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 an RMBA in the Yucatan!

January 7 - 14, 2009

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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 twenty privileged explorers, you will penetrate the jungle and view archaeological sites hidden in Mexico’s second largest federal park, 1.6 million-acre Sian ka’an Biosphere Reserve. With the explanations of qualified guides you will appreciate the amazing architectural and engineering skills manifested in the once great Mayan city - states: Tulum, Coba, Muyil. There is time to enrich your cycling with multi-sport activities-- equipment will be provided so you can kayak or 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.
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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 )
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.

 

 

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Day 3

Tulum – Siankaan - Tulum ( 22 miles )
Visit tulum – kayaking in the wetlands
Early breakfast in your own hotel. Van transfer to Tulum, and visit this amazing archaeological site which is the only Mayan walled city overlooking the sea.
Bike from Tulum to Sian Ka’an Biosphere reserve where you will have the chance to kayak in the wetlands and learn about environmental technologies. Also enjoy the great view of the reserve from the 50 feet high observation tower. Enjoy lunch inside the reserve. Bike back to your beachfront hotel in Tulum area. Check in Los Lirios Hotel. Dinner in the hotel.

 

 

 

Day 4

Tulum - Coba ( 40 miles / 64 kms. )
Early breakfast in the hotel. Bike ride to Coba. On the way, stop to snorkel in the amazing crystal waters of the Gran Cenote, which is located along today's route. Lunch in Club Med hotel or any of the small restaurants of Coba town on your own, the choice of restaurants will be listed on the day's ride sheet. In the afternoon, visit famous Coba archaeological site. Dinner in Club Med. Rest Stop in Gran Cenote and Lol Beh Shopping store. Optional night hike to go see crocodiles by the Coba lagoon.

Day 5

Coba - Valladolid. (38 miles/ 61 kms)
Optional bird watching hike in Coba . Early breakfast. Bike ride from Coba town to Valladolid colonial town. On the way pass several maya villages. Also enjoy a stop in a cenote where we can cool off. Finally arrival to Valladolid to check in our hotel, Meson del marques situated in the main plaza. In the afternoon city tour enjoying murals, the museum of Valladolid, the church and the great environment of this colonial city.

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Day 6

Valladolid – Chichen Itza ( 38 miles / 61 kms. )

Early breakfast. Bike ride from the colonial city of Valladolid to the most important archeological site of the maya, Chichen Itza, crossing unique maya villages and impressive churches, in the afternoon visit Chichen itza archeological site.
Check in Club Med Chichen. Optional light and sound show in Chichen Itza.
Rest stop in Kaua Town (20 miles). Guide will be available to explain the archeological site at 3 pm.

Day 7

Xcaret – Puerto Morelos
Breakfast in your own 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.

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Price: 1350 USD/person based on double occupancy

The Riviera Maya Bike Adventure INCLUDES:

• Hotels (Club Verano Beat, Villas Delfines, Los Lirios and Costa del Mar Hotel).
• All breakfasts, dinners.
• 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, 2, 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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