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If you want to connect with nature,
see magic places
and meet inspiring people,
If you want to learn about the world, and interested in ancient wisdom,
If you want to travel with
purpose and meaning,
If you want to invest your time
instead of just spending it,
see magic places
and meet inspiring people,
If you want to learn about the world, and interested in ancient wisdom,
If you want to travel with
purpose and meaning,
If you want to invest your time
instead of just spending it,
Is it for you?
before we start...
This trip is not for everyone.
It requires an open mind,
which becomes a rarity...
It requires an open mind,
which becomes a rarity...
Then, this Journey is for you.
This is an eight-day journey
designed to expand horizons and
connect with yourself and nature
through the four elements of life.
This is not a-yet-another-tour
like many you've seen before.
Designed by Alex, this
neo-expedition
promises a gourmet fusion of
deep experiences and insights.
Here is the Journey outline...
designed to expand horizons and
connect with yourself and nature
through the four elements of life.
This is not a-yet-another-tour
like many you've seen before.
Designed by Alex, this
neo-expedition
promises a gourmet fusion of
deep experiences and insights.
Here is the Journey outline...
This is an eight-day journey
designed to expand horizons and
connect with yourself and nature
through the four elements of life.
This is not a-yet-another-tour
like many you've seen before.
Designed by Alex, this
neo-expedition
promises a gourmet fusion of
deep experiences and insights.
designed to expand horizons and
connect with yourself and nature
through the four elements of life.
This is not a-yet-another-tour
like many you've seen before.
Designed by Alex, this
neo-expedition
promises a gourmet fusion of
deep experiences and insights.
Read more in "Why expeditions?"
Elements
of life
of life
Here's the Journey outline...
The Journey
Arrival
Day 1
- Morning/Afternoon: Arrive at Cancun International Airport and transfer to our expedition basecamp. Get settled and breathe calmly – welcome back to nature.
- Evening: Welcome ceremony. Introduction to the place, people, and what to expect over the next eight days.
- Evening: Welcome ceremony. Introduction to the place, people, and what to expect over the next eight days.
Air
Air
Day 2
- Morning: We start with the breathwork session to learn more about conscious breathing and how it will expand your experience in the upcoming days.
- Afternoon: Visit an abandoned hotel that was turned into an eco-tourism center, regenerating 200 hectares of mangroves between the coast and the city.
- Evening: Sound healing ceremony.
- Afternoon: Visit an abandoned hotel that was turned into an eco-tourism center, regenerating 200 hectares of mangroves between the coast and the city.
- Evening: Sound healing ceremony.
Water
Water
Day 3
- Morning: For Mayas, cenotes are sacred. So let's start our day by going on a sacred journey to some of the most beautiful and inspiring underground rivers on the planet!
- Afternoon: Discover the magic and significance of mangroves with a boat ride through the pristine lagoons of Sian Ka'an.
- Evening: Reflective session by the jungle pool's edge, discussing insights about water and life.
- Afternoon: Discover the magic and significance of mangroves with a boat ride through the pristine lagoons of Sian Ka'an.
- Evening: Reflective session by the jungle pool's edge, discussing insights about water and life.
Under world
Under world
Day 4
Today, we are going behind the scenes of the world.
For real.
You will meet real-life superheroes and villains,
and get to know many things that we will keep away from the public.
It will be tough, but it will be okay at the end of the day.
For real.
You will meet real-life superheroes and villains,
and get to know many things that we will keep away from the public.
It will be tough, but it will be okay at the end of the day.
Fire
Fire
Day 5
Fire will become our day of purification after meeting the Underworld.
– Morning: we go on a long journey to see Ich Kool, also known as milpa, a traditional slash-and-burn Mayan agroforestry technique.
We will learn about resilience and regeneration, and taste some of the most amazing meals you'll find in Riviera Maya!
– Evening: Fire ceremony and temazcal – a traditional Mesoamerican sweat lodge to feel reborn.
– Morning: we go on a long journey to see Ich Kool, also known as milpa, a traditional slash-and-burn Mayan agroforestry technique.
We will learn about resilience and regeneration, and taste some of the most amazing meals you'll find in Riviera Maya!
– Evening: Fire ceremony and temazcal – a traditional Mesoamerican sweat lodge to feel reborn.
Earth
Earth
Day 6
Today, you will see all the beauty and gifts of Nature.
– Morning: We will go to the forest, led by a botanist, to learn about amazing plants that grow in Yucatan, and animals that live in their shade.
– Evening: Medicinal plants ceremony.
– Morning: We will go to the forest, led by a botanist, to learn about amazing plants that grow in Yucatan, and animals that live in their shade.
– Evening: Medicinal plants ceremony.
Connection
Connection
Day 7
Today is the day to connect the dots and see into the past, present, and future. The program for this day is intentionally kept blank, but we will offer you some ideas on the spot, and they are not gonna be random.
Return
with the new eyes
Day 8
- Morning: Closing ceremony and farewell brunch. Prepare for departure with renewed energy and insights.
- Afternoon: Transfer to Cancun International Airport for departure.
- Afternoon: Transfer to Cancun International Airport for departure.
Budget & dates
If you want to go on an individual Journey,
contact us for individual pricing and a custom program
The recommended budget is $6500 for adult
Recommended age: 30+, but we also have family-friendly Journeys.
contact us for individual pricing and a custom program
The recommended budget is $6500 for adult
Recommended age: 30+, but we also have family-friendly Journeys.
Private Journey:
We plan a group departure in March 2025
$6500 per person, adults only
This is an opportunity for everyone looking for meaningful connections, combined with an epic Journey together.
Inspiration for artistic people, curious souls, creators of all kinds, life-long learners – everyone who wants to live a deeper life.
Our secret word is mycelium.
$6500 per person, adults only
This is an opportunity for everyone looking for meaningful connections, combined with an epic Journey together.
Inspiration for artistic people, curious souls, creators of all kinds, life-long learners – everyone who wants to live a deeper life.
Our secret word is mycelium.
March Expedition
Journey Guide: Alex Farlander
Dates: March 2025
Dates: March 2025
Fill out a short questionnaire about your preferences and let's have an intro call to find best travel options for your dates and group size.
Private trip:
To join the group expedition, please schedule a short intro call with the Journey Guide.
Group expedition in March:
How to Book
Alex is a founder of Travelhood, passionate about positive-impact, meaningful ways to travel.
Born in Siberia, guided in 45 countries worldwide, still hungry for learning like a first-grade student, Alex will introduce you to his friends and guide you to the special corners of the place that became one of his many homes – Riviera Maya and Yucatan, Mexico.
Born in Siberia, guided in 45 countries worldwide, still hungry for learning like a first-grade student, Alex will introduce you to his friends and guide you to the special corners of the place that became one of his many homes – Riviera Maya and Yucatan, Mexico.
Alex Farlander
Journey Designer
Eco-community that regenerates the last urban coastal forest in Riviera Maya
This Journey wouldn't be possible without the talent and effort of 15+ local organizations and leaders.
Pulmon Verde
Volunteers in caving and citizen science of the underground environments of the Yucatan.
Cenotes Urbanos
A garden and a meditation space in the urban zone of Playa del Carmen
Consciencia Viva
Meditation and yoga instructor, founder of Consciencia Viva
Hiram Avalos
A Mayan ecotourism company, creating jobs for locals and promoting the natural and cultural heritage
Sian Ka'an Community Tours
Education and community for nature and culture tour guides in Mexico
College of Responsible Tourism Guides
Biologist and researcher of eco-tourism and community-based tourism, founder of Colegio de Guias
Adrian Mendoza, PhD
Biologist, activist, caver, real-world Batman, co-founder of Cenotes Urbanos
Roberto Rojo
Chef, passionate about farm-to-table, leader of Koox Ich Kool
Karla Romo
RMS is connecting companies, government, academia, and society to develop sustainable tourism
Riviera Maya Sostenible
Sustainable tourism leader, board member of the Global Sustainability Tourism Council
Beatriz Barreal
Farm-to-table experience that embraces the wisdom of Mayan tradition of Ich Kool (also known as milpa)
Koox Ich Kool
And many more who you'll meet on the way...
Co-Creators