Mayan Route Tour

8 days & 7 nights - From AUD$1075 per person + taxes and surcharges
Check Validity Dates at the bottom of the "Itinerary" Tab (Seasonal surcharges apply)


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Itinerary
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Countries visited:
- Mexico

Starts in:
Mexico City

Ends in:
Cancun

Highlights:
- Campeche
- Cancun
- Chichen Itza
- Mexico City's Zocalo

Transport:
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Aeroplane


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This tour starts  in Mexico City and ends on the coast on the Riviera Maya. It provides a great introduction to one of the pre-Colombian civilisations, the Maya. Our tour of Mexico City includes the important Anthropology museum. From Mexico City you fly to Villahermosa, gateway to the famous Palenque archaeological ruins set in pristine jungle. Continue to Merida, with visits to both Uxmal and Chichen Itza before ending the itinerary with two nights on the beach in Cancun.


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Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Mexico City 
Arrival at Mexico City airport. Assistance and transfer to your hotel. Overnight. 
Day 02: Mexico City 
In the morning visit to the Main Square : Zócalo, Cathedral, Government Palace, Diego Rivera's murals. We will continue to Reforma avenue and Chapultepec . Then visit to Anthropology Museum, one of the most importants in the world. You may stay on your own or go back to your hotel. We suggest an optional visit to Xochimilco's water canals. Overnight 
Day 03: Mexico/Villahermosa/Palenque 
At convenient time, transfer to the airport to flight to Villahermosa. Assistance and transfer to Palenque to your hotel. Dinner and overnight. Flight ticket not included. 
Day 04: Palenque/Campeche 
Breakfast. Visit Palenque, surrounded by jungle. One of the prime and most important Mayan archaeological sites. Inside the Pyramid of the Inscriptions, King Pakal´s sarcophagus and its fascinating carved gravestone were found. We will view the Sun temple, the Cross temple, the Palace. Departure to find a beautiful panoramic of the Gulf of México. Lunch on your own. Continuation to Campeche city to your hotel. Dinner. Overnight. 
Day 05: Campeche/Uxmal/Merida 
Panoramic view of the city and departure to Uxmal. We will visit this archaeological site and its wonders: the Guesser Pyramid, the Nunnery Quadrangle, Governor's Palace, the Ballgame Court. Lunch and arrival to Mérida, "the White City", to enjoy a panoramic view : Montejo avenue, the monument to Motherland , the Main Square, the Cathedral, Government Palaces. Continue to your hotel.Overnight. 
Day 06: Merida/Chichen Itza/Cancun 
Breakfast. Departure to Chichén Itzá, the most important Mayan and awesome site in Mexico. We will find advanced archaeo-astronomic knowledge in this city. We will visit the pyramid "the Castle" or Kukulcán temple, the Ballgame Court, the Skull temple, Jaguar's temple, the Observatory, the One Thousand Columns square, the Sacred Well (cenote). Lunch. Continuation to Cancun. If time permits, visit to one of the wells. Continue to Hotel Villas Tacul. Arrival and overnight. 
Day 07: Cancun 
Breakfast.Free day to enjoy the wonderful talcum powdered turquoise beaches or take an optional tour such as Isla Mujeres, Xcaret, Tulum/Xel-Há or Cozumel. Our office will be more than happy in suggesting alternatives and confirm your onward flight. Overnight. 
Day 08: Depart Cancun 
Breakfast. At convenient time, transfer to the airport to take your flight back.


Trip dates: Jan to Dec 2010(Seasonal surcharges apply)


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Packages

 
Mayan Route Pkge 8D/7N - 19Apr-22Dec 2010
Join in Category Single Double Triple
Mexico City T.Superior AUD$1459 AUD$1075 AUD$1016
 
Mayan Route Pkge 8D/7N - 5Jan-18Apr 2010
Join in Category Single Double Triple
Mexico City T.Superior AUD$1610 AUD$1159 AUD$1068
 
Note: Price per person in AU$. Not valid during local public holidays and special events. All prices are as a guide only, please check with us for the latest prices.


Inclusions

 
Included:

  • Transport and sightseeing as per program 
  • Accommodation at selected hotels 
  • 5 Breakfast , 2 lunches , and 2 dinners 
  • Bilingual guide assistance 
  • Hotel taxes.
Not included:

  • Flight ticket not included, approx. AU$255pp plus taxes.
  • Tips to guides, drivers and hotel staff
  • Optional activities
  • Meals not mentioned in program
 
 
 
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