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 Treasures of the Yucatan 2009
The best alternative to those boring fly and flop holidays. Trafalgar gives you beach, sand, history and culture on this 9 day tour through 3 Mexican provinces - Quintana Roo, Campeche and Yucatan. No local fees, all breakfasts, many lunches and dinners included, in-depth touring with expert local guides! Highlights Ek Balam
Valladolid
Merida
Celestun
Campeche
Edzna
Uxmal
Izamal
Coba
Playa del Carmen
Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights Ek Balam Explore this recently-excavated Mayan archeological siteValladolid Visit this enchanting colonial town and stroll the main plaza.Merida Discover this beautiful colonial city and its many highlights.Celestun Navigate the lagoon and canals of this rich Biosphere Reserve.Campeche Be enchanted by this skillfully restored fortified colonial town.Edzna View the Great Acropolis and impressive Pyramid of Five Stories.Uxmal Marvel at the edifices of this outstanding Mayan ceremonial complex.Sotuta de Peon Go back in time to the era of the grand colonial haciendas.Izamal See this magical - Yellow City and visit its imposing monastery.Chichen Itza Wonder at the architectural masterworks of this fabled city.Coba View some of the tallest and steepest classic Mayan style pyramids.Playa del Carmen Enjoy white sand beaches and turquoise-blue waters.Please note: .In selected locations, the tour requires walking on uneven surfaces and climbing some stairs.Dining Highlights 1 Welcome Reception with your Tour Director in Cancun8 full breakfasts7 lunches4 three-course dinners in hotels1 specialty dinner at a local restaurant in CampecheFarewell Dinner with wine in Playa del Carmen21 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)First Class Travel Highlights The services of one of Trafalgar's professional, bilingual, federally certified and licensed Tour Directors.Meet & Greet Service on arrival at Cancun International Airport.Complimentary private transfers on Day 1 from Cancun International Airport to the Trafalgar hotel in Cancun and on Day 9 from Playa del Carmen to Cancun International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Cancun.Travel on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.Stay in two-bedded rooms with private facilities.Stay two nights on the Riviera Maya at an all-inclusive resort - featuring complimentary non-motorized activities, all meals all-you-can-eat, unlimited beverages, cocktails and wine... All included!All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcafese per person) and local taxes.A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal. |
| Details | | Trafalgar Tours | | Offer valid through 11/30/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Cancun | Arrive Cancun :
Welcome to Mexico! Your journey begins with a warm greeting at the airport from our local Trafalgar representative and a complimentary private transfer to the Trafalgar hotel.Your Tour Director is available at the hotel this afternoon to welcome you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.
Hotel: Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas | | Day 2 | Merida | Cancun - Ek Balam - Valladolid - Merida (2nights) :
We head inland and stop at the largely unexcavated Mayan archeological site of Ek Balam. After an overview of the site and region by our expert guide, we continue to the first capital city of the Yucatan - charming Valladolid, for lunch and a leisurely stroll around the central square. After a brief city tour we continue to the lovely colonial city of Merida. (Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Merida | | Day 3 | Merida | Merida - Sightseeing & at leisure :
While in Merida, our Tour Director will introduce us to a local Hidden Treasure. We explore historicMerida starting with the Paseo deMontejo,modeled after the Champs Elysees in Paris and lined with beautiful colonial mansions.We stop at the Central Plaza to view the Cathedral, the ornate Casa Montejo and the Palacio Nacional with its collection of renowned murals.We also visit the Anthropology Museum and its fine Mayan collections. After lunch at a historic hacienda, we have free time.This evening we are hosted in the private colonial home of David Sterling, renowned chef specializing in Yucatecan cuisine and owner and founder of Los Dos Cooking School, for cocktails and a cooking demonstration. Our Tour Director has tempting options for dinner tonight. (Full Breakfast / Lunch) | | Day 4 | Campeche | Merida - Celestun - Campeche :
We travel to one of the region's most protected areas and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve - Celestun. Here, we navigate the calm waters of this vast wetlands complex to view one of the most important colonies of pink flamingoes. After lunch under the shade of a thatched-roof beach restaurant, we head to the historic fortified town of Campeche, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage city. Here we visit the Bulwarks, the Puerta Tierra stone fortress and the pastelcolored historic city center. After dinner in this charming colonial city, an optional Light & Sound show takes us back to Campeche's colorful colonial past.
(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Hightlight Dinner)
Hotel:Hotel Plaza Campeche | | Day 5 | Uxmal | Campeche - Edzna - Uxmal :
This morning we explore the Mayan archeological site of Edzna. Our guide's expert commentary breathes life into the stunning temples and ceremonial sites. Heading along the Puuc Route, a traditional lunch awaits us at our next stop: pollo and cochinita pibil, wrapped in banana leafs and slowly cooked underground. After lunch, we are treated to an intimate visit to a local Mayan family and learn about their daily life and how age-old traditions are still maintained.We then visit the famed Mayan temples of Uxmal, a UNESCOWorld Heritage site.Once again our expert guide elaborates on the mysterious Mayan culture as we experience the engineering, architectural and social heights of its people.We end the day at our hacienda where there is time to relax or take a dip in the inviting pool. Enjoy dinner while a guitar trio plays traditional Yucatan music. Later perhaps sample some of the nation's finest tequilas at the resort's
well-stocked bar, or enjoy the Light & Sound Show at Uxmal archeological site. (Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Hotel: Hacienda Uxmal | | Day 6 | Chichen Itza | Uxmal - Sotuta De Peon - Izamal - Chichen Itza :
We start the day at the living-museum of Hacienda Sotuta de Peon. Here we learn about the production process of henequen (sisal fiber), the gold of the Yucatan during the colonial era,and tour the still active processing plant and the beautiful home. We are then taken aboard picturesque mule-drawn rail carts
through the fields to a beautiful cenote (natural well leading to an underground river). After a traditional hacienda-style lunch, we continue on to the magical city of Izamal for a visit to the enchantingly golden Franciscan monastery. We then head for our hotel nestled next to the most famous Mayan archeological
icon and UNESCOWorld Heritage site - Chichen Itza. Relax or cool off in one of the pools before dinner, and perhaps attend the Light & Sound Show at the archeological site this evening. (Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Hotel: Hotel Mayaland | | Day 7 | Playa Del Carmen | Chichen Itza - Coba - Playa Del Carmen (2nights) :
Today we rise early and take advantage of our own private entrance to the archeological site so that we are amongst the first to explore Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Under the expertise of our guide,we explore this grand archeological complex, one of the most impressive and spectacular of all the sites of the Mayan civilization. We then continue our journey to Coba where we enjoy lunch alongside a pleasant lake. We visit ancient Coba with its graceful, towering temples, some of the highest in Mexico. Coba's site is unique as it has been barely restored, merely cleared, and only a few of the estimated 6500 structures have been uncovered. We then head toward our oceanfront resort in Playa del Carmen on the acclaimed Riviera Maya. (Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Hotel: VivaWyndham Azteca | | Day 8 | Playa Del Carmen | Playa Del Carmen at leisure :
We enjoy a leisurely day at our all-inclusive resort. Relax, swim in the turquoise blue water of the Caribbean Sea or in the pool, take advantage of complimentary resort activities including non-motorized water sports; enjoy all-you-can-eat breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, unlimited beverages, cocktails and wine, and much more! Perhaps join our optional visit to the Mayan site of Tulum, perched picturesquely on a cliff overlooking the dazzling sea, followed by a small boat excursion through the mangroves of Sian Kaan, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Biosphere,or stroll down Playa del Carmen's Quinta Avenida, a charming pedestrian walkway lined with shops, bars and restaurants. This evening we celebrate our Yucatan adventure at our Farewell Dinner. (Full Breakfast / Lunch / Farwell Dinner) | | Day 9 | Cancun | Playa Del Carmen - Depart Cancun :
This morning is at leisure until we drive back to Cancun where the tour ends. A complimentary transfer is provided to Cancun International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Cancun for passengers extending their stay. (Full Breakfast)Please do not schedule any flights before 3:00pm |
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