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| Day 1 | ARRIVAL Pick up at Cancun airport and transportation to your hotel in Playa del Carmen. |
| Day 2 | COBA ($95) Visit the Coba ruins, a Mayan community and a cenote (sweetwater sinkhole). Apprx. from 8am—4.30pm. Includes entrance fees and lunch. |
| Day 3 | SIAN KA’AN ($123) 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. Apprx. 7am—5.30pm. |
| 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. |
| Day 5 | KOHUNLICH (leaving from Bacalar) Visit the Kohunlich 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. |
| Day 6 | CHICHEN ITZA ($90) Take a guided tour of the archaeological site in the morning, have Yucatecan style lunch, and visit the colonial town of Valladolid in the afternoon. Includes entrance fees, guides, snacks, lunch. From apprx. 8am—7pm |
| Day 7 | TULUM ($92) Visit the Tulum ruins in the morning and participate in a Temazcal (sweat lodge) ceremony for purification. Apprx. from 9am—6pm. Includes entrance fees, lunch and fruits and water at the ceremony. |
| Day 8 | DEPARTURE Transportation from your Hotel in Playa del Carmen to Cancun airport. |
8-DAY STUDY TRIP - ALL INCLUSIVE
This accessible roundtrip was initially designed for school classes and matches CA State Curriculum, to add hands-on experience to classroom teachings in history, social science, ecology, and astronomy.
These activities are equally interesting for private travelers - for example active seniors - and prices can be scaled per individual needs. For some rough guidance, and based on traveling in low season, prices could be as follows:
Basic Prices (per person)
School Classes of 20 students
$1,683 incl. dinner, from school location
Private Group of 5 plus 1 free escort (care taker, chaperone, etc)
$ 1,991 incl. breakfast & lunch only, from airport SFO or LAX
$ 2,137 incl. breakfast, lunch & dinner, from airport SFO or LAX
Optional
Transfer to SFO or LAX airport (approx. $50-60, please inquire)
$28/day for beach wheelchair
$30/day for electric scooter
In general, the following is included:
Airfare from San Francisco or Los Angles to Cancun
Transfer from Cancun Airport to the Hotel
7 Accommodations
6 Guided Educational Activities
Certified Guides in the Archaeological Sites and Biosphere Reserve
Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
Entrance Fees
Visiting Muyil Temple & Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve
Visiting Chichen Itza & Valladolid (colonial town)
Visiting Coba Temples & Mayan Village
Visiting Bacalar Lagoon & Ft. San Felipe (2 days)
Yal Ku Eco Park & Temazcal (sweat lodge)
Excluded are high season– or single room surcharges, tips, and other personal purchases. Itinerary can certainly be modified to leave more private time for spa treatments and relaxation. Please email to discuss your individual scenario (ages, grades, special needs, dates, length, etc)
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COBA - PUNTA LAGUNA |
8:00 am pick up at hotelCOBA - MAYAN COMMUNITY - CENOTE 8:00 am pick up at hotelVisit archaeological site of Coba Snacks Visit Mayan community. Yucatecan buffet lunch Visit Cenote 4:30 pm (apprx.) return to hotel Group of 5: $120 per person Group of 10: $95 per person |
CHICHEN ITZA (or Ek Balam) - VALLADOLID 8:00 am pick up at hotelVisit archaeological site Lunch Visit Valladolid 7 pm (apprx) return to hotel Group of 5: $100 per person Group of 10: $90 per person |
MUYIL - SIAN KA'AN BIOSPHERE RESERVE 8:00 am pick up at hotelVisit archaeological site of Muyil Snack Visit Xlapak temple inside the biosphere reserve (incl. boat trip and swim in natural canals for 25-30 min) Lunch Visit cenote 5 pm (apprx) return to hotel Group of 5: $120 per person Group of 10: $110 per person |
SIAN KA'AN BIOSPHERE - KAYAK TOUR 7:30 pick up at hotelVisit Eco Center Guided Kayak Tour 3.5 hours (appr. 7km, or 10 miles) Lunch at Eco Center Free beach time 5.30 pm (apprx) return to hotel Group of 5: $112 per person Group of 10: $97 per person |
SIAN KA'AN BIOSPHERE - BOAT TOUR 7:30 Pick up at hotel Visit Eco Center 3hour boat tour/float in canal Lunch at Eco Center Free beach time Visit cenote 5:30 pm (apprx.) return to hotel Group of 5: $138 per person Group of 10: $123 per person |
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
You are welcome to get in touch to discuss accessibility concerns or special preparations!
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
These daytrips run from May to October. Discounted rates for local schools and seniors. We need reservation and a deposit a few days ahead. Roundtrip transportation, bridge toll, guided tours, lunch/picnic, snacks/water, gear/material inclued. Itinerary is approximate and may vary from and to East Bay locations. Travelers must be 21 years old to participate in wine tasting.
NAPA WINE & OLIVE 10:00 am Pick up at hotel Olive oil tour & tasting 1:00 – 2:00 pm Lunch Wine tour & tasting 5:00 pm Arrive at hotel Starting at $124/person |
NAPA EXPRESS 11:30 am Pick up at hotel 1:15 pm Lunch Wine tour & tasting 5:00 pm arrive at hotel Starting at $80/person |
CALISTOGA MUD & STEAM 9:00 am Pick up at hotelMud & steam baths 1 pm Lunch 4:00 pm Arrive at hotel Starting at $180/person |
CALISTOGA MUD 9:30 am Pick up at hotelMud bath 1:30 pm Lunch 4:30 pm Arrive at hotel Starting at $143/person |
JOHN MUIR HISTORIC SITE 10:00 Pick up at hotelExplore orchards & House 1:00 pm Picnic Guided tour 2:30 pm Arrive origin EB, 3:30 pm SF Starting at $52/person |
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MARIN NATIVE AMERICAN MUSEUM |
8:45 am Pick up at hotelPOINT REYES SEASHORE 9:00 am Pick up at hotelActivities: Whale watching (until early May); visit lighthouse or Miwok village; explore fauna & flora; seminars; hike; Big Time Festival 16 Jul 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. 5:30 pm Arrive at hotel Starting at $74/person |
MOUNT TAMALPAIS or MUIR BEACH HIKE 10:00 am Pick up at hotel 2 hour Coastal hike 1 pm Picnic 3:00 pm Arrive at hotel Starting at $48/person |
KAYAK JENNER ESTUARY 7:00 am pick up at hotelKayak estuary, river mouth 2 pm Lunch 5:00 pm Arrive at hotel Starting at $152/person Kayak Bayshore/Wetlands Hours depending tides, call for appointment Starting at $78/person |
