Tour Mayan Tour: Discover The Best Of South Mexico Paradise And A

Accommodation

8x nights in conveniently located hotels/B&Bs are included. ACCOMMODATIONS : An exact list of accommodations is sent together with trip notes 2 weeks before the departure date. Most of the accommodations are centrally located, tourist-class, locally-owned properties with private facilities in each room (unless specified in the itinerary). We can arrange pre- and post-tour accommodations but not earlier than 2 weeks before the departure when we send you final trip notes. ROOM TYPES: • Single Room: Private room for 1 person with 1 individual bed (twin-size or similar). • Double Room: Private room for 2 people with 1 double bed (queen-size or similar). • Twin Room: Private room for 2 people with 2 individual beds (twin-size or similar). • Triple Room: Private room for 3 people with 1 double bed (queen-size or similar) and 1 single bed (twin-size or similar). • Quad Room: Private room for 4 people with 2 double beds (queen-size or similar). If none of the room types above fits you, please contact us and we will send you a personalized quote.

Others

Walking Tours & Orientation Walks : Chiapa de Corzo, San Juan de Chamula, San Cristobal de las Casas, Campeche, Valladolid, Playa del Carmen. History & Culture Experiences : guided visits to the Fort of San Miguel (Campeche); 3x archeological zones - Palenque, Chichen Itza, Tulum. Nature Experiences : Canyon Sumidero (boat tour); Miguel Colorado Cenotes (kayaking, ziplining, swimming); 2x waterfalls - Agua Azul & Misol-Ha (swimming); Cenote Ik Kil (swimming); Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve (flamingo-watching boat tour, visit of a cenote).

Meals

8x breakfasts are included. FOOD : Meals and Gastronomic Experiences included in this tour can normally meet most of the common dietary restrictions. However, due to the active program of the tour and different menus in each place, satisfying a special diet or food preferences of a particular traveler will depend on circumstances and cannot be fully guaranteed.

Guide

Service of an experienced Tour Leader throughout the tour is included.

Transport

Transportation in a private vehicle throughout the tour is included. The vehicle type depends on the group size and may include a car, 7-seater, or minivan.

Hygieneprotocol

Post-COVID health & safety Understanding continuously present risks associated with COVID-19 pandemics and willing to keep both travelers & our team healthy, Vibe Adventures introduced internal health & safety guidelines that are enforced on all our tours until such measures are lifted by authorities of each destination and/or pandemic situation gets completely resolved worldwide. Those guidelines are based on official recommendations & protocols from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and among others include the following measures: Education & Training: ● regular training & education of the staff (Tour Leaders, drivers, crew) and suppliers (accomodations, restaurants, experience providers, etc.) on the importance of COVID-related health & safety measures; ● promotion of the importance of hand hygiene & other COVID-related health & safety measures to travelers through signage, oral instructions and online materials; ● contracting only suppliers that responsibly implement COVID-related health & safety protocols recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and local authorities. Hand Hygiene: ● mandatory application of antibacterial gel (70% alcohol) by everyone entering the vehicle that is used for transportation during the tour; ● implementing mandatory hand-hygiene policy that requires regular scheduled use of hand sanitizer and washing hands with soap by the staff during the tour, especially after touching objects in public areas (e.g. handrails, doors, money, mobile phones, etc.). Masks: ● mandatory use of a face masks or other protecting items (e.g. scarfs, kerchiefs or bandanas) covering nose, chin & mouth by both travelers & staff in all public areas (especially in confined environments such as public transport, shops, markets, museums, lobbies of hotels etc.); ● the use of the mask is not mandatory in private areas (e.g. hotel rooms) and while having meals & drinks. Sanitation: ● mandatory daily sanitation of the vehicles used for transportation of travellers by the staff especially of handles, doors, seats, and other frequently-touched surfaces; ● use of cleaning and disinfecting products that are approved by local & international health authorities; ● regular audit of our suppliers on their cleanliness & sanitation protocols. Physical distancing: ● mandatory social distance of at least 1.5 m (~5 feet) by both travelers & staff throughout the tour. Health assessments: ● mandatory daily health assessments of all travellers & staff (measuring the body temperature & oral questionnaire on COVID-related symptoms). Please remember: only mutual assistance & support can put an end to this borderless pandemic and help us protect the health of ourselves, our families & colleagues. Thanks in advance for your understanding & cooperation.

Optional

Logistics & notes DEPARTURE & ARRIVAL : We will leave our accommodation in Chiapa de Corzo on Day 2 morning. We will arrive at our accommodation in Playa del Carmen on Day 7 afternoon. AIRPORT TRANSFERS : This tour doesn’t include airport transfers. Cancun International Airport is about 50 km away from Playa del Carmen and is well served by taxis and buses. Tuxtla Gutiérrez International Airport is about 30 km away from Chiapa de Corzo and is also accessible by both taxis and public transport. PHYSICAL CONDITION : This tour involves a decent amount of walking & hiking. Therefore, travelers should have at least moderate physical fitness condition. AGE : Due to required physical condition, the recommended age of participants in this tour is 12-69 years. However, potential participants outside of the above-mentioned age group can still participate upon request if (1) they are in a good physical condition (2) that will allow them to cope with the pace of the group tour. ACTIVITIES : Participation in all activities is optional - just be sure to be in time for daily departures. Most of the included activities such as walking tours (>2h, normally in historic centers of bigger cities), orientation walks ( WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU : Comfortable clothes & shoes; swimming suit & slippers/water shoes; a smaller backpack for daily tours; hat/cap, sunglasses & sunscreen; travel insurance; good mood & curiosity. GROUP VS. PRIVATE : Our multi-day tours offer both group and private departures (see pricing at checkout). Group tour - take a scheduled trip with other travelers. Private tour - take a trip on your own, with friends or family. Private tours are customizable (you can depart any day and we can add additional stops & activities on your request) and thus may cost more than group tours. PRICING : The price of the tour/person depends on the number of travelers and the room/tour option you choose.

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Flights

Transportation between the destination of the tour and your place of origin is not included.

Insurance

Travel insurance not included. Having travel insurance valid for the whole duration of the tour is required, so please make sure you acquire one before your trip.

Others

Transportation between the destination of the tour and your place of origin, airport transfers, other activities & meals, travel insurance, personal expenses & tips

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Day 1 Day 1: Chiapa De Corzo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Chiapa De Corzo

Bienvenidos a Chiapa de Corzo - one of the most beautiful towns in Chiapas, well known for its warm people and colorful Renaissance architecture. Arrive at any time and independently transfer to your accommodation in Chiapa de Corzo. On Friday evening, meet your group and Tour Leader: welcome meeting, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group.

• Transportation: walking

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Chiapa de Corzo

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: welcome meeting
Day 2 Day 2: Chiapa De Corzo - Canyon Sumidero - San Juan De Chamula - San Cristobal De Las Casas
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Chiapa De Corzo - Canyon Sumidero - San Juan De Chamula - San Cristobal De Las Casas

In the morning, immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring Sumidero Canyon on a boat trip to enjoy the sight of impressive waterfalls, enter mystical caves, and see the cliff where Chiapanec Warriors committed suicide instead of being forced to surrender to the Spanish Conquistadores. Afterward, move for an orientation walk and optional lunch to San Juan de Chamula, the center of the independent Tzotzil ethnic group famous for its unique religious practices. In the evening, arrive at San Cristobal de las Casas. Set in a gorgeous highland valley surrounded by pine forests, this beautiful colonial city has been a popular travelers’ destination for decades. Check-in, orientation walk, optional dinner and get-together with the group in the evening.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in San Cristobal de las Casas

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: boat tour in Sumidero Canyon; orientation walks in San Juan de Chamula and San Cristobal de las Casas
Day 3 Day 3: San Cristóbal De Las Casas - Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Waterfalls - Palenque
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: San Cristóbal De Las Casas - Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Waterfalls - Palenque

In the morning, continue our Mayan tour visiting two stunning waterfalls. First, see the unique cascading falls of Agua Azul, then swim in a mineral-rich pool beneath the 35-meter-tall Misol-Ha. Hereafter, move to our last stop of the day - the "Magical Town" of Palenque. Check-in, an orientation walk of the Historic Center of the town, an optional dinner, and a get-together with the group in the evening.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Palenque

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: guided visits to Agua Azul & Misol-Ha waterfalls; orientation walk of Palenque
Day 4 Day 4: Palenque - Miguel Colorado Cenotes - Campeche
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Palenque - Miguel Colorado Cenotes - Campeche

In the morning, after breakfast and check-out, go to explore the UNESCO-listed Palenque Archeological Zone. A prime example of a Mayan sanctuary of the classical period, it flourished between AD 500 and 700, when its influence extended throughout the basin of the Usumacinta River. In the afternoon, continue to Miguel Colorado - two large scenic cenotes with a spiffy new eco-center and a private nature reserve. Optional lunch, kayaking, swimming, and zip-lining over one of the cenotes. There, we will also hike along hilly, rocky trails keeping an eye out for spiders and howler monkeys.

Evening arrival, optional dinner, and get-together in Campeche. A true historical fairyland, its UNESCO-listed colonial center represents a tight enclave of restored pastel buildings, narrow cobblestone streets, fortified ramparts, and well-preserved mansions. Check-in, an orientation walk of the Historic Center of Campeche, an optional dinner, and get-together with the group in the evening.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Campeche

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: guided visit to Palenque, Miguel Colorado Cenotes (kayaking, swimming, zip-lining, monkey watching), orientation walk in Campeche
Day 5 Day 5: Campeche - Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve - Celestun
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Campeche - Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve - Celestun

In the afternoon, after a visit to the 19th-century Fort of San Miguel in the suburbs of Campeche, continue our Mayan tour in Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve. This UNESCO-listed protected area is a gift of great beauty where you can observe pink flamingos together with a wide variety of bird species in their natural habitat. Flamingos-watching boat tour, swimming in a local cenote, and transfer to the nearby beach town of Celestun. Check-in, orientation walk of the town, optional dinner, and get-together with the group in the evening.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Celestun

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: guided visit to Fort of San Miguel (Campeche); entrance and boat tour in Ria Celestun UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (flamingo watching + visit to cenote)
Day 6 Day 6: Celestun - Chichen Itza - Cenote Ik Kil - Valladolid
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Celestun - Chichen Itza - Cenote Ik Kil - Valladolid

After breakfast and checkout, head for UNESCO-listed Chichen Itzá. The most famous and best restored of the Yucatán Maya sites, it is considered one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Many mysteries of the Maya astronomical calendar are made clear when one understands the design of the ‘time temples’ here.

In the afternoon, continue to Ik Kil - arguably one of the most beautiful cenotes in Mexico that was considered sacred by the Mayans who performed here human sacrifices to their rain god. In fact, to reach the water, you have to climb down 26 meters. The water is 40 meters deep while its diameter is 60 meters. Evening arrival, accommodation, optional dinner and get-together with the group in Valladolid. Once known as the Sultana of the East, Yucatán’s third-largest city is known for its quiet streets and sun-splashed pastel walls.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Valladolid

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: guided visit to Chichen Itza; entrance to Cenote Ik Kil
Day 7 Day 7: Valladolid - Tulum - Playa Del Carmen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Valladolid - Tulum - Playa Del Carmen

In the morning, after an orientation walk of Valladolid, go to explore Tulum - the only Mayan ruins located directly on the beach. Once there, you will learn the history behind this location as you walk through different areas of the site. You can also walk down to the amazing beach and enjoy the white sand and turquoise water, and see wild iguanas and beautiful tropical foliage.

In the afternoon, arrive in Playa del Carmen, an idyllic place located in the heart of the Riviera Maya with fine white sand and blue-green waters, where you will always find a hammock and an umbrella to sunbathe and rest, especially on the edge of town that offers the quietest beach areas. If you prefer action, in Playa del Carmen you will find water activities such as windsurfing, jet skis, kayaking, or diving in the impressive Mayan coral reef. Accommodation, orientation walk, optional dinner, and get-together with the group.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Playa del Carmen

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: guided visit to Tulum Archeological Zone; orientation walk in Playa del Carmen
Day 8 Day 8: Playa Del Carmen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Playa Del Carmen

Free program: relax on the beach sipping a cocktail, try numerous outdoor activities (scuba diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking, parasailing, ATV riding, etc.), or take a day trip to some of the nearby natural attractions or Mayan ruins. Optional farewell dinner and get-together with the group in the evening.

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Playa del Carmen

• Meals Included: breakfast
Day 9 Day 9: Playa Del Carmen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Playa Del Carmen

Last day of our Mayan tour. Choose by yourself when to leave - Cancun International Airport is just 50 km away and is well-served by taxis and buses.

• Meals Included: breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Mayan Tour: Discover The Best Of South Mexico Paradise And A

Day 1: Chiapa De Corzo

Day 2: Chiapa De Corzo - Canyon Sumidero - San Juan De Chamula - San Cristobal De Las Casas

Day 3: San Cristóbal De Las Casas - Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Waterfalls - Palenque

Day 4: Palenque - Miguel Colorado Cenotes - Campeche

Day 5: Campeche - Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve - Celestun

Day 6: Celestun - Chichen Itza - Cenote Ik Kil - Valladolid

Day 7: Valladolid - Tulum - Playa Del Carmen

Day 8: Playa Del Carmen

Day 9: Playa Del Carmen

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