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- Mexico's
Caribbean -
- Cancun -
Xcaret - Tulum - Sian Ka'An - Coba - Punta Laguna -
A great 5
day/4 night expedition through the Caribbean of the ancient Maya. Beginning and
ending in Cancun this tour includes the following tours: Playa del Carmen, the
fantastic eco/archaeology/folklore show/water park of Xcaret, Tulum, the Sian Ka'an Biosphere
Reserve, the ancient ruins of Coba and the Punta Laguna Spider Monkey Reserve.
This exceptional cultural experience is specially designed for families and people of all ages. It will take us to some of the most impressive archaeological sites in the Mexican Caribbean. We will enjoy the activities at X-caret, one of the most extraordinary family interactive parks in the world. Our learning adventure will also be a journey through time – from modern Yucatan to the
cradle of Mayan civilization – and through Caribbean coast and tropical landscapes.
This family program adventure excursion is designed for people of all ages.
Physically active program; light hiking, 2-4 hours per day on undulating trails; climbing old, uneven steps at some ruins.

Begins and ends in Cancun.

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Day 1 - Arrival in Cancun and departure for Tulum. Tour members will
be transferred to your selected hotel. Look forward to a
journey through beautifully, unspoiled beaches and magnificent
archaeological sites. There will be an evening orientation at the hotel
where you will meet the other guests that will join you the rest of the
trip. Your tour guide will give a short briefing about the excursion
routine. Afterwards, a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)
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Day 2 - X-Caret After breakfast at the hotel, the tour will head north to the naturalist's paradise of
X-caret, a state of the art ecological park designed according to the
natural landscape of the region. There will be a full day exploring the different attractions
of the park. Tour members will visit the sea life aquarium, swim in the caves, snorkel
in the crystal clear waters of The Caribbean, visit the local archaeological site
and walk in the paths of the park. The tour will return to the hotel early in the afternoon.
A day at Xcaret is an experience you'll treasure all your life. Dinner at the
hotel for an excellent example of Mexican cuisine. (B, L, D) |
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Day 3 - Tulum, Sian Ka'an Tulum is one of the few Mayan ceremonial centers constructed at the seashore.
The Sian Ka'an Conservation and Biosphere Reserve surrounds the magnificent
structures of Tulum. The Castle of Tulum lies on a ridge facing a spectacular view of
the Caribbean Sea. Afterwards the tour will head to
Casa Cenote and have lunch at their peaceful and extraordinary restaurant. From here tour members will explore the
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, part of The Yucatan Ecosystem, certainly one of the most beautiful and wild parks in the world. With
luck you'll spot a Toucan Bird or a wild cat. The tour then returns to the hotel in Tulum in time for dinner.
(B, L, D) |

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Day 4 - Coba, Punta Laguna
At the Maya site of
Cobá the tour will walk along roads constructed
over one thousand years ago and reach the different plazas and citadels inside
the park. After our explorations, there will be lunch at the Villas
Arqueologicas then take the road through the jungle to reach The
Punta Laguna Spider Monkey Reserve. Here the tour will admire the hundreds of birds that
inhabitant the region. After lunch, we will walk through the Mayan jungle in
search of the spider monkey and visit
the local religious temples that combine Pagan and Christian rites.
The afternoon is free for kayaking, swimming or relaxing. Then the tour departs to Cancun
for overnight accommodations. On this final might of the tour there will be be time to compare notes with your tour companions
as you enjoy a farewell dinner at Casa de las Margaritas restaurant (B, L, D) |

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Day 5 - Depart Cancun
Depending on your flight schedule you may have time today to check on the
city's excellent shops. If your flight leaves late, your room will be
available until 4 p.m. (B) |

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ACCOMMODATIONS |
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2012 TOUR PRICES
(Per Person, Minimum 4 Persons)* |
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Playa del
Carmen |
Cancun |
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4 |
6 |
8 or more |
| Budget |
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Blue
Beach Club |
Margaritas |
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| Standard |
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Freedom Paradise |
Villas
Tacul |
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$1,444 |
$1,305 |
$1,189 |
| Deluxe |
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Hacienda Vista Real |
Fiesta Americana Condesa |
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International airfares ARE NOT INCLUDED
in any of our tour packages.
Other accommodations could be substituted for like kind and quality based upon availability.
PLEASE NOTE - The Mayan Traveler tours are not "day tours" or "seat in bus" tours. Our tours are quality, escorted tours designed for a minimum of 2 persons. Upon request we can quote this same tour with "Budget" or "Deluxe" accommodations.
ALSO, the prices presented above generally increase during Holiday weekends, Spring break, etc. when travel schedules dictate higher demand.
Occasionally we will schedule "guaranteed departure" tours that anyone (single, doubles or triples) can join. In those cases these tour prices will not apply.
For groups of 10 persons or more discounted airfares may be
available on some packages!





This Tour Includes:
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Services of a professional archaeological guide.
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Hotels and lodges, hotel taxes service
charges, and tips for baggage handling.
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Breakfasts
(B), Lunches (L) and Dinners (D) as detailed in the tour itinerary.
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Carefully maintained air-conditioned motor coach; maximum 10 tour members per
vehicle; experienced driver.
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All entrance fees to parks and archaeological sites are included
in the program.
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Complete program of sightseeing and cultural events as described.
Please Note:
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Other accommodations could be substituted for like kind and quality based upon availability.

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