trips

Starting Point

Hotel Colonial
Tulipanes 22 x Av Tulum
Cancun
Mexico
Phone: 52 998 884 1535

Joining Point Instructions

From Cancún International Airport there are several ways to get to the hotel. A taxi will cost around $40.00 USD and a collective shuttle bus around $9.00 USD.
Alternatively you may take a first class bus services to the bus station in town. Tickets ar purchased at the airport at the ADO (Spanish Abreviation for Buses for the East) counters and they cost around $2.00 USD per person. They every 20-30 minutes. Once at the bus station you can take a taxi to the hotel for about $2 USD.

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Finishing Point

Hotel Casa Tucan
Playa del Carmen
Mexico
Phone: +52 984 8730283
Fax: +52 984 8730283

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Physical Rating - Moderate

Activities include treks of 3 to 4 hours per day in hilly terrain, flat water kayaking or a long day's bike ride, in conditions which are likely to be hot and muggy. You will raise your heart rate on these trips, so a basic level of aerobic fitness is required.

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Group Size

Maximum of 12 travellers per group

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Accommodation

Simple hotels (20 nts), homestay (1 nt)

Accommodation on this trip is on a twin/multi share basis. Please note there may be times when you share a room with passengers travelling on different Intrepid trips than your own.

Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we are arriving prior to normal check in time. However this is not always possible which means we will not be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination.

If you have purchased pre or post trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.

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Meals

While travelling with us you will experience the vast array of wonderful food available in the world. Generally, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat, not all meals are included in the trip price. This also gives you more budgeting flexibility. As a rule our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your group leader will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. Please check the 'meal inclusions' section below for details of meals included.

 

Allow USD $440 for meals not included.

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Local Payment

There are no local payments on this trip.

Local Payment FAQ


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Single Supplement

A single supplement fee is not available on this trip.

Single travellers will be paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip.

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Included

This is a list of included activities on this trip. All other activities are optional and at your own expense. For a list of optional activities and sightseeing available on this trip, see the optional activities section below. If you choose not to participate in the included activities on this itinerary, the cost will not be refunded.

Chichen Itza Ruins - enroute to Merida
Guided tour of Ruins - Palenque
Homestay - San Jorge
Chichicastenango Sunday market - enroute to Antigua
Tour of Tikal Ruins and National Park - Flores

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Not Included

International Flights

Optional Activities

We list the following optional activities for your information. This is not an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only.
They are not necessarily endorsed or recommended by your tour operator/agent nor included in price of this trip. If you do any of them, you do so at your own risk and it must be clearly understood that your participation is your own decision and does not form part of your contract with tour operator/agent.

Agua Azul and Misol Ha visit, Palenque - US$25
Collective Village tour, San Cristobal de Las Casas - US$15
Lagunas de Montebello, San Cristobal de Las Casas - US$25
Sumidero Canyon, San Cristobal de Las Casas - US$25
Bicycle rental (per hour), San Cristobal de Las Casas - US$2
Horseback riding, San Cristobal de Las Casas - US$15
Mountain bike tour, San Cristobal de Las Casas - US$25
Museums, San Cristobal de Las Casas - US$4
Collective boat to Santiago, Panajachel - US$8
Bike rental, Panajachel - US$10
Paragliding, Panajachel - US$80
Mountain bike tour, Panajachel - US$35
Museum, Panajachel - US$5
Zip line, Panajachel - US$20
Climb volcano Pacaya, Antigua - from US$10 (local transport) to USD 45 (private transport)
Bike tour (full day), Antigua - US$35
Salsa lessons (per hour), Antigua - US$4
Boat tour Lake Petén Itzá, Flores - US$12
Canoe rental, San Ignacio - US$12
Barton Creek Cave (full day), San Ignacio - US$50
Mountain Pine Ridge half day caving, San Ignacio - US$35
Horseback riding, San Ignacio - US$50
Bicycle rental (per hour), San Ignacio - US$3
Butterfly farm, San Ignacio - US$8
Xunantunich, San Ignacio - US$8
River Tubing, San Ignacio - US$20
Caracol Ruins, San Ignacio - US$75
Half-day caving, San Ignacio - US$40
Full-day caving, San Ignacio - US$80
Yaxha ruins complex (transport, lunch and guide), San Ignacio - US$80
Kayaking, San Ignacio - US$20
1/2 day Snorkel trip, Caye Caulker - US$40
Blue Hole dive tour, Caye Caulker - US$200
Manatee & dolphins tour, Caye Caulker - US$35
Snorkel equipment rental (per day), Caye Caulker - US$5
Windsurfing (board hire and instruction per hour), Caye Caulker - US$15
Sea kayaking, Caye Caulker - US$15
Scuba diving (two dives), Caye Caulker - US$75
Sunset Sail, Caye Caulker - US$20
Moonlight cruise, Caye Caulker - US$30
Snorkel rental (per day), Tulum - US$8
Tulum ruins, Tulum - US$4
Guided bicycle tour (full day), Tulum - US$40
Scuba Diving (two dives), Tulum - US$60
Cenote dives, Tulum - US$90
Cenote snorkelling, Tulum - US$35
Snorkel rental (per day), Playa del Carmen - US$5
Ferry to Cozumel, Playa del Carmen - US$10
Scuba Diving course, Playa del Carmen - from US$100
Xel-Ha, Playa del Carmen - US$35
Bicycle rental (per day), Playa del Carmen - US$16
Scuba dive (one dive), Playa del Carmen - US$50
Xcaret, Playa del Carmen - US$40
Dos Ojos Snorkeling Tour, Playa del Carmen - US$35
Dos Ojos Cenote Diving Tour, Playa del Carmen - US$50

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Transport

Minibus, boat, local bus

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What to Take

We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack (whichever you find easiest to carry). A good size daypack is also essential.
 

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Health & Safety

For vaccinations please visit the MDtravelhealth website. 

Sun:
It is very important that you wear sun block, even on a cloudy day when it feels cool as we are near the equator and the sun is very strong. A sunburn can turn a pleasant trip into a painful trip.

Hydration
Even when days are cool please be sure to drink a minimum of two litres of water and refrain from drinking to many diuretics, as while when travelling outdoors the breeze can dehydrate you quickly as well as the heat.

Diarrhoea:
It is normal for people travelling overseas to get an upset stomach due to a change of climate and food. Please make sure that you wash your hands and stay away from street food.You will be required to complete a participation form on day 1 of the trip. 

Participation Form

You may be required to complete a participation form on day 1 of the trip.


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Live to Xplore Country Guides

Belize Country Guide
Guatemala Country Guide
Mexico Country Guide

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Weather & Climate

Belize Country Guide
Guatemala Country Guide
Mexico Country Guide

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Important Info

Please note | Hurricane season is June to November when landslides,
mudslides, flooding and disruptions to essential services may occur. Intrepid will monitor any situations that arise, and may need to change itineraries or activities in response to these natural weather occurrences.

Please allow US$22 for international departure tax.

Disclaimer | The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and tour operator/agent. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. This tour is run by Intrepid Travel.

Visas | Please note that visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going.

Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader.



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