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3 Days$490USD

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Activities
  • 3 days adventure touring
Accommodation
  • 2 nights hotel
Meals
  • 1 Lunch
  • 2 Breakfasts
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Trip highlights

  • Enjoy the world famous beach resort of Cancun
  • Discover the magnificent Tulum ruins
  • Take a refreshing swim in the cenotes of Chen Ha and Mariposa

The Riviera Maya is famous for its pristine, white beaches, bright turquoise waters and fascinating archaeological sites. This short extension is the perfect addition to the Highlights of Mexico adventure, staying in either Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Tulum experience the best of the area with a full day adventure to the enchanting cenotes, experience the well-preserved city of Coba plus cool down with a traditional drink and lunch.

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Trip Code: MCE

Itinerary

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Make your own to your accommodation in Cancun or alternatively if you have booked an upgrade to Playa del Carmen or Tulum you will be transferred from Cancun to your relevant hotel. This day is free for you to explore the Riviera Maya. Overnight: Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Tulum

Meals:  Nil

Today will be exploring the Riveria Maya on a captivating journey exploring the remnants of ancient civilisation. Begin your adventure with a captivating introduction to Mayan culture enroute to Coba. Coba is a large Mayan site, one of the few to retain it’s original Maya name Ko’ba (translating to uneven water). Marvel at the Nohoch Mul Pyramid for its impressive views of the surrounding forest. Afterwards, rejuvenate with a refreshing swim in one of the stunning cenotes, where an exhilarating waterside leap awaits. Indulge in a delectable buffet-style lunch when we head to a local Mayan community for a traditional drink and lunch. After lunch we head to the Tulum Archaeological Zone, perched atop a bluff with stunning ocean views. Explore these ancient Mayan ruins which includes temples, pyramids, and ball courts. Listen to fascinating stories about the site’s discovery during a guided tour, and savour free time for exploration and photography. Tuckered out from a long day of adventuring we will take you back to your hotel in the Riviera Maya. Overnight: Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Tulum

Meals:  B,L

After breakfast arrangements cease unless further ones have been made. Those people departing by aircraft will be transferred to the airport.

Meals:  B

Inclusions

What's included

  • 2 breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • Departure transfer on Day 3
  • Comfortable well located accommodation on a twin-share basis
  • All transfers and excursions as mentioned in itinerary, operated in seat-in-vehicle basis (all vehicles are air-conditioned)
  • Sightseeing and site entrance fees as listed
  • Expert local bilingual guides (tour will be conducted in English and Spanish and the group size might vary on the different sections on this trip)

  • Items of a personal nature ie laundry, phone calls
  • Drinks of any kind (e.g. bottled water, soft drinks, beers etc)
  • Tips
  • International flights & airport and border taxes
  • Travel insurance

About Your Leader

Our guides are bilingual and many of our departures are conducted in English as well as Spanish.

Departure dates

Departs every second week on Sundays

Notes

Note:
Surcharges apply for Easter, Christmas and New Year. Please ask us for details.

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Priceper person from

$490USD

Options & Supplements*
  • Upgrade to Playa del Carmen (Twin share per person)USD$400
  • Single Supplement for CancunUSD$420
  • Solo Traveller Supplement for CancunUSD$470
  • Upgrade to Tulum (Twin share per person)USD$780
  • Single Supplement for Playa del CarmenUSD$1020
  • Solo Traveller Supplement for upgrade to Playa del CarmenUSD$1120
  • Single Supplement for TulumUSD$1710
  • Solo Traveller Supplement for upgrade to TulumUSD$1880
*Prices listed are per person

Essential Information

Ready to book? Make sure you download and read the detailed Riviera Maya Experience trip notes which contains all the essential information you need to know before booking. Once you’ve booked, we will supply you with a Pre-Departure document which contains a detailed gear list and other important information to help you prepare for your adventure ahead.

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