The Americas - Mexico - Guatemala - Belize
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Tour code: MX Tour style: Classic Tour comfort: Standard Tour pace: Busy
DURATION DAYS 15
TOUR
£990
TOUR ONLY £1988 FLIGHT INCLUSIVE
‘Place of the Gods’ Teotihuacan
Anthropology Museum
MEXICO CITY
MEXICO
OAXACA Monte Alban
Zapotec site Mitia
Sumidero Canyon
CHIAPA DE CORZO
0 km 175 km Contrasts of Mexico MX Lost civilisations and colourful villages EL SALVADOR
This exciting journey explores the fi ery and mysterious land of the Aztecs and the Maya. From the valleys of Oaxaca in Mexico to the jungles of Guatemala, we tour colonial cities, discover ancient sites and search out the perfect locations for some down time. We visit the impressive Mayan sites of Tikal and Palenque, as well as lesser known sites such as Monte Alban, Bonampak and Yaxchila, and the pyramids at Teotihuacan. We also take a boat trip through the impressive Sumidero Canyon and explore the historic city of Antigua.
15 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour Mexico City. Days 2/3 Mexico City Tour the capital, including the anthropological museum. Visit the pyramids at Teotihuacan. Days 4/5 Oaxaca Explore the colonial city, and the ancient complex of pyramids, terraces and rock carvings of Monte Alban. Day 6 Chiapa del Corzo Visit the 2000-year-old Cyprus tree in Santa Maria del Tule and the Miztec/ Zapotec site of Mitla. Travel to Chiapa del Corzo and explore the provincial capital. Days 7/8 San Cristobal Take a boat trip through the vast Sumidero Canyon and continue to the colonial town of San Cristobal. Days 9/10 Palenque Take a refreshing swim under the waterfalls of Agua Azul. Travel to the exotic jungles of
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Palenque and explore the Mayan ruins. Days 11/12 Remote sites and rainforest Explore the ruins of Bonampak and Yaxchilan and discover the well-preserved Mayan murals and carvings. Continue through the rainforest, travelling by bus and boat to Guatemala. Day 13 Tikal Visit the Mayan metropolis and explore the magnifi cent 20-storey high temples and pyramids. Drive to Flores. Day 14 San Ignacio We cross the Belize border to San Ignacio on the River Macal. Options included canoeing on the river. Day 15 Belize City We drive to Belize City where the tour ends.
Please go online for our full detailed tour notes.
Day of the Dead Festival
Join us on our special departure on 28 Oct 14 that will include the Day of the Dead Festival celebrations.
Tour code: MX - see website for details.
Extend your tour
from only £595 (Tour Only) Extend your tour to include a visit to the Yucatan Peninsula. Please see website for details.
Tour code: MXY Tour essentials
Accommodation: 1 night simple lodge and 13 nights standard hotels. Meals: 1 breakfast and 1 dinner are included. Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader, boat crew, driver(s) and local guide(s). Transport: Boat and bus. Group size: Generally 12 - 18.
Planned tour dates
2014 Tour only dates 11 Jan - 25 Jan 25 Jan - 08 Feb 15 Feb - 01 Mar 15 Mar - 29 Mar 5 Apr - 19 Apr 9 Aug - 23 Aug 28 Oct* - 11 Nov 15 Nov - 29 Nov 13 Dec - 27 Dec
2015 Tour only dates 10 Jan - 24 Jan 24 Jan - 7 Feb 14 Feb - 28 Feb 28 Mar - 11 Apr
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £205 *Day of the Dead Festival
PACIFIC OCEAN SAN CRISTOBAL
Bonampak & Yaxchilan
GUATEMALA Mitec & MEXICO
Mayan Ruins PALENQUE
Tikal FLORES BELIZE
GULF OF
D15 D16
AYS AYS
CUBA Guane
IGNACIO Belize City
SAN
For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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