Mexico Coast-to-Coast: Puerto Vallarta to the Mayan Riviera
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Mexico Coast-to-Coast: Puerto Vallarta to the Mayan Riviera
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22 days
Small Group
Budget
Light
English
Experience Overview
Go coast-to-coast from the Pacific to the Mayan Riviera on this three-week adventure across Mexico that features tons of highlights along the way.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Alebrijes Artisan Community Workshop, Oaxaca Your G for Good Moment: Oaxaca Cuisine Tasting Experience, Oaxaca Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Guanajuato City and Street Food Tour, Guanajuato Your Discover Moment: Mérida Your Discover Moment: Playa del Carmen
- Guided tour of Teotihuacan
- Orientation walk in Puebla
- Orientation walk and market visit in Oaxaca
- Guided tour of Palenque ruins site
- Campeche visit
- Orientation walk in Mérida
- Guided tour of Chichén Itzá
- Tequila distillery visit and tasting
- City tour of Guadalajara
- Orientation walk in San Miguel de Allende
- City tour of San Miguel de Allende
- Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit
- Cooking demonstration with local expert in Oaxaca
- Free time in Puebla, Oaxaca Puerto Vallarta, Playa del Carmen, Guadalajara, San Miguel de Allende, and Mexico City
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (21 nts).
- 21 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
- Public air-conditioned bus, taxi, private vehicle, plane, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Highlights
- Listen to mariachi bands and sample tequila at a tavern in Guadalajara
- Soak up history in the colonial towns of Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende
- Climb the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan
- Explore the ruins at Palanque
Trip Details
22 days
Public air-conditioned bus, taxi, private vehicle, plane, walking.
English
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Budget
Classic, Budget
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Puerto Vallarta
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Puerto de Luna
Day 2: Puerto Vallarta
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a full free day for optional activities in Puerto Vallarta, like whale watching (seasonal, Dec-Mar), beach hanging, or a day trip with some snorkelling at nearby Isla Marietas. Spend the evening in search of the most delicious local food you can find.Accommodation - Hotel Puerto de Luna
Day 3: Puerto Vallarta/Guadalajara
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Mexico is the birthplace of tequila, and there is nowhere better to learn about the iconic drink. Visit a distillery in a town between Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara to learn about the history of tequila and the production process, before the main highlight –a tasting session with lunch. Sip, don't shoot!Activity - Set off on foot to get to know this city in western Mexico. Known for tequila and mariachi music Guadalajara packs a lively atmosphere appealing to any traveller. Wander the colonial plazas and spot landmarks like the Teatro Degollado and the Palacio del Gobierno houses.Accommodation - Hotel Laffayette
Day 4: Guadalajara
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend some time shopping, eating, and relaxing in Guadalajara for your last night in the area.Activity - See more of Guadalajara on this in-depth city tour including some free time to explore the gastronomy hub of Tlaquepaque. See the work of Mexican muralist Jose Clemente Orozco and discover the best views in the city.Accommodation - Hotel Laffayette
Day 5: Guadalajara/Guanajuato
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Gain a deeper understanding into this town located in a valley surrounded by mountains. Filled with brilliantly coloured buildings around a central park and loads of great places to try some local eats. Make a stop to a local bakery, head to a stall for some fresh squeezed juices, then try some tlacoyos, a sort of folded taco, stuffed with cheese and chicken. Next, head underground to see the labyrinth of tunnels below the city. And spend the remainder of the tour learning about the history and culture of this place while eating different kinds of street food from tamales to sopes, you'll taste vibrant flavours.Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Hotel Santa Regina
Day 6: Guanajuato/San Miguel de Allende
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Free morning to grab a pastry on your own and walk through the main square one last time before moving on. Plenty of time for a quiet morning coffee and some people watching.Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Your CEO will lead you on an orientation walk of San Miguel de Allende. This colonial-era city is located in Mexico's central highlands and is home to a budding art scene and many cultural festivals. Wander the cobblestoned streets and learn the history and stories of this place while in the shadow of the pink towers rising above the El Jardín main plaza.Accommodation - Hotel Hacienda Monteverde
Day 7: San Miguel de Allende
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Get to know the historical and cultural significance of local landmarks in San Miguel de Allende on a half-day city tour. Visit important sites like, Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, Iglesia de San Francisco, and Templo del Oratorio de San Felipe Neri.Free_time - Enjoy some free time for optional activities in the area like, horseback riding, a cooking class, tequila tasting, or a visit to some nearby hot springs. Your CEO can help you organize whichever you choose.Accommodation - Hotel Hacienda Monteverde
Day 8: San Miguel de Allende/Mexico City
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Hotel PF Suites
Day 9: Mexico City
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Accommodation - Hotel PF Suites
Day 10: Mexico City
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Take advantage of free time to get out and explore this amazing city and its surroundings. Opt to visit the Frida Kahlo Museum, visit the Juarez neighbourhood, an area teeming with restaurants, bars, parks, and boutique shops. Maybe make a stop at the Palacio Nacional to see Diego Rivera's famous mural, "The History of Mexico". Or eat like a local and join a food tour and get a sense of the vast culinary scene here.Accommodation - Hotel PF Suites
Day 11: Mexico City/Puebla
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - The route will vary for each tour, allowing our CEOs to share their personal favourites. You can expect to see the zócalo, artisans' market and visit the historic buildings within centre of this World Heritage city.Activity - Visit the ruins of Teotihuacán northeast of Mexico City. This ruin site dates back to 100BC and has the impressive Avenue of the Dead, Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon. Bring water, wear a hat and solid walking shoes to learn all about this pre-Columbian Mesoamerican city that at its peak was once the largest city in all of the Americas.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Gilfer
Day 12: Puebla
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Take advantage of free time to get out and explore this amazing city and its surroundings.Accommodation - Hotel Gilfer
Day 13: Puebla/Oaxaca
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - All walks will be slightly different, allowing your CEO to show off their favourite spots. You can expect to see the Santo Domingo Cultural Centre, walk through the zocalo and the famous 20th of November market. Opt to sample some delicious Oaxacan foods along the way such as mole, tlayudas or chapulines.Activity - Alebrijes were created by a Mexican artisan named Pedro Linares who was known for making piñatas and carnival masks. After falling ill and hallucinating crazy figures and creatures inside his mind, the artist decided to bring what he saw to life by creating the small figurines we know as Alebrijes. Often made of a mash-up between animals, these figurines are now made by Oaxacan artisans out of wood and then painted with vibrant pigments and lots of patterns. Learn more about how these figurines integrated themselves into Oaxacan/Mexican folklore and how the craft expanded from originally being made from cardboard to now being carved from Copal wood. Meet a local artisan and speak with them, ask any questions the group may have and to learn more about how the Alebrijes are crafted.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Oaxaca Real
Day 14: Oaxaca
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Take advantage of free time to get out and explore this amazing city and its surroundings.Activity - Attend a cuisine tasting in Oaxaca with a local expert who will share a variety of authentic regional specialties. You'll learn how to prepare a handmade tortilla and enjoy a guided tasting of local favorites. Please note that this will not be a full meal.Accommodation - Hotel Oaxaca Real
Day 15: Oaxaca/Palenque
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Accommodation - Hotel Maya Tulipanes
Day 16: Palenque
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Take advantage of free time and do as much or as little as you would like.Activity - Experience the elegant jungle site of Palenque on a guided tour. See the highlights -- the Temple of the Cross Group, Temple of Inscriptions and the Grand Palace. Howler monkeys sound in the distance as the fog rolls in and out of this mystical site, one of the most important centres for trade and culture during the end of the Classic Maya period.Accommodation - Hotel Maya Tulipanes
Day 17: Palenque/Mérida
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Accommodation - Hotel Santa Lucia by Kavia
Day 18: Mérida
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Take advantage of free time to get out and explore this amazing city and its surroundings.Accommodation - Hotel Santa Lucia by Kavia
Day 19: Mérida/Valladolid
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Join up with a local expert and learn about the history of Chichén Itzá and the beliefs and rituals that defined this ancient Mayan civilization. This dramatic site includes a 30m (98 ft) high temple, known as the Pyramid of Kukulcan, famous for its balustrade of 91 stairs up each of the four sides, a ball court with a grandstand, and towering walls. Visit the highlights of the site including the famous Castillo, the ball court, the cenote, and the Nunnery.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Fundadores
Day 20: Valladolid/Playa del Carmen
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy the morning to explore this beautiful colonial city.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Casa de las Flores
Day 21: Playa del Carmen
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and enjoy some free time. Hit the beach, visit some ruins, go for a dive, or shop for souvenirs.Accommodation - Hotel Casa de las Flores
Day 22: Playa del Carmen
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
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From
AUD $5299
Duration: 22 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Go coast-to-coast from the Pacific to the Mayan Riviera on this three-week adventure across Mexico that features tons of highlights along the way.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 15 May 2026
Customer Reviews
12/15/2023
I was very concerned with the accommodation in Guadalajara: the room unclean with very grey sheets and an extremely uncomfortable bed, but during the night I woke suddenly to find that something had bitten me on the leg. I sat in a chair for the rest of the night. The next night I paid to stay in the Hotel Portobello, rather than stay another night in the allocated hotel.
12/15/2023
Accommodation was inconsistent, our hotel rooms ranged from very nice (Guanajuato) to awful (Guadalajara).
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
12/15/2023
I was very concerned with the accommodation in Guadalajara: the room unclean with very grey sheets and an extremely uncomfortable bed, but during the night I woke suddenly to find that something had bitten me on the leg. I sat in a chair for the rest of the night. The next night I paid to stay in the Hotel Portobello, rather than stay another night in the allocated hotel.
12/15/2023
Accommodation was inconsistent, our hotel rooms ranged from very nice (Guanajuato) to awful (Guadalajara).
12/15/2023
I think it depends on one's age and physical ability. Some on our trip found it more difficult than others. I would recommend this trip to friends or family depending on the above.
11/03/2023
Too much of the trip was extras at extra cost with some of the optional activities being passed on the bus on the way to the next hotel or an activity the group didn't feel was very valuable to include. Too many of the activities in the second part of my tour were also based on the majority or half of the group going, this was very unfair and started to affect the group atmosphere. I have done a few tours but this is my first with G and my first tour where activities were based on numbers and not what those who have paid thousands of pounds to join the group and international flights actually wanted to get from the experience.
10/13/2023
I like the community orientation travel style. Having a flexible schedule and plenty of free time is also good.
10/13/2023
Really good trip, had a lot of fun, just a couple of things that didn't quite go according to plan.
10/13/2023
Quite good for this style of travel.
12/01/2023
We very much like the small group concept.
12/01/2023
The tour took all the stress out of planning and travelling. I felt in very safe hands the whole time and liked the flexibility to be with the group or do my own thing.
12/01/2023
This was my 8th tour with G Adventures and I've enjoyed every tour that I've been on. The CEOs do an amazing job in helping me and fellow travelers have amazing experiences.
12/01/2023
I had told a friend about our 21 day trip and she is booked to do the same trip - only 9 days starting in Mexico City. She and her husband visited with us over the holidays and I told her about our trip.
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