Description:

Mexico's Yucatan with Tikal

Adding a little extra spice to this exciting Yucatan expedition, we first explore Tikal, the breathtaking ancient Guatemalan city built by the Mayan civilisation. Constructed as a ceremonial centre, Tikal's temples, pyramids and majestic stone monuments were designed with an aim to inspire awe in visitors and after two millennia, they still do so today. Our education into the ways and practices of the ancient world continues as we visit Chichen Itza in Mexico, a splendid archaeological site that incorporates the legacies and ruins both of the Maya and of the later-arriving Toltecs, and Uxmal, an ancient Mayan city of temple-pyramids, palaces, sacrificial tombs and ballcourts. Deep into the heart of the Yucatan jungle, we travel to Coba through untamed nature, where we find temple ruins overgrown with trees and foliage. Perched atop a pyramid overlooking vast ocean on our visit to Tulum truly is an experience never forgotten.

Accommodations:

The following is a sampling of our preferred properties in some of the locations visited on this tour and is meant to be indicative only. Hotel properties are not confirmed until 30-60 days before trip date. For sample hotels in other locations on this tour, please contact us.

Guatemala - Hotel Jungle Lodge

Mexico - Casa del Balam

Mexico - Hotel Hacienda Uxmal

Mexico - Hotel Mayaland

Itinerary:

Day 1 • Arrive in Guatemala City.

Day 2 • Fly to Flores and embark on a guided tour to experience the mystique of Tikal, possibly the most magnificent of all Mayan sites.

Day 3 • Fly from Flores, Guatemala to Cancun, Mexico. Balance of the day at leisure.

Day 4 • Travel by road to Chichen Itza, a wonderful archaeological site incorporating the ruins of two different cultures, the Maya and the Toltecs.

Day 5 • To Merida, probably the most beautiful town in the Yucatan peninsula. Afternoon carriage ride.

Day 6 • To Uxmal, Kabah and Labna. Overnight at Uxmal.

Day 7 • Continue to Coba—ancient temples surrounded by the thick Yucatan jungle. Explore by mountain bike and watch the sunset from the highest pyramid.

Day 8 • Early start for Tulum (to beat the crowds and the heat!)—afternoon on the beach.

Day 9 • Transfer back to Cancun airport for homeward flights, or extend at your favourite resort.

Details:

LAND PRICING
$2800 Per Person, Twin Share
$475 Optional Single Supplement

GROUP SIZE
Maximum 18 plus Tour Leader

INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation
• Internal transportation
• Breakfasts and most dinners
• Sightseeing and entrance fees
• Tips for hotel, porters, drivers
• Transfers (Land/Air)
• Services of a Tour Leader

EXCLUSIONS

• Lunches and some dinners
• Drinks
• Items of a personal nature
• Air departure taxes/fuel surcharges
• Visa fees (if applicable)
• Transfers (if early/late)
• Transfers (if Land Only)
• Tour Leader gratuities

Options & Extensions:

Contact us for details.