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10-Day Pre-Columbus Civilization Of Mexico Tour

Product Code: 73998

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Mexico City • Teotihuacan • Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe • Zocalo • Xochimilco • San Cristobal de las Casas • San Juan Chamula • Zinacantan • Palenque • Misol-Ha • Campeche • Uxmal • Merida • Chichen
Tour Code
73998
Duration
10 day
Departure City
Mexico City
End City
Cancun
Language
English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Fully Guided Tour

Tour director/guided escort is available from the beginning to the end of the vacation

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Mexico City

Mexico City

Hotel: Galeria Plaza Hotel or similar

After flying into Mexico City, you'll be free to transfer to your hotel, check-in, and relax for the rest of the day or explore the city at your leisure.

Day 02
Mexico City

Mexico City

Hotel: Galeria Plaza Hotel or similar

In the morning you will visit the most impressive site in Mexico City, the Teotihuacan Pyramids. Built in 700 BC, Teotihuacan was one of the largest city in the world with over 200,00 population. This fascinating historical site is home to the amazing Sun Pyramid, Moon Pyramid and Avenue of the Dead.

To continue this historic journey we'll travel onward to the legendary Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the holiest catholic church in Mexico and one of the three must-see pilgrimage churches in the world.

Tips:
Breakfast and lunch is included.

Visiting Attractions

  • Teotihuacan Pyramids Teotihuacan Pyramids
  • Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Day 03
Mexico City

Mexico City

Hotel: Galeria Plaza Hotel or similar

After breakfast we will have a morning tour of National Museum of Anthropology, one of the finest museums in the world. With over 200,000 artifacts, it displays Mexico's colorful three-thousand-years of history.

Then we'll travel to the Zocalo, once an important Atzec site, which now serves as the main square of Mexico City. We'll also visit the largest cathedral in the Americas the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral and the glorious National Palace, which houses the presidential branch of Mexico's government. In the afternoon we'll continue on to the canals of Xochimilco and its lovely floating gardens.

Tips:
Breakfast is included.

Visiting Attractions

  • National Museum Of Anthropology National Museum Of Anthropology
  • National Palace National Palace
  • Zocalo Zocalo
  • Metropolitan Cathedral Metropolitan Cathedral
  • Xochimilco Xochimilco
Day 04
San Cristobal de las Casas

Mexico City - Tuxtla - San Cristobal (Airfare is not included)

Hotel: Casa Mexicana or similar

We'll depart for a morning flight to Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport. Upon arrival, we'll transfer to San Cristobal de las Casas and check-in to our hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the city and enjoy the lovely food from local restaurants.

Tips:
Airfare from Mexico City to Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport is not included in display price.

Breakfast is included.
Day 05
San Cristobal de las Casas

San Cristobal - San Juan Chamula - Zinacantan

Hotel: Casa Mexicana or similar

From San Cristobal we'll depart to visit San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán, typical Indian towns, where the people have blended their traditions, language and customs with modern Catholicism and culture. This is characterized by the church of San Juan, which is host to various traditional ceremonies.

After touring these cities we'll return to San Cristobal where we are free to explore this beautiful city: the Market, the Cathedral, Santo Domingo Church as well as the Jade museum to view King Pakal´s tomb replica.

Tips:
Breakfast included.

Visiting Attractions

  • San Juan Chamula San Juan Chamula
Day 06
Palenque

San Cristobal - Agua Azul - Palenque

Hotel: Mision Hotel or similar

Today we'll travel to Agua Azul, a series of waterfalls that cascade atop each other with gorgeous turquoise water. If time permits, we'll have a short stop at Misol-Ha waterfall to see the white waves descend 35 meters into a clear blue pool. Afterwards we will continue on to the Maya city of Palenque.

Tips:
Breakfast and dinner is included.

Visiting Attractions

  • Agua Azul Agua Azul
  • Misol-Ha Misol-Ha
Day 07
Palenque

Palenque - Campeche

Hotel: Plaza Campeche or similar

This morning’s highlight is the tour of Palenque and it's wealth of amazing history. As one of the most important sites of the in the Maya history, the Palenque's Pyramid of the Inscriptions, King Paka's sarcophagus and its fascinating carved gravestone were highly preserved. We will tour the Sun Temple, the Cross Temple and the Palace. In the afternoon we'll enjoy a wondrous view of the ocean as we drive along the Gulf of México towards the beautiful walled city of Campeche.

Tips:
Breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 08
Merida - Mexico

Campeche - Uxmal - Merida

Hotel: El Castellano or similar

After breakfast in gorgeous Campeche, we'll depart for Uxmal to tour the amazing archaeological site and its wonders, including the Pyramid of the Magician, the Quadrangle of the Nuns, Governor's Palace, and the Ballgame Court. We'll travel from this historic site to Mérida, the White City.

Upon arrival, we'll see the Montejo Avenue and it's amazing sculptures, including the Homeland Monument, the architecture of the Main Square, the Merida Cathedral, and Government Palaces.

Tips:
Breakfast is included.

Visiting Attractions

  • Quadrangle of the Nuns Quadrangle of the Nuns
Day 09
Cancun

Merida - Chichen Itza - Cancun

Hotel: Flamingo or similar

We'll begin with a morning tour of Chichen Itza, the prime Maya ruin site in Mexico. Declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the advanced architectural and astronomic knowledge is spotted all over this city. We'll take in this amazing architecture and history as we visit Temple of Kulkulan, the Great Ballgame Court, the Skull Platform, the Temple of the Jaguar, the El Caracol Observatory, the One-Thousand Columns Square, and the Sacred Well.

In the afternoon we'll depart for Cancun, the crown jewel of Mexico’s Caribbean coast.

Tips:
Breakfast and lunch is included.

Visiting Attractions

  • Chichen Itza Chichen Itza
Day 10
Cancun

Cancun

After breakfast you may transfer to your flight and return home with a collection of amazing memories and stories to tell!

Tips:
Your flight can be arranged at anytime between 8:00 am - 8:00 pm.

Breakfast is included.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

  • Complimentary airport pick-up (8:00am-8:00pm) and drop-off
  • 9-Night Hotel accommodations
  • Breakfast and some meals
  • Ground transportation in air-conditioned tour coach
  • Professional tour escort

Package Excludes

  • Airfare (International & Intra Mexico)
  • Departure tax
  • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals not mentioned in itinerary
  • Service fee for tour guide (min. $6.00/day per guest)

Special Notes

  • *Days Prior To Departure Cancellation Fee (USD)
    63 and more days 10% of tour fee
    62-48 days 15% of tour fee
    47-33 days 30% of tour fee
    32-17 days 50% of tour fee
    Within 16 days 100% of tour fee
  • Please bring relevant travel document (passport, Alien Card, Visa). You are responsible for obtaining any travel documents for visiting and returning to your own country including your valid photo ID, passport and visa. Please check with according authorities for detailed requirements. American Guests who hold a passport do not need the Argentina and Peru visa but need a Brazil visa.
  • Travelers under the age of 18 participating in Mexican tours should carry in the certified written consent made by both parents in English. The consent should be shown when check-in at the airport departing for Mexico from US or other countries. When travelling in Mexico, the consent is not obligatory.
  • The price is subject to change due to holidays. If you need intra South America air ticket booking service, please contact us for quotation.
  • Please meet tour guide at Baggage Claim Area or the Exit after your arrival at the airport on the first day.
  • We strongly recommend that you should contact airline and local tour provider to confirm your flight arrival information and pickup arrangement before your departure.
  • Tours4Fun standard cancellation policy may not apply to this tour reservation. International tours and currency exchange rates may alter the amount of cancellation penalty. Please contact our customer service team at the time of cancellation for a finalized cancellation quote at service@tours4fun.com
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* The pricing for this tour is LAND ONLY. The international and domestic airfares are not included. We can make reservation if you need this service. Please contact us for quotation.
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Children enjoy the same price as adults.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* Tour requires at least 2 pax to guarantee the departure. For 1 pax, your reservation will be holding. We would contact you should another booking coming in at the same departure date as yours. The departure will be cancelled and the tour fee will be full refunded, if we cannot reach the minimum guests 3 weeks prior to the departure date. Meanwhile, your departure also can be guaranteed if you would like to pay 2 pax at a time. Do not hesitate to contact our CSR if you have any inquiry.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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