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Mayan Encounter |
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Mayan Encounter |
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TOURS |
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Copyright 2008. Stefanie Baeker. All rights reserved. |
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SATH Member since 2008 |
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Punta Laguna – Coba – Cenote (QR) 8:00 am pick up at hotel Visit archaeological site of Coba Swim in cenote Lunch in Mayan community Visit biosphere Punta Laguna (possibilities: jungle walk, watch Mayan ceremony, watch monkeys & birds, kayak tour, repelling, zip line) 6:00 pm (aprx.) return to hotel |
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Punta Laguna – Cenote (QR) 8:00 am pick up at hotel Visit biosphere Punta Laguna (possibilities: jungle walk, watch Mayan ceremony, watch monkeys & birds, canoe tour, repelling, zip line) Lunch in Mayan community Swim in cenote 5:30 pm (aprx) return to hotel |
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Chichen Itza (or Ek Balam) – Cenote – Valladolid (QR) 8:00 am pick up at hotel Visit archaeological site Swim in Cenote Visit Valladolid and have lunch 6 pm (aprx) return to hotel |
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Muyil – Canal – Cenote (QR) 8:00 am pick up at hotel Visit archaeological site of Muyil Visit Xlapak temple inside Sian Ka'an biosphere reserve (incl. boat trip and swim in natural canals for 25-30 min) Snack on board Visit cenote 2:30-3:00 pm (aprx) return to hotel |
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Cenotes Roundtrip (QR) 9:00 pick up at hotel Visit 3 different forms of cenote (open, cave, closed) Return to hotel between 1:00 - 3:00 pm |
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Kayak in the Sian Ka'an Biosphere (QR) 8:00 Pick up at hotel Visit Eco Center 3hour ride in kayak (aprx. 7km or 10 miles, 6 people max per kayak, view mangrove islands, birds, crocodiles, rays) Lunch at Eco Center and free time to play in the ocean Visit cenote 4 pm (aprx.) return to hotel |
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The individual prices of the 8day trip in the top box are based on groups of ten; all other day trips are calculated for five persons and include transportation, lunches, entrance fees, tour guides, and certified guides in archaeological sites. Feel free and compose your own vacation with four excursions for example, and leave a lazy day in between each activity. Please keep in mind that some components are optional, and trips can be modified to accommodate travelers with special needs, or cross-generational groups. Please email for special rates and needs: info at accessecotours.com QR = State of Quintana Roo (via airport Cancun) CS = State of Chiapas (via airport Mexico City)
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$120 per person |
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$110 per person |
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$120 per person |
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$98 per person |
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$120 per person |
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$120 per person |
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Or create your theme vacation, for example: H2O: Grand Cenote or Dos Ojos—Xcacel snorkel & turtle sanctuary—kayak around reef—Isla Mujeres snorkel trip—Sian Ka’an canal tour Birds/Wildlife: Sian Ka’an sunset birdwatch boat tour (winter), or canal tour anytime—Punta Allen dolphins—Rio Lagartos flamingos—Isla Contoy swim with shark whales (June/July), or birdwatch (winter)—Isla Mujeres turtle farm Mayan Culture: Tulum ruins & Mayan community—Ek Balam ruins—Coba ruins & Mayan community & canoe lagoon—Xel-Ha ruins & Mayan Encounter—Muyil ruins & Lagoon boat tour
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$78 per person |
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$90 per person |
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$90 per person |
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$130 per person |
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Agua Azul Waterfalls—Palenque (CS) 8:00 Pick up at hotel in San Cristobal de Las Casas Breakfast in Ocosingo Agua Azul—short hike on top of one of the waterfalls Lunch in Palenque 2-hour visit of the archaeological site in Palenque 9 pm (aprx.) return to hotel San Cristobal de Las Casas |
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Sumidero Canyon—Chiapa de Corzo (CS) 8:00 Pick up at hotel in San Cristobal de Las Casas Learn about Chiapas’ biodiversity and history Embark boat at Cahuare landing Lunch in Chiapa de Corzo Stroll around main plaza 5 pm (aprx.) return to hotel |
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Chiflon Waterfall—Lagos de Montebello—Amatenango (CS) 8:00 Pick up at hotel San Cristobal de Las Casas Visit Chiflon waterfall (aprx. 3 hours), learn about ecosystem 2 hour drive to Lagos de Montebello Lunch and visit of a lagoon Visit artisan village of Amatenango 7 pm (aprx.) return to hotel |
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San Juan Chamula—Zinacantan (CS) 9:00 Pick up at hotel Visit the village of San Juan Chamula Learn about the social, political and religious history of the Mayan civilization Visit market place and temple Visit cooperative in Zinacantan Lunch & return to San Cristobal de Las Casas 3 pm (aprx.) return to hotel |
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· Airport Shuttle SFO and CUN · Airfare SFO-CUN-SFO incl. tax · 7 Accommodations · 6 Guided Educational Activities · Certified Guides in the Archaeological Sites and Biosphere Reserve · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks · Entrance Fees
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Flight SFO—CUN Muyil & Sian Ka’an Biosphere Chichen Itza &Valladolid Coba & Mayan Village Bacalar Lagoon & Ft. San Felipe (2 days) Yal Ku Eco Park & Lecture Flight CUN—SFO $1,471 per student |
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Excluded are high season– or single room surcharges, tips, and other personal purchases. Please email to discuss your individual scenario (ages, grades, dates, length, etc) |
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This roundtrip matches CA State Curriculum, to add hands-on experience to classroom teachings in history, social science, ecology, and astronomy. The price is based on a class of 20 students and includes: |
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8 DAY GROUP ACTIVITY FOR US$756 PER PERSON incl. airport transfer, based on 10 participants and own hotel reservation in Playa del Carmen or surroundings—except one night in Bacalar which is included. We can arrange for lodging starting at $50/person and night, depending your needs and preferences. Please email us: info @ accessecotours.com |
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Day 1 ARRIVAL |
Pick up at Cancun airport and transportation to your hotel in Playa del Carmen. |
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Day 2 COBA ($115) |
Visit the Coba ruins, a Mayan community and a cenote (sweetwater sinkhole). Aprx. from 8am—5.30pm. Includes entrance fees and lunch. |
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Day 3 SIAN KA’AN ($109) |
Visit the Ecological Center of the Sian Ka’an biosphere reserve and take a boat tour on the lagoon. Swim in a cenote. includes entrance fees and lunch. Aprx. 7am—5pm. |
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Day 4 BACALAR (2days $253) |
Visit Fort San Felipe and its museum, and cenote Azul for lunch and swimming. Spend afternoon at Eco Lodge on the Bacalar lagoon. Includes entrance fees, rooms, lunch and dinner. We are leaving Playa del Carmen at 8am and spend the night in Bacalar. |
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Day 5 DZIBANCHE (see Bacalar) |
Visit the Dzibanche ruins, experience Mayan culinary in the house of a family in Chacchoben. Return to Playa del Carmen. Includes entrance fees, breakfast, snacks and Mayan meal. All day |
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Day 6 MUYIL CEREMONIES ($137) |
Visit the Muyil ruins and experience the total Mayan Encounter! Some very passionate environmentalists and keepers of the Mayan tradition are going to enchant you with beautiful ceremonies. Aprx from 8am— 6pm. Entrance fees and lunch included. |
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Day 7 TULUM ($92) |
Visit the Tulum ruins in the morning and participate in a Temazcal (sweat lodge) ceremony for purification. Aprx. from 9am—7pm. Includes entrance fees, lunch and fruits and water at the ceremony. |
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Day 8 DEPARTURE |
Transportation from your Hotel in Playa del Carmen to Cancun airport. |