16| Discovery Yucatan Hacienda & Tulum | 6 Days – 5 Nights
On this tour you will have the opportunity to know and compare 2 eras at the same time: the pre-Hispanic era and the colonial era. The colonial era of Mexico is identified as the period when Mexico was part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain, a time when Indian cultures suffered from a complete social and religious restructuring, which lead to evangelization and where once were temples and pyramids, huge mansions and buildings were built based on the European architecture of that time. Ancient pyramids, mansions and churches are constructions…
On this tour you will have the opportunity to know and compare 2 eras at the same time: the pre-Hispanic era and the colonial era. The colonial era of Mexico is identified as the period when Mexico was part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain, a time when Indian cultures suffered from a complete social and religious restructuring, which lead to evangelization and where once were temples and pyramids, huge mansions and buildings were built based on the European architecture of that time. Ancient pyramids, mansions and churches are constructions that today are important part of Mexico’s national identity, since they keep the history of pre-Hispanic cultures and Spanish families of New Spain on their walls, and allow us to live for a few hours in the past.
Monuments / Attractions Envisaged
Chichen Itza: Temple of Kukulkan, Great Ball Court, Skull Platform, Sacred Cenote, Temple of the Warriors, Group of a Thousand Columns, El Mercado, The Osario, Las Monjas, El Caracol.
Merida: Governor Palace, Montejo Palace, San Idelfonso Cathedral of Merida.
Celestun Biosphere Reserve: Pink Flamingos sighting, boat ride into mangrove swamps and Sweet water springs.
Uxmal: Pyramid of the Magician, The Governor’s Palace, The Nunnery Quadrangle.
Kabah: The Palace of the Masks, Pyramid of Mascarones.
Hacienda Sotuta de Peon: The Live Sisal Museum, Scraper Process, Rope Process, Sisal fields, Mayan House, Mayan Cenote.
Valladolid: Sightseeing on the City.
Tulum: Castle of Kukulcan.
Accommodation Overview
As part of the Discovery Yucatan Hacienda and Tulum tour you will be staying at a selection of four star hotels.
Equipped with modern day facilities, these hotels are known to offer the utmost care and comfort along with high standards of service.
Accommodation for your tour will be as described below, at the following properties:
1 Night at La Quinta Inn & Suites Cancun 4* or Similar in Cancun on Bed and Breakfast basis.
2 Nights at Mision Merida Panamericana 4* or Similar in Merida City on Bed and Breakfast basis.
1 Night at Uxmal Resort Maya 4* or Similar in Uxmal on Bed and Breakfast basis.
1 Night at Ecotel Quinta Regia 4* or Similar in Valladolid City on Bed and Breakfast basis.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Cancun 4* – Located in Cancun, 8 minutes drive from the beach, recently received an AAA 3 Diamond award and the TripAdvisor Excellence Award, located right on the financial area of the city, close to plaza Malecon and Plaza Las Americas shopping areas. Spacious guest rooms and suites are well furnished with contemporary décor and amenities including Wi-Fi throughout the property and outdoor swimming pool.
Mision Merida Panamericana 4* – Mision Merida Panamericana will surround you with its unique architecture of a traditional colonial house. Located near of the most important historical sites in the beautiful city of Merida, in the historic city centre, less than 10 minutes walk from the downtown; is surrounded by museums, theatres, restaurants and colonial buildings, its location will allow you to visit the most important tourist sites including the Main Plaza and The Cathedral. Its airy rooms with a mix of streamlined and Spanish Colonial–style decor provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and sitting areas, as well as desks.
Uxmal Resort Maya 4* – With a prime location just 3 minutes from Uxmal Archaeological Site, where you can admire the natural beauty and archaeological place in an atmosphere of comfort. Enjoy the various daily activities, or simply relax in the sunny landscape that surrounds the hotel, Uxmal Resort Maya provides maximum comfort, combines quality, culture, nature and relaxation, offering an outdoor swimming pool, children playground and free Wi-Fi connection throughout the property. It also features terraces and rooms with air conditioning, safety deposit boxes and a flat-screen cable TV’s; also at Uxmal Resort Maya, you will taste unique regional and typical Mexican cuisine.
Ecotel Quinta Regia 4* – Get in touch with Yucatan’s local nature in an eco-friendly 4-star hotel that guarantees you the most pleasant stay. Ecotel Quinta Regia is located near the Historic Centre of Valladolid, Yucatan. This hotel has been designed to offer a private, familiar and cozy ambiance. Located in an old and exuberant fruit hacienda of over 100 years old, offers spacious and quiet facilities, surrounded by charming gardens with regional vegetation and fruit, medicinal and decorative trees.
* Please note that should accommodation in the above listed hotels not be available at the time of your visit we will offer a similar standard.
Board Basis (Meal Plan) & Included Services
Welcome greeting at the airport in Cancun.
Transportation in air conditioned vehicles.
English speaking guide during the days of the tour.
05 nights accommodation at the hotels mentioned above in DBL occupancy.
Daily breakfast at all the above hotels.
Visits mentioned in the itinerary, including entrance fees to the archaeological sites.
Government taxes.
Exclusions
Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic/non- alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport taxes, any insurance etc.
Any meals other than the mentioned.
Gratuities in hotel (maids and bell boys).
Beach extension hotel.
Information
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Departure/Starting CityCancun
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Hotels during TourLa Quinta Inn & Suites Cancun 4* or Similar (Cancun) | Mision Merida Panamericana 4* or Similar (Merida) | Uxmal Resort Maya 4* or Similar (Uxmal) | Ecotel Quinta Regia 4* or Similar (Valladolid)
Day 1: Arrival to Cancun
Overnight in Cancun | La Quinta Inn & Suites Cancun 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis
Day 2. Cancun - Chichen Itza – Merida
Overnight in Merida | Mision Merida Panamericana 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis | Travelling Distance Approx. 327 km
Day 3. Merida - Celestun Biosphere – Merida
Overnight in Merida | Mision Merida Panamericana 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis | Travelling Distance Approx. 182 km
Day 4. Merida - Uxmal – Kabah - Merida
Overnight in Uxmal | Uxmal Resort Maya 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis | Travelling Distance Approx. 208 km
Day 5. Uxmal – Hacienda Sotuta de Peon – Valladolid
Overnight in Valladolid | Ecotel Quinta Regia 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis | Travelling Distance Approx. 250 km
Day 6. Valladolid – Tulum - Riviera Maya/Cancun
After the visit we will continue to your final destination: Riviera Maya or Cancun | Travelling Distance Approx. 162 km