THE YUCATaN PENINSULA
Embark on a remarkable journey through the Yucatán Peninsula, where culinary delights and cultural wonders blend seamlessly.
experience the MAYAN heritage
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Next tour
January 29 - February 8, 2026
Experience the Yucatán Peninsula Culinary Tour
We’ll visit the charming and historic city of Valladolid, a beautiful city steeped in history that fills Yucatán with pride. This vibrant yet peaceful city is the perfect introduction to the region’s rich culture and traditions. The tour concludes on the serene shores of Isla Holbox, a tropical paradise where you'll have time to relax, recharge, and reflect on your experiences, surrounded by stunning natural beauty.
Authentic Culinary Experiences
Under the guidance of Chef Kaelin Trilling, explore the diversity of ingredients and the ancient, pre-Hispanic Mayan cooking techniques still used today. Discover ancient methods like pib (underground cooking) while participating in intimate cooking classes with local chefs. Highlights include crafting Cochinita Pibil, a succulent suckling pig dish rubbed with achiote and sour orange, wrapped in banana leaves, and slow-cooked underground for 16 hours. You'll also enjoy market tours, hands-on cooking demos, and authentic dining experiences with Chef Trilling’s friends and family, who share their culinary knowledge and hospitality.
Eating traditional Antojitos
Learning how to cook cochinita pibil
Eat the iconic Tikin Xic
Longaniza de Valladolid
Walking tour in the market
Trying salbutes
Rich Cultural Immersion
Experience the magic of the Yucatán by exploring iconic Mayan ruins, including Chichén Itzá—one of the Seven Wonders of the World—along with Labna and Uxmal. Swim in sacred cenotes, believed by the Mayans to purify the soul, and visit artisan communities to witness extraordinary ceramic artistry. In Campeche, immerse yourself in the vibrant markets, sample unique regional ingredients, and enjoy a cold chocolate and chili tasting, a tradition rooted in ancient Mayan culture.
Unforgettable Adventures
Each day brings new opportunities for exploration and joy. Drive along the famous Ruta Puuc, visit the ancient Mayan sites with an expert guide, and connect with the local community. Experience a horse-drawn buggy ride to a secret cenote at a historic hacienda, where you'll learn traditional recipes from a family who has shared their culinary heritage for generations. In Celestún, cruise through the mangrove reservoir to see the famous pink flamingos and native birds. When we reach Isla Holbox, unwind on this idyllic island, go on a fishing trip, and if luck is on our side, make fresh ceviche on board with the catch of the day.
Guided tour of Chichen Itza
Walking the Malecón in Campeche
Flamingo and bird watching in Celestún
Swimming in a cenote
Traveling through the Ruta Puuc
Visiting artist's studio in Muna
meet your guide
Kaelin Ulrich Trilling
Kaelin, the son of famed chef and the founder of the Seasons of My Heart cooking school Susana Trilling, was raised in Oaxaca and developed a deep appreciation for food and Mexican cultural traditions. Inspired by his mother's commitment to authenticity, Kaelin recognized the transformative power of cooking.
Chef
yucatan Peninsula
January 29 - February 8, 2026
investment
$4,990 USD
Per person based on double occupancy. Single occupation supplement available.
Payment plans available.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
10-night hotel accommodations
Transportation to tour-related activities and events
All activities, excursions and cooking classes
Most meals (you’ll have some free time to rest or choose your own adventure) and drinks
WHAT IS not INCLUDED
Airfare
Transportation to and from airport
Gratuities
Ready to sign up?
This tour is curated and unique.
The Yucatan and Campeche tour is offered only once per year. We strive our best to design this tour based on activities since 2009.
Small groups, big enjoyment.
Our maximum is usually 12 to 16 people per tour. That means you'll travel the local way, all guided by Chef Kaelin Ulrich Trilling.
Can't travel on these dates?
We understand that certain dates can work better than others, or sometimes a more private experience is more appealing.
Let us curate a custom trip for you. We share our secret gems and create a trip that is special to you and fits your needs. Aiming to provide a memorable experience through the soul and experience of Seasons of My Heart.
Make it private
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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The minimum number of participants is 8, and the maximum is 12
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We are usually able to accommodate dietary restrictions. Please let us know of any requests or allergies when registering for the tour.
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You will have ample opportunities to shop in the markets, when visiting artisans, and during your free time. There are ATMs and currency exchanges near the hotel.
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Once you pay in full, we will share the itinerary with you.
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A detailed letter with a packing list will be sent, together with the itinerary for the course a few weeks before your departure.
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You should receive an email confirmation every time you make a payment, typically within a week of receipt, if paying by check.
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If Seasons of My Heart cancels the course, all course fees paid directly to Seasons of My Heart will be refunded. There is no charge to transfer any fees paid to another course. We try to allow as much time as possible for student registration before canceling a course. Please check with us to see how the registration is progressing before purchasing non-refundable airline tickets. You will be notified at least 6 weeks prior to the course if we need to cancel. We also strongly encourage trip insurance in case of unforeseen events.
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If you are unable to join us:
A partial refund, less $ 300 USD will be given. (excluding the single supplement, which will be reimbursed in full) will be given if the participant cancels 61 days or more in advance.
A refund of fifty percent of the total price paid thus far will be given, unless the space is filled by someone else. Then a partial refund, less $300 will be given. (excluding the single supplement, which will be reimbursed in full) will be charged if a participant cancels 60 to 30 days prior to the course.
When the cancellation occurs between the 29th day to the first day of the course, no refund will be given unless the space is sold to another participant. If the space is filled, then a partial refund, less $300 will be given. Cancellations will be analysed on a case by case basis, as long as we are notified by writing.
If applicable, the single supplement (less any penalty applied by the hotel, if any), will always be refunded.
NOTE: A written notification must be received prior to refund
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We strongly encourage trip insurance in case of unforeseen events.
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Airfare, transfers from and to the airport, additional alcoholic beverages, laundry, and phone calls.
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You can tell us how many nights you need and we can book them directly with the hotel for you. You will have to pay at the hotel at the time of check-in.
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