austin-lehman adventures 1-800-575-1540 mexico yucatan pyramids paradise itinerary details 2006 day 1 cancun arrival 16th century hacienda midday/early afternoon arrival at the cancun airport ˇ a 2:00 p.m meeting and departure from the airport transferring to our hotel on the edge of chichen itza ˇ settle in stroll the expansive grounds and acclimatize to the warm yucatan climate ˇ meet other trip participants informally for dinner on your own followed by a trip orientation at 9:00 pm in hotel lobby with your guide day 2 chichen itza mérida morning exploration of the impressive ruins of chichen-itzá ˇ take a private tour with an expert archeologist and naturalist guide ˇ this world renowned site is known for the sophistication of its structures and the high level of astronomical and engineering accomplishments on exhibit ˇ tour the temples ball courts and ritual centers ˇ buffet lunch at a nearby cenote ikkil fresh water underground pool where you may opt for a refreshing dip ˇ t
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austin-lehman adventures 1-800-575-1540 day 6 calakmul cenote azul caribbean coast after breakfast we head onwards towards the mexican caribbean coast ˇ we have the opportunity to break up our drive day with a visit to the yucatan s deepest cenote for a lunch of fresh sea food and salads at a lovely local restaurant perched on the edge of translucent waters ˇ take a relaxing swim then continue on to our oceanfront accommodation on the mayan riviera near tulum ˇ sip a margarita or cold cerveza under the sunset and enjoy a tranquil evening as we transition into the laid-back lifestyle of the magical mexican caribbean b,l,d day 7 sian kaan mexican caribbean today s destination is the fascinating sian kaan biosphere reserve ˇ set off in sea kayaks to explore the marine wilderness of mangroves and estuaries harbored within the largest protected reserve in all of mexico ˇ midday return for lunch at our charming beach front resort and spa ˇ enjoy a free afternoon with time to relax on the
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austin-lehman adventures 1-800-575-1540 trip summary activities hiking 3 to 5 miles per hike easy to moderate terrain biking 5 to 20 miles easy to moderate terrain sea kayaking protected waters no experience necessary discovery learn about and tour the great cities of the maya that fell into decline long before columbus gain full immersion into the color culture and fabulous cuisine of the yucatan optional excursions scuba $150 2 client minimum cave diving $50/tank minimum 2 fishing $150/client minimum 2 distinctive accommodations night 1 hacienda chichen itza cozy air-conditioned cottages with private terraces rooms are decorated with colonial tiles carved accessories and hand woven bedspreads nights 2 3 casa del balam a five-star hotel at the heart of merida s cultural and historic center spacious rooms with balconies and terraces a large pool and an outstanding restaurant night 4 hacienda uxmal host to royalty presidents and movie stars an exquisitely furnished hotel wit
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austin-lehman adventures 1-800-575-1540 feature chicken and seafood the next could bring homemade enchiladas with wild mushrooms and seasoned rice on hiking/kayaking and other excursion days snacks and/or packed lunches are prepared at breakfast and are carried with you in your daypack lunches consist of sandwiches e.g tuna cheese ham peanut butter salami fresh fruit trail mix chocolate cookies snacks etc you will be responsible for looking after your own lunch and your lunchbox will be supplied austin-lehman is happy to accommodate special dietary needs just let us know when you book your adventure faq s what should i pack pack for all types of weather rain or shine and keep comfort and functionality in mind once you have booked your trip you will receive a pre-departure package with a detailed packing list what about shoes for hiking we recommend light hiking boots or multi-sport/comfortable walking shoes how should i dress for dinner dinners are casual unless otherwise noted in you
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austin-lehman adventures 1-800-575-1540 multiple-trip discount join austin-lehman adventures for more than one trip in a calendar year and receive a 10 discount on all subsequent trips during the same season not combinable with other discounts or offers private custom trips maybe your vacation schedule doesn t fit our list of trips and dates perhaps you d prefer a slightly different itinerary or level of luxury and activity a custom adventure is the perfect answer you pick the date and destination brief us on the size of your group what activities you want your must haves and just how you like to relax and unwind no detail is too small no idea too outrageous our staff of experts will help create a tailormade vacation that s just right for you and your group room occupancy single supplements and shared room assignments all trip prices are based on double occupancy each additional person in a room receives a 10 discount not combinable with other discounts single rooms are available f
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austin-lehman adventures 1-800-575-1540 trip changes and cancellations while austin-lehman adventures will make every attempt to operate a trip once confirmed we do reserve the right to cancel a trip at any time due to insufficient bookings and/or reasons beyond our control that might create unsafe or undesirable travel conditions for the participant in such case a full immediate refund will be issued however the financial liability of austin-lehman adventures shall be limited to the amount paid to austin-lehman adventures for the land tour only and shall not be extended to cover any other associated travel costs incurred e.g non refundable air tickets visa fees if applicable clothing equipment miscellaneous transportation costs medical expenses travel insurance premiums etc trip itineraries are subject to change without notice due to road weather and other conditions as deemed necessary by austin-lehman we reserve the right to refuse acceptance of any participant for any reason at an
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