Destination:
Days: 10Uncover the very best of the Yucatan Peninsula and Riviera Maya while staying at two of Mexico’s most luxurious resorts: Chablé Yucatán and Chablé Maroma.
This unforgettable 10-day retreat is the perfect mix of exploration and relaxation. Days will be balanced between discovering ancient Maya cities and Mexican culture with down time to enjoy the essence of each hotel property. Chablé strives to redefine wellness as a lifestyle, not a quick fix to burnout, so expect to partake in healthy mind, body and soul practices during your stay. This trip is all about learning to live in harmony with nature and honoring timeless traditions of the Yucatan Peninsula.
HIGHLIGHTS
4N Chablé Yucatán – Enjoy 4 restful nights at the iconic Chablé Yucatán, a hotel that offers the ultimate in pampering and wellness in a stunning, tropical setting.
5N Chablé Maroma – Stay 5 nights at this gorgeous beach-side luxury resort and relax in the crystalline waters of the Mexican Caribbean.
Maya Archeological Sites – Explore the hidden Maya mysteries of the Yucatán Peninsula with tours of Uxmal, Chichen Itza, and Tulum.
Merida City – Discover the lively capital of the Yucatan, a charming colonial city filled with markets, squares, and a bustling commercial center.
Cantina Tour – Tour several cantinas in Merida, one of which encompasses 100 years of tradition and history!
Cenote – Visit a off-the-beaten path cenote just outside Uxmal, a private experience where you will have the place all to your own.
Tulum – Explore the ancient city of Tulum with a private guided visit to the archeological site to learn about Mayan history and observe the temples that were built hundreds of years ago.
Yal-Ku Lagoon – Swim and snorkel in the island lagoon near Akumal where fresh and saltwater meet.
Chablé Experiences – Each hotel offers a a wide array of opportunities, from laid-back pursuits like cooking classes and spirit tastings, to spiritual-based journeys. The culinary offerings are exception, with a unique and contemporary vision that pay homage to Mexican tradition with ingredients cultivated in the hotels’ Mayan orchards.
Day 1: Arrival to Chable Yucatan
Your private driver will meet you at the airport and you will be driven to Chablé Yucatan hotel. We recommend arriving to one of the two airports: CUN (Cancun – 3 hours to hotel) or MID (Merida – 40 minutes to hotel). Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the resort and its facilities.
Dinner suggestion for tonight: IXI’IM Restaurant
Experience the best of Mexican cuisine at Ixi’im, nestled within the jungle of Chablé Yucatan. Marvel at the blend of raw materials and stunning architecture while indulging in authentic flavors.
Overnight: Chablé Yucatán
Day 2: Explore Merida City + Traditional Cantinas Tour
Your private guide will pick you up to start this unique orientation of Mérida. Learn about the city´s history and culture as you visit some of its most traditional cantinas and see the highlights of the historical center. Cantinas have offered a social space throughout generations, where friends come together to drink a beer and relax. Some of these traditional Mexican bars encompass 100 years of history, where today you can listen to “son Cubano” or “Bachata” music and enjoy an ice-cold drink with tasty snacks known as “botanas”. After getting immersed in Mérida´s local culture, you´ll be driven back to your hotel.
Optional Suggested Evening Experience on Property: Morning Yoga Class
Start your trip with a relaxing yoga class of your choice. Whether you prefer Aqua Fitness Yoga, JOYOGA, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, or Bikram Yoga, you’re sure to find the perfect way to unwind.
Dinner suggestion for tonight: KI’OL Restaurant
After having so much fun around Merida and their traditional cantinas, treat yourself to a refreshing dining experience at Ki’ol (located in the hotel). Honoring its Mayan name meaning “healthy”, this restaurant offers a peaceful oasis near the Main House and main pool. Savor fresh cuisine in a beautifully designed space where water takes center stage in a simple and organic manner.
Overnight: Chablé Yucatán
Day 3: Privately Guided Tour to Uxmal with Lunch at Hidden Cenote
Start the day with a private pick up from your hotel and journey around an hour to one of the Yucatán´s most important Mayan archaeological sites: Uxmal. Uncover the extraordinary engineering, astronomical, and social achievements of this advanced civilization with your expert guide while exploring the grounds. Observe the characteristics of Puuc architecture and learn about important temples, quadrangles and monuments as you listen to stories of the past, including what is known about the mysterious demise of the Mayans.
After immersing yourself in ancient history, enjoy a drive through the Yucatán´s lush jungle to reach another Mayan wonder, your own private cenote. Relax in the spectacular presence of a natural, freshwater sinkhole that you´ll have all to yourself, and swim in crystalline waters that were considered sacred to the Mayans. You´ll be treated to a catered lunch and drinks in this truly unique setting, with local señoras lending an expert hand to prepare fresh tortillas. Upon conclusion, you´ll be driven back to your hotel.
Overnight: Chablé Yucatán
Day 4: Day at Leisure at Chablé Yucatan
Today is yours to enjoy on property. We recommend partaking in one of the various activities and experiences the hotel has to offer. Perhaps it’s a class about Mayan cuisine where you can taste some traditional Yucatecan delicacies prepared by traditional cooks’ expert hands, which will allow you to try new flavors and aromas of the region.
Optional suggested activities (not included): Cacao Transformation Experience, Mexican Spirits Tasting, Stargazing, or a day dedicated to Spiritual Therapy.
Overnight: Chablé Yucatán
Day 5: Private Tour of Chichen Itza – Drop Off Chablé Maroma in Riviera Maya
Your personal, expert guide will meet you at your hotel lobby before departing to Chichen Itzá, Mexico’s most visited archeological site. One of the first structures you will see is the “Castillo” or Pyramid of Kukulkan, classed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World due to its ingenious architecture that results in a figure of a snake descending and ascending the steps during the equinox. Your guide will help you to see just how the shadowy serpent appears.
Exploring the site, you will learn how duality played a huge role in Mayan cosmology. Visiting the platform of the skulls, which was a monument to both life and death, you will see how each is represented, before heading to the ball court where archeologists are still undecided as to whether the winner or the loser was sacrificed. Observing the carvings there, you can make your own guess. Clap in the ball court and the sound will echo eight times, a testament to Maya architectural prowess. At the conclusion of your visit, you will be driven on to hotel Chable Maroma in Riviera Maya. At arrival you may check in and enjoy the rest of the evening on your own at leisure.
Optional Suggested Evening Experience on Property: Mayan Cooking Class
Make tortillas with your bare hands and learn to roast peppers the way it has been done for centuries. At the Mayan cooking class, the secrets will be unveiled before your eyes for you to carry these recipes in your heart for years to come. Learn old techniques from the people who have replicated these dishes, like panuchos and cochinita pibil, at home throughout their life.
Dinner suggestion for tonight: BU’UL Restaurant
Bu’ul, named after the Mayan word for bean, expresses the spirit of Mayan cuisine. Inspired by corn, beans, and fruits from the garden, Chef Jorge Vallejo and Executive Chef Luis Quiroz bring their unique interpretations to the dining experience, a must experience of Chablé Maroma! Make sure to visit this restaurant for a truly authentic and delicious taste of Mayan cuisine.
Overnight: Chablé Maroma
Day 6: Tulum Archeological Site + Yal-Ku Lagoon Snorkel
To start the day, you will be picked up from your hotel by your private, bilingual guide, and driven to the Tulum Archaeological Site. Explore the ancient city of Tulum with your private bilingual guide, the only Mayan site with vistas over the Caribbean Sea. As you traverse the archaeological zone, learn about Mayan history and cosmology, and observe the temples that were built hundreds of years ago to honour the gods of wind and rain. After your time at the archaeological zone, you’ll continue to the beautiful Yal-ku Lagoon in the Akumal area. Swim and snorkel in the tranquil inland lagoon, where fresh and saltwater mix to create a home for many types of fish. After a refreshing swim, you will be driven back to your hotel.
Dinner suggestion for tonight: Raw Bar
After a great day exploring Tulum, unwind at the upper-level cocktail bar at the hotel, offering endless views of the sky and sea. Indulge in exquisite dishes and drinks as stunning as the vista, allowing this sophisticated beachside setting to enchant you and transport you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Overnight: Chablé Maroma
Day 7: Private Catamaran Experience
On this snorkelling adventure you’ll explore the mysteries of the Mexican Caribbean’s underwater world and enjoy the luxury of a private, 51” catamaran. Cruising around one hour north from the Puerto Aventuras Marina, you’ll reach the calm, tropical waters of the sheltered INAH Reef. Jump into the crystal-blue Caribbean Sea and observe tropical, colorful reef fish. If you’re lucky, you might even get to swim with the giant sea turtles that have returned to this same spot for generations!
You’ll continue cruising to an area protected by rocks with tranquil, chest-deep water. Here, your Captain will drop anchor, giving you the opportunity to swim and relax with the beautiful scenery. With service staff on hand and an on-board chef, you’ll be well taken care of throughout the experience as you enjoy top shelf specialty cocktails and a tasty meal.
This luxury catamaran is well set up for first-class enjoyment, thanks to its double hull for a smooth ride and spacious deck finished with sunbathing nets. Take in breathtaking 360 views from the fly bridge or cool off with a drink in the shaded rear seating area. Inside, the catamaran is decked out for comfort with four cabins, four full bathrooms, a kitchen, and a large living room with air-conditioning.
Dinner suggestion for tonight: KABAN
The Kaban restaurant at Chablé offers a delectable seafood that will delight any seafood lover, the decoration, music, and cuisine create a unique and unforgettable atmosphere, to end the day with a perfect Caribbean Experience!
Overnight: Chablé Maroma
Day 8 & 9: Days at Leisure at Chablé Maroma
These last couple of days are yours to enjoy at your leisure you may want to take advantage of the complementary experiences at Chablé Maroma such as: yoga, kayaking, paddle board, a cocktail class, mezcal tasting, or Mexican craft beer tasting!
Be sure not to miss the opportunity to pamper yourself at their spa. Drawing from ancient Mayan mysticism and rituals, Chablé places the spotlight on whole-body well-being through SPA journeys inspired by the purification the ocean provides, the balance of the tree–a sacred symbol of life–, and the transformative qualities of pure, fresh air. The full-service SPA features eight treatment rooms: Two individual cabins with a pool, a healing & meditation cabin, a Vichy SPA room, two double rooms and a single room. For those looking to achieve well-being through fitness, the SPA at Chablé Maroma offers a wide variety of programs and activities like a fitness center equipped with Technogym gear and yoga sessions, as well as yoga for children.
Our recommendation? Schedule a temazcal ceremony, a centuries-old ritual within a “steam house” or a Spiraling Sea Massage which draws from the ocean tides to give guests spiraling strokes, thus creating an experience where body, mind and essence come together to achieve inner peace.
Overnight: Chablé Maroma
Day 10: Departure Day
After breakfast and hotel check out, enjoy a private transfer to Cancun International Airport for departure flights home.
Dates
Our trips are fully customized, allowing us to build your itinerary for any time of the year.
Prices
Our custom-tailored journeys start from $1,800 USD per day for two travelers. Contact us today to discuss your travel desires and design a personalized proposal with exact pricing.
Please note, our pricing guideline is a starting from price and is not necessarily applicable to the suggested hotels contained within the suggested itineraries on this web site. Itineraries are customized prior to final pricing.
