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Treasures of the Yucatan
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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| Package Information |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
YY |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
8 |
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Starting Price |
$1729 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$445 |
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Triple room disc. |
$46 |
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Countries Visited |
Mexico
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City Highlights |
Valladolid, Merida, Cancun |
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CANCUN:
Welcome reception; Farewell Dinner
TULUM:
Sightseeing
COBA:
Sightseeing
CHICHEN ITZA:
Sightseeing; visit Ball Court, El Castillo, and Cenote Sagrado; sound and light show
EK BALAM:
Sightseeing
UXMAL:
Sightseeing; sound and light show
KABAH:
Visit the Palace of Masks
MERIDA:
City sightseeing; visit the cathedral and Museum of Anthropology and History
NOTE:
Maximum enjoyment of the Treasures of the Yucatan vacation requires walking on rough streets and uneven pathways.
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable.
MEALS
Welcome reception (R); American breakfast daily (B); 5 lunches (L); and 4 dinners (D), including a Farewell Dinner in Cancun.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included with land and air price.
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Day 1: Arrival in Cancun, Mexico. (Sun.)
Transfer to your oceanfront resort in this Caribbean paradise. This evening, enjoy a WELCOME RECEPTION and meet your traveling companions. (R)
Day 2: Cancun-Tulum-Coba-Chichen Itza. (Mon.)
First, well visit the beachfront ruins of TULUM. This stunning 12th-century site, once inhabited by the Mayas and Toltecs, is set atop coastal cliffs overlooking the Caribbean. From here it is a short drive to COBA, an important Mayan city during the 8th and 9th centuries with an estimated population of 50,000 but which was abandoned for unknown reasons. The present-day village straddles Lago Coba and is surrounded by dense jungle. In the late afternoon, arrive at Chichen Itza, where the renowned Mayaland Hotel is your home for the next two nights. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Chichen Itza. (Tue.)
A full day to explore this most important and strategic ancient city. CHICHEN ITZA was built by the Maya between 600 and 900 A.D.; abandoned by the end of the 10th century and re-established in the 11th and 12th centuries, possibly by the Toltecs. The site sits amid three miles of cleared forest scrub. Visit the BALL COURT, site of many human sacrifices, EL CASTILLO, a formidable building dedicated to the high priest, and the CENOTE SAGRADO, the sacred well once filled with priceless treasures offered to the gods. This evening, enjoy a SOUND and LIGHT SHOW. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Chichen Itza-Izamal-Uxmal. (Wed.)
Today we drive to Izamal, a charming town that was once a classic Mayan religious site and later a center of the Spanish attempt to Christianize the Maya. Tour the Convent, built between 1549 and 1562, and visit the local market before enjoying lunch at an area restaurant. This evening, enjoy an exciting SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Uxmal-Kabah-Merida. (Thu.)
This morning we visit UXMAL. Built during the Classic Period, Uxmal is the most famous of the ruins in the Puuc region. Its architecture is considered one of the masterpieces of the old civilization. Later, visit KABAH, a small but interesting archaeological site famous for its PALACE OF MASKS. Journey on to Merida, capital of the Yucatan state and its colonial heart. This evening, take a stroll around this friendly town and explore some of the interesting shops and restaurants. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for the best way to spend your evening. (B,L)
Day 6: Merida. (Fri.)
Conquered in 1542 by Francisco de Montejo, Merida remained under Spanish control for the next 300 years. This mornings city tour showcases a variety of European architectural styles by visiting the CATHEDRAL, the zocalo (main square), and the elegant Paseo Montejo boulevard. Later, visit the MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND HISTORY with its excellent displays of Mayan artifacts from various sites in the Yucatan. Enjoy leisure time this afternoon to relax in your centrally located hotel, shop for local wares, or maybe visit nearby museums such as the Museum of Popular Art, showcasing Mayan art, handicrafts, and clothing. (B,L)
Day 7: Merida-Ek Balam-Valladolid-Cancun. (Sat.)
Today we visit the enormous, elaborate, acropolis pyramid located inside the Mayan site of EK BALAM. Meaning œblack jaguar, Ek Balam was at the height of its importance as a Mayan city during the Late Classic Period (600-900 A.D.). When the Maya abandoned the site, it went under cover as the dense low-lying jungle of the Yucatan engulfed it. Found by archaeologists and adventurers, its restoration has been ongoing since 1997. Next we visit the small but charming town of Valladolid before making our way back to Cancun. This evening your Tour Director hosts a festive FAREWELL DINNER. (B,D)
Day 8: (Sun.)
The vacation ends this morning with guests departing on individual schedules. (B) |
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Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
| Touring Date |
Land & Air |
Land Only |
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Single
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| Feb 03 - Feb 10, 2008 | Call Us | $1799 | Call Us | $2244 | | Feb 17 - Feb 24, 2008 | Call Us | $1799 | Call Us | $2244 | | Mar 02 - Mar 09, 2008 | Call Us | $1729 | Call Us | $2174 | | Mar 09 - Mar 16, 2008 | Call Us | $1799 | Call Us | $2244 | | Mar 16 - Mar 23, 2008 | Call Us | $1729 | Call Us | $2174 | | Apr 20 - Apr 27, 2008 | Call Us | $1729 | Call Us | $2174 | | Apr 27 - May 04, 2008 | Call Us | $1729 | Call Us | $2174 | | Sep 21 - Sep 28, 2008 | Call Us | $1729 | Call Us | $2174 | | Oct 05 - Oct 12, 2008 | Call Us | $1729 | Call Us | $2174 | | Oct 26 - Nov 02, 2008 | Call Us | $1729 | Call Us | $2174 | | Nov 09 - Nov 16, 2008 | Call Us | $1799 | Call Us | $2244 | | Feb 01 - Feb 08, 2009 | Call Us | $1869 | Call Us | $2314 | | Feb 15 - Feb 22, 2009 | Call Us | $1869 | Call Us | $2314 | | Mar 01 - Mar 08, 2009 | Call Us | $1869 | Call Us | $2314 | | Mar 15 - Mar 22, 2009 | Call Us | $1869 | Call Us | $2314 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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