Mayan Explorer Tour

Follow the Mayan road from Merida to Isla Mujeres and explore the Mayan cities of Celestun, Uxmal, Izamal, and Coba in this tour packed with adventure, mystery and some Fun in the Sun! Exclusively brought to you by American Student Travel Abroad!

INCLUSIONS & HIGHLIGHTS (You Get All Of This!):

International regular scheduled roundtrip air transportation between your city and into Merida and out of Cancun*
Transportation between Merida / Valladolid / Isla Mujers via deluxe motor coach
Inter-city transportation by deluxe motor coach in Merida
Daily 3-4 star hotel accommodations located in the heart of Merida, Valladolid and Isla Mujeres
All hotel taxes
Daily breakfast & Dinner and lunches where noted in itinerary
Walking tour of Merida’s Central Plaza including the Casa Montejo, Municipal Palace, and the Government Palace
Walking tour of Mercado of Merida
Excursion to Celestun
Excursion to Uxmal with swimming, dinner and sound & light
Visit to Izamal and Ek Balam
Excursion to Coba and Cenote
Leisure time on the beautiful resort island of Isla Mujeres

STOPS IN:

Merida – Celestun – Uxmal – Chichen-Itza – Izamal – Ek Balam – Valladolid – Isla Mujeres

DAY 1 (MERIDA)

Arrival into Merida
Greeting at the Merida airport by an American Student Travel Abroad representative
Transfer to hotel in deluxe motor coach
Rooming assignment and general briefing
Full Dinner
Overnight Merida

DAY 2 (MERIDA)

Full American breakfast
Morning walking tour of the central plaza including the Casa Montejo, Municipal Palace, and the Government Palace
Shopping at the Mercado Merida
Full dinner
Optional evening activity: Horse-drawn carriage ride through the streets of Merida^
Overnight Merida

DAY 3 (MERIDA)

Full American breakfast
Morning excursion to Celestun in deluxe motor coach to view interesting species including thousands of flamingos in their natural habitat
Lunch on your own
Continue to the Mayan ruins of Uxmal
Swimming at nearby hotel with Full dinner
Sound & Light Show of Uxmal
Overnight Merida.

DAY 4 (VALLADOLID)

Full American breakfast
Departure in deluxe motor coach to the unique colonial town of Valladolid with a stop in lzamal and an excursion to Ek Balam enroute
Lunch included
Full dinner
Overnight Valladolid

DAY 5 (ISLA MUJERES)

Full American breakfast
Excursion of a local cenote & Coba
Continue to Cancun to catch ferry to Isla Mujeres
Arrival in Isla Mujeres
Rooming assignment & general briefing
Dinner on your own
Overnight Isla Mujeres

DAY 6 (ISLA MUJERES)

Full American breakfast
Day at leisure to explore on your own this fascinating resort island
Optional Activity: Experience the best snorkeling in Mexico with our fantastic snorkeling tour
Lunch and dinner on your own
Overnight Isla Mujeres

DAY 7 (ISLA MUJERES)

Full American breakfast
Day at leisure for swimming, snorkeling, and shopping
Lunch and dinner on your own
Overnight Isla Mujeres

DAY 8 (DEPARTURE)

Full American breakfast
Transfer to Cancun airport for your return flight to USA

*Prices above based on sample June/July 2014 flight fares into Merida and out of Cancun from Chicago (ORD) & New York (JFK/LGA) and a minimum of 30 fully paid travelers, 3-4 star hotel stay in Merida, Valladolid and Isla Mujeres, and “1 & 8” teacher rewards. Additional US and Mexican Departure taxes and fees NOT INCLUDED in prices. Flights originating from other departure cities may increase prices. Upgrades for full lunches and dinner available at an additional cost. Price dependent on travel dates & group size and are subject to change. Any deviation from above itinerary or change in teacher rewards may incur price increases. See complete ASTA Trip Terms & Conditions here. Call 1.844.327.ASTA for more details and to plan this trip. ^Optional Activities are activities or excursions highly recommended but not included in price of this tour. Special discounted pricing for optional Activities will be presented to organizing teacher in advance of finalizing itinerary. Call 1.844.327.ASTA for more details regarding Optional Activities.