Gulf Coast
Izamal Shore Excursion from Progreso
Docking at Progreso and want a Izamal shore excursion Progreso plan? We arrange a private vehicle and local guide for Izamal, timed from the pier and back with a buffer before all-aboard. Request a quote with your ship name, date and group size.
Excursion options
Izamal, the Yellow City, is known for its colonial buildings painted in yellow, the large convent atrium and a Maya pyramid. It is a compact town that is easy to see in a few hours.
Whether you search for Izamal from Progreso cruise port or Progreso Izamal excursion, the plan below is the same: a private vehicle and a guide for your group, with the day built around your ship's schedule.
- Izamal on foot with a convent visit and lunch
- Izamal with a horse-drawn carriage ride
- Izamal with a stop at a hacienda on the return
Timing: pier to pier
For a Izamal shore excursion Progreso day, ships dock at Progreso roughly from 8:00 to 17:00, and the cruise pier is about 6 to 7 km long, so the first minutes of the day go to getting from the gangway to the meeting point.
For Izamal, the drive is about 95 minutes each way, or about 3 hours 10 minutes on the road in total.
Sample itinerary
The itinerary is a starting point.
- 9:00 Meet your driver and guide at the pier meeting point, arranged in advance
- 10:35 Arrive at the first stop (about 1 hour 35 minutes of driving)
- 10:35 Convent of San Antonio de Padua and a walk through the yellow streets (about 90 minutes)
- 12:05 Kinich Kakmó pyramid and a carriage ride (about 45 minutes)
- 12:50 Lunch in town (about 60 minutes)
- 13:50 Start the drive back to the port
- 15:25 Back at the pier, ahead of all-aboard
Prices
Prices for a Izamal shore excursion Progreso are typical market ranges per person in USD for a private vehicle, driver and guide, and they fall as the group grows. The convent is free to enter, and carriage rides and the pyramid carry small separate costs.
| Group size | Vehicle | Typical price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 people | Sedan or SUV | about $120 to $150 per person |
| 4 people | SUV | about $70 to $90 per person |
| 6 people | Van | about $60 to $80 per person |
| 10 people | Van (up to about 10) | about $50 to $60 per person |
Back-to-ship guarantee
We do not offer a formal back-to-ship guarantee on any Izamal shore excursion Progreso plan.
What to bring off the ship
- Your ship card and photo ID, as required by your cruise line
- Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Swimsuit and a towel if your stop has a swim
- Small cash in pesos for entrances, snacks and tips
- A refillable water bottle
- A light layer for air-conditioned vehicles
Other Progreso shore excursions
FAQs
How far is Izamal from the Progreso cruise port?
It is about 90 km, about 95 minutes by road each way.
Will I be back before the ship leaves?
We plan the day with a buffer before all-aboard and agree a return time with you. We cannot promise a formal guarantee, so keep your ship's schedule in mind.
Where do we meet the driver?
We arrange a meeting point at the pier and confirm it before the day. Pickup can be arranged for the ship you are on.
How do I book?
Send a quote request through the contact form with your ship name, date, group size and all-aboard time.
How walkable is Izamal?
Very. The center is flat and compact, and most sights are within a few streets of the main plaza.
Want this trip planned for you?
Tell us your dates, group size and where you are staying. We check availability with local guides and send back a price.