This journey follows the Gulf Coast of Mexico and its historic cultures and awesome ruins to the pristine beaches and dense jungles of the Yucatan. From the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza, Palenque, Teotihuacan and Uxmal to the modern party city of Cancun, to the beautiful colonial cities and thriving markets of Mexico, to the lush jungles, turquoise-hued waters, dolphins, monkeys and hummingbirds. Most of all, it is a “life “changing” enrichment journey!
Start: Harlingen, TX
End: Harlingen, TX
Miles: 3,732
Day 1
Harlingen, TX
• Orientation
• Peso Exchange
• Get Acquainted Party
Day 2
CD Victoria
• Driving Miles 235
• Mexico Welcome Dinner
Day 3
Tampico
• Driving Miles 119
Day 4-6
Costa de Esmeralda
• Driving Miles 227
• Bus to El Tajin
• El Tajin Ruins and Museum
• Papantla Flyers
• City of Papantla Tour:
San Fernando Side
Excursion
Day 7-8
Veracruz
• Driving Miles 123
• Guided City Bus Tours
• Bastion de Santiago
• Ulua 16th Century
Fortress
• Famous Paroquia Coffee
House
• Dinner
Day 9-10
Catemaco
• Driving Miles 94
• Dinner
• Free Day Options:
Monkey Island Boat Tour
Waterfalls, Visit Ecopark
Day 11-12
Isla Aguada
• Driving Miles 327
• Camp on the Beach
• Social & Cookout
Day 13-15
Campeche
• Driving Miles 109
• Camp at the Bay
• City Tour
San Miguel Fortress
Zocalo and Walled
Fortress
Seven Walled Bastillones
Local Market
Mayan Museum
Side Trip to Edzna ruins
Day 16
Uxmal
• Driving Miles 108
• Guided Ancient Ruins Tour
Evening Light & Sound
Show
Magical Pyramid
Day 17-18
Merida
• Driving Miles 55
• Guided City Bus Tour
Paseo de Montejo
University
Government Palace
Santa Isabel Hermitage
Parque Americas
Zocalo, City Market
• Dinner
Day 19-20
Chichen Itza
• Driving Miles 79
• Ruins and Pryamids Tour:
Local Guide
Castillo Pyramid
Nunnery, Observatory
Ball field, Sacred Cenote
• Evening Light and Sound
Show
Day 21-23
Cancun
Driving Miles 130
• Day at Small Tropical
Island:
Ferry to Isla Mujeres
Pristine Beaches
Snorkeling, Swimming
Delicious Fresh Seafood
Sightseeing
• Shopping Excursion
• Mexican Fiesta
Dinner and
Entertainment
• Free Day to Explore
RIVIERIA MAYA
Day 24
Xcaret Eco Water Park
• Driving Miles 50
• Camp onsite at Eco Park
• All Inclusive:
Meals and Beverages
Snorkeling Equipment
Underground River
Experience
Mayan Civilization
Reenactment
Extravagant Dinner
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Day 25
Xel Ha Water Park
• Camp onsite at Ecco Park
• Driving Miles 25
• All Inclusive:
Meals, Soft Drinks
Alcoholic Beverages
Snorkeling, Swimming
Underground River
Experience
• Optional Swim with
Dolphins
Day 26-28
Chetumal
• Driving Miles 170
• Camping on the Bay
Swimming, Beaches
• Explore Chetumal and
Shopping
• Day Trip to Belize
(optional)
Day 29-31
Palenque
• Driving Miles 309
• Guided Ruins Tour:
Pyramids in the Jungle
Palace of Pacal the
Great
Egyptian Style Tomb
Ancient Steam Rooms
• Dinner with Entertainment
• Excursion To:
Misol HaWaterfalls
Agua Azul Cascades
Day 32
Villa Hermosa
• Driving Miles 98
• Parque La Venta
(optional)
Day 33
Tehuantepec
• Driving Miles 268
Day 34-37
Oaxaca
• Driving Miles 153
• Colonial City Tour:
Mercado, Craft Market
Cultural Museum
Black Pottery Artisans
Whimsical Animals
Carvings
Santo Domingo Church
• Dinner in Town
• Optional: Monte Alban
Ruins
Day 38-39
Puebla
• Driving Miles 221
• Guided City Tour
Cholula Ruins
Talavera Tile Makers
Zocalo, Rosary Chapel
Pyramid Of Tepanampa
Day 40-41
San Juan Teotihuacan
• Driving Miles 90
• Teotihuacan Ruins Tour
Largest Archeological
Site:
Pyramids of the Sun and
Moon
Avenue of the Dead
Onyx and Stone Carving
Factory
• Buffet Dinner
Day 42-43
San Miguel de Allende
• Driving Miles 167
• San Miguel Area Trolley
Tour
• Guanajuato Guided Tour:
Spanish-Baroque style
City
Colonial Cobblestone
Streets
Underground Tunnel
System
1778 Valencia Church
Callejon del Beso
Mummy Museum,
Local Market
• Farewell to Mexico Dinner
Festive Entertainment
Day 44
San Pedro Paradero
• Driving Miles 290
Day 45-47
Harlingen, TX
• Driving Miles 285
• Group Crosses Border
Together
• Welcome Back to US &
Farewell Dinner
• Goodbye Continental
Breakfast
Start: Harlingen, TX
End: Harlingen, TX
Miles: 3,732 |
• Gulf Coast and Mexican Caribbean
• Exotic Beaches, Islands and Jungles
• Largest Archeological Site in Mexico
• Visit Pyramids of The Sun and Moon
• Mayan, Aztec and Toltec Ancient Ruins
• Spanish Colonial Culture
• Museums, Local Markets and Crafts
• Cuisine from Different Areas and Cultures
• Starts and Ends in USA
Chichen Itza ruins hint at the ancient Mayan’s advancement in math, science and art. Highlights include the I-shaped ballcourt, astronomical observatory, Castillo structure and the night sound and light show.

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| 2012 |
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| 2 People/Rig |
$6,595 |
| 1 Person/Rig |
$3,995 |
Extra Person
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$2,495 |
| 2013 |
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| 2 People/Rig |
$6,795 |
| 1 Person/Rig |
$4,295 |
| Extra Person |
$2,595 |
2012 Dates
January 11 to February 26
2013 Dates
January 9 to February 24
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