RIVIERA MAYA BIKE ADVENTURE

"Escape the winter doldrums with a week in Tropical Paradise."
"Begin the summer with the bike ride of a lifetime. "
Do a RMBA in the Yucatan!

7 - 14 January, 2008

Cycle the Yucatan peninsula from the jungle to the Caribbean. Pedal through the thatched - roof villages of the contemporary Mayan and explore the 1500 year old shrines and pyramids of their ancestors, in a habitat sheltering birds, whale sharks and other fauna unique to the tropics. Indulge in the peninsula's water wonderland-- fresh pools, cenotes/sinkholes, all along the daily routes and the sea whose transparent waters are a living aquarium.

In this journey limited to forty privileged explorers, you will enjoy wildlife as never before with the opportunity to see whale sharks, crocodiles, flamingos and much more animals of the Yucatan peninsula. Also discover the unique archaeological sites of the Maya. With the explanations of qualified guides you will appreciate the amazing architectural and engineering skills manifested in the once great Mayan city - states: Tulum and Coba. There is time to enrich your cycling with multi-sport activities-- equipment will be provided so you can snorkel to your own private spot in the Mayan reef, the world’s second longest coral reef. Day by day, stop and cool off in the crystal clear waters of the cenotes—nature’s perfect swimming pools--blue holes in the peninsula’s limestone crust fed by springs and underground rivers. Travelers will stay in four star hotels and inns, enjoy delicious Yucatecan cuisine--orange marinated pork baked in banana leaves, fresh octopus, chicken & lime soup, authentic Mexican dishes, and the freshest seafood imagined.
Above all, enjoy everywhere you go the welcoming smiles of the people of the Yucatan peninsula -- they respect guests and show it.

 

Day 1

Participants will arrive at the international airport of Cancun. They will be greeted by a RMBA representative. Guests and any bike baggage will be transferred to Cancun the resort area half-hour south of the airport. Rooms are reserved in adjacent beachfront hotels: Club Verano Beat. Dinner, welcome, orientation to the area's attractions, climate, and customs, and briefing on the tour -- routes/roads, rules, support facilities, food, lodging & entertainment/diversions.

Day 2

Cancún – Isla Mujeres – Cancún. ( 20 miles / 32 km)
Snorkel in the Reef –, early breakfast. Enjoy riding to take ferry to Isla Mujeres. Once in Isla Mujeres bike around the island to eventually get to enjoy a great boat trip to snorkel in part of the second largest reef in the world. After snorkeling enjoy a great lunch buffet on site. After lunch bike back to the ferry to eventually take ferry back to Cancún, then bike back to your hotel Club Verano Beat.

 

 

Day 3

San Lorenzo – Chiquila (35 miles / 56 km)
Start the day after breakfast with a van transfer to San Lorenzo town. Bike from san Lorenzo to Chiquila. Arrival to Chiquila and boat transfer to Holbox Island. Check in hotel Villas Delfines.

 

 

 

Day 4

No biking day
Early boat trip to enjoy a fantastic adventure snorkeling with whale sharks, also possibility to see dolphins, mantas, etc. Back for lunch in Holbox. Depart to Tulum. Check in hotel Los Lirios.

Day 5

Tulum - Sian Ka'an - Tulum (22 miles / 35 km)
Bike ride from Tulum to Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve to enjoy a great day discovering and enjoying. Once in the reserve visit the museum and then follow kayaking in the wetlands. When back stop to visit Tulum archeological site. Check in hotel Los Lirios.

 

 

 

Day 6

Tulum - Playa del Carmen (45 miles / 72 km)
Bike from Tulum to Playa del Carmen. On the way stop to snorkel in Yaxmuul cenote (a fantastic experience), follow to Playa del Carmen, biking through the 5th avenue in Playa. Check in Costa del Mar Hotel.

Day 7

Xcaret – ( No biking day )
Breakfast in your hotel. Pack your bike in your air travel box. Then take your swimming suit and a change of clothes and be transported to enjoy all day at Xcaret, "ESS-CAR-RET," an "arco-eco" park famous for its water fun, its educational sections, and its entertainment. Highlights are the park's two rivers, one with passages underground, the aviary, butterfly and mushroom farms, aquarium, turtle breeding and releasing area, and the outdoor entertainment. In between activities, have a midmorning or a late afternoon snack on your own at any of the park's various restaurants or snack stands. The evening entertainment is included in the admission and not to miss is the Mexican Fair that begins at 6:00 pm and the fabulous folkloric night show of Xcaret in the amphitheatre from 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Day 8

Coffee will be available in the lobby of your hotel as you check out. Transfer of participants (and any bikes flown in) to the Cancun international airport, departure times depending on flights.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Price: 1250 USD

The Riviera Maya Bike Adventure INCLUDES:

• Hotels ( Club Verano Beat, Villas Delfines, Los Lirios and Costa del Mar Hotel).
• All breakfasts, dinners and lunch day 2.
• All entrance fees (archaeological sites, the park Xcaret ).
• Supporting vans, sag wagon during the biking. Buses and trucks/trailers for special transfer of participants and bikes.
• Boat trips, snorkel equipment.
• Bottled water and sport-drinks in the support vans Rest stop drinks and sanitary facilities in several places each day. Fruit and sport-drinks.
• Professional bilingual guides for explanations of sites visited.
• Airport transfers to first hotel and from final hotel.


Riviera Maya Bike Adventure does NOT include:

• Airfare, lunches days 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7, telephone calls, laundry, or gratuities for your guides Early Arrivals.
• Extensions: In the registration application, participants interested in arriving or staying over additional nights may request the special RMBA tour rates, and these will be reserved based on availability. January is high season in the Mexican Caribbean and the hotels of the tour are in demand, thus travelers are urged to reserve early, whether for the tour or for optional extra nights.


NOTES FOR FOREIGN VISITORS

• Bottled water is used in the hotels and restaurants that we will be using. Do not drink the water from the hotel spigots or showerheads.
• Do not eat items from local street vendors unless we tell you it is sanitary.
• Bring a washcloth. Some hotels do not provide them.
• Bring a biodegradable combination sunblock and insect repellent. A recommended brand is Mayatan.
• A passport or driver's license, or a birth certificate is all that is needed to enter Mexico.
• A fat tire bike is recommended (There are some dirt roads in the route).
• Some rental bicycles are available.
• Rear flashing lights are mandatory.
• Helmets are mandatory.
• Children under 12 will not be allowed on the ride.

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