Caribbean to Highlands

From the turquoise waters of the Mexican caribbean to the lush mountains of Chiapas,

Travel through one of the most culturally diverse regions in Mexico.

 

 

Mexico is the largest Spanish speaking-country in the world and Latin America’s powerhouse. We invite you to discover our incredibly diverse country, its lovely people, its delicious food as well as its stunning natural wonders. 

This 12- day tour and Spanish immersion will allow you to explore the south of Mexico starting from its azure caribbean coasts. Travel through the mystical Mayan world, be amazed by the diversity of their traditions, archeological sites and delicious local cuisine! 

Make life-long friends, learn and explore the most diverse region of our beautiful country.

It’s finally time to meet your travel mates and start your journey in the Mexican Caribbean! Tulum is world-famous for its stunning white-sand beaches, turquoise waters and unique Mayan temples located right next to the seashore. All of that topped with a very laid-back Mexican atmosphere.

Check in and settle down in your room as you get ready to break the ice in Spanish! Your guide and tutor will welcome you and let you know the dynamic of the tour and the course. Get together with your new travel mates and get to know them with a few mojitos at the bar!

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Welcome cocktail

Optional: 

  • Open- water or cenote diving
  • Check out the Mayan temples

Get ready to be immersed in Mexican culture and start acquiring language. Take your first lesson right after breakfast! Later in the day, you’ll get to know a pretty local cenote (sinkhole), which is a crystal clear water opening in the middle of the jungle. Later in the day, we will visit a stunning local beach, near Tulum! 

Included :

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Spanish lesson
  • Cenote & beach entrance / local transportation

Optional: 

  • Visit the hotel zone at night
  • Snorkel in Paradise beach

Bacalar is a beautiful  Pueblo Magico located right next to an amazingly blue lagoon. It used to be one of the gateways for the pirates of the Caribbean! After your morning Spanish lesson, we will travel by local bus to the stunningly blue Bacalar lagoon (3 hours). After settling down, we’ll take you to a local swimming spot and enjoy the gorgeous 7 colors lagoon! Enjoy a relaxed evening in a true Mexican paradise.

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Spanish lesson
  • Local transportation

Optional: 

  • Bicycle ride in town
  • Eat at our recommended taco joint 😉 

 After the Spanish lesson, you will go for the classic boat tour in the lagoon where we will show its most interesting features, talk about its history with the pirates and the controversial theories about its wide array of blue tones. later on, enjoy an afternoon sun-set paddleboard session.

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Spanish lesson
  • Paddleboard *weather dependent*
  • Bacalar boat tour *weather dependent*

Optional: 

  • Visit the rapids
  • Visit the local water-park 

Catch up with your personal affairs after the Spanish lesson. Enjoy a free day in paradise! Go out and practice your newly acquired Spanish skills, visit the old Fort that defended the Pueblo Magico against the pirates, go to a local water park, or just relax in a hammock next to the lagoon!

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Spanish lesson
  • Local transportation

Optional: 

  • San Felipe Fort and walk around town
  • Visit Cenote azul 

Palenque town is renowned for its mystical Mayan temples perched on the hills of the rainforest. Palenque is the entrance to the incredibly diverse state of Chiapas, one of Mexico’s best-kept secrets. After the long transfer we’ll need some time to get back our energy, so no Spanish lesson today, instead we will see if the team is feeling like organizing an afternoon barbecue (with veggie options) with some beers!

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Transportation

Optional: 

  • Barbecue with the team
  • Visit Panchan at night

Get ready to go back to your Spanish lesson after breakfast. Later on, we will visit the impressive Palenque archeological site, located in the hills of the rainforest, it is one of our personal favorites, the Mayan museum next to the ruins is also worth a visit. We will then visit a local community to learn a bit about their traditions and ways of living.

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Spanish Lesson
  • Visit Palenque site
  • Local transportation
  • Visit a local community

Optional: 

  • Night jungle walk
  • Visit Palenque town

Get back on track with your morning Spanish lesson. Gear up for a field trip to a local waterfall!  We will take you to one of our favorite ones in the country, which is located an hour and a half from Palenque, we will spend most of the day there relaxing next to its pristine waters surrounded by the mighty rainforest!

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Spanish lesson
  • Visit a local waterfall
  • Local transportation

Optional: 

  • Paintball in the jungle
  • Try the local Chiapanecan food

San Cristobal de las Casas is a very unique town located in the highlands of the southern state of Chiapas.

Its refreshing mountain weather and its pre-hispanic cultural characteristics create a perfect contrast with the rest of modern Mexico.

Today we have an early start due to the long transfer and windy road conditions we have ahead of us. We will have a delightful stopover at Aguazul waterfalls, where we will go for a refreshing morning swim in its famous blue waters. After an early lunch at the waterfalls we will continue traveling towards San Cristobal (6 hours), where you will have the Spanish lesson of the day.

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Spanish Lesson
  • Local transportation 
  • Waterfall entrance fee
  • Spanish Lesson

After a full-on day yesterday, we will break the routine and go for a short hike after breakfast today. we will visit Arcotete park and we will have our Spanish lesson over there! Get ready to experience the Maya sweat lodge or Temazcal in the afternoon.

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Spanish Lesson
  • Walk to Arcotete park
  • Spanish lesson 
  • Temazcal

Have your morning Spanish lesson after breakfast, followed by a visit to San Juan Chamula, a mysterious town, where ancient traditions have merged with modern culture creating eclectic customs.

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Spanish Lesson
  • El Chiflon waterfall

Optional: 

  • Visit the jade museum
  • Sumidero Canyon boat tour

All good things come to an end! Today is your last day to solve any doubts regarding the topics seen in the course after breakfast. After that, we will go on to our last group activity which is informal cooking with a local family. 

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Last Spanish lesson
  • Cooking class

Optional: 

  • Cacao tasting
  • City – tour

Our tours are designed for adventure-seeking people, we use  local transportation and suppliers as much as we can, we visit very remote areas and local communities.

Social interaction is essential in acquiring language, which is why we will encourage you to talk to local people. 

We stay in well reviewed, convenient and affordable accommodations.

Note: The itineraries and prices may change depending on several factors like: seasonality, weather conditions, transportation schedules, etc. See more about our Terms and conditions here

Exotic beaches & islands

 Nothing feels more laid-back  than an island in the caribbean.

Visit three Mexican caribbean islands with different vibes and styles. 

Get ready to meet your island hopping friends and start your journey in the Mexican caribbean! Cancun is the holiday capital of Latin America and crown jewel of Mexico. There is something for every kind of person in Cancun. From ancient Maya ruins and pristine waters to fashionable clubs, and luxury shops. It would be hard to find a more complete destination.

This is where your island hopping adventure will start. Check-in and settle down in your room as you get ready to break the ice in Spanish! Get to know your new travel mates with a few mojitos at the bar!

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Welcome cocktail

Optional: 

  • Go to Playa Tortugas
  • Visit Cancun Hotel zone

Get ready for your next adventure! After your morning Spanish lesson, we will take the ferry to travel to one of the most iconic islands in the Mexican Caribbean. Will hop in our golf carts and drive to the Hostel, after checking in you will be free to enjoy paradise on your own.

Included :

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Spanish lesson
  • Ferry to Isla Mujeres 
  • Golf cart rental (subject to availability)

Optional: 

  • Sunset at Punta Sur
  • Drive around the Island

Wake up in paradise and enjoy a full day roaming around the beautiful island. You have a wide variety of activities to choose from. We recommend a visit to Isla Contoy, a protected and untouched piece of paradise. Diving and snorkeling are also quite popular. Your  Spanish lesson will be held in the afternoon.

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Spanish lesson

Optional: 

  • Visit Isla Contoy
  •  Snorkeling/Diving tour
  • Visit parque el Garrafon

Today we are moving to a more hidden destination in the Mexican Caribbean, Holbox island. This island’s location has helped it preserve its authentic Caribbean vibe and culture. It is also becoming increasingly popular due to its wide, shallow, and sandy beaches, occasionally visited by exotic birds like flamingos or the rare roseate spoonbill.

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Transportation to Holbox
  • Taxi to Accommodation

Optional: 

  • Bioluminescence (subject to availability)

Catch up with your personal affairs after the Spanish lesson. Enjoy a free day on the island! Practice your newly acquired Spanish skills with the locals. Enjoy the wide and nearly empty beaches of Holbox, one of the most relaxed destinations in Mexico.

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Spanish lesson

Optional: 

  • Bioluminescence (seasonal)
  • Boat tour

It is your last day on this exotic island. Enjoy the day as you please and join us in the late afternoon for a taste of our Mexican ceviche in your guide-led cooking class!

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Ceviche

Optional: 

  • Visit Punta Mosquito beach
  • Swim with Whale Shark(seasonal)

Cozumel is recognized for being one of the best diving spots in Latin America, its clear and warm waters allow for year-round diving opportunities.

We have a very interesting journey ahead of us. We will take the ferry back to the mainland, followed by a 3-hour land trip all the way to Playa del Carmen, where we will take another ferry to Cozumel. 

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Transportation

Optional: 

  • Night-out in Cozumel

 Wake up on yet another exotic island! After breakfast and your Spanish lesson, pick up your swimming gear and join us for a snorkeling tour adventure in one of the best diving spots in Mexico.

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Spanish lesson
  • Snorkel tour

Optional: 

  • Bike or scooter rental
  • Visit Punta Sur

Sleep in if you like, you are on island time! take your Spanish lesson and spend your day as you please. we would suggest going diving or rent a car with some of your new mates and go around the island to explore its wild side! 

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Spanish Lesson

Optional: 

  • Diving
  • Jeep rental

Today we’ll go back to the mainland right after your Spanish lesson. We’ll take the ferry to Playa del Carmen, followed by a 45-minute bus to Tulum, a destination that is renowned for its Maya ruins located next to the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, its crystal clear Cenotes, and an eclectic nightlife scene.

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Spanish Lesson
  • Transportation

Optional: 

  • Visit Playa Paraiso
  • Bicycle rental

Wake up in Tulum and prepare to see the best part of the Mexican Caribbean! Today we will take you to a very local beach located 30 minutes north of Tulum. On the way back to town, we will stop at a local cenote for a refreshing dive in its pristine waters! Enjoy the rest of the afternoon as you please!

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Spanish Lesson
  • Transportation

Optional: 

  • Visit a Kaan Luum Lagoon
  • Visit Sian Ka’an

All good things come to an end! Today is your last day to solve any doubts regarding the topics seen in the course after breakfast. After that, we will go on our last group activity which is a visit to the world-famous Maya ruins of Tulum! 

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Last Spanish lesson
  • Tulum Ruins

Optional: 

  • Night out in Tulum Hotel zone
  • Coba ruins

Our tours are designed for adventure-seeking people, we use  local transportation and suppliers as much as we can, we visit very remote areas and local communities.

Social interaction is essential in acquiring language, which is why we will encourage you to talk to local people. 

We stay in well reviewed, convenient and affordable accommodations.

Note: The itineraries and prices may change depending on several factors like: seasonality, weather conditions, transportation schedules, etc. See more about our Terms and conditions here.