From Whale Sharks to Spider Monkeys: A Yucatán Family Safari

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Observe wildlife and explore the ancient Mayan civilization on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula with your family. Snorkel in Caribbean waters, zip-line in the jungle and learn some Spanish.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy the exhilarating opportunity to swim with whale sharks — though massive, they are docile and will alongside you
    • Get an up-close view of spider monkeys, howler monkeys and other Yucatán wildlife as you walk through a protected nature reserve
    • Explore the great Mayan city of Chichen Itza where you find pyramids and the Great Ball Court

What's this trip about?

    Observe wildlife and explore the ancient Mayan civilization on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula with your family. Snorkel in Caribbean waters, zip-line in the jungle and learn some Spanish.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

  • New Mexico

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Itinerary

Day
1 Arrive Cancun, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Cancun D Courtyard Marriott Cancun Activity note: Book flights that arrive into Cancún no later than 4:30 p.m. Two arrival transfers will be provided on this day. Pick-up times will be scheduled by the Road Sch...
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2 Swimming with Whale Sharks Puerto Morelos B,L,D Hacienda Morelos Activity note: From the hotel to Puerto Juarez dock is about 12 miles, approximately 1/2 hour. Swimming with whale sharks is highly regulated; only 2 people allowed in the water with a guide at any ...
Day
3 Puerto Morelos National Park, Botanical Garden, Soccer Game Puerto Morelos B,L,D Hacienda Morelos Activity note: Getting in and out of boat and reef snorkeling. Masks, snorkels and fins will be provided for the activities at Puerto Morelos National Park. Avid sno...
Day
4 Local Home Visit, Historic Valladolid, Piñata Party Chichen Itza B,L,D Hotel Mayaland - Chichen Itza Activity note: From Puerto Morelos to local home is about 60 miles, approximately 2 hours; from the home to Valladolid is about 50 miles, approximately 1.5 hours;...
Day
5 Chichén Itzá, Cenote Yokdzonot, Spanish Lesson, Planetarium Chichen Itza B,L,D Hotel Mayaland - Chichen Itza Activity note: A hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and comfortable walking shoes are indicated for our exploration of the Chichen Itza ruins. Descend/ascend a s...
Day
6 Cobá, Gran Cenote, Turtle Beach Walk Akumal B,L,D Hotel Akumal Caribe Activity note: Chichen Itza to Cobá is about 66 miles, approx. 1.5 hours; Cobá to Akumal is about 46 miles; approximately 1 hour. Walking/biking from park entrance to main pyramid, about 1 mile...
Day
7 Muyil Ruins, Floating at Sian Ka'an Reserve, Tulum Ruins Akumal B,L Hotel Akumal Caribe Activity note: From Akumal to Muyil and Sian Ka'an is about 31 miles, approximately 1 hour; from Muyil and Sian Ka'an to Tulum is about 15 miles, approximately 1/2 hour; from ...
Day
8 Zip Lining, Transfer to Cancun, Farewell Dinner Cancun B,L,D Courtyard Marriott Cancun Activity note: The drive to Selvatica is about 55 miles; approximately 1.5 hours. Wear cool, comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes for zip-lining. Bring a bathing suit to c...
Day
9 Program Concludes, In Transit from Program In Flight B Activity note: Check out by 11:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers. Breakfast: At the hotel (dependent on flight times); juice, coffee, tea, and water included. Morning: Tr...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,879
Price per day$320
Last Updated: 2/4/2022

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Meals Included
  • 22 Meals
  • 8 Breakfasts
  • 7 Lunches
  • 7 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
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