HIGHLIGHTS:
- Guided tour of Chichen Itza Ruins - Guided tour of Palenque Ruins - Guided tour of Tulum Ruins - Sunset sail cruise from Isla Mujeres (weather permitting)
Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive Cancun Arrive in Cancun at any time.
Day 2-3 Chichen Itza / Merida Make a stop at the famous Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza before heading to the capital of the Yucatan, Merida. Explore the city?s museums, plazas, architecture, open markets and outdoor cafes.
Day 4-6 Palenque Enjoy a guided tour of Palenque ruins. The abundance of exotic wildlife and bountiful flora found in the lush Chiapas jungle around Palenque is almost as impressive as the ruins themselves.
Day 7 Tulum / Sian Ka?an Biosphere Reserve (1B, 2L, 1D) The picturesque seaside ruins of Tulum await us after our night bus journey across the Yucatan. Wander the ruins flanked by swaying palms and go for a dip in the sparkling turquoise blue Caribbean Sea. Spend the night at the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, an important protected Mexican area due to its diversity in bird and animal species.
Day 8-9 Isla Mujeres Travel by bus to Cancun then take a short ferry trip across to Isla Mujeres, Spanish for the Island of Women. Swimming, snorkelling, diving and just soaking up the sun are all island favourites. On our last evening together we board a sailboat for a farewell, sunset cruise in the Caribbean (weather permitting).
Day 10 Depart Isla Mujeres
Accommodation: Simple hotels (may be multi-share) (7 nts), night bus (1 nt), jungle lodge (1 nt).
Group Size: Max 12, Avg 8
Local Payment: USD200
Meals Included: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner at Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve.
Transport: Public bus, ferry.
Trip Reference: MYP