Treasures of the Yucatan 2010
A 9-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $1,599
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| Tour Length: | 9 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Mexico | |
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Cities Visited: The best alternative to those boring fly and flop holidays. Trafalgar gives you beach, sand, history and culture on this 9 day tour through 3 Mexican provinces - Quintana Roo, Campeche and Yucatan. No local fees, all breakfasts, many lunches and dinners included, in-depth touring with expert local guides! |
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Sightseeing Highlights
- Ek Balam Explore this recently-excavated Mayanarchaeological site.
- Valladolid Visit this enchanting colonial town andstroll the main plaza.
- Merida Discover this beautiful colonial city andits many highlights.
- Celestun Navigate the lagoon and canals of thisrich Biosphere Reserve.
- Campeche Be enchanted by this skillfully restoredfortifi ed colonial town.
- Edzna View the Great Acropolis and impressivePyramid of Five Stories.
- Uxmal Marvel at this outstanding Mayan ceremonialcomplex.
- Sotuta de Peon Go back in time to the era of thegrand colonial haciendas.
- Izamal See this magical "Yellow City" and visitits imposing monastery.
- Chichen Itza Wonder at the architecturalmasterworks of this fabled city.
- Coba View some of the tallest and steepest classicMaya-style pyramids.
- Playa del Carmen Enjoy white sand beaches andturquoise-blue waters.
Dining Highlights
- 8 full breakfasts
- 7 lunches
- 2 three-course dinners
- 1 buffet dinner
- Local highlight restaurant dinner in Campeche
- ''Be My Guest'' specialty dinner with wine in Merida
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Playa del Carmen
- 21 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
- First Class hotel accommodation includes two-bedded rooms withprivate facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggagehandling fees and local taxes.
- Two-night stay at an all-inclusive beach resort on the RivieraMaya with all meals all-you-can-eat, unlimited beverages,cocktails, beer and wine and complimentary non-motorizedactivities.
- Touring by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seatsand onboard restroom.
- The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional bilingual TourDirectors.
- A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book withmap.
- Complimentary airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 9.
- Meet & Greet Service on arrival at Cancun InternationalAirport on Day 1.
Airport Transfers
- London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive,particularly between the Airport and central London. When you bookyour tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport areincluded. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transferto and from your airport and Central London.
- Important - Please Note: Passengers will only beentitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing thefollowing conditions are met:
- You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on thenight of your arrival and the night prior to the date of yourdeparture.
- Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information onflights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 daysprior to departure.
- Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour isincluded by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a CentralLondon Rail Station.
- Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30.Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flightsdeparting between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. GatwickAirport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outboundtransfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departingbetween 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach.Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers ownexpense.
- In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works,demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible fordelayed or cancelled transfers.
- No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
- Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airportto-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgaror your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per personwhen booking)
- European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengerswill receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on thescheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the timesspecified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves yourflight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
- Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air packageand who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on thescheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also beprovided with a transfer.
- Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tourdays are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase onethrough Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additionalpre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask forprices of transfers at the time of booking your extra nightaccommodation.
- Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tourarrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with thelisted transfer times below may also book and purchase thesetransfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not lessthan 21 days before the flight departure.
Please note: In selected locations, the tour requires walking on uneven surfaces and climbing some stairs.
Day 1 - Arrive Cancun
Welcome to Mexico! Your journey begins with a warm greeting at theairport from our local representative and a complimentary privatetransfer to the tour hotel. Your Tour Director is available at thehotel this afternoon to welcome you and answer your questions. Joinus at 6:00pm for a Welcome Drink at the hotel.Hotel: Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas
Day 2 - Cancun - Ek Balam - Valladolid - Merida (2 nights)
We head inland and stop at the beautiful Mayan archaeological siteof Ek Balam. After an overview of the site and region by our expertTour Director, we continue to the first capital city of the Yucatan- charming Valladolid, for lunch and a leisurely stroll around thecentral square. After a brief city tour, we continue to the lovelyColonial city of Merida, also known as "The White City." The restof the day is at leisure. Your Tour Director will be happy to helpyou plan your free time in Merida. (Full breakfast / Lunch)Hotel: Hyatt Regency Merida
Day 3 - Merida - Sightseeing & at leisure
Our Tour Director will introduce us to a local Hidden Treasuretoday. This morning we explore historic Merida starting with thePaseo de Montejo, modeled after the Champs Elysees in Paris andlined with beautiful Colonial mansions. We stop at the CentralPlaza to view the Cathedral, the ornate Casa Montejo and thePalacio Nacional with its collection of renowned murals. We alsovisit the Anthropology Museum and its fi ne Mayan collections.After lunch at a local restaurant, there is time to explore on yourown. This evening we are hosted in the beautiful Colonial home ofDavid Sterling, renowned chef specializing in Yucatecan cuisine andowner and founder of Los Dos Cooking School, for a cookingdemonstration and how to mix the perfect margarita. Then we moveonto a beautiful historic hacienda for an exclusive sampling ofYucatecan specialties under the expert advice of Chef Sterling.(Full breakfast / Lunch / Be My Guest dinner)
Day 4 - Merida - Celestun - Campeche
We travel to one of the region''s most protected areas and a UNESCOBiosphere Reserve - Celestun. Here, we navigate the calm waters ofthis vast wetlands complex to view one of the most importantcolonies of pink fl amingoes. After lunch under the shade of athatched-roof beach restaurant, we head to the historic fortifi edtown of Campeche, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.Here we visit the Bulwarks, the Puerta Tierra stone fortress andthe pastel-colored historic city center. This evening, enjoy aHighlight Dinner at a local restaurant. (Full breakfast / Lunch /Highlight dinner)Hotel: Hotel Plaza Campeche / Hotel Plaza Colonial
Day 5 - Campeche - Edzna - Uxmal
This morning we explore the Mayan archaeological site of Edzna. OurTour Director''s expert commentary breathes life into the stunningtemples and ceremonial sites. Heading along the Puuc Route, atraditional lunch awaits us at our next stop: pollo and cochinitapibil, wrapped in banana leafs and slowly cooked underground. Wethen visit the famed Mayan temples of Uxmal, a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site. This late-Classic Maya site dates from before the10th century AD and is considered one of the most complex andbeautiful expressions of Puuc architecture and, for many, is one ofthe major highlights of the Yucatan region. Once again our expertTour Director elaborates on the mysterious Mayan culture as weexperience the engineering, architectural and social heights of itspeople. We end the day at our hacienda where there is time to relaxor take a dip in the inviting pool. Following dinner, we learn allabout tequila, Mexico''s national drink, and enjoy a tasting ofvarious types of this spirit reputed to reflect this country andits people''s warmth, strength, and passion. (Full breakfast / Lunch/ Dinner) Hotel: Hacienda Uxmal
Day 6 - Uxmal - Sotuta De Peon - Izamal - Chichen Itza
We start the day at the living-museum of Hacienda Sotuta de Peon.Here we learn about haciendas, which operated like the southernplantations of the United States, and about the production processof henequen (sisal fiber), the gold of the Yucatan during theColonial era. We tour the still active processing plant and thebeautiful main house and then board picturesque mule-drawn railcarts for a tour through the fields to a beautiful cenote (naturalwell leading to an underground river). After a traditionalhacienda-style lunch, we continue on to the magical city of Izamalfor a visit to the enchantingly golden Franciscan monastery. Westop at a local hammock workshop to learn about this ancient Mayanproduct and its handmade process. We then head for our hotelnestled next to the most famous Mayan archaeological icon andUNESCO World Heritage Site - Chichen Itza. Relax or cool off in oneof the pools before dinner, and perhaps attend the Light &Sound Show at the archaeological site this evening. (Full breakfast/ Lunch / Dinner) Hotel: Hotel Mayaland
Day 7 - Chichen Itza - Coba - Playa Del Carmen (2 nights)
Today we rise early and take advantage of our own private entranceto the archaeological site so that we are amongst the first toexplore Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.Under the expertise of our Tour Director, we explore this grandarchaeological complex, one of the most impressive and spectacularof all the sites of the Mayan civilization. We then continue ourjourney to Coba where we enjoy lunch alongside a pleasant lake. Wethen visit ancient Coba by pedicab to view its graceful, toweringtemples, some of the highest in Mexico. Coba''s site is unique as ithas been barely restored, merely cleared, and only a few of theestimated 6500 structures have been uncovered. We then head towardour oceanfront resort in Playa del Carmen on the acclaimed RivieraMaya. (Full breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Hotel: Viva Wyndham Azteca
Day 8 - Playa Del Carmen at leisure
We enjoy a leisurely day at our all-inclusive resort. Relax, swimin the turquoise blue water of the Caribbean Sea or in the pool,take advantage of complimentary resort activities includingnon-motorized water sports; enjoy all-you-can-eat breakfast, lunchand dinner at your choice of various restaurants, as well as snacksand unlimited beverages, including beer, cocktails and wine... Allincluded! This morning, perhaps join an optional visit to the Mayansite of Tulum, perched picturesquely on a cliff overlooking thedazzling sea; this afternoon, why not take an optional afternoonexcursion by small boats through the mangroves of Sian Ka''an, aUNESCO Natural World Heritage Biosphere, or a stroll down Playa delCarmen''s Quinta Avenida, a charming pedestrian walkway lined withshops, bars and restaurants. This evening we celebrate our Yucatanadventure at our Farewell Dinner. (Full breakfast / Lunch /Farewell dinner)
Day 9 - Playa Del Carmen - Depart Cancun
This morning is at leisure until we are taken back to Cancun. Acomplimentary transfer is provided to Cancun International Airportand the tour hotel in Cancun for passengers extending their stay.(Full breakfast)Please do not schedule any flights before noon
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9/29/2010 - 10/7/2010 |
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10/20/2010 - 10/28/2010 |
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11/3/2010 - 11/11/2010 |
$1,675 |
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12/1/2010 - 12/9/2010 |
$1,675 |
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2/2/2011 - 2/10/2011 |
$1,999 |
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2/16/2011 - 2/24/2011 |
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3/2/2011 - 3/10/2011 |
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3/16/2011 - 3/24/2011 |
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4/6/2011 - 4/14/2011 |
$1,899 |
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6/29/2011 - 7/7/2011 |
$1,750 |
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7/13/2011 - 7/21/2011 |
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9/28/2011 - 10/6/2011 |
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11/9/2011 - 11/17/2011 |
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12/7/2011 - 12/15/2011 |
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2/15/2012 - 2/23/2012 |
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3/14/2012 - 3/22/2012 |
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Airfare Disclaimer Documents |
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- Cancun
- Ek Balam
- Merida
- Celestun
- Campeche
- Edzna
- Uxmal
- PLAYA DEL CARMEN
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