pre: Yucatán Explorer From $4,599 | 4 nights Fully Guided
As part of our onboard cultural enrichment program and commitment to destination-focused learning, our Viking Resident Historian faculty provides guests with lectures and roundtable discussions on the arts, architecture, music and culture of upcoming ports and various aspects of world history.
Fly to Cancun, where your Viking Representative will meet you and escort you to your hotel. After checking in, you may choose to begin exploring on your own or take advantage of your hotel’s facilities. Your Viking Tour Director will be available to help you make the most of your stay in Cancun. This evening, enjoy dinner at your leisure.
This morning after breakfast, check out of your hotel and begin your journey to Mérida. Along the way, stop in Izamal to visit the Convento de San Antonio de Padua and to stroll the city’s famed streets lined with yellow-hued colonial buildings. Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant, then continue your journey to Mérida. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. This evening, you will have dinner at your hotel. (B, L, D)
After breakfast, enjoy a day exploring Mérida’s sites. Visit the Casa de Montejo, one of Mérida’s iconic landmarks, and the Mérida Cathedral—considered the oldest cathedral in the Americas. Cross the Plaza Grande and step inside the Palacio de Gobierno to view murals depicting Yucatán’s history. After lunch, visit the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya, dedicated to the heritage of the Maya civilization. Later, take part in a Yucatán cooking class and enjoy the fruits of your labor for dinner. (B, L, D)
Following breakfast, set out for Chichén Itzá, once a major city of the Maya civilization. During a guided tour, learn about its history as a political, economic and religious center. Discover how mathematics and astronomy are deeply connected to the site’s design and symbolism, then enjoy lunch before visiting the cenote Ik Kil, an open air sink hole famed for its clear waters and draping vines. Arrive in Valladolid and check in to your hotel. You can explore the local sights at your leisure before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant. (B, L, D)
Check out of your hotel in Valladolid and drive to Cancun airport for your flight to Ft. Lauderdale. Upon arrival, meet your Viking Representative and transfer to your ship to begin your cruise. (B, L)
The following meals are included for all days as listed: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner
NOTE:
Optional Shore Excursions: a selection of additional excursions may be available to enhance your extension experience. Optional excursions will be bookable in MyVikingJourney.com when your cruise shore excursions open for sale.
Extension is not available on all departure dates; confirm availability & seasonal pricing when booking. Pricing may vary by departure or activity date. Activity order may vary. Accommodations are subject to change depending on availability; if advertised hotel is not available, a similar hotel will be confirmed. Any included flights are economy class. Luggage restrictions may apply on intra-country flights. Specific details will be provided once program is confirmed. Shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.
Due to the design and structural limitations of this property, we are unable to offer fully accessible guest rooms or wheelchair‑accessible facilities. This extension program is therefore not recommended for guests with mobility challenges.
