Depart on an amazing journey into Central America. In Mexico we discover the ancient world of the Mayan Culture hidden deep in the jungle, explore the pyramids and Limestone temples. We visit Mexico's most famous Mayan site at Chichen Itza, take a boat trip on Lake Atitlan, and explore the traditional villages. The coast is also filled with palm trees and stunning beaches for you to relax on. A cultural and historical experience of one of the most interesting countries in the world.
Tour Details
• Tour Type: Accommodated Adventure • Region(s): East Coast
15
31-12-2008
Luxury
• Price: From $ 3 844.00 pps
$ 322.00
Noo Local Payment
18 - 35
12
Some
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15
25
A thorough in depth exploration of all the Yucatan’s highlights, across three Central American countries, The majestic Mayan ruins of Palenque and Tulum and Chichén Itzá
Day 1: Start Antigua. Day 2: Morning tour of the beautiful colonial city; afternoon drive to lakeside town of Panajachel. Day 3: Boat trip on Lake Atitlan to discover traditional villages. Day 4: Drive into Mexico, to San Cristobal de las Casas. Day 5: Explore the colourful city and nearby traditional Indian villages. Day 6: Visit Agua Azul Waterfalls; to Palenque. Day 7: Tour of Mayan pyramids and temples, afternoon drive to Campeche. Day 8: Drive via impressive Mayan ruins of Uxmal to colonial Merida, afternoon walking tour of the city. Day 9: Visit Mexico's most famous Mayan site at Chichen Itza, continue to Tulum. Day 10: Free day for relaxation on the beach or optional activities. Day 11: Afternoon drive to Bacalar. Day 12: Drive through Belize to Flores in Guatemala. Day 13: Visit Tikal, the most impressive Mayan city, fly to Guatemala City and transfer to Antigua. Day 14: End Antigua.
Tour Map of 15 Day Mexican Exploration
Ancient Mayan Pyramids
Agua Azul Waterfalls
The Famous Chichen Itza Pyramids, Mexico
San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico
06 December 2008 London
Your accommodation for this trip will be:
13 Nights in a comfortable Hotel
Kings Hotel London
An ideal place in the city of London, this classical modern hotel offers a warm welcome, pleasant ambience and convenient facilities.
Situated in the heart of London, the Kings Hotel's location is ideal in a peaceful residential terrace. The hotel is just a two minutes walk from Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, as well as the lively areas of Bayswater, where the famous shopping centre Whitely's is located.
Rooms: Kings Hotel features 27 comfortable guestrooms that are beautifully furnished and come with a host of modern amenities.
Restaurant: You can begin your day with the delicious breakfast served at the breakfast room. The hotel also has a bar and a restaurant offering a large variety of Spanish traditional dishes as well as continental.
Facilities such as Internet access, fax and photocopying are also available to meet the needs of corporate travellers. You can also while away your free time by visiting the city of London and its beautiful attractions.
Room Price from:
Standard Room (Continental Breakfast Included) Single GBP 51.00
Double GBP 62.00
Twin GBP 62.00
Twin for sole use GBP 62.00
Triple GBP 83.00
Quad GBP 100.00
Crestfield Hotel London
Providing all the comforts expected by the modern traveller, the Crestfield Hotel offers good value for money with a variety of rooms to appeal to everyone, from the budget traveller to the businessman.
Situated right in the centre of London, the Crestfield Hotel is just 100 metres of King's Cross underground station. This hotel offers friendly service for long and short stay guests visiting London on either business or pleasure.
Rooms: This hotel offers 52 comfortable rooms that are facilitated with modern amenities to make your stay a pleasant one.
Restaurant: You can start off your day with a delicious Continental buffet breakfast served at the hotel. There is also a fully licensed bar for you to enjoy your favourite drink.
Round the clock reception service is available to take care of all your needs. During leisure, you can visit the attractions such as the London Eye, Madame Tussaud's, Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London.
Room Price from:
Standard (Continental Breakfast Included) Single GBP 49.00
Double GBP 63.00
Twin GBP 63.00
Twin for sole use GBP 63.00
Triple GBP 84.00
Enterprise Hotel London
Combining inviting accommodation as well as exceptional facilities, this property creates an intimate place for business and relaxation.
The Enterprise Hotel is ideally situated in the cosmopolitan heart of Kensington and is close to the Earls Court and Olympia Exhibition Centres. The high street shops of fashionable Kensington and Knightsbridge are also within easy reach from the hotel.
Rooms: This classic property has several comfortable and elegantly decorated guest rooms that are equipped with all modern conveniences to make your stay a unique one.
Restaurant: You can dine at the on-site restaurant that serves a variety of delicious cuisine and later, unwind at the beautifully decorated bar that offers a wide selection of refreshing drinks for you to enjoy.
The hotel's conference and banquet rooms offer a bright contemporary space, which are ideal for any type of event, from conferences to parties. Guests can also relax at the charming lobby after an intense day of work or play.
Room Price from:
Standard Single Room Single GBP 105.00
Standard Double Room Double GBP 109.00
Standard Twin Room Twin GBP 134.00
Standard Triple Room Triple GBP 184.00
Standard Family Room Quad GBP 221.00
Your transport for this trip will be:
Comfortable and private mainly air-conditioned minibuses
Internal Flight
You will need the following essential items:
Sunglasses
Sunhat
Sunscreen
Strong-soled shoes for walking in the jungle
Waterproof coat or rain poncho
Water bottle
Insect repellent
We also recommend:
Swimming gear
Umbrella
Binoculars
Flashlight
Small daypack for walks and sightseeing
Passports and Visas:
All nationalities require a full passport that must be valid for 6 months beyond
the intended length of stay. It is your responsibility to have the correct
personal documents and to obtain your own visa
British, most European, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian and US citizens
need a tourist card for Mexico, and this is issued automatically when crossing
the border from Guatemala.
For Guatemala, British and most European passport holders do not need a
visa, neither do nationals of Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canadian.
For Belize, visas are not required by British and Commonwealth nationals,
citizens of EU countries and the USA. Please Note: Visa regulations can and do change without notice and if you are not a British
passport holder please check the current regulations in good time to obtain a
visa if one is required.
Health Requirements:
Vaccinations and Health:
No vaccinations are obligatory
We recommend vaccination against:
Typhoid
Hepatitis A
Much of this trip is through malarial areas
we strongly recommend taking malaria tablets and taking precautions to avoid
being bitten by mosquitoes during the trip.
Extra Expenses and Spending Money:
There are entry and exit taxes for Guatemala and Belize payable when
crossing land borders - these are variable but should not come to more than
US$15 in total. Please note that the entry and exit taxes are changing
constantly, your leader will advise of any changes where appropriate.
An airport departure tax of approximately US$30 per person is payable when
leaving Guatemala City airport. This is subject to change.
The government of Mexico has imposed a new tax on visitors to the country. It
is called a ‘tourism tax’ and is approximately US$20 per entry (200 Mexican
Pesos). Please retain the Tourist Card given on entry into Mexico, as this will
allow you to cross the border into Belize without complications.
Currency information:
We recommend that you take most of your spending money in US Dollars
cash, since sterling and euros are hard to change and the rates of exchange
are likely to be poor.
The unit of currency in Guatemala is the Quetzal (GTQ), divided into 100
Centavos.
The unit of currency in Mexico is the Peso (MXN), divided into 100 Centavos.
The unit of currency in Belize is the Belize Dollar (BZD), divided into
100 Cents.
Travellers cheques (in US dollars also) can be quite difficult to change,
especially outside the capital. Thomas Cook’s travellers cheques are difficult
to change. It is certainly much more convenient to carry as much of your
money in cash dollars as possible, so long as you are security conscious. We
recommend that you bring some small denomination notes ($1 and $5 notes)
since getting change is often a problem when paying for small items, and taxi
drivers are notorious for never having change.
ATM availability:
ATMs are increasingly available in Mexico, Guatemala and Belize and are
now present in most tourist areas, although are generally difficult to find
outside cities or large towns. The PLUS system is the most widely available
international ATM, with CIRRUS not too far behind. A flat fee of up to US$3
and a small commission usually applies with debit card withdrawals.
Credit Card Acceptance:
Mastercard and Visa are the most widely available cards, although
please note that there is a government tax of 6% on all such
transactions.
Tipping
The leader will normally recommend that they collect a tip kitty of US$35-40
(per person) to cover the tipping of all local staff throughout the trip. Of course
this is optional but previous groups have found this system works well.
