Go cycling in Mexico on this nine day tour of the Yucatan, enjoying coastal views, the fascinating ruins of ancient civilisations and dips in Mexico’s famous cenotes – don’t miss the food, either. You’re led by a local guide throughout. The trip starts and ends in Cancun, and each day you’ll travel by bike or by private minibus. This is a leisurely cycling holiday – no saddle sores, here. You’ll have six days of easy, mostly flat cycling, in which you’ll cover distances between 10km and 43km, on a mix of tarmac roads and unmade roads. For most of the days you’ll be accompanied by a support vehicle – which you can ride in if you fancy a break. When you’re not pushing pedals, expect to get stuck into Mexican culture. There are beautiful cities like Merida and Tulum to explore, archaeological sights like Chichen Itza, Coba and the Mayan site at Izamal. Natural beauty abounds too – at Isla Mujeres Island and the Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve. Don’t miss the opportunity to take a dip in a cenote or two on the way, too: these unique cave pools are a swim spot to remember. The trip ends on the beach – where else? Enjoy a night at Playa del Carmen where you have time to swap the saddle for the sand and have a well-deserved rest. This cycling holiday prioritizes a low-impact approach on the environment. The trip itinerary revolves around cycling, significantly reducing the need for motorized transport within the region. The focus on local support extends to the food scene. Breakfasts feature local produce, reflecting our commitment to incorporating seasonal and regional flavours. Our local agent is dedicated to environmental sustainability by separating and recycling garbage in the office and on our trips. They reuse rainwater from roofs for gardening and treat wastewater in an artificial wetland. Additionally, they actively contribute to research projects on whale sharks and coral reefs in Puerto Morelos. They also work with marine recreation providers to adopt voluntary standards that protect the reef. Recently, our local supplier joined an ambitious project to plant 1,000 million trees in the Yucatan Peninsula through donations to the Plant for the Planet initiative. Our local Tour Leaders and in-country partner actively encourage the use of their 20-litre water container which is refilled throughout the trip. It is kept in the back of the support vehicle while cycling and helps to eliminate single-use plastic bottles, as well as other forms of single-use plastic for picnics and within their own office. They provide reusable dishes and containers, and even volunteer in their local "reciclaton" programme which separates waste for recycling. Our local agent works directly with many Mayan communities, building fair and mutually beneficial business relationships. They collaborate with communities like Siankaan, Ek Balam, Jose Maria Morelos, Nuevo Durango, Kantemoh, and many more. Recently, they've connected groups wanting to support local communities with projects that boost both their quality of life and income. For example, helping a Maya community ramp up their honey production from 10 liters a year to 1,000 liters. We also support a variety of other local businesses such as bars and cantinas, hotels and transport companies, ensuring our visit benefits a wide range of people.
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