DAY 1 ARRIVAL AT AIRPORT
Arrival at the airport of Merida or Cancun. Transfer to Valladolid (capital of the Eastern Maya Region), where you will overnight for 6 nights in a charming colonial style hotel. Welcome dinner party at the restaurant at the Zaci cenote (natural sink hole) where you can enjoy a Maya ceremonial show presented just for our group.
DAY 2 CuLTuRAL VALLADOLID
After breakfast, our itinerary for the day begins at 8:30 AM. We will pick you up the lobby of your hotel and we begin with the tour of the historic center, the Municipal Palace building and then continue with the tour of the wonderful colonial churches of this attractive Maya city. At the end of the morning we will have lunch at the most famous cenote (natural sink hole) in the region, Zaci, where our meal will be complemented with a traditional Maya dance, a fine example of our cultural traditions. We will continue with the tour along the route of the friars until you we reach the former convent of Saint Bernardino of Siena, which is renowned for the cenote that lies beneath the buildings. We will then finish the tour off with a visit to a factory where they brew regional distilled spirits. The evening is free to wander and dine at your leisure.
DAY 3 NEw wONDER OF THE wORLD
Enjoy breakfast in the hotel by 8:30 AM. Afterwards, we will pick you up in the hotel lobby and travel to Chichen Itza, one of the New Wonders of the World, where we tour the archaeological area including a visit to the pyramid of Kukulcan, the Observatory, the Temple of the Thousand Columns, the Sacred Cenote (natural sink hole) of the Maya, among others areas of the site. On the way back we will stop for lunch at a cenote. Upon returning to Valladolid, you will have the afternoon free to relax.
DAY 4 FLAMINGO RESERVE AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Enjoy breakfast at hotel. We will pick you up at hotel lobby to travel to Ria Lagartos Ecological Reserve which is home to pink flamingos and hundreds of bird species. We will take a boat ride that lasts between 2 or 3 hours within the boundaries of the Ria Lagartos Biosphere, where you can enjoy a close-up view of a large number of pink flamingos and birds of different species, with ample opportunity to take as many photos as you like. We will have lunch in a regional restaurant in the village and return to hotel in the afternoon. Afterwards, you will have all the afternoon and evening free to explore Valladolid at night!
DAY 5 LEGENDARY LANDS OF THE WAR OF THE CASTES
Breakfast in hotel and do fuel up, for today will be an impressive day of touring as we relive the history of the War of the Castes. We begin in the town of Tihosuco, at the museum, where we will enjoy a traditional Maya welcome beverage. Then we will tour the five rooms that comprise the museum, led by a guide from the Maya community who is an authority on the history of the collections. Afterwards, we will proceed to the church and colonial houses. Lunch is served in a Maya house, in the company in the descendants of the region, and we will be entertained by traditional Maya song and dances that reflect the culture of the Maya. After a short rest period, we continue the tour; Maya elders will demonstrate the traditional craft of weaving cotton, and the preparation of traditional medicines.
This is a full day of learning and enjoying new experiences that you will never forget.
DAY 6 A DAY AMONG THE MAYA
After a good breakfast at the hotel we will pick you up. This day is for visiting another wonder of the Eastern Maya Region: Ek Balam. This is a lovely place not only for its impressive architecture but for the warmth of its people. Best of all, you can explore the entire site and even climb the pyramid which is an opportunity to soak up positive energy before we continue with a visit to the cenote (natural sink hole) X-canche. Here, a trip full of adventure and adrenaline awaits you: walk down the path to the cenote, and upon arriving, you will be able to put yourself to the test and enjoy spirited adventures. Zip-lining, kayaking, rappelling and a chance to cool off by swimming in the cenote await you.
Lunch is served at the Maya House. After a cozy rest in the Maya hammocks, renowned for their comfort, we will conclude the visit
at the handicrafts market Ek Balam.
Afternoon arrival back Valladolid offers an opportunity to learn more the about the city with Trova Night, Trova being a traditional genre of music, and dine in one of the most visited restaurants, Las Campanas (The Bells). This tour segment is optional and not included in the tour.
DAY 7 MAYA TRADE
Enjoy a delicious breakfast in your hotel. Today we head out for a well known tourist center in the Maya world, Tulum. We will explore the archaeological site of this ancient trading center of the Maya, which is peculiar in that it is located atop a cliff with a spectacular view of the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. You will have the day to swim in these crystal clear waters and afterwards, we will have lunch at a restaurant in the area. Upon our return to Valladolid you will have the rest of the afternoon free to rest and prepare for your flight the next day.
TOURS
Target
General public
Duration
8 hours
Service days
Monday to Sunday
Start: Valladolid 8 hours.
Return: 16 horas.
Location
90 kilometers (60 miles) from the Magical Town of Valladolid
The tours include
· Roundtrip transportation, private or shared
· Driver
· Entrances to archaeological site
· Swimming at the beach
· Lunch at the restaurant at
· Tulum
· Ample time to shop for souvenirs
Tulum is one of the corners of the Mexican Caribbean where you will be able to enjoy exuberant natural habitats, archaeological sites and the turquoise sea. Make the most of this wonderful paradise and visit the walled city of the Maya.
Target
General public
Duration
8 hours
Service days
Monday to Sunday
Schedule
Start: Valladolid 9 hours.
Return: 17 hours
Location
30 kilometers (20 miles) from the Magical Town of Valladolid.
The tours include
· Roundtrip transportation, private or shared
· Driver/Tour guide
· Entrances to archaeological sites
· Lunch at the restaurant located at the Zaci cenote
(natural sink hole)
Enjoy one of the New Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza, pride of Yucatan State, and the Maya civilization. Explore and come to know the legacy of the Maya civilization through this wonderful tour.
Target
General public
Duration:
8 hours
Service days
Monday to Sunday
Schedule
Start: Valladolid 9 hours
Return:17 horas
Location
45 kilometers (30 miles) from the Magical Town of Valladolid
The tours include
· Roundtrip transportation, private or shared
· Driver/Tour guide
· Entrances to archaeological sites
· Instruction for all activities
· Life vest
· Towel
· Buffet lunch
· Comida bufet
Become captivated by the legacy of this Maya ceremonial center, Chichen Itza one of the New Wonders of the World. Enjoy an adventure at the Uspibil cenote (natural sink hole), where you will be able to refresh yourself in the cool waters and engage
in activities including rappelling and rock climbing. At the conclusion you will enjoy a lunch buffet featuring regional dishes, while being entertained by folk dancers.
Target
General public
Duration
Valladolid 7 hrs
Service days
Monday to Sunday
Number of participants
Unlimited
Schedule
Merida/Valladolid
Start: 8:00 hrs.
Return: 15:00 hrs.
Location
40 from the Magical Town of Valladolid
The tours include
Shared or private
transportation in air
conditioned vehicle; bilingual tour guide; entrance to archaeological sites; and meal
Known as The City of Water Wizards, this was the most important of the northern plains, which dominated and controlled the salt trade as well as other goods. The wealth is reflected on its buildings including the Castle, which by infinitesimal calculus on math, astronomy, calendar adjustments
and religious construction make this masterpiece of the Mayan culture.
The Ball court where the Ball Game took place, (is the largest of the Maya land), the imposing Well of Sacrifice, the Astronomical Observatory and the Temple of the Warriors makes this site unique in the Maya world. The tour begins with a visit to the archaeological zone; afterwards you will enjoy a buffet lunch in a restaurant near the site.
TOURS ARQUELOGICOS
CHICHÉN ITZÁ
MAYA TULUM
TRADING POST
CHICHEN
NATURAL
NEW WONDERS
OF THE WORLD:
CHICHEN ITZA AND
THE BALANKANCHE
CAVES
Target
General public
Duration
8 hours
Service days
Monday to Sunday
Schedule
Start: Valladolid 9 hours.
Return: 17 hours
Location
25 kilometers (17 miles) from the Magical Town of Valladolid
The tour include:
· Roundtrip transportation, private or shared
· Driver and guide
· Admission fees
· Activities include: Cycling, rappelling, canoe ride, tour of the forests to spot the monkeys, and a visit to the museum devoted to natural history
· Lunch consisting of regional dishes
Commune with the spider monkey at Punta Laguna, an area rich in natural attractions where you can admire both the spider monkey and the mantled howler monkey in their natural habitat ... Come and discover this magical place that will surely surprise you.
Target
General public
Duration
9 hours
Service days
Monday to Sunday
Schedule
Start: Valladolid 7 hours.
Return: 16 hours
Location
75 kilometers (50 miles) from
the Magical Town of Valladolid
The tours include
· Roundtrip transportation, private or shared
· Driver and guide
· Biosphere Reserve bracelet
· Boat ride with guide for the tour
· Lunch consisting regional seafood at a nearby restaurant
Aboard a boat, you will explore one of the most beautiful natural reserves in the Eastern Maya Region which is home to the largest population of pink flamingos in Mexico, which is symbolic of this natural reserve. You will be able to admire various species of birds, crocodiles, enjoy a Maya day spa and to finish the trip with a delightful fish and seafood meal in a restaurant located in the nearby picturesque harbor.
Target
General public
Duration
8 hours
Service days
Monday to Sunday
Schedule
Start: Valladolid 9 hours.
Return: 17 hours
Location
25 kilometers (17 miles) from the Magical Town of Valladolid
The tour include
· Roundtrip transportation, private or shared
· Driver and guide
· Admission fees
· Instructor for all the activities
· Life vest
· Lunch and beverages
This tour is 100%water borne, and you will get wet. The cenotes route is a tour that will acquaint you with the various kinds of cenotes in the area, which are the most beautiful cenotes of the Eastern Maya Region.
You can revive yourself in the refreshing waters and engage in various activities that each offers such as: rappelling, wall scaling and kayaking. At the end of the tour you will enjoy a lunch buffet consisting of regional dishes, while you
admire traditional dances.
Target
General public
Duration
8 hours
Service days
Monday to Sunday
Schedule
Start: Valladolid 9 hours.
Return: 17 hours
Location
25 kilometers (17 miles) from the Magical Town of Valladolid
The tours include
· Roundtrip transportation, private or shared
· Guide to the archaeological site
· Admission to the archaeological site
·Bicycle
·Life vest
·Instructions for rappelling, cycling,
kayaking and swimming
·Lunch consisting of regional cuisine and hand-made tortillas
EK Balam, a majestic Maya ceremonial center, will captivate you with its unique sculptures. Enjoy a 2 kilometer (1.5 mile) tour by bicycle to reach a cenote (natural sink hole) where you can spend a fun-filled day of adventure including rappelling, cycling, kayaking and swimming in the refreshing waters of the cenote X-canche. A refreshing dip will reenergize you, and you can then savor regional dishes with handmade tortillas and natural-fruit beverages, all surrounded by nature.
NATURE TOURISM
SPIDER MONKEY
SANCTUARY AT
PUNTA LAGUNA
RIO LAGARTOS
BIOSPHERE
RESERVE
ROUTE OF THE CENOTES
A DAY WITH
THE MAYA
Target
general public
Lasting
45 minutes
Service days
Monday through Sunday
Schedule
10:00, 12:00, 14:00,
16:00, 18:00 and 20:00 hrs.
Location
Main park of Valladolid
Number of participants
40 persons per bus.
The tour includes
Transportation and bilingual
guide.
In this colorful colonial city throughout the tour we have access to six traditional neighborhoods, the Cenote Zaci, Calzada de los Frailes, the Convent of San Bernardino, among other places.
In addition, some stories from the Capital Cityof Yucatan and the importance of Valladolid in the history of Mexico, for example, will be mentioned, as well as the detail that it was here where the Caste War began in 1847, and the first shoot of the Mexican Revolution in 1910.
Target
General public
Duration
7 hours
Service days
Monday to Sunday
Schedule
Start: Valladolid 9 hours.
Return: 16 hours
Location
50 kilometers (33 miles) from the Magical Town of Valladolid
The tours include
· Roundtrip transportation, private or shared
· Guided tour at the archaeological site
· Guided tour of the city
· Carriage ride in town
· Tour of the church
· Lunch at a restaurant
Izamal, the land of the Three Cultures, so named because it has a strong cultural legacy from pre-Hispanic, Colonial and contemporary Mexico.
CULTURE TOURS
CULTURE AND
HISTORY IN THE CITY OF VALLADOLID
LEGENDARY LANDOF THE WAR OF THE CASTES
IZAMAL
MAGICAL TOWN
Target
General public
Duration
8 hours
Service days
Monday to Sunday
Schedule
Start: Valladolid 8 hours.
Return: 16 horas
Location
90 kilometers (60 miles) from the Magical Town of Valladolid
The tours include
· Roundtrip transportation, private or shared
· Visit to the municipal market Tour of the Museum of the War of the Castes (Museo de la Guerra de Castas)
·A traditional Maya welcome beverage; tour of town and Colonial houses; traditional Maya games; lunch in a Maya
house, in the company in the descendants of the region, and we will be entertained by traditional Maya song and dances. After lunch Maya elders will demonstrate the traditional craft of weaving cotton, and the preparation of traditional medicines; pre-Hispanic dances, Maya dances and music and Maya pax (peace) music.
Tihosuco is a place that contains the entire history of the War of Castes, a civil uprising in 1847 led by the Maya inhabitants who fought to gain their freedom from the Spanish elite who ruled with impunity. The Maya sought to end their oppression by the
Government and wealthy landowners.
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