Day 1 Arrival to Merida, Yucatan, Mexico and transfer to beach front hotel Eco Paraiso Xixim, on the west coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. Dinner.
Day 2 Early breakfast and departure for a boat tour of the Celestun Estuary. Birdwatching including a visit to the world's largest colony of pink flamingoes. Seafood lunch. Afternoon free to enjoy the beach. Dinner at hotel Eco Paraiso.
Day 3 Breakfast and departure for the small village of Cepeda, where we will learn about the sting-less Melipona bee. Yucatecan-style lunch with a local Maya family. Continue on to the ruins of Oxkintok and its labyrinth. Overnight at Hotel Hacienda Uxmal.
Day 4 Breakfast followed by visits to the archaeological sites of Uxmal, Kabah and the Lol-tún caves, with opportunity to observe birds in the surroundings. Lunch at Lol-tún. Transfer to Merida. Overnight at the Hotel Casa del Balam. Dinner.
Day 5 Breakfast and morning free. Airport transfer.
This tour offers abundant nature, a close look at today's Maya people and a journey back in time visiting those sites of greatest Maya splendor.
All tours are led by specialized guides.
Our Maya Nature 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
1999 - May 3, 17; Jun 7, 21; Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16; Sept 6. 20;
Oct 4, 18; Nov 1, 15; Dec 6, 20.
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