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Here is a brief description of many of the Mayan tours available through The Mayan Traveler.   If you would rather have a customized Mayan Ruins itinerary, natural history tour or specialized Mexico, Central America, Peru or Ecuador tour, you need only to make the request.  We will do the rest.

     

For singles, couples or smaller groups We offer some of our most popular tours on a mid-sized (6 to 10 person) group "guaranteed Departure" basis.

For more your convenience we have linked each of the Mayan tour summaries below to an in-depth description of that particular Mayan ruin Tour package.

In addition, we have a special age dedicated to Belize Archaeology and Natural History Tours.  There is so much special about this remarkable little country that we want to offer special tours exclusive to Belize! 

We also provide extra special archaeology tours to Peru and Ecuador for archaeology and student groups!

Depending on the number of tour participants discounted Continental Airlines airfares may be available on some packages!

PLEASE NOTE - The Mayan Traveler tours are not "day tours" or "seat in bus" tours.  Our tours are quality, escorted tours with standard accommodations designed for a minimum of 2 persons.  Upon request for a private tour we can quote with "Budget" or "Deluxe" accommodations.

ALSO, the prices presented above generally increase during Holiday weekends, Spring break, etc. when travel schedules dictate higher demand.

We have posted our "Guaranteed Departure" tours that anyone (single, doubles or triples) can join.  In those cases the tour prices presented on each of these tour's individual web page will not apply.

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Mini Yucatan Tour - A comprehensive 5 day/4 night Mayan tour of the some of the best of the Mayan ruins and natural wonders of the Yucatan Peninsula including Cancun, Valladolid, Chichén Itza,  Uxmal, Kabah and Izamal, with a tour of beautiful Merida as a bonus!  Begins and ends in Cancun.  This tour is available on certain guaranteed departure datesTMT10

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The Naturalist's Caribbean - A fun and exciting 5 day/4 night Mayan tour of the archaeology, natural history and beautiful beaches of the Mexican Caribbean - The Rivera Maya!  Included are Cancun, Xcaret, Tulum, Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve,  Cobá and  Punta Laguna Spider Monkey Reserve.  Begins and ends in Cancun.  TMT6

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The Wonders of Chiapas - This 7 day/6 night Mayan ruins tour features the spectacular ruins of Palenque and Tonina.  Also included are the beautiful cascades of Aqua Azul and the Misol Ha waterfalls.  The colonial city of San Cristobal de las Casas with its heavy Mayan influence and the nearby Mayan communities of Zinacantán and San Juan Chamula offer a rare glimpse into both the ancient and modern worlds of the Maya.  The tour concludes with an exploration of the Olmec, the mother culture of Mesoamerica.  Begins and ends in Villahermosa Mexico.  TMT7

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Belize Archaeology and Tikal - A 8 day/ 7 night tour of Belize’s magnificent Maya Classic legacy.  Sites included:  Lamanai, Xunantunich, Caracol, Cahal Pech and, as a bonus, Guatemala's magnificent Tikal!  And, if you would like, we can extend your stay in the Belizean Cayes.  This tour begins on the first and third Saturday of each month. Begins and ends in Belize City.  FD078

bulletGuatemala Highlands and Tikal - A delightful 8 day / 7 night tour the Guatemalan Highlands and its colorful markets, colonial cities and beautiful landscapes and natural beauty. And a touch of archaeology with visits to the Tikal and Yaxha archeological sites.  Tours begin every Saturday each month. Begins and ends in Guatemala City, Guatemala.  FD008

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Maya Adventure Tour - An 8 day / 7 night adventure in the Southern Maya world visiting the 3 countries of Honduras, Guatemala and Belize and their Classic Maya Sites of Copan, Quirigua, Xunantunich, Yaxha, Caracol, Tikal and Ceibal.  Tours begin on the first and third Saturdays of each month.  Begins and ends in Guatemala City, Guatemala.  FD508

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The Best of the Maya - An unbelievable 8 day/7 night escorted luxury air-conditioned educational three nation Mayan tour beginning with the Olmec then tours of the marvelous  Mayan ruins of Palenque, Bonampak, Yaxchilán, Tikal, Quirigua and Copan featuring expert guide, professional driver and all meals.  Begins in Villahermosa, Mexico and  ends in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.  This tour is available on certain guaranteed departure datesTMT2

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Maya of the Yucatan Peninsula - A great 8 day/7 night overland escorted luxury air-conditioned vehicle Mayan tour of the Mayan ruins of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula featuring expert guide, professional driver and all meals.  Included are Valladolid,  Dzitnup, Chichén Itza, Merida, Uxmal, Kabah, Hopelchén, Hoxob, Chicanna, Calakmul, Becan, Xpujil, Chetumal, Mayan Museum and Tulum.  Begins and ends in Cancun.  TMT14

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The Best of Chiapas - This exceptional 8 day Mexico cultural experience and Mayan tour will take you to some of the most impressive archaeological Mayan ruins in Chiapas: Palenque, Bonampak, Yaxchilán and Tonina. Our learning adventure will also be a journey through time – from modern Chiapas to the cradle of Mayan civilization – and through Chiapas Rainforest eco-system.  This is a great student tour. Starts and ends in Villahermosa. TMT8

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Oaxaca Highlands and Archaeology - This exciting and beautiful 8 day / 7 night tour explores the ancient civilizations and legacy of ancient, colonial and native Mexico.  The tour includes ruins and remnants of the Zapotec and Mixtecs cultures plus the UNESCO World Heritage site of Oaxaca.  Begins and ends in Oaxaca Mexico.  Tour begins the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month, year round.  FD2

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Mexico Colonial Tour - The path of the Spanish Conquistadores - For 9 days / 8 nights this tour follows the path of the Spanish Conquistadors through Mexico’s Central Highlands from Mexico City to Morelia, Patzcuaro, Guadalajara, Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende. Tour begins in Mexico City any Saturday (arrive Friday for optional Teotihuacan tour) and ends in Mexico City the following Sunday.  FD909

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Chiapas Highlands and Archeology - A wonderfully exciting 9 day / 8 night combination tour of the living Maya peoples of the Chiapas Highlands with the impressive archaeological sites of the area, including Palenque, Piedras Negras, Bonampak, Tonina and Yaxchilán.  This tour begins on the first and third Sunday of each month.  Begins in Tuxtla Gutierrez.  Ends in Villahermosa 9 days later on Sunday.  FD109

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Mayan Discovery - A magnificent 9 day/8 night Mayan tour to the Mayan ruins and archaeological sites and museums. Villahermosa, Palenque, Calakmul, Chetumal, Tulum.  Begins in Villahermosa Mexico and ends in Cancun.  TMT17

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Central Mexico Tour - A wonderful 9 day / 8 night tour to explore the ancient civilizations and legacy of ancient and colonial Mexico.  The tour includes vestiges of the Aztec, Chichimec, Toltec, El Tajin, Olmec, Totonac, Huaxtec, Olmeca-Xicalanca, Maya, Teotihuacan, Zapotec and Mixtec cultures.  Begins and ends in Mexico City.  This tour begins the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month, year round.  FD1

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Nature and Archaeology of the Yucatan - A great 9 day/8 night Mayan tour of the important ruins, colonial cities and ecology of the Yucatan Peninsula, featuring Valladolid, Ek Balam, Chichén Itza, Izamal, Uxmal, Kabah, Loltun Caves, Merida, Celestun, Cobá, Riviera Maya, Tulum, Muyil, Sian Ka'an. Begins and ends in Cancun. TMT3

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Maya Rivers Expedition - For 10 days / 9 nights this exciting tour visits the Mundo Maya of Guatemala and Mexico, following the La Pasion and Usumacinta River basins, exploring the river trade routes and associated cities of the Classic Maya Classic, including archaeological sites still under excavation and restoration.   The tour begins on the first and third Saturdays of each month.  Begins in Guatemala City, Guatemala and ends in from Villahermosa, Mexico 10 days later on Monday. FD310

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The Great Cities of the Maya - An extensive 11 day / 10 night tour visiting 4 Mesoamerican countries: Honduras, Guatemala, Belize and Mexico.  This is a tour through the most important cities built during the Classic Maya, the heyday of the Maya Civilization, the most important archaeological sites, including: Copan, Quirigua, Xunantunich, Yaxha, Caracol, Tikal, Bonampak, Yaxchilán, Piedras Negras, Sak-Tzi, Palenque and Tonina.  Tour begins on the first and third Saturdays of each month.  This tour begins in to Guatemala City, Guatemala and ends in Villahermosa, Mexico 11 days later on Tuesday.  FD111

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Mexico Grande Tour - A comprehensive 11 day / 10 night journey from Mexico City to Cancun via Oaxaca, Chiapas, Campeche and the Yucatan Peninsula.  Arrive at Mexico City on any Tuesday (arrive Monday for an optional Teotihuacan tour). The tour ends in Cancun 11 days later on Friday.  FD

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The Unique Maya - An expansive 13 day/12 night Mayan tour through majestic, unspoiled landscapes and magnificent archaeological sites. Featuring Villahermosa, Kolem Jaa, La Venta Park, Museum Carlos Pellicer, Merida and the Mayan ruins of Palenque, Chicanna, Becan, Xpujil, Calakmul, Hopelchén, Uxmal, Kabah, Labná, Chichén Itza and Tulum.  Begins in Villahermosa Mexico and ends in Cancun. TMT12

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North and Central Mundo Maya - A 13 day/12 night comprehensive cultural and historical Mayan ruin tour of the past and present Maya of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras.  Included in the tour are Guamilito market, banana plantation, mahogany wood carving factory, Copan Ruins, Guatemala City, Antigua, Lake Atitlan, Chichicastenango, El Petén, Flores, Tikal Maya ruin, Ceramic Museum, Yucatan Peninsula, Chetumal, Cenote Azul, Quintana Roo, Tulum Maya ruin, Archeological Zone of Muyil and the Cancun Area.   Begins in San Pedro Sula, Honduras and ends in Cancun, or reverse.  TMT5

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Mayan Academic Adventure - A comprehensive 15 day/14 night escorted Mayan ruin program of the Yucatan Peninsula, Chiapas, Guatemala and Belize for student tours and other academic groups.  Includes Palenque, Lacandon Rain Forest, Bonampak, Yaxchilán, Tikal, Xunantunich, Lamanai, Kohunlich and Chichén Itza. A superb educational tour!  Begins and ends in Merida.  TMT1

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Best of Yucatan Birding - The finest birding, natural history and Mayan ruins of the Yucatan Peninsula - A great 12 day/11 night journey to the Maya sites of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and the states of Campeche and Chiapas.  Admire the luminous Izamal, the beauty of Merida, the charm of Campeche, the unexpectedly lovely Villahermosa and the archaeological sites of Chichén Itza, Palenque, Uxmal, Mayapán, Ticul,  Edzna, Séance, and the mystic and splendor of Yaxchilán and Bonampak. This exceptional birding experience will explore some of the most impressive Mayan ruins in the Mayan world. This learning adventure will journey through time – from modern Yucatan to the cradle of Mayan civilization – and through eleven eco-zones ranging from humid rain forests to coastal scrub. Some of the 700 bird species recorded on this circuit are very rare or endangered dozens of other endemic species. Tour participants will gain an understanding of the many birds observed against an historical background and an ever-changing landscape.  This is a physically active program with light hiking up to 2-4 hours a day on undulating trails, sometimes climbing old, uneven steps at some ruins.  BAM1

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Belize! - Extraordinary archaeology and natural history tours.  Options are presented for Caves Branch Jungle Lodge, Chaa Creek Cottages, duPlooy's Jungle Lodge, Mopan River Resort and Windy Hill Cottages.  Each has its own charm and sense of adventure.  We would be delighted to discuss the specifics of each property and their tour packages - and to offer our expert advise based upon our 25 years of experience in Belize.

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Ecuador - The first true archaeology tour packages of Ecuador.  This is an astonishingly new Inca archaeology experience!  Of course, we also have tours including the wonders of the unique world treasure of the Galapagos Islands.

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Peru - The land of the Incas, awaits you with a world of adventure and excitement. One very special group tour and many scheduled departures for couples or small groups.

To make your Mayan adventure even more special we can offer pre or post tour sport fishing, scuba diving or natural history extensions or additional nights for you to simply enjoy the special magic of the world of the ancient and modern Maya!

Please let us know if you would like more details.

Also, we can offer similar tours to extraordinary Peru and Ecuador for exploration of the ruins and culture of the enigmatic Inca.  Please call for details.

PLEASE NOTE - The Mayan Traveler tours are not "day tours" or "seat in bus" tours.  Our tours are quality, escorted tours with standard accommodations designed for a minimum of 2 persons.  Upon request for a private tour we can quote with "Budget" or "Deluxe" accommodations.

ALSO, the prices presented above generally increase during Holiday weekends, Spring break, etc. when travel schedules dictate higher demand.

We have posted our "guaranteed departure" tours that anyone (single, doubles or triples) can join.  In those cases the tour prices presented on each of these tour's web page will not apply.

            

Depending on the number of tour participants discounted Continental Airlines airfares may be available on some packages!

These Tours Include:  

·        Services of a professional archaeological guide.  

·        Hotels and lodges, hotel taxes service charges, and tips for baggage handling.

·        Breakfasts (B), Lunches (L) and Dinners (D) as detailed in the tour itinerary.

·        Carefully maintained air-conditioned motor coach; maximum 10 tour members per vehicle; experienced driver. 

·        All entrance fees to parks and archaeological sites are included in the program.

·        Complete program of sightseeing and cultural events as described.  

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