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Mayan Encounter |
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Mayan Encounter |
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Destination Info |
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Mexican Riviera Maya Probably the most outstanding feature of this part of the globe is the Caribbean Sea with its turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. If you are into snorkeling or scuba diving you'll love this place: the second largest barrier reefs runs right in front of our noses. You can also snorkel and dive in regional cenotes, sweet water sink holes that are typical for the Yucatan peninsula. They are openings in the lime stone and are connected to a giant subterranean river system that flows into the ocean. Guided cave dives are offered in various cenotes. (see pictures below) There is an abundant offer of things that you can do to reconnect with nature: ocean or lagoon kayaking, kite surfing, catamaran cruising, horseback riding, playing golf, pampering yourself in a spa, or just enjoying an endless beach walk. The Sian Ka'an biosphere reserve was declared UNESCO world heritage in 1987, and is a bird watcher's paradise. Find more at the Centro Ecologico de Sian Ka'an. The Bacalar lagoon is said to be of seven different shades of blue. There is a cenote within one section of the lagoon. If you feel like escaping to an island: visit Cozumel which is among the five best places in the world for diving, or Isla Mujeres with its Caribbean charm, or the more peaceful islands Contoy and Holbox where you can swim with whale sharks. The most popular archaeological site of the Yucatan peninsula is in Chichen Itza. It's considered one of the Seven World Wonders, and is known to be especially powerful during the spring and fall equinoxes. The ancient city of Cobá, once an important traffic hub, is located in the jungle. Overlooking the ocean, the Tulum temple served as a calendar to indicate important dates. Ek Balam's ruins are not as well known, but you'll be surprised in what excellent condition the wall paintings are. Truly a hot insider tip! The Mayan territory covered Tabasco, Chiapas, Campeche, Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and partially Nicaragua. |
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Sian Ka’an Ecosystem Tour
· Visit the eco center · Educational boat ride to low-impact areas · Float in canal (with life vest, boat has stairs) · Lunch at eco center This tour needs preparation for wheelchair users, please reserve 2-3 days ahead. If ability permits we stop for a swim at a cenote (sweet water sink hole) Remember: there is no limitation to creativity! |
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Lodging |
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Most visitors purchase a flight & hotel package at origin. To help you prepare, we will have a list of accessible hotels and resorts available on this site soon. Until then please feel free to email us, and we shop for your ideal accommodation, or, if you have a specific hotel in mind, check out accessibility, availability and rates for you. |
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Or create your theme vacation, for example: H2O: Grand Cenote or Dos Ojos—Xcacel snorkel & turtle sanctuary—kayak around reef—Isla Mujeres snorkel trip—Sian Ka’an canal tour Birds/Wildlife: Sian Ka’an sunset birdwatch boat tour (winter), or canal tour anytime—Punta Allen dolphins—Rio Lagartos flamingos—Isla Contoy swim with shark whales (June/July), or birdwatch (winter)—Isla Mujeres turtle farm Mayan Culture: Tulum ruins & Mayan community—Ek Balam ruins—Coba ruins & Mayan community & canoe lagoon—Xel-Ha ruins & Mayan Encounter—Muyil ruins & Lagoon boat tour Please email for rates: info at accessecotours.com |
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Tour Information |
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CENOTES |
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Closed Cenote |
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Dry Cenote |
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Open Cenote |
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SATH Member since 2008 |
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8 DAY GROUP ACTIVITY FOR US$756 PER PERSON incl. airport transfer, based on 10 participants and own hotel reservation in Playa del Carmen or surroundings—except one night in Bacalar which is included. We can arrange for lodging starting at $50/person and night, depending your needs and preferences. Please email us: info @ accessecotours.com |
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Day 1 ARRIVAL |
Pick up at Cancun airport and transportation to your hotel in Playa del Carmen. |
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Day 2 COBA ($115) |
Visit the Coba ruins, a Mayan community and a cenote (sweetwater sinkhole). Aprx. from 8am—5.30pm. Includes entrance fees and lunch. |
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Day 3 SIAN KA’AN ($109) |
Visit the Ecological Center of the Sian Ka’an biosphere reserve and take a boat tour on the lagoon. Swim in a cenote. includes entrance fees and lunch. Aprx. 7am—5pm. |
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Day 4 BACALAR (2days $253) |
Visit Fort San Felipe and its museum, and cenote Azul for lunch and swimming. Spend afternoon at Eco Lodge on the Bacalar lagoon. Includes entrance fees, rooms, lunch and dinner. We are leaving Playa del Carmen at 8am and spend the night in Bacalar. |
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Day 5 DZIBANCHE (see Bacalar) |
Visit the Dzibanche ruins, experience Mayan culinary in the house of a family in Chacchoben. Return to Playa del Carmen. Includes entrance fees, breakfast, snacks and Mayan meal. All day |
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Day 6 MUYIL ($137) |
Visit the Muyil ruins and experience the total Mayan Encounter! Some very passionate environmentalists and keepers of the Mayan tradition are going to enchant you with beautiful ceremonies. Aprx from 8am— 6pm. Entrance fees and lunch included. |
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Day 7 TULUM ($92) |
Visit the Tulum ruins in the morning and participate in a Temazcal (sweat lodge) ceremony for purification. Aprx. from 9am—7pm. Includes entrance fees, lunch and fruits and water at the ceremony. |
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Day 8 DEPARTURE |
Transportation from your Hotel in Playa del Carmen to Cancun airport. |