started:, https://www.intrepidtravel.com/packing-list

None of the activities featured in this trip require special training or skills, just a reasonable level of fitness and a willingness to participate. Cobblestones and uneven roads are common and you may be required to walk in hot and humid conditions. If you are in any doubt, please share these concerns or issues with your sales consultant so that your leader is aware prior and can pre-empt your needs.

Hotel Zocalo Central, #61 Avenida 5 de Mayo, Historic Centre, Mexico City, MEXICO, Phone: +52 5551305130

Overlooking the Zocalo main square, this elegant hotel in an 1890's neoclassical building is a 9-minute walk from the Palacio de Bellas Artes. Featuring wood floors and decorative ceilings, the cozy rooms have flat-screen TVs, in-room safes and free Wi-Fi, plus tea and coffeemakers. Suites add open-plan whirlpool tubs, and many have plaza views. Room service is offered 24/7. There's an elegant rooftop restaurant with a terrace overlooking the main square, as well as a laid-back coffee shop. Additional amenities include a fitness room, a steam room and a business center.

Alternate Joining Point

For trips departing on the following dates
use this joining point.
06 Dec 2025 (QBPMC251206)
13 Dec 2025 (QBPMC251213)
03 Jan 2026 (QBPMC260103)
17 Jan 2026 (QBPMC260117)
14 Feb 2026 (QBPMC260214)
28 Feb 2026 (QBPMC260228)
14 Mar 2026 (QBPMC260314)
04 Apr 2026 (QBPMC260404)
18 Apr 2026 (QBPMC260418)
09 May 2026 (QBPMC260509)
06 Jun 2026 (QBPMC260606)
04 Jul 2026 (QBPMC260704)
05 Sep 2026 (QBPMC260905)
19 Sep 2026 (QBPMC260919)
03 Oct 2026 (QBPMC261003)
17 Oct 2026 (QBPMC261017)
07 Nov 2026 (QBPMC261107)
14 Nov 2026 (QBPMC261114)
05 Dec 2026 (QBPMC261205)
12 Dec 2026 (QBPMC261212)
Hotel Historico Central
Calle de Bolívar #28
Centro Histórico

Mexico City
06000
MEXICO
For trips departing on the following dates
use this joining point.
15 Nov 2025 (QBPMC251115)
Hotel Geneve
#130 Calle Londres
Juarez
Zona Rosa
Mexico City
06600
MEXICO
Phone: +52 (55)50800600

An arrival transfer from Mexico City International Airport [MEX] is included in this trip. Please ensure you provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel so the transfer can be organised. If you have pre-booked this service, please look for the sign with the Intrepid logo and your name on it; the driver will be located nearby to the Your meeting location depends on which terminal you will arrive to:

Terminal 1 International Arrivals: From Arrivals E3, Exit 8.
Terminal 1 Central American Arrivals: From Arrivals E1, Exit 7.
Terminal 1 Domestic Arrivals: From Arrivals A1, Exits 1 & 2.
Terminal 2 International Arrivals: From the immigration exit in room P.
Terminal 2 Domestic Arrivals: From the immigration exit in room Q.

If you have any problems and cannot locate your driver on arrival, please call our Intrepid Emergency number listed under the ‘Problems and emergency contact information’ section of your Essential Trip Information document. If you don’t have a device or mobile coverage, Mexico City Airport has a free Wi-Fi connection, so you can call that same number via an online application such as Skype or WhatsApp (you can also send a message via WhatsApp).. There are also several information desks and tourist information desks around if you require further assistance.

Otherwise, you can travel from the Mexico City Airport to the hotel by taxi. We recommend you use the authorised taxi services organised from inside the terminal. They will charge you approximately MX$250-350 (USD$14-20) for a trip to downtown. The drive to where the hotel is located is approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic.

Aloft Tulum Hotel, Av. Coba Mza 05 Lote 01, Tulum, Mexico, Tulum, MEXICO

Alternate Finish Point

Cancun Airport (CUN) is the closest international airport with regular services to major hubs around the world. We are happy to pre-arrange a departure transfer for you at an additional fee. If you require this service, please advise your flight arrival details at least 14 days prior to your trip departure.

If you have pre-booked this service, your transfer driver will collect you from your hotel around 4 hours before your flight time. Please reconfirm your exact pick up time with your tour leader. If your transfer has not arrived within 15 minutes of the scheduled pickup time please ask the hotel reception to call our Intrepid Emergency number, listed under the ‘Problems and emergency contact information’ section of this document.

Alternatively, you may prefer to arrange a taxi. Please ask the hotel reception to assist you with making a reservation. The drive to Cancun Airport will take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes (depending on traffic) and will cost approximately MX$1100-1250 (USD$60-70).

Breakfasts included: 13

Lunches included: 5

Dinners included: 6

While travelling with us you'll experience the vast array of wonderful food available in the world. Your group leader or local representative will be able to suggest restaurants to try during your trip. To give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat, generally not all meals are included in the trip price. This also gives you more budgeting flexibility. As a rule, our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. If you have dietary requirements and/or food allergies, please let your booking agent know prior to departure.

Please note that Hurricane season is June to November, when landslides, mudslides, flooding and disruptions to essential services can occur. Intrepid monitors these situations as they may arise, so that itineraries or activities can be amended as necessary.

While we always endeavour to provide the best possible holiday experience, due to the nature of travel and the areas we visit sometimes things can and do go wrong. Should any issue occur while you are on your trip, it is imperative that you discuss this with your group leader or local representative straight away so that they can do their best to rectify the problem and save any potential negative impact on the rest of your trip.

We recognise that there may be times when your group leader or local representative may not be able to resolve a situation to your satisfaction - if this is the case, please ask the group leader or local representative to speak to their direct manager.

You may also choose to provide details in your online feedback, which we ask you to complete within 30 days of the end of your trip. Please do be aware that it is very difficult for us to provide any practical help after the trip is completed, so informing us while still travelling will give us the opportunity to resolve the issue in real-time.

For general contact details please use the following page: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/contact-us

In case of a genuine crisis or emergency, you can reach our local office on the numbers below:

Intrepid local operator: Available for phone call on +52 55 9990 6006

The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.

Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.