Highlights:
- Spectacular Mayan ruins
- Colonial towns
- Caves, jungle & beaches
The ruins of the huge ancient Mayan cities are amongst the world's most impressive. You'll visit the Yucatan's two greatest - Chichen Itza and Uxmal. Having climbed up the steep stairs to the top of the pyramids it is impossible not to be blown away by their size and majesty. The colonial towns of Merida and Valladolid pull you forward 1000 years to when the Spanish ruled - gaining riches from the treasures of the New World and their huge plantations known as haciendas.
There are no surface rivers in the Yucatan - instead they run underground, carving out great caverns and sink-holes (cenotes) and creating secret pools. Taking a traditional horse-drawn cart you'll visit - and swim in some of these beautiful grottos. You'll journey by boat to explore mangroves and jungle in the Sian Kaвan Biosphere - before relaxing on the white sandy Caribbean beaches of Tulum. (For the real Mayan fanatics there are ruins here too!)
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Join trip Cancun; drive to Valladolid
Day 2: Visit town & Ek Balam ruins
Day 3: Chichen Itza, Izamal & Merida
Day 4: Horse-drawn buggy trip to underground rivers
Day 5: Uxmal ruins; Loltun caves
Day 6: Biosphere boat ride; tropical beach
Day 7: Tulum beach
Day 8: Drive to Cancun; trip ends
Other info: Minimum age:
- 5 years Graded "easy".
- The archaeological sites are large and require a reasonable amount of walking to explore.
- Temperatures can get hot.
- Group size: Maximum 20 people. 3-6 families.
- Grade: Easy
- Climate: Year round destination.
- Trip Reference: FYU
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Dates:
May - December, 2007
February - December, 2008
Local Payment: $150 USD
Transport, accommodation and meals: Charter minibus, horse-drawn buggy, boat, on foot. Hotels (7nts). 7 breakfasts included.
Other costs:
- International airfare not included.
- Airport tax abroad not included.
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North America
Mexico
Cultural Journey
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