About this tour
This carefully crafted 5-day tour explores the northern heartland of the ancient Maya world — the region many researchers consider one of the strongest settings for events described in the Book of Mormon. Experience the contrast between powerful imperial centers, elegant Puuc-style architecture, living Maya traditions, and peaceful colonial heritage. With academic clarity, spiritual depth, and comfortable pacing, you return home with strengthened testimony and unforgettable memories from the classic heartland of ancient Maya civilization.
What to know
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Departure
Hotel pickup each morning
Dates by arrangement
Group type
100% private — your group only
Min. 4 adults
Language
English · Spanish
What's included
4 nights hotel · Daily breakfast & lunch · Private transport · All entrance fees · Expert LDS guide · Chocolate museum Day 5
Not included
Dinners · Alcoholic drinks · Gratuities · Personal souvenirs
5-day schedule
Day 1
Ek Balam & Chichén Itzá — From Early Kingdom to World Wonder
Start with the intimate city of Ek Balam ("Dark Jaguar"), featuring the most elaborately decorated royal tomb in the Yucatán and impressive acropolis structures. In the afternoon, visit the world-famous Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders. Stand before El Castillo, the Great Ball Court, the Observatory, and the Sacred Cenote, exploring both its splendor and the sobering evidence of later spiritual decline. Includes expert LDS guiding, lunch, cenote swim.
Day 2
Yaxunah & Izamal — Forgotten City & the Yellow City
Morning visit to Yaxunah, an older and lesser-visited site just 19 km from Chichén Itzá. Walk among ancient pyramids and plazas showing evidence of early conflicts, alliances, and dramatic conquest — offering powerful parallels to cycles of righteousness and apostasy in the Book of Mormon. In the afternoon, reach the beautiful colonial city of Izamal, known as the Yellow City. Explore its Franciscan convent built over ancient Maya pyramids and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride. Includes expert LDS guiding, lunch, cultural experiences.
Day 3
Edzná & Campeche — Temple of the Masks & Colonial Fortress
Travel southwest to Edzná ("House of Itzá"), featuring the five-story Temple of the Masks and sophisticated hydraulic systems. This important Classic-period center reveals advanced engineering and governance. In the afternoon, visit the UNESCO World Heritage colonial city of Campeche — stroll along its historic fortified walls, colorful streets, and charming plazas, a beautiful blend of Spanish and Maya heritage. Includes expert LDS guiding, lunch, city tour.
Day 4
Uxmal & Kabah — Pinnacle of Puuc Architecture
Immerse yourself in the elegant Puuc style at Uxmal ("Built Three Times"), one of the most harmonious and beautifully decorated Maya cities. Marvel at the Pyramid of the Magician, the Governor's Palace, and its intricate mosaic façades. Continue to Kabah, famous for its extraordinary Temple of the Masks (Codz Poop) covered in hundreds of rain god masks — showcasing the height of Maya artistic achievement during a time of great prosperity. Includes expert LDS guiding, lunch.
Day 5
Chocolate Museum & Sacred Reflections — A Sweet Conclusion
On your final morning, enjoy a delightful visit to a renowned Chocolate Museum near Mérida. Learn about the sacred role of cacao in ancient Maya culture — from currency to ritual drink — and participate in a chocolate-making experience. This relaxing morning provides a perfect cultural capstone to your journey. Afterward, return to your hotel with time for personal reflection on the powerful testimonies of faith, courage, and heritage witnessed throughout the week. Includes expert guiding, chocolate tasting, lunch.
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