Aztecs & Mayas
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Art and architecture
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 10 days
- tour type Group Request as private
- age requirement 10-99 yrs
- max group size 30
- guiding method Partially guided
- Tour Code BM-32944
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English, Spanish
- Mexico City: This enormous capital city maintains its colonial charm while offering a vibrant and eclectic atmosphere.
- Teotihuacan: Behold the vast scale of this well-preserved ancient city dominated by the 2,000-year-old Pyramid of the Sun.
- Puebla: Visit the majestic historical centre that concentrates the largest number of 18th-century colonial buildings and explore its stunning Cathedral.
- Sumidero Canyon: The 1,000-metre-high vertical walls of this verdant beauty are a truly awe-inspiring sight.
- Campeche: The walled old town of this colonial city is colourfully pristine and has been meticulously restored.
- Uxmal: The Pyramid of the Magician – a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site – rises high above the jungle canopy.
- Merida: Yucatan’s ‘White City’ is famed for its 19th-century tree-lined boulevards.
- Celestun: See pink flamingos in the wild on a trip to the beautiful Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve.
- Chichen Itza: Uncover the mysteries of Maya civilisation at this ancient archaeological site dominated by the imposing Temple of Kukulkan.
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See the magic of Mexico with this 10-day guaranteed departure tour during which you’ll discover a fascinating mix of ancient civilisations, breath-taking natural beauty and charming colonial cities. Explore the magnificent metropolis of Mexico City, then head to the mystical Mayan cities and Aztec ruins of the south. Marvel at the awe-inspiring Sumidero Canyon, learn about indigenous culture in Chiapas, lose yourself in the timelessness of Merida and savour the delights of Puebla. This unforgettable journey showcases the best Mexico has to offer.
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Day 1: Arrival Mexico City
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Day 2: Mexico City – Teotihuacan – Mexico City (100 Km – 2 Hrs)
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Day 3: Mexico City – Tonantzintla – Cholula & Puebla - Mexico City (370km – 5.30 Hrs)
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Day 4: Ciudad De Mexico - Tuxtla Gutierrez – Sumidero Canyon – San Cristobal De Las Casas (70km – 2 Hrs)
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Day 5: San Cristobal De Las Casas– San Juan Chamula And Zinacantan – San Cristobal De Las Casas (30km – 1.5 Hrs)
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Day 6: San Cristobal – Waterfalls – Palenque (230km – 5.5 Hrs)
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Day 7: Palenque – Campeche (360km – 4.5 Hrs)
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Day 8: Campeche – Uxmal – Merida (250km – 3.5 Hrs)
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Day 9: Merida – Celestun Boat – Merida (215 Km – 3 Hrs)
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Day 10: Merida – Chichen Itza – Cancun / Riviera Maya (315km – 4 Hrs)
- Standard Hotel Category = Majestic or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = NH Reforma or similar 4*
- Standard Hotel Category = Mansion del Valle or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Casa Vieja or similar 4*
- Standard Hotel Category = Mision Palenque or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category =Chan Kah or similar 4*
- Standard Hotel Category = Plaza Colonial or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Plaza Campeche or similar 4*
- Standard Hotel Category = Gobernador or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Mision de Fray Diego or similar 4*
- Deluxe Hotel Category = BlueBay Grand Esmeralda (All Inclusive) or similar 5*
- Standard Hotel Category = Cancun Bay (All Inclusive) or similar 3*
- 9 nights' accommodation
- Standard Hotel Category = Las Golondrinas (Bed & Breakfast) or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Beachscape (Bed & Breakfast) or similar 4*
- 9 breakfasts,
- 2 lunches on day 9 and 10
- Air-conditioned transportation on a shared basis
- Airport arrival transfer from Mexico City International airport to selected hotel on shared basis
- Departure transfer to Hotel in Cancun or Riviera Maya on shared basis
- Operated with local English & Spanish speaking licensed guide on a shared basis
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Mexico City tour on day 2, Anthropological Museum on day 2, Teotihuacan on day 2, Basilica de Guadalupe on day 2, Tonantzintla on day 3, Puebla tour on day 3, Cholula on day 3, Sumidero boat trip on day 4, San Juan Chamula and Zinacatan on day 5, Agua Azul or Misol-Ha waterfalls on day 6, Palenque ruins on day 7, Campeche city tour on day 8, Uxmal on day 8, panoramic tour in Merida on day 8, Celestun BT on day 9 and Chichen Itza on day 10.
- Meet & Greet on day 1
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
- Optional tours
- International and domestic flight tickets or Mexican visa fees and local taxes
- Gratuities for drivers and guides
- Environmental tax fee (to be paid directly at the hotel)
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Aztecs & Mayas tour. You can cancel the tour up to 32 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 31 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 19 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 31 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceAztecs & Mayas tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Aztecs & Mayas tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
Arrival transfer is provided from Mexico City International Airport (AICM) only. In case of arrival at (AIFA) airport additional supplement is required
The estimated arrival time in Cancun or Riviera Maya hotel is 18.30 hrs. Departure transfer to the airport is not provided Please note that there are ongoing road works on the access road to the Cancun Airport which are affecting the traffic. As it is required to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours prior to departure we suggest booking an additional night stay in Cancun The itinerary order may change depending on the weekday of arrival (considering the days of operation of tours and days in which the places to visit open) In San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán, photographs or video are prohibited within the temples, of traditional authorities, processions and rituals Please consider your flight Mexico City / Tuxtla Gutierrez arriving latest 13:00 hrs in order to take part in the Sumidero Canyon boat tour. For arrivals, after 13:00 hrs the transfer to San Cristobal will be offered (you will not take part in the Sumidero boat tour). Airfare is not included in the package. Please note that during transfers between zones there will be no guide service There is no guarantee that you will be part of the same group during the tour The assigned guide and group size may change during the itinerary Local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice. All Inclusive in Cancun Bay Resort includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, cocktails and room service.This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
- Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
- Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.