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Mexico & Guatemala Tour
Mayan Wonders of Yucatan & Tikal
Private 10 Day / 9 Night itinerary
Chichen Itza - Merida - Tikal - Riviera Maya
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The Tropical Discovery team is happy to provide you with the following suggested itinerary for your 10 day tour of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula and Tikal (Guatemala). We could organize something similar, though perfectly tailored to meet your specific interests and choice of hotels. Please have a look and upon confirmation, we will send you a detailed suggested itinerary with itemized pricing based on your comments as to how many days you would like to spend in each place, desired hotels, room types, number of persons, etc.
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Suggested Itinerary & Prices
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DAY & LOCATION
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
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Day 1: Cancun - Chichen Itza
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Arrive into Cancun at the Mayan Riviera at (TBC) and be transferred directly to Chichen Itza. All over Mexico history has left a legacy of majestic archaeological zones to mankind, some of which date back 3,000 years to the Mesoamerican civilizations. While touring the Yucatan peninsula you will learn more about the rituals, customs, traditions, architecture, and astronomy of this fascinating civilization and visit some of the most important sites. Spend the afternoon/evening enjoying the tropical landscape surrounding your hotel and the view of the impressive Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, resting up for your next day's archaeological adventures.
GROUND TRANSPORT: Pick up from Cancun Int. Airport (Time TBC) for private transfer in deluxe air conditioned mini van or SUV to your hotel in Chichen Itza (approx. 3 hrs drive) - Please look for driver with "Tropical Discovery" Sign and your name on it.
LODGING: 2 nights - 1 Superior Double Room - Hotel & Bungalows Mayaland
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Day 2: Chichen Itza (Ruins Tour)
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Today your private guide will pick you up at your hotel at 9:00 am and take you to explore the ruins of Chichen Itza, just steps from your hotel. Considered one of the most important capitals of the Mayan culture, here you can admire spectacular constructions such as El Castillo (The Castle) and the Kukulcan Temple, El Observatorio (The Observatory), the Caracol and the largest ball court discovered in the Mesoamerican region. Return around lunch time to your hotel and spend the afternoon/evening relaxing pool side in midst of the jungle.
CHICHEN ITZA TOUR: 9:00 am departure from your hotel with expert bilingual guide for a half-day tour including entrance fees.
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Day 3: Chichen Itza - Merida
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Depart Chichen Itza at 10:00 am for a 1.5 hour-drive onwards to Merida. Founded upon the ruins of the Mayan city T’ho, which was constructed with white limestone and means "Face of Infinity," Merida is known today as the White City. It has beautiful and solidly built colonial buildings that house the city’s history, art, traditions and culture. Spend the afternoon/ evening enjoying this charming colonial town. Why not take part in a Merida City Tour or any of our other recommended day tours from Merida to make the most of your stay?
GROUND TRANSPORT: 10:00 am pick up from Hotel in Chichen Itza for private transfer in deluxe air conditioned mini van or SUV to Merida (1.5 hour drive)
LODGING: 2 nights - 1 Standard Double Room - Hacienda Merida
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Day 4: Merida (Free Day)
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Free day to enjoy the many attractions Merida has to offer. No matter what day of the week you arrive in Merida, every day hosts an event for locals where you can participate and experience what the locals enjoy every week of the year. We recommend a visit of the Museum of Anthropology and the Street Sculptures on Paseo Montejo or just sit down in a café and soak in the atmosphere. The concierge at your hotel will be happy to make recommendations. You can also take part in one of our recommended day tours from Merida to, for example, explore the Celestun National Park, one of the most important national parks in Mexico and home to more than 300 different kinds of birds, among them the Pink Flamingo. There is also a variety of archaeological sites like Uxmal, Kabah, and Dzibichaltun close by.
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Day 5: Merida - Flores/Peten (Guatemala)
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Pick up 8:30 am at hotel in Merida for transfer to Cancun Airport for your 2:55 pm flight to Flores (Guatemala). Arrive in Flores at 3:45 pm where the hotel transporters will be there to meet you and take you to your deluxe eco lodge nestled deep in the Peten jungle. Enjoy a lovely dinner to the sounds of the tropical rainforest, or as an option you may choose to visit and have dinner in the charming village of Flores (approx. 45 min. from your hotel).
GROUND TRANSPORT: 8:30 am pick up from your hotel in Merida for private transfer in deluxe air conditioned mini van or SUV to Cancun Airport (approx. 4 hr drive)
AIR TRANSPORT: 2:55 pm departure from Cancun on TACA flight 7977 with arrival in Flores at 3:45 pm
GROUND TRANSPORT: Transport by hotel transporters from Flores airport to hotel ($45 + 12% tax for 1-4 pers. to be paid directly)
LODGING: 2 nights - 1 Rainforest Casita - La Lancha Resort
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Day 6: Peten (Tikal Tour)
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After breakfast, your private guide and transport will pick you up at your hotel at 9:00 am and take you to explore Tikal, one of the largest and most magnificent Mayan archeological cities in existence, which in its heyday (c. 700 AD,) was the capital of a vast Mayan empire. Your expert guide will share many insights on this Mayan city and provide a feel for the mysteries of this ancient culture. Have lunch in the midst of Mayan ruins and breathtaking flora and fauna; return in the late afternoon and spend the evening relaxing lake side.
TIKAL TOUR: 9:00 am departure from Hotel in Peten for Tikal ruins with expert guide for an all day guided tour, complete with lunch (without beverages), entrance fees and transportation.
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Day 7: Flores - Xcalacoco Beach (Playa del Carmen)
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At 8:30 am (please confirm time at the reception) the hotel transporters will take you to Flores airport for your 11:25 am flight back to Cancun. Your private driver will await you at the Cancun airport and take you to Mexico’s Mayan Riviera on Yucatan’s Caribbean Coast where turquoise-blue water and white-sand beaches await. During your stay in this tropical paradise, you can do water sports like snorkeling, scuba diving, parachuting, and sailing, or other activities. Enjoy your free afternoon at the beach and prepare for a spectacular sunset with a fresh fruit juice or a cocktail in your hand.
GROUND TRANSPORT: Transport by hotel transporters to Flores airport ($45 + 12% tax for 1-4 pers. to be paid directly) - Please confirm time with the reception.
AIR TRANSPORT: 11:25 am departure on TACA flight 7976 from Flores to Cancun (1hr 50 min. flight)
GROUND TRANSPORT: Pick up from Cancun Airport at 2:15 pm for private transfer in deluxe air conditioned mini van or SUV to the Mayan Riviera; approx. 1 hr drive
LODGING: 3 nights - 1 Horizon Suite - Hotel Le Rêve
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Day 8: Xcalacoco Beach (Free Day)
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Hotel Le Rêve is a luxury “adults only” property located on the tranquil Xcalacoco Beach, ten kilometers north of Playa del Carmen. Xcalacoco is known to locals as one of the most peaceful beaches in the area, so just kick back, relax and enjoy the hotel pool and long walks at the beach. Warm, semi-tropical weather with an annual average temperature of 26ºC is one of the features that has made the Riviera Maya one of the most famous destinations worldwide. The well-known village of Playa del Carmen is just a short taxi ride away from your hotel and has all the services one can expect from a Caribbean destination: Gourmet restaurants offering local and international cuisine, cultural activities, shopping, and first-class sports facilities. La Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue), the main pedestrian walkway provides an abundance of dining and fun options, making it a favorite spot for meeting, after you've enjoyed the beach and jungle trips, with a nightlife that goes on until dawn.
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Day 9: Xcalacoco Beach (Free Day)
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Another free day to enjoy the Mayan Riviera with its splendid beaches and the pool and amenities of your deluxe hotel. Should you wish to see another amazing example of Mayan archaeology, just one hour to the south you can find the beautiful site of Tulum, one of the main cities that the Mayans built near the ocean. Currently it is a national park with an expanse of 644 hectares (1,590 acres). The ruins stretch 6 km (3.5 mi) along the coast, and the grounds include lodging facilities, a modern mall with Mayan-like architecture and designs, and several restaurants where you can enjoy the region's traditional cuisine. For more information, please visit our page with recommended day tours from Playa del Carmen.
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Day 10: Xcalacoco Beach - Cancun Airport
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Last free morning to enjoy the many wonders of this region or buy some presents for the beloved ones at home. Your private driver will pick you up at (TBC) for your one-hour-drive to Cancun International Airport for your departure flight home.
GROUND TRANSPORT: Your private driver will pick you up at (TBC) and take you to Cancun International Airport (1 hr drive approx.).
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4 pers
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6 pers
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8 pers
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$US 2495
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$US 2107
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$US 1975
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$US 1865
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Price Includes:
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• Hotel taxes • Private ground transport in air-conditioned mini van or SUV
• Lodging in deluxe accommodations • Return flight Cancun - Flores -Cancun • Bilingual guide and entrance fees at Chichen Itza • Private transport, bilingual guide, entrance fees and lunch (without beverages) for Tikal Tour • Continental Breakfast at La Lancha and Hotel Le Reve
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Price Excludes:
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• International airfare • Meals, beverages, tours or transportation not specifically shown as included in package • Passport and visa fees • Tips for drivers (10% suggested) • Phone calls • Laundry Service • All items of personal nature • Travel & Cancellation Insurance (for more information please click here.)
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Options Upon Request:
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• Helicopter or private plane transport
• Upgrades to suites at select hotels
• Optional regional tours
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Payment Terms:
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• Prices nor availability guaranteed until payment is received
• Payments accepted via Wire Transfer, Bank Check or Credit Card
• A deposit of 50% is required at the time of booking. The balance is due 45 days before departure.
• Please Note: By payment of invoice you agree to our Travel Terms & Conditions. To view a copy, please click here.
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Please Note:
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• Prices based on low season hotel 2009 rates. Final pricing details provided upon booking.
• All our tours are private and a la carte meaning you choose where to stay, what to visit, when to go and what to do. We simply provide expert advise and do all the booking for you, charging cost (or less, never more guaranteed) + a small service fee if any. Tour may be as deluxe or economical as your budget permits.
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Regional & Hotel Information
Please find below extensive information on the areas you will be visiting on this tour and the proposed accommodations. By clicking on each of the links or the images, you will arrive at a new page with loads of additional information to help you familiarize yourself with the area, its amenities and the proposed accommodations.
Day 1 & 2 - CHICHEN ITZA
Considered one of the most important capitals of Mayan culture, at Chichen Itza you can admire spectacular constructions such as El Castillo (The Castle) and the Kukulcan Temple, El Observatorio (The Observatory), the Caracol and the largest ball court discovered in the Mesoamerican region. There is also the Sagrado sinkhole, which is 30 meters (100 feet) wide in diameter. Most Chichen Itza hotels are just steps away from the archaeological site and make it easy to imagine what life must have been like for the first discoverers coming to this breathtaking region.
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Day 3 & 4 - MERIDA
Founded upon the ruins of the Mayan city T’ho, which was constructed with white limestone and means "Face of Infinity," Merida is known today as the White City. It has beautiful and solidly built colonial buildings that house the city’s history, art, traditions, and culture. With Merida as your base you can also explore the natural beauty of the Celestun National Park or visit one of the amazing archaeological sites of the Mayas not far away.
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Day 5 & 6 - TIKAL (PETEN)
Here you will experience the greatest of Mayan archeological wonders at the Tikal National Park, nestled deep in the Peten jungle. This region also boasts the largest protected tropical forest area in Central America, whose area's amazing fauna and flora, lakes, rivers, lagoons and caves, will absolutely amaze you.
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Day 7, 8 & 9 – RIVIERA MAYA
The Mayan Riviera, located on the eastern side of the Yucatan Peninsula, offers the beautiful waters of the Caribbean Sea, top-notch tourist resorts, white-sand beaches, marvelous ecological reserves and ancient Mayan ruins, e.g. Tulum. During your stay, you can do water sports like snorkeling, scuba diving, parachuting, or sailing, or you can visit one of the main tourist destinations like Cancun and Playa del Carmen for some shopping and nightlife.
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What to Bring
Mexico & Guatemala's Peten region:
The Yucatan peninsula and Guatemala's Peten region are characterized by tropical fauna and flora at its best, but this also means warm and humid, so dress accordingly. June to October are considered to be the rainy season, but even during these months the rain is usually short-lived and gives way to the famous Mexican sun within a few hours. Tropical flora and fauna can be enjoyed all year long and temperatures are usually in the 80s.
Please make sure to bring the following:
Mosquito repellent - Sunscreen - Hiking boots or good pair of tennis shoes - Rain gear - Bathing Suites - Rash guard for the water-sports people - Sun glasses
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