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The Route of the Maya
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Jungle

Culture

Biking

Bicycling the Route of the Maya

Cycle the Yucatan Peninsula from the Caribbean to the Gulf of Mexico!

Follow the routes of the Mayas by bike and discover fascinating thatched-roof villages. These villages are clustered around the once magnificent Spanish churches of the 16th and 17th century. See the stones of the fallen Maya temples in Tulum, Coba and Chichen Itza. Explore the jungle and visit archaeological sites hidden in Mexico’s second largest biosphere reserve, Sian Ka´an.

Kayak or Snorkel to your own private spot in the Mayan reef, the world's second longest coral reef. Cool down in the transparent waters of the cenotes. Cenotes are perfect natural swimming pools formed as blue water holes in the peninsula limestone crust fed by springs and underground rivers. Also, enjoy the welcoming smiles of the people of Yucatan.

Day 1

Pick up at Cancun International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Afterwards, meet and greet and briefing on the tour. At dinner you will get the chance to get the other participants of the group. Overnight stay in Club Verano Beat. Here, we will check our bikes to be well prepared for the next day.

Day 2

Cancun – Isla Mujeres – Cancun (17.6 miles). Begin the day with a short ride to Puerto Juarez. From there, we take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. Here, we will bike around the island. On the island enjoy a snorkel trip to the surrounding coral reefs. Optional scuba diving is possible!

Day 3

Van transfer to Izamal. Arrival to and check in to San Antonio Chalante Hacienda in Izamal.

Day 4

Izamal – Merida (49.71 miles). Biking to Merida, a colonial town. Check in at either the Del Gobernador hotel or the Castellano hotel. As Merida is a busy city, there will be an optional pick up a few miles before entering the city for those who decide not riding into Merida. In Merida will be going on a city tour and visit the cathedral as well as the government palace to see historic murals.

Day 5

Merida – Uxmal (49.21 miles). Cycling to Uxmal. Check in at Club Med Uxmal. Enjoy the light and sound show of Uxmal. Rest stop at Yaxcopoil Hacienda. Optional lunch at the Hacienda.

Day 6

Visit Uxmal’s archaeological site and travel further to Chichen Itza, passing through several small towns. Check in at Club Med Chichen. Light and sound show in Chichen Itza.

Day 7

Chichen Itza – Valladolid (38.65 miles). Optional: bird watching early in the morning. Visit Chichen Itza’s archaeological site and afterwards cycle to Valladolid passing small towns on our way. Check in at Meson del Marques. Afternoon city tour and visit to the museum and main plaza.

Day 8

Valladolid – Coba (47.85 miles). Cycling to Coba. Check in at Club Med Coba. Visit Coba 's archaeological site.

Day 9

Coba – Tulum (32.5 miles). Early hike for bird watching. Afterwards, our journey takes us to Tulum. Stop at the Gran cenote to snorkel and cool down in the clear natural water holes. Check in at Los Lirios hotel.

Day 10

Tulum – Xelha – Tulum (29.14 miles). Bike tour to Tulum and the archaeological site and back to the hotel to relax at the beach. Optional biking to Xelha park for snorkel trip. Bike ride back to Tulum.

Day 11

Tulum – Siankaan – Tulum (14.91 miles). Bike tour to Sian kaan reserve to kayak in the wetlands. Learn about the protected area in the museum and enjoy a great view from the observation tower. Then we return to Tulum to relax at the beach.

Day 12

Trip to the Xcaret park by van. Overnight in Playa del Carmen at the Shangri la hotel on the beach.

Day 13

Playa del Carmen – Cozumel – Playa del Carmen (37.91 miles). Cycling to the ferry terminal to take ferry to Cozumel. Once in Cozumel enjoy a ride around the island. Rest stop in Playa Uvas for snorkeling the best reef of the Caribbean. Back to Shangri la hotel in the afternoon.

Day 14

Transfer to the airport for your return flight.

ecotourism in The Mayan Riviera México

Route of the Mayas Cycling Tour includes:

All Breakfasts and Dinners.
Supporting van during the biking.
Water and soft drinks in the van.
Professional bilingual guide.
Transfer to and from airport.
Entrance fees to the archaeological sites, xcaret parks, the cenotes and for snorkeling.
Ferry costs to Cozumel.

For all the tours we recommend bringing:

Comfortable clothes and shoes.
Insect repellent (ecological).
Hat and sunglasses.
Swimsuit and towel.
Long sleeve cotton shirts.
Long cotton pants.
Impermeable jacket.
Sufficient (biodegradable) sun blocker.
Camera.
Light luggage.

EcoColors values:

Personalized Attention.
Safety.
Exclusive and Unique Eco-tours.
Comfortable Transportation.
Professional Guides.

Route of the Mayas does not include:

Lunch.
Personal expenses.
Tips.
Additionals.

We want to remind you that 5 % of the tourist fee is donated to projects that PROTECT THE MAYAN NATURE.

Thank you very much!!

Available dates 2010 - 2011:

1st November (14 days)
Price $ 1,950.00 USD

Take time for an adventure with E c o C o l o r s . -
We will be happy to receive you and show the wonders of the Yucatan Peninsula