All Gay Ancient Mexican Tour

ALL GAY ANCIENT MEXICAN TOUR

Where:	Cancun, Merida and Tulum (Mexican Riviera) - Mexico
When:	January 18 to 27, 2008
Clientele:	Men & Women Welcome

Experience the marvelous blend of ancient Mayan culture and the Yucatan's exquisite beaches. We tour the ruins of Chichen Itza & Uxmal, visit the remarkable cities of Mérida and Campeche and relax on the sandy beaches of the Mexican Riviera. The exciting culture of this wonderful nation waits for you!

Highlights

The great pre-hispanic complex on Chichen Itza
The Mayan Architectural site of Uxmal
Spend 3 nights in Tulum, relaxing on the beautiful beaches of the Mayan Riviera
Relax in 3 & 4 star accommodations

ITINERARY

Date	Description
Fri	Arrive in Cancun Welcome to Mexico! Upon your arrival into glorious Cancun, please make your way to our hotel. Since we're all coming from all over, we do not have a group transfer from the airport. We will provide you with instructions on how to best get to the hotel but if you would like a transfer organized for you let us know. Please try to arrive in Cancun by 6 pm. Tonight we host a Welcome Dinner to kick off the tour and to get to know each other. Overnight at the hotel. Meals: D.
Sat	Cancun / Ek Balam / Rio Lagartos / Chichen Itza After breakfast we begin out journey of the Yucatan, first stopping at the archeological site of Ek Balam. While exploring these ancient ruins, keep an eye out for the 5m tall jaguar's mouth and a large Mayan warrior. This site, while magnificent in its design and scope, is still not quite yet on the main tourist route. We continue on to Rio Largartos where we will stop and have some free time for lunch. Rio Lagartos is a small fishing community home to hundreds of fabulous pink flamingos, one of the largest concentrations in the Western Hemisphere. We'll board a ship and cruise through the waters in search for these creatures and stop along the way to take a dip into these waters to cool off as well. We continue on to Chichen Itza tonight and enjoy the light and sound show in the archeological site. Meals: B.
Sun	Chichen Izta / Izamal / Merida After an early breakfast, we enter the Chichen Itza site. This huge pre-Columbian complex was once a ceremonial centre and played a major role for the Mayas. We'll spend some time here exploring the huge pyramid, the infamous ball-court and even an observatory. Following Chichen Itza, we continue on to Izamal, known as the "Yellow City" for a brief visit and lunch. It's just a short drive from Izamal on to Merida, the capital city of the Yucatan state. Merida is a prosperous, charming city with narrow streets, colonial buildings, and shaky cool parks. This evening dinner is included at a local restaurant, then why not try out some of the local clubs and bars? Meals: B, D.
Mon	Merida - Free Day Today is completely free to enjoy Merida. Merida is a prosperous, charming city with narrow streets, colonial buildings, and shady cool parks. You may also wish to take a trip out to Progresso and explore the beautiful beach and enticing boardwalk. Meals: B.
Tue	Merida / Uxmal / Sayil / Campeche This morning we depart for Uxmal. Uxmal is an amazing compilation of structures that showcase the engineering genius of the ancient Maya. We'll walk along the ruins and peek into the chambers of priests, nobles and warriors. After our included lunch, we drive on to Sayil. Sayil, founded in the late classical era, was estimated to house around 9000 inhabitants, not a small city by any account. We visit the El Palacio, the largest building in Sayil, boasting an 85 metre façade and a height of three stories. We drive on to Campeche and enjoy a tour of this fortified city, founded in 1540. The remaining of the afternoon and evening are free at leisure for you to explore and enjoy. Meals: B, L.
Wed	Campeche / Edzna / Chicanna After breakfast we depart to visit the site of Edzna. The most remarkable building at the plaza is the main temple. Built on a platform of 40 meters high, it provides a wide overview of the surroundings. Edzná was already inhabited in 400 BC and was abandoned round 1500 AD. This afternoon we settle in to Chinanna for a free afternoon. Dinner is included tonight at our hotel. Meals: B, D.
Thu	Chicanna / Tulum After breakfast we departure for Tulum. Upon our arrival and check in to the hotel, the remainder of the day is free to unwind and enjoy the sun and surf. Sit back with a book on the sand and relax. You deserve it! Meals: B, L.
Fri	Tulum This morning we tour the site of Tulum, the only Maya complex located along the picturesque Caribbean. This afternoon is at leisure. Meals: B.
Sat	Tulum Today is completely free to enjoy Tulum at your own pace. This evening we host a farewell dinner so that we all get one last chance to say our farewells before heading home. Meals: B, D.
Sun	Tulum / Cancun Our tour ends today after breakfast. We will schedule one transfer to the airport that best coincides with guest departure times. Should you wish to extend your stay in Mexico we would be happy to assist you with arragements. Meals: B.

RATE

$1895 USD, per person, double occupancy, land only
Early birds save $100

Single Supplement: $375 USD. Not Required. We can match you with another traveler should you wish at no cost. Price includes: all activities outlined in the itinerary; all ground transportation; services of a specialized local guide; services of a tour escort throughout the trip with a minimum participation of 10; all hotels, activities and meals mentioned. Not included: round-trip international air transportation to and from Mexico; transfers to/from airport; international airport tax of $39 US; meals and activities not specifically included in the itinerary; insurance; alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water, laundry, telephone calls, faxes and any other expenses of a personal nature as well as customary tips to drivers and guides.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Hotels:
Cancun: Oasis Palm Beach ****
The Oasis Cancun, with its advanced architecture and outstanding beauty, is built on a long stretch of land bathed by the warm waters of the Nichupte Lagoon and the Caribbean Sea on the northwest corner of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. The hotel boasts over 650 yards of white sand beachfront and combines the services and comforts that befit a Grand Tourism Hotel.
Chichen Itza: Mayaland*****
The Hotel Mayaland sits on 100 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens (the largest of any hotel in the Land of the Maya, Mexico or the Caribbean) in the heart of the archaeological park, with its own entrance to the Maya temples. Hand-carved mahogany woodwork and delicate stained glass compete for attention with the many exotic birds and butterflies that are perennial resident guests of our gardens. The experience of the Hotel Mayaland is the experience of tradition, style and luxury. As you lounge beside any of our 3 swimming pools, our strolling musicians may serenade you. At cocktail hour each evening, our Jarana dancers perform native dances in whirls of graceful color. Our stables offer horseback tours to Old Chichen. Private guides are available for an in-depth tour of the magnificent temples of Chichen Itza, and at night the sound and light show paints a vivid, dramatic picture of the Mayan civilization. Throughout your day our courteous, friendly staff is eager to do everything they can to make your stay with us as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.
Merida: Del Gobernador****
El Hotel del Gobernador is situated at the heart of Mérida, two blocks away from the main square and at a short distance from the most interesting tourist attractions of the area.
Campeche: Debliz Campeche***
Hotel with 148 rooms nicely decorated, all of them with Air conditioner, TV cable and telephone.
Chicana: Chicanna Ecovillage Resort****
The hotel this surrounded by archaeological sites, como Chicanna, Becan, Xpujil, Calakmul. The rooms are bungalows, rustic style with private balconies, tile roofs of palm in imitation the Mayan architecture El hotel has an artificial lagoon, swimming pool and Jacuzzi.
Tulum: Los Lirios****
Los Lirios Cabañas hotel with its charming seaside suites has a unique personality and appeal. Everything here is laid-back and relaxing, while hiding within a forest of coconuts palms, resides in harmony with nature.

Visas:
Canadian and American passport holders are not required to have visas to enter Mexico. You must have a valid passport.

Shots and Immunizations:
There are no shots that are required for travel to Mexico. We recommend hepatitis A and typhoid vaccines. Also we recommend that your tetanus booster be up to date. Please contact your health care provider as soon as you have registered for this tour. You should check with your doctor to determine which vaccines you will need.

Currency and Money Issues:
The currency is the Mexican Peso. Many banks and hotels exchange foreign currency. Credit cards (Visa and Master Card) are accepted, as are traveler's checks, preferably in U.S. dollars which may be exchanged at banks, some hotels and foreign exchange offices. Do not rely on your American Express Card or Diners Card as many establishments do not accept this card. We recommend a combination of US Dollars in Cash, some small bills for tips at restaurants etc... and the rest in $50 or $100 bills and your credit card which you would be able to withdraw cash from ATM machines if you need to.