Tour Details
Join Travelian's team for an in-depth culture and nature tour of the states of Yucatan and Campeche, in comfort and safety, as part of a small group of appreciative and interested travelers.
Become fascinated with the State of Yucatan, which is home to some of the most important archeological sites of the Mayan Culture, enjoy its renowned cuisine, and explore the capital city of Merida.
Explore the Ancient Maya City and Protected Tropical Forests of Calakmul, Campeche, which are a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and enjoy strolling in the picturesque Historic Fortified Town of Campeche which is another outstanding UNESCO's World Heritage Site.
Travel in comfort and safety and admire Yucatan and Campeche's rich history and exuberance of nature with Travelian’s expert, friendly guides on this tropical birding adventure!
Itinerary - 11 Days
DAY 1 – TrAVEL DAY
Meet at Merida Airport or Mexico City Airport
Transfers to hotel in Merida
Check into our hotel in Merida
Welcome dinner at a nearby restaurant
DAY 2 - MERIDA CITY
Breakfast service at hotel
Private historic tour of the City of Merida
Lunch at a restaurant in Downtown
Downtime
Dinner
DAY 3- FLAMINGOS AT CelestUn
Breakfast service at hotel
Check out from our hotel
Depart toward Celestun
Boat tour of Ría Celestun
Lunch
Downtime at the beach
Dinner at a restaurant in Celestún
Overnight in Celestún
DAY 4 – Haciendas & Cenotes of Yucatan
Breakfast at hotel
Check out
Visit Hacienda Yaxcopoil
Travel To Uxmal
Visit Cenote X’Batun for swimming
Lunch at nearby restaurant
Travel to Uxmal
Check into our hotel
Dinner
DAY 5 - UxmaL ARCHEOlOGICAL SITE
Breakfast at hotel
Depart for Uxmal
Private guided tour of Uxmal Archeological site / birding
Lunch
Visit The Chocolate Museum
Drive back to hotel / downtime
Optional afternoon birding at San Pedro Mulix
Dinner at the restaurant of our hotel
DAY 6- THE PUUCS ROUTE
Breakfast at hotel
Visit Kabah
Visit Sayil
Visit Labna
Lunch in Santa Elena
Drive to Campeche
Stop in Becal for artisanal hats
Dinner
Overnight in Campeche
DAY 7- San Francisco de Campeche
Breakfast at hotel
Visit Botanical Garden of Campeche
City Tour of San Franciso de Campeche
Lunch at a local restaurant
Free afternoon (shopping & relaxation)
Overnight in Campeche
DAY 8- EDZNA
Breakfast at hotel
Check out
Visit Edzna Archeological site for birding and history
Drive to Calakmul
Lunch at a nearby restaurant
Overnight in Calakmul
DAY 9- CALAKMUL ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE
Breakfast at hotel
Visit Calakmul Archeological Site for Birding and History
Lunch at a nearby restaurant
Visit the Zotz Bats Cave
Dinner at hotel
Overnight in Calakmul
DAY 10- BIRDING & HACIENDA UAYAMON
Breakfast at hotel
Birding hotel grounds
Drive back to Campeche
Lunch in Chilim Balam
Drive to Hacienda Uayamon
Check in / Relaxation time
Dinner at Hacienda Uayamon
DAY 11- TRAVEL DAY
Breakfast at hotel
Check out
Transfers to airport
End of services
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Official ID your current Passport, Mexican residency ID (copies are fine) |
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Original INAPAM ID (if you have one) |
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Credit Cards, Debit card, Cash in Pesos for the first day (Cash machines are available) |
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Active Cell Phone with recharger |
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Bring sufficient funds for meals and beverages not included in trip cost |
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Money Belt |
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Water Bottle |
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Binoculars |
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Camera |
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Travel Flashlight |
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Hat |
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Sunglasses |
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Day Pack |
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Swim Suit and Flip Flops for the pool |
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Light-weight Covered Clothing for sun and insect protection |
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Light-weight Walking Shoes |
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A fleece garment or light jacket can be useful in case of chilly mornings or evenings |
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Simple comfortable clothing for day and evening wear |
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Pack your binoculars, toiletries and travel documents in your day pack, a supply of Ziplock plastic storage bags can be handy for storing food items from the breakfast, to be used as mid-morning snacks |
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First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder) |
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Be sure to bring your own Kleenex and small change for bathroom fees |
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Personal prescription drugs |
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Insect Repellent |
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Sunblock |
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Tour Map
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Tour Cost
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Price per person, double occupancy.
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Hand-picked accommodations (10 nights) |
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Full breakfast daily |
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Daily sightseeing (including all entrance fees) as outlined in the itinerary |
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5 days of birding (including all entrance fees) as outlined in the itinerary |
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Comfortable private transportation with driver |
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Tipping & porterage taken care of by tour leader along the way (except for guides) |
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Travelian Tour leader |
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Local expert guides |
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Small group experience |
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Physical Demand
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LEVEL 3 |
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Includes Level 2 plus: Walking or hiking modest uphill/downhill unimproved / dirt trails for up to four hours at a time. Or walking in urban or rural settings with significant stair climbing.
Click here for a description of all activity levels. |
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Further info. |
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