Birding the Mayan Ruins of the Yucatan from the Caribbean to Palenque
13 days
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Come explore the Mayan Ruins of the Yucatan while joining experts to spot many of the region’s over 500 species of birds!
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Bird Maya ruins in Cozumel, Uxmal, and Palenque
- Enjoy birding in the Usumacinta Marshes
- Explore the 1
- 9 million-acre Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
What's this trip about?
Come explore the Mayan Ruins of the Yucatan while joining experts to spot many of the region’s over 500 species of birds!
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Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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Itinerary
Day
1
In Transit to Program, Arrive Cozumel, Orientation
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2
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Ferry to Playa del Carmen, Transfer to Chetumal
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4
Boat ride on Bacalar Lagoon, Birding at Noh Bec
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Transfer to Xpujil, Birding at Caobas
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Day
6
Birding at the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
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Day
7
Transfer to Uxmal, Birding at Hochob ruins
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8
Birding at Uxmal, Birding San Simon Road
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Transfer to Celestun, Birding at Chunchucmil
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Birding on the Celestun River
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Transfer to Merida Airport, Catazaja Marshes
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12
Birding, Palenque Ruins, Palenque Museum
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Aluxes Ecoparque, Usumacinta Marshes
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Day
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Program Concludes
In Flight B
Activity note: One group transfer to the airport is provided this morning for those with early departure times and leaves at approximately 5am. For those with later flight departure times on Road Scholar booked flights, a compliment...
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Meals Included
- 41 Meals
- 14 Breakfasts
- 13 Lunches
- 14 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Salt, Low Fat, Gluten Free
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