Private Safari Land Rover Vintage Tour Uxmal Ruins & Mayan Brunch

This private excursion from Mérida combines a safari-style ride in a vintage Land Rover, a Mayan brunch in a traditional home and a guided visit to Uxmal, the Maya city of the Puuc region that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its architecture and stone mosaics. It is planned as a full day: the itinerary lists a total of about eight hours.

The day starts with the drive from Mérida, which takes roughly one hour and fifteen minutes each way. At the lodge you are welcomed into a traditional Mayan house, where a Mayan cook and your Mayan host, Don Victor, show you how to prepare handmade tortillas and a freshly made chili salsa. The cook is named Doña Mirna in one part of the description and Doña Irma in another, so the name may differ on the day. This stop lasts about an hour and a half, includes the brunch, and focuses on ancestral cooking techniques and local ways of life.

Next comes the Land Rover. You ride a classic 1960s vehicle through the fields of the historic Hacienda Uxmal, stop at a private viewpoint in the Mayan jungle to see the Pyramid of the Magician rising above the vegetation, and walk through fruit orchards to harvest fresh seasonal fruit. This part lasts about two hours. Afterwards a certified guide leads you through the archaeological site, explaining its temples, palaces and the architectural mastery of the Maya civilization. The guided visit lasts about two hours.

The tour is private, the itinerary is flexible and there are no mandatory stops at souvenir shops. It is listed as suitable for all fitness levels and is not recommended for pregnant travelers. The age policy is contradictory: one line says adults only, another says children aged 12 or older are welcome and pay as adults, so confirm it when you book.

The price covers private transportation in a private vintage Land Rover, snacks, the brunch, a certified bilingual guide, the Mayan host and travel insurance during transportation. Gratuities and lunch are not included. Travelers are met at the hotel lobby; if you are staying in an Airbnb or private accommodation, let the operator know once you have booked.