Our EcoTour - Caribbean Maya - YUCATAN PENINSULA

This tour offers colonial cities, archaeological jewels including the opportunity to scale Cobá's enormous pyramid, and view recently restored discoveries. Added to that, the chance to see mammals, observe endemic birds in their tropical jungle setting, and to snorkel in cenotes, coves, bays and Caribbean reefs make this a special experience.

Friday departures according to attached schedule. view map

Day 1 Fri.: Arrival and transfer to Hotel Casa del Balam. Dinner.

Day 2 Sat.: After breakfast, depart for Chichen Itza, visiting the colonial city of Izamal in route. Lunch at Chichen Itza; visit the site and continue on to Valladolid. Overnight at the Meson del Marques. Dinner.

Day 3 Sun.: Depart after breakfast for the ruins of Ek Balam. Enjoy a picnic in the area near cenote Hubiku. Continue on to the archaeological site of Coba stopping around dusk to birdwatch. Overnight at the Hotel Villas Arqueologicas in Coba. Dinner.

Day 4 Mon.: At dawn explore Punta Laguna in search of the elusive spider monkey. Return to Coba for breakfast and a visit to the ruins. Following lunch enjoy a short visit and swim in Dos Palmas cenote, arriving late afternoon in Akumal, the ideal place for snorkeling and other water sports. Overnight at Villas Maya in Akumal or Cabañas Ana y José in Tulum.

Tulum on the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan Peninsula

Day 5 Tue.: After breakfast the morning is free to enjoy the beach at Akumal bay. Transfer to Cancun airport. If time permits, visit the Maya seaport of Tulum before heading for the airport.

All tours are led by specialized guides.

Our Caribbean Maya Eco Tour Itinerary
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The Caribbean Maya tour includes:

- Land transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
- Accident insurance during the tour
- Specialized tour guide
- Entrance fees to sites and boat tour
- Hotels, including gratuities for bellboys and maids
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners).

Not included:

- Beverages
- Telephone calls
- Personal laundry.

Suggested items to bring along:

- insect repellent - sunscreen (preferably biodegradable) - binoculars - hat - raincoat - comfortable clothes - bathing suit - walking shoes - small towel.

SCHEDULED DEPARTURES

2005- 4, 25 March; 8, 22 April; 6, 27 May; 10, 24 Jun.; 8, 29 Jul.; 12, 26 Aug.; 10, 24 Sept.; 7, 28 Oct.;11, 25 Nov.; 9, 23Dec.

Cost per person

Extra night at
Akumal Villas Maya

Double	Single	Double	Single
$US	$ US	$ US	$ US

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