8 Day Cycling Tour Connecting with Nature, Mayan History, Culture, and Gastronomy in Mexico
Mexico Cycling Tour
Mexico Kan Tours' regional expertise will allow you to experience local flavors in Maya communities, coastal villages as yet undisturbed by tourism, and the magnificent splendor of Chichen Itza and Tulum. You will travel led by an expert guide and have a backup vehicle at all times.
Key information
- Trip type: Guided
- Lodging: Point to Point
- Terrain: Mix terrain
- Starts in: Cancun
- Ends in: Cancun
- Total Distance: 300 Miles / 500 Kilometers
- Type of bike: Mountain bike
Highlights
- 6 riding days
- Bicycle and helmet
- Certified guide
- Back-up vehicle and driver
- Discover ruins, cenotes, communities, and villages
- Boat tour to Ría Lagartos Nature Reserve
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfasts
Skill level
- Intermediate
Accommodation
You will stay one night in Cancun or Puerto Morelos, one night in Coba at Aldea Coba, two nights in Valladolid at Casa Quetzal, one night in Izamal at Hotel Santo Domingo or San Antonio de Padua, one night in Rio Lagartos at Hotel Rio Lagartos, one night in El Cuyo at Cucu Hotel. All hotels listed are the first preference. Depending on availability, similar options will be used if those listed are booked out.
Program
The following itinerary is designed to capture the essence of the Yucatan Peninsula. You will visit a variety of incredible natural and historical sites, mixing well-known landmarks with hidden gems, all the while focusing on travel by bicycle and responsible tourism. Please note that all distances are approximate and are used as a guideline. You may opt out of cycling at any time and continue in the support vehicle.
Daily itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Pick up at Cancun Airport and transfer to hotel in Cancun or Puerto Morelos. Rest and get ready for your bike adventure!
- Overnight in Cancun or Puerto Morelos.
Day 2: Welcome to the Peninsula
Breakfast. Bike among rural Mayan communities: local culture and cuisine, permaculture, conservation projects, rural villages, Punta Laguna nature reserve, cenote & introduction to the Mayan language. An eye-opening first day of exploration in Mexico.
- Approximately 48 kms by bike.
- Overnight in Coba at Aldea Coba or similar.
Day 3: Ancient and Modern Mexico
Breakfast. Bike through the expansive ruins of Coba, an ancient Mayan city buried deep in the jungle, where many stops are made to explore the history of this fascinating civilization. Cycle on to San Juan de Dios village for a refreshing swim in a breathtaking cenote. Lunch in Coba and then afternoon transfer to Valladolid, a charming colonial town. Enjoy an evening walk with your guide among the plazas, cobbled streets and picturesque facades.
- Approximately 30 kms by bike (possible 80km option if the group feels like biking more distance)
- Overnight in Valladolid at Casa Quetzal or similar.
Day 4: Ek Balam, Cenotes, and Valladolid
Breakfast. Starting off with a visit to the bustling, colorful market of Valladolid where you can see all the local produce and crafts from the surrounding villages on sale. You will then bike out to the ruins of Ek Balam, home to one of the few temples in the area where you can climb to the summit and an incredibly well-preserved royal tomb. Afterwards a short cycle onwards for lunch and a stop at a very unique cenote, completing a circuit back to Valladolid.
- Approximately 65 kms by bike.
- Overnight in Valladolid at Casa Quetzal or similar.
Day 5: Chichen Itza, Wonder of our World
Breakfast. Today we hit the road stopping at the wonderfully decorated church at Uayma and on through more typical towns of the Yucatan interior. You will then stop for lunch and an optional cenote swim, before arriving at Chichen Itza. A must if you visit the region, the degree of detail in the art, the phenomenal architecture and quality of restoration is on another level. Take in a full guided tour in the afternoon before you hop in the van for a transfer to our next destination, the Yellow City of Izamal.
- Approximate 60 kms by bike
- Overnight in Izamal Hotel Santo Domingo / San Antonio de Padua or similar.
Day 6: Izamal to Rio Lagartos
Breakfast. Take an hour or two to soak in the glory of Izamal, one of the oldest, continuously inhabited towns in all of America. From the ochre-colored streets and buildings to the huge church atrium & the ancient Mayan pyramid in the middle of town, Izamal is a very special, charming place. The route today takes us first east then north, towards the Gulf of Mexico. After an 80km ride, lunch is a real treat, at the beautifully restored Casona Los Cedros restaurant, where you can relax and indulge in top class cuisine. Then its on to Rio Lagartos, a small fishing village right on the water of the Gulf.
- Approximate 80 kms by bike.
- Overnight in Rio Lagartos Hotel Rio Lagartos or similar.
Day 7: Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas
Breakfast. You will begin the day with an early morning boat tour of the maze of waterways and mangrove forest adjacent to the coast. Teeming with birdlife and home to the largest colony of the pink flamingo in the region, this tour is a nature-lover’s dream come true. And of course, you can’t miss the crocodiles! Afterwards, you will cycle to the mesmerizing pink lagoons of Las Coloradas and a delicious local seafood lunch. If that weren’t enough, the real highlight is the afternoon cycling: 30km of a coastal stretch between sand dunes, saltwater flats, lagoons and the sea that leads us to El Cuyo. Simply spectacular.
- Approximate 55 kms by bike
- Overnight in el Cuyo Cucu Hotel or similar
Day 8 : El Cuyo - ¡ Hasta luego !
Breakfast. Enjoy the morning on the beach or by the pool in El Cuyo, one of our favorite ‘get away from it all’ spots in Mexico. Sandy streets and very chill vibes, this charming fisherman village is a great spot to wind down after our epic journey.
Stay an extra few days! Or let Mexico Kan Tours take you on to your next destination, be it Cancun Airport or any hotel in the Riviera Maya or Tulum.
Location
The tour will take place in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.
Tour highlights
- Multi-day trip by bike
- Punta Laguna Nature reserve
- Coba, Ek Balam, Chichen Itza Mayan archaeological sites
- Contemporary Mayan communities and culture
- Colonial Izamal & Valladolid
- Rio Lagartos & Las Coloradas
- El Cuyo Beach
- Mexican gastronomy
Food
You will be served daily breakfast and one lunch in Mayan Community.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- Cycling tour
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfasts
- 1 lunch
- Back-up vehicle and driver with you
- 21-speed bicycle with front suspension and helmet
- Insurance cover in case of accident
- Professional guide
What's not included
- Airfare
- Extra transfers
- Tips
- Anything not mentioned in the description
- Other meals
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Cancún International Airport
144 km
Transfer included
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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