-Index- Backpacking tours..16. Diving tours..19. NATURE Birdwatching tour Yucatán Eco Adventure Monarch Butterfly..26

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1 -MULTI DAY TOURS- 1

2 -Index- ADVENTURE Biking tours... 6 Backpacking tours..16 Diving tours..19 NATURE Birdwatching tour Yucatán Eco Adventure Monarch Butterfly..26 Wildlife Adventure..28 White Shark...30 CULTURE Yucatán Heritage Tour..33 Yucatan Archaeology and History

3 -Index- SCIENTIFIC Jaguar Whaleshark..40 Sailfish.. 42 Reptile...44 LUXURY Yucatán Bike Tour Birdwatching Tour.50 Yucatán Heritage Tour.52 FAMILY Wildlife Family Adventure

4 -Adventure Tours- 4

5 -Bike Tours- 5

6 -Yucatan Bike Tour- «Bike Tour» Bike through the Mayan World! Come and discover the beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico! Bike 7 days through the Peninsula from its jungle to the Caribbean. Discover all the beauty it has to offer. Indulge yourself in Mexico s second largest national park, the Sian Ka an Biosphere Reserve and kayak here while you explore the beautiful nature. Snorkel in the Mayan reef, the world s second longest coral reef. You can also cool down in the crystal clear waters of the cenotes. Next to that you will visit the archaeological sites like Coba, Tulum and the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza. You also have the chance to visit colonial towns like the amazing Valladolid.l Duration: 7 days We recommend bringing: Cycling gear, comfortable clothes and shoes, raincoat, hat, sunglasses, biodegradable insect repellent and sunblock, hygienic personal stuff and your camera. Included: Not Included: Lodging Airfare Transportation Bicycle (weekly rent: $100 USD) Breakfast Beverages Entrance fees Lunch & dinner Bilingual guide Personal expenses 6

7 -Itinerary- Day 1: Arrival at Cancun You will be welcomed by your professional naturalist guide in Cancun. By ground transportation we will go to Chichén Itzá where upon arrival you will get a briefing about the activities and other important information. Afterwards check in at Mayaland Hotel or similar. In the evening, enjoy a light and sound show at Chichen Itza. Day 2: Chichén Itzá Valladolid Early morning we will visit Chichén Itzá Ruins. Afterwards, enjoy the scenic bike ride to Valladolid where you will be able to ride through local Mexican villages. Check in Hotel Meson del Marques or similar. (59 Km Miles) Day 3: Valladolid Ek Balam In the morning, we cycle to Ek Balam archeological site. After enjoying this beautiful site, we cycle back to Valladolid for a city tour and a visit to the museum. For dinner you will find a variety of dining options you can choose from in Valladolid. Overnight in Meson del Marques or similar. (59 Km Miles) Day 4: Valladolid Coba After breakfast we will cycle to Coba. Along the way, we refresh ourselves in the impressive Tamcach Ha cenote. After visiting Coba archaeological site there is an optional zip line tour which can be enjoyed as well. We will travel to Tulum in van and check in for the overnight in Hotel Los Lirios or similar. (70 Km Miles) Day 5: Tulum Start the day with an early bird watching tour (optional). Continue the tour by riding to Tulum archaeological Site. One of the most beautiful places of the Riviera Maya. You can learn more about the rich Mexican Culture and take spectacular photos. Afterwards, grab the opportunity to refresh in the crystal clear waters of a cenote and cycle back to Hotel Los Lirios or similar.(25 Km Miles) Day 6: Sian Ka an Morning bike ride to the Sian Ka an Biosphere Reserve to kayak in wetlands and learn more about the area. In the afternoon, enjoy Tulum beach and transfer in air-conditioned van to Cancun Hotel Marriot Courtyard or similar. (56 Km Miles) Day 7: Departure from Cancun After breakfast transfer by van to Cancun International Airport for your flight back home. 7

8 -Riviera Maya Bike Adventure- «Bike Tour» Bike through the Mayan World! Bike through the Riviera Maya! Explore the Mayan Civilization of the Caribbean. Cycle from the jungle to the thatched roof villages of the contemporary Mayan World. You will be able to observe the amazing Peninsula s wildlife and some famous archaeological sites like Chichen Itza, Tulum, Coba and Muyil. Duration: 8 days We recommend bringing: Cycling gear, comfortable clothes and shoes, raincoat, hat, sunglasses, biodegradable insect repellent and sunblock, hygienic personal stuff and your camera. Included: Not Included: Lodging Transportation Breakfast Entrance fees Bilingual guide Airfare Bicycle (weekly rent: $100 USD) Beverages Lunch & dinner Personal expenses 8

9 -Itinerary- Day 1 Arrival at Cancun airport. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cancun. Rey del Caribe or similar. Day 2. Cycle from Cancun to Isla Mujeres and back. Boat trip to snorkel in world s second largest reef. Overnight in Cancun. Rey del Caribe or similar. Day 3. Van transfer to Tulum, archaeological site. Bicycle from Tulum to Sian Ka an and back. Overnight in the area of Tulum. Hotel Cabaña Los Lirios Tulum or similar. Day 4. Cycle from Tulum to Coba. Snorkel in the crystal waters of the Gran Cenote and visit Coba, archaeological site. Van transfer to Valladolid. Overnight in Valladolid. Meson del Marques or similar Day 5. Cycle from Valladolid to Ek Balam and back. Bicycle through a jungle path to Ek Balam, archaeological site and refresh in a cenote. Enjoy a city tour in Valladolid. Overnight in Valladolid. Meson del Marques or similar Day 6. Cycle from Valladolid to Chichen Itza. Visit Chichen Itza, archaeological site, one of the seven new wonders of the world. Overnight in Chichen Itza. Villas Arquelogicas Chichen Itza or similar. Day 7. Van transfer to Xcaret, an archaeological and natural theme park. Overnight in Cancun. Marriot Courtyard Cancun or similar. Day 8. Departure. Transfer to Cancun airport for your flight back home. 9

10 -Oaxaca Bike Tour- «Bike Tour» Discover the amazing routes of Oaxaca! Immerse yourself in the state of Oaxaca, one of the most complete tourist destinations of Mexico! This state has it all: beaches, mountains, valleys, pre-colombian villages and cities. It has a wealth of old traditions and endless folklore. Get familiar with all these old traditions and the local life of Oaxaca by bike! One of the towns you will visit is San Bartolo Coyotepec, the place where the famous Oaxaca black pottery is made. Discover the amazing local way of life by bicycling through the streets of the old towns and villages. Duration: 10 days Include: 10 Day Tour Transportation Support Specialized local guide & Bike Technician Accommodation Meals as mentioned in the itinerary Entrance fees Not Included: Some meals (check itinerary) Personal Expenses Airfare from your city to Oaxaca 10

11 -Itinerary- Day 1. Our staff will meet you at the airport of Oaxaca and provide the transfer to the hotel located in the Historical Center of Oaxaca. Free evening, we suggest to visit the market Benito Juárez and 20 de Noviembre or historical center. Casona Oxaca Day 2. After the breakfast we will move to Pueblos Mancomunados in the North Mountains of Oaxaca. Food and lodging in the cabins of Llano Grande // Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included Llano Grande Day 3. 04:30 a.m. Let s start an amazing expedition, we ll ride under the moonlight, before the sun comes, riding through the rolling mountains and among the pine forests to arrive to El Mirador where you ll enjoy an incredible sunrise. After breakfast we continue to Cueva Iglesia (Cave Church) route of narrow and wide roads, we go into the forest and enjoy the panoramic views offered by Sierra Norte in the way we ll visit La Nevería where you can admire a beautiful lake while we take time for picnic and a rest. We continue to Cueva de la Iglesia rich place of a variety of species of fauna and flora, we finally return to the Community Llano Grande. Coffe, Chocolate, breakfast & pic nic included Llano Grande Day 4. Route Sendero encantado. On this route you will discover incredible trails that lead you to enjoy the unique natural beauty of the Mancomunados towns. The route takes us to see beautiful waterfalls that emerge from the high mountains, it is ideal for cyclists who wish to discover the beginning of an endless adventure on two wheels. Continuing our expedition riding through the Ka-Yezzi-Daa-Vii route with a drop of 900 meters, crossing a variety of ways ranging from narrow paths to wide road along the way you'll see pine-oak as well like the forests of bromeliads. This route will take us to the town of Amatlán, We ll take a picnic in Amatlan and then continue the journey along the route of the ex-haciendas to finish in the ecotourism center of Amatlán. We will take the lunch in Lachatao community and we will have time to visit the church and the museum of the community before to return to Llano Grande Lodging in the cabins of Llano Grande. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Llano Grande 11

12 Day 5. A thrilling trail of cycling through the route Mirador la Cucharilla. This takes us to another community of the Pueblos Mancomunados Latuvi, This route is one of the favorites for a combination of Single Track as well as wide trail, on the journey downwards you will arrive at the river Cara de león.after the picnic we will continue our cycling journey through the route Camino real. A prehispanic route where you will enjoy marvelous pathways of rocks and dried leaves, through the phantom forests (Trees covered in white moss) and rivers of the area. After the lunch we can continue with the cycling tour by the route "Las haciendas" of if you prefer you can take the tour through the room of codices and photography to get a better understanding of the history of the Pueblos Mancomunados. Lunch in the dining hall of San Miguel Amatlán. Breakfast, picnic and lunch included CENTRO ECOTURÍSTICO CABAÑAS AMATLÁN Or similar Day 6. After breakfast in Benito Juárez we will start our mountain biking tour of this day in the best manner; on a curvy dirt road of approximately 7 km, afterwards arriving at the initial point of extreme downhill path for the best endurance, with a length of 18 km through deciduous forest and rivers until we arrive at the village Tlalixtac de Cabreraara. We will finish our journey in Santa Maria el Tule. Characteristics of the route: 85% single track, 15% curvy road. Food and lodging in Oaxaca City. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Included Casona Oxaca Or similar Day 7. After breakfast we transfer by van from Oaxaca City to the community "Asunción Nochixtlan" 1 hour approx. Here begin the bike tour to the community of Santiago Apoala in the Mixteca, there are 3 routes, choose the best according to the level, the topography is varied with ups and downs not very long but good physical condition is required, pass through small populations of the three routes Santiago Amatlan, Fortin el Alto, San Miguel Chicahua. We will finish the route of this day in Santiago Apoala. After lunch and we already recovered of the tour, we start hiking to a small waterfall Cola de Serpiente in Apoala to take pictures or swimming. Food and Lodging in the cabin of Apoala. Breakfast & Entrances Included Ecoturismo Comunal Yutsa To`on de Santiago de Apoala Or similar Day 8. In the morning we will walk approximately 1 hour before taking breakfast, walking up river we reach the most impressive part canyon of Apoala where the walls more than 200 meters high almost meet, and then we return to the village for breakfast and prepare for departure. This day we will travel 45 kilometers with ups and downs, there is much to enjoy like a forest, where trees laden with bromeliads make them special, panoramic views, a drop of about 25 kilometers long, "San Pedro Jocotipac" a town which are in full downhill, mountains with huge cactus. After the lunch we will return to Oaxaca City. Lunch, dinner and lodging in Oaxaca City. 3 Meals Included. Casona Oaxaca Or similar Day 9. To end our biking expedition we ll visit the major tourist icons of Oaxaca, after breakfast we will go to Santa María el Tule and see the legendary ancient tree Ahuahuete. We ll take the bikes and go through dirt roads and see different communities, one of this is Teotitlan del Valle famous village of weavers where Josefina and family will give us a demonstration of the traditional art of this town. 3 Meals included. Casona Oaxaca hotel. Day 10. After breakfast we ll pick you up to go to the airport according to the flight information. Breakfast included. 12

13 - C U B A - «People to people visit» Enjoy the culture and the cuban traditions with this amazing visit! People to people visit to Cuba is an excellent opportunity to know the culture and traditions of this authentic country. Cuba is well known for the excellent medicine contributions to the science, the excellent school of ballet and the commitment with different sports that according to their possibilities they enjoy and share with people that visit the island from other countries. Alternative transportation will be always available to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Guaniguanico and El Rosario regions. Part of the visit is the famous tobacco region, Pinar del Río. Feel the essence of Viñales Valley, visit Ancón Valley, Cueva de los Portales. Walk through Soroa s beautiful orchid garden and enjoy Las Terrazas before returning to explore lively Havana Duration: 10 days Include: Airfare Cancun Havana Cancun Professional, bilingual guide Comfortable and safe AC transportation Accommodation Meals as mentioned in the itinerary Entrance fees Equipment, including alternative transportation. Taxes Not Included: Airfare to/from Cancun Beverages Personal expenses like laundry, phone calls, souvenirs, etc. Tips 13

14 Day 1: Arrival to Cancun. Arrival to the International Airport of Cancun. Welcome and assistance by EcoColors staff. Transfer to your hotel. Accommodation: Hotel Rey del Caribe or similar. Day 2: Arrival in Havana: Breakfast at Cancun hotel. Transfer to the airport. Arrival at Jose Marti Havana International Airport were you will be welcomed by your professional naturalist guide. Transfer to your hotel. Briefing about the tour. Lunch and dinner on you own. Walk on your own around Habana Vieja. Meals included: Breakfast in Cancun. No beverages included Accommodation: Hotel Copacabana or similar Day 3: Pinar del Río. Breakfast at your hotel and transfer to Pinar del Río the famous tobacco region in western Cuba. We will visit both a tobacco factory and a rum distillery where Guayabita is produced and go on a tour through the town. Alternative Transportation: Km (9-12 miles) Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner. No beverages included Accommodation: Villas Aguas Claras or similar Day 4: Cayo Jutias. Breakfast and cycle to Cayo Jutías, a small island located on the north coast of Pinar del Río connected by a small road to the picturesque beach of Cayo Jutías. The island is connected to the mainland by a man-made dam. Once there, we can have lunch at the beach, hire a boat or swim in the beautiful sea. Ride back to Viñales, Pinar del Rio. Alternative Transportation: 70 Km (40 miles). Meals included: Breakfast & dinner. No beverages included Accommodation: Rancho San Vicente or similar Day 5: Jagua Vieja Road. Breakfast. On today s tour we will take the Jagua Vieja Road to La Palma at Ancón Valley - a tour of quaint landscapes and untouched valleys. En route, there is the possibility of visiting the country lodge where Fidel Castro held secret meetings during the Cuban Revolution. We will have a picnic lunch in the lush valley and then be taken to our next destination nestling in idyllic surroundings which are perfect for a short hike or walk. Alternative Transportation: 60 Km (35 miles). Meals included: Breakfast Lunch (picnic) - dinner. No beverages included Accommodation: Villas Aguas Claras or similar Day 6 Soroa. After breakfast, van transfer to La Palma. From La Palma e will ride to Soroa, here you can visit the famous orchid gardens and we continue to Cueva de los Portales. (Caves) This beautiful area was the hide out that Che Guevera used during the '62 standoff with Kennedy and this will be the site for our picnic. Afterwards we will follow on our way to Soroa. Alternative Transportation: 89 Km (55miles). Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner. No beverages included Accommodation: Hotel Villa Soroa or similar Day 7 Soroa - Las Terrazas. After breakfast we bike to the river San Juan and its little waterfall which flows through the thick forest, where one can see little lakes, ruins and coffee plantations from the 19th century and sulphurous wells. The most well-known is Las Terrazas. Alternative Transportation: Km (12-18 miles). Meals included: Breakfast Dinner. No beverages included. Dinner in hotel. Accommodation: Hotel Moka or similar 14

15 Day 8: Las Terrazas - Havana - City tour in La Habana. After Breakfast we cycle from las Terrazas to the entrance of Havana. Once in Havana enjoy a city tour in La Habana, in which we will visit the Malecon, El Prado, Miramar area, Borque de la Habana, cemetery Colon and Revolution main square. A visit to the National School of Ballet to speak with one of the teachers that will be sharing with us what ballet and dance represents to the Cubans in general. Habana has a very rich history and we will visit places that we cannot leave behind; Hemingway Museum, the beautiful view of Cojimar, the Morro Fortress and the Monument of Redentor Christ. Also, we will enjoy a talk with one of the scholars of the University of Medicine that will share with us about the Medical Social Security in Cuba. Hiking in La Habana vieja. Alternative Transportation: 59 km (36 miles). Meals included: Breakfast Dinner. No beverages included Accommodation: Hotel Copacabana or similar Day 9: Departure from Havana. Breakfast and transfer to the airport in Havana. Return flight to Cancun, Mexico. Arrival and transfer to your hotel in Cancun. Meals included: Breakfast. No beverages included., Accommodation: Hotel Rey del Caribe or similar. Day 10: Departure from Mexico. Breakfast and transfer to the airport. Meals included: Breakfast. No beverages included. We recommend bringing: Comfortable clothes and shoes, insect repellent, sunblock (ecological), hat, sunglasses, swimsuit, towel, long sleeve cotton shirt, long cotton pants, impermeable jacket, hygienic personal stuff and (waterproof) camera. 15

16 -Backpacking Tour: Mexico, Guatemala & Belize- «Nature, Adventure & Culture Tour» Discover all the beauty of Central America with this amazing tour! This amazing two week backpacking tour through Central America will include a great variety of activities. During the great nature activities you will be able to observe wildlife such as Crocodiles, Monkeys, Flamingos, Dolphins, Whale Sharks, Matas, Iguanas and more, in the natural protected areas of Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. Some of the amazing activities you will be able to enjoy are visiting the unique archaeological sites of the Mayan World such as Tikal in Guatemala; Chichen Itza, Tulum, Coba and Palenque in Mexico. Duration: 15 days Itinerary: To see the complete itinerary of this 15-day Backpacking tour, go to: Included: Not Included: Lodging Airfare Transportation Beverages Breakfast Lunch & dinner Entrance fees Personal expenses Bilingual guide Tips Equipment 16

17 -Itinerary- Day 1: Arrival at Cancun Airport Arrival at Cancun. Transfer to Moloch Hostel. Day 2: Isla Mujeres Ferry to Isla Mujeres. Discover the island by bike. Enjoy the beautiful beach of this island. Overnight in Moloch Hostel. Day 3: Nuevo Durango Depart to Nuevo Durango, a small Mayan community. Enjoy adventure activities such as rappelling and caving. Overnight in the Mayan community and live the unique experience with the local Maya people. Cabañas Nuevo Durango Day 4: Chichen Itza Visit one of the Seven New Wonders of the World: Chichen Itza. Afterwards swim at the cenote Ik Kil. Continue the trip to the colonial town Mérida. Overnight in Hostal La Ermita. Day 5: Mérida City tour to explore the interesting history of Mérida. On the way to the south, stop in the port city of Campeche. Visit the Panama Hat capital of Mexico: Becal. Overnight in Hostal Viatger inn in Campeche. Day 6: Palenque Travel to Palenque to visit the archaeological site. Palenque is one of the most famed and visited archaeological sites in Mesoamerica and is immersed in an impressive jungle. Overnight in Hostal Yaxkin. Day 7: Blue Waterfalls Visit the Blue Waterfalls. Carry on with the great colonial town; San Cristóbal de las Casas to do a city tour. Overnight in Hostal Backpacker. Day 8: Sumidero Canyon Cruise in the magnificent Sumidero Canyon and raft on Lacanja River. Transfer to Palenque. Overnight in Hostal Yaxkin. 17

18 -Itinerary- Day 9: Frontera Corozal Transfer to Frontera Corozal which is located in the state of Chiapas. On the way, stop for a rafting trip. Overnight in Nueva Alianza. Rafting en Lacaja. Day 10: Tikal Carry on the trip to Guatemala. Tikal, one of the world s most beautiful and largest Mayan ruins. Overnight in Hostal Hermano Pedro. Day 11: Belize Transfer to Mountain Equestrian Trails in Belize. Go hiking. Opportunity to take a trip on horseback to the waterfalls. Stay in cozy, thatched roof cabins in MET (Mountain Equestrian Trails). Day 12: Kantemo Depart to Chetumal, followed by Kantemo to visit a Mayan community where the group will be able to see hanging snakes and bats. Afterwards biking in the jungle by night towards the amazing lagoon. There you will do a canoe trip to search for crocodiles. Camp in the open air in the middle of the jungle. Day 13: Whale Shark or Tulum SUMMER mid-may until mid-september: This is the adventure you have been waiting for, the Whale Shark Tour! This is your opportunity to swim and snorkel with this peaceful shark, the biggest fish of the world. Although this creature only eats plankton, you will still be amazed of its huge size. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! WINTER mid-september until mid-may: Depart towards Tulum. Visit the archaeological site of Tulum and enjoy the beach. Overnight in Villas Tulum. Day 14: Snorkel Snorkel in a couple of amazing cenotes and with marine turtles in the Reef. The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is the second largest barrier reef in the world! Overnight in Villas Tulum. Day 15: Transfer to Cancun Airport End of the backpacking trip. Departure to Cancun Airport. 18

19 -Diving Tour- Discover the top diving areas of Yucatan! Come to see the most beautiful coral reef and stunning variety of marine animals in the second largest barrier reef in the world. The Yucatan Peninsula is home to exotic marine species such as Whale Sharks, Manta Rays, Hammerheads, Jewfish and more! Snorkel with these magnificent sea creatures. Swim in the crystal clear waters of the unique cenotes and let us guide you through an adventurous week that you will remember for a lifetime! Duration: 7 days Included: Not Included: Lodging Transportation Breakfast Entrance fees Bilingual guide Equipment Airfare Beverages Lunch & dinner Wetsuit Personal expenses Tips 19

20 -Itinerary- SUMMER SEASON - JUNE TO SEPTEMBER Day 1 Arrival at Cancun airport. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cancun. REY DEL CARIBE OR SIMILAR (3 STARS) Day 2 Swim with the Whale Shark, the largest fish in the world! Overnight in Cancun. REY DEL CARIBE OR SIMILAR (3 STARS) Day 3 Dive in the Los Picos area with a good chance of seeing Hammerheads, Jewfish and other large marine animals. Overnight in Cancun. REY DEL CARIBE OR SIMILAR (3 STARS) Day 4 Dive at Cozumel, a diver s paradise. Overnight in Cancun. REY DEL CARIBE OR SIMILAR (3 STARS) REY DEL CARIBE OR SIMILAR (3 STARS) Day 5 Swim with the Whale Shark, the largest fish in the world! A second opportunity at snorkeling with these gentle giants would help maximize the number of Whale Sharks the group will get to see. Overnight in Cancun. REY DEL CARIBE OR SIMILAR (3 STARS) Day 6 Dive trip to the unique cenotes of the Yucatan Peninsula. Overnight in Cancun. REY DEL CARIBE OR SIMILAR (3 STARS) Day 7 Departure. Transfer to Cancun airport for your flight back home. REY DEL CARIBE OR SIMILAR (3 STARS) WINTER SEASON - JANUARY TO MARCH Day 1 Arrival at Cancun airport. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cancun. REY DEL CARIBE OR SIMILAR (3 STARS) Day 2 Swim with the Sailfish, the fastest fish in the world! Overnight in Cancun. REY DEL CARIBE OR SIMILAR (3 STARS) Day 3 Dive with the Bull Shark! Bull Sharks can sometimes be observed lying motionless on the seabed. Overnight in Cancun. REY DEL CARIBE OR SIMILAR (3 STARS) Day 4 Swim with the Sailfish, the fastest fish in the world! A second opportunity at snorkeling with these fast animals would help maximize the number of Sailfish the group will get to see. Overnight in Cancun. REY DEL CARIBE OR SIMILAR (3 STARS) Day 5 Dive trip to the unique cenotes of the Yucatan Peninsula. Overnight in Cancun. REY DEL CARIBE OR SIMILAR (3 STARS) Day 6 Swim with the Sailfish, the fastest fish in the world! Or choose for another activity such as visiting Myan ruins. Overnight in Cancun. REY DEL CARIBE OR SIMILAR (3 STARS) Day 7 Departure. Transfer to Cancun airport for your flight back home. REY DEL CARIBE OR SIMILAR (3 STARS) 20

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22 -Bird Watching Tour- «Nature, Adventure & Culture Tour» Amazing bird watching experience in Mexico! In this 11 days tour you will have the opportunity to see around half of the 1040 bird species that live in Mexico! You will travel among a selection of the best birding habitats, including mangroves, estuaries, dry tropical forest and dense lowland jungle. We also visit some of the magnificent archaeological ruins in the area. You may find bird species as: the Thicket Tinamou, Great Curassow, Black-throated Bobwhite, Lesser Yellow- Headed, Crane Hawk, Ornate Hawk-Eagle, Barred Forest-Falcon, Ruddy Crake, Rufous-Necked Wood-Rail, Yucatan Parrot, Yucatan Poorwill, Yucatan Woodpecker, Yucatan Jay, Mexican Anttrush, Orange Oriole, etc. It is a wonderful birding and nature experience! Duration: 11 days Include: Include: 11 Days of Tour Non Alcoholic Beverages Private transportation Entrances and Boat Fees Specialized Birdwatching Guide Taxes Accommodation 10 Breakfast Snacks Not Included: Lunches and dinners Personal expenses Flights & Tips 22

23 -Itinerary- Day 1 Arrival at Cancun airport. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cancun. REY DEL CARIBE OR SIMILAR (3 STARS) Day 2 Early bird watching at Central Vallarte and Cenote Road in Puerto Morelos. Overnight. ARRECIFES II Or similar Day 3 Bird watching at San Salvador Ranch, Rio Lagartos. Boat trip through the mangrove. Overnight. TABASCO RIO or similar Day 4 Early bird watching at Ek Balam and visit to the cenote. Overnight. CABAÑAS UNAJIL or similar Day 5 Early bird watching at Chichen Itza, we continue to Izamal. Overnight. ITZAMALTUN or similar Day 6 Early bird watching at Uxmal. Overnight. UXMAL RESORT MAYA or similar Day 7 Early bird wathing in Edzna, Campeche. Overnight. CHICANNA ECOVILLAGE RESORT or similar Day 8 Early bird watching around Palenque. Overnight. LA ALDEA DE HALACH HUINI or similar Day 9 Early bird watching at San Cristobal. Overnight. HOTEL CASA MEXICANA or similar Day 10 Bird watching at Chiapa de Corzo. HOTEL REAL AVENIDA or similar Day 11 Departure. Transfer to Tuxtla Gutierrez airport for your flight back home.. 23

24 -Yucatan Eco Adventure- «Nature, Adventure & Culture Tour» Discover the nature and history of Yucatan! Explore and experience the most beautiful sites of the Yucatan Peninsula and the Riviera Maya in only 7 days! This tour contains historical, challenging and funny activities. This eco tour will give you an authentic tourism experience and more knowledge of Mexico. Discover the history and wildlife, snorkel in a cenote and swim with a Whale Shark! Escape from your daily life and go on this unforgettable tour with, nature, adventure and culture! Duration: 7 days Included: Not Included: Lodging Airfare Transportation Beverages Breakfast Lunch & dinner Entrance fees Personal expenses Bilingual guide Tips Equipment 24

25 -Itinerary- Day 1 Arrival at Cancun airport. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Arrecifes hotel or similar. Day 2 Relax at the beach in Puerto Morelos. After lunch you can choose between two activities in the jungle: ATV-driving or snorkeling in a cenote. Overnight in Arrecifes hotel or similar. Day 3 Excursion to the Sian Ka an Biosphere Reserve. Kayak through the wetlands, hike through the jungle and snorkel in a cenote. Overnight in Arrecifes hotel or similar. Day 4 Visit Chichen Itza, archeological site, one of the new seven world wonders. Learn about the Mayan culture and traditions an also visit cenote Ik Kil. Overnight in Arrecifes hotel or similar. Day 5 Summer season (mid-may til mid-september): Swim with the Whale Sharks! Winter season (mid-september til mid-may): Visit the archaeological sites of Tulum and Coba! Overnight in Arrecifes hotel or similar. Day 6 Visit the eco-archaeological park Xcaret. Overnight in Arrecifes hotel or similar. Day 7 Departure. Transfer to Cancun airport for your flight back home. All Nights at Hotel ARRECIFES II Or similar 25

26 -Monarch Butterfly Tour- «Nature, Adventure & Culture Tour» Visit the sanctuary of the Monarch Butterfly! Experience an amazing natural event in Mexico: the Monarch Butterfly Migration! These butterflies have made a long journey to escape the harsh winters in the USA and Canada. Go to the Piedra Herrada Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, one of the most important monarch reserves in the world! Going on a hike in this fantastic and magic place is a unique opportunity! You will also visit beautiful colonial towns, such as Valle de Bravo in the State of Mexico. Duration: 7 days Included: Not Included: Lodging Transportation Breakfast Entrance fees Bilingual guide Equipment Airfare Beverages Lunch & dinner Personal expenses Tips 26

27 -Itinerary- Day 1 Arrival at Mexico City airport. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Mexico City. Best Western Hotel Majestic or similar Day 2 Visit the Anthropology Museum, one of the world s finest archaeological museums. Visit the magical town of Valle de Bravo, which is surrounded by mountains and considered as the most important tourist destination. Overnight in Valle de Bravo. Hotel Mesón de las Leyendas or similar Day 3 Visit the Piedra Herrada Sanctuary, the newest spot opened for viewing the monarchs. Horses take us most of the way and this area is wilder than the other sanctuaries. Overnight in Valle de Bravo. Hotel Mesón de las Leyendas or similar Day 4 Visit the Capulin Sanctuary and watch the largest and most beautiful prairie of the Monarch region called Los Tres Governadores (The Three Governors). Overnight in Valle de Bravo. Hotel Mesón de las Leyendas or similar Day 5 Free day in Valle de Bravo with a number of activities to choose from (boating, sailing, water-skiing, kayaking, hang gliding or bicycle). Overnight in Valle de Bravo. Hotel Mesón de las Leyendas or similar Day 6 Free time in the morning and back to Mexico City. Overnight in Mexico City. Best Western Hotel Majestic or similar Day 7 Departure. Transfer to Mexico City airport for your flight back home. 27

28 -Wildlife Adventure Tour- «Nature, Adventure & Culture Tour» Experience the beautiful wildlife of Mexico! Amazing tour where you see the highlights of the beautiful wildlife in Mexico. Mexico is rich of some remarkable animals that live in the jungles, waters, or land, such as the gigantic Whale Sharks that passes the waters of Isla Holbox, Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres to feed on plankton from May to September. Other amazing animals that can be found here are Spider Monkeys, Bats, Snakes, Sea Turtles, Sailfish, Rays, Flamingos, many different Bird species, a possibility to see Jaguars and many more. During this tour, you will get in touch with the stunning nature, which is the natural habitat of all these wonderful creatures. Experience it with your own eyes! Wildlife is waiting for you! Duration: 10 days Included: Not Included: Lodging Airfare Transportation Beverages Breakfast Lunch & dinner Entrance fees Personal expenses Bilingual guide Tips 28

29 -Itinerary- Day 1. Arrival at Cancun airport. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cancun. REY DEL CARIBE OR SIMILAR Day 2. Swim with the Whale Sharks, the biggest fish in the ocean! Overnight in Cancun. REY DEL CARIBE OR SIMILAR Day 3. Snorkel with Sea Turtles! After this beautiful experience you have the opportunity to swim in a cenote. The rest of the afternoon you will be spending in Tulum. Overnight in Tulum. CABAÑA LOS LIRIOS or similar Day 4. Start the day with bird watching. Continue to the Jaguar camp, where you go on a search for the largest cat in the Americas. After dinner, there will be a night hike, where you can see insects and small mammals. Overnight at a camp. CAMPAMENTO JAGUAR Day 5. Early bird watching in the jungle or an early hike to search for Jaguars. Continue to the Kantemo cave, where you can see Hanging Boa Constrictors eating Bats. At night, bicycle through the jungle and go on a canoe trip to search for Crocodiles. Overnight in Kantemo cabins. Day 6. Early bird watching and continue to Chichen Itza, archaeological site. Visit One of the New Seven Wonders of the World and take a nice swim in the clear fresh water of a cenote. Overnight in Valladolid. MESON DEL MARQUES or similar Day 7. See the amazing wildlife in the Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve. Take beautiful pictures of Flamingos, Birds and Crocodiles and be able to spot 395 species of birds that live and visit this amazing place. See Las Coloradas to take pictures of the salt-water lake with different shades of pink. Overnight in Valladolid. MESON DEL MARQUES or similar Day 8. Visit Coba, archaeological site. Climb the highest pyramid and enjoy some sacred cenotes. Overnight in Tulum. CABAÑA LOS LIRIOS or similar Day 9. Visit Tulum, archaeological site. Imagine a landscape with turquoise water, white brilliant sand and majestic ancient buildings over an impressive cliff. Enjoy the beach and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cancun. MARRIOT COURTYARD or similar Day 10. Departure. Transfer to Cancun airport for your flight back home. 29

30 -White Shark Tour- «The most Majestic Shark» EcoColors Tours has more than 18 years of experience running expeditions. Come and experience our new thrilling expedition, the White Shark Diving Tour in Guadalupe Island! Every year the white sharks visit Guadalupe Island. Volcanic island located at Baja California peninsula, Mexico in the Pacific Ocean. Our boat has a limit of 18 people. The tour guides are certificated and professional and naturalists and biologists. They know everything about the are and the great white shark! Duration: 05 days. Included: Not Included: Land transportation Airfare Lodging in cabins with double occupancy All meals and beverages Boat transfer from San Diego and Tijuana Equipment: scuba diving gear Bilingual guide Hotel before and after the trip in San Diego or Tijuana. Park and port fees are 78 USD total. Personal expenses Tips (Suggested tips per person is around $250 USD). 30

31 -Itinerary- Day 1. Pick up by van at 08:30 in San Diego, (stop at border crossing in San Isidro in order to get your Mexican visa) or at 09:30 in Tijuana, at suggested hotels. Drive to Ensenada arriving at 11:30 and boarding Sea Escape. Immigration and Port authorities will pass inspection and the boat departs right after that. Day 2 Arrival to Guadalupe Island at 08:00. Drop anchor, put cages in the water and shark diving begins at 09:00 until 17:00 when cages are taken out of the water. Day 3 Diving all day. Day 4 Diving until 14:30, cages out of the water and sailing back to Ensenada. Day 5 Arrival to Ensenada at 11:00, Immigration and Port authorities pass inspection and shuttle back to Tijuana and San Diego. 31

32 -Culture Tours- 32

33 -Yucatán Heritage Tour- Discover the culture and nature of Mexico! Enjoy a fantastic trip through the World Heritage Sites of the Yucatan Peninsula. This trip has a perfect combination of the core nature and cultural activities, that sum up what Yucatan Peninsula is all about! Discover the beautiful Mexican nature: Explore the amazing Sian Ka an, Calakmul and Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserves as well as the second largest coral reef of the world, the amazing Mayan jungle, the unique wetlands and the wide biodiversity that these ecosystems have to offer. Learn about the Mayan culture: Truly understand the history of the Mayans by visiting impressive archaeological sites such as Coba and Chichen Itza and visit the colonial cities of Valladolid and Merida! Duration: 10 days Included: Not Included: Lodging Transportation Breakfast Entrance fees Bilingual guide Equipment Airfare Beverages Lunch & dinner Personal expenses Tips 33

34 -Itinerary- Day 1 Arrival at Cancun airport. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cancun. Hotel Rey del Caribe or Similar Day 2 Depart towards the second largest coral reef in the world to swim with sea turtles and other great coral reef fishes. Follow then by visiting the great Tulum archeological site. Overnight in Tulum. Hotel Los Lirios or Similar Day 3 Visit the amazing Siankaan biosphere reserve ( World heritage site ) to learn about the great biodiversity the Yucatan has. Hike in the jungle, float in the wetlands. Overnight in Tulum. Hotel Los Lirios or Similar Day 4 Depart towards Coba archeological site. Visit the site. Follow to visit a quaint Maya community in the heart of the Maya jungle. Finally arrive to Valladolid colonial town. Overnight. Hotel Meson del Marques or Similar Day 5 Depart towards Rio Lagartos Biosphere reserve ( another world heritage site ) and take a boat trip to see flamingos and other great birds and wildlife. Overnight in Valladolid. Hotel Meson del Marques or Similar Day 6 Early visit of Chichen itza archeological site (one of the new 7 wonders of the world, definite a world heritage site) Followed by a visit to a cenote to cool down and learn about the great underground rivers of the Yucatan. Overnight in Izamal. Hotel Itzamaltun or Similar. Day 7 Enjoy a city tour of Izamal colonial city learning about its people, shops, handcraft projects, etc. Also enjoy the amazing Church of Izamal ( biggest church atrium in the world ). Overnight in Merida. Hotel Del Gobernador or Similar. Day 8 Enjoy a city tour of Merida colonial town with the amazing culture it has to offer ( Cathedral, murals, architecture, people, food ) Overnight in Merida. Hotel Del Gobernador or Similar. Day 9 Depart to enjoy Uxmal archeological site. Follow to visit the amazing Loltun caverns. Finally drive back to Cancun. Overnight in Cancun. Hotel Marriot courtyard Day 10 Departure. Transfer to Cancun airport for your flight back home. 34

35 -Yucatan Archaeology and History- Archaeology and History of Mexico! Enjoy a fantastic trip through the Pre-Hispanic Mayan Sites of the Yucatan Peninsula. This is for the ones that really want to enter the ancient Mayan world. Get a true understanding of the history of the Mayans by visiting impressive archaeological sites such as Calakmul and Chichen Itza, but we will also visit some of the lesser but equally as impressive archaeological sites of Mayan civilizations. Our guides are fully knowledgeable giving you the opportunity to not only learn about the architecture, but also about the beliefs of the Mayans. Visitations to the colonial cities of Campeche won t be missed, to give you a change of scenery to more urban places that are famous for the baroque style that the cities have adapted from settlements of e.g. the Spanish. This trip is a gem for the true historians! Duration: 10 days Included: Not Included: Lodging Transportation Entrance fees Breakfasts Bilingual guide Airfare Beverages Lunches and dinners Personal expenses Tips 35

36 -Itinerary- Day 1. Arrival at Cancun airport. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cancun. Hotel Rey del Caribe or Similar Day 2. After breakfast early access to Tulum Arq. Site, continue to Muyil, lunch in Faisan & Venado Carrillo Puerto, visit to the church of Balam Na (Cast War), check in at Bacalar hotel, dinner. Hotel Laguna Bacalar or Similar. Day 3. After breakfast early access to Dzibanche, guided tour as well in Kinichna & Kohunlich. Check in at Chicanna ecovillage. Day 4. After breakfast early access to the site of Chicanna, then we continue to Becan and close the guided tour in Xpujil. Overnight in Chicanna ecovillage. Day 5. After breakfast early access to Calakmul and continue to El Hormiguero guided tour. Overnight in Chicanna ecovillage. Day 6. After breakfast early access to Balam Kú and continue to Campeche for lunch, visit to Museo Baluarte Campeche max 5 pm, City Tour in the evening. Dinner at hotel. Hotel Best western Hotel De Mar or Similar. Day 7. After breakfast early access to Edzna, guided tour and continue to Santa Rosa Xtampak. The lunch may be a box lunch or a restaurant at Hopelchen Town. Continue to Uxmal Yucatán. Dinner at the hotel. Optional tour to Light and sound Uxmal by night. Hotel Uxmal resort Maya or Similar Day 8. After breakfast early access to Uxmal, guided tour, lunch at Hacienda Uxmal. Continue to Chichen Itza, check in. Optional night show Kukulcan night. Hotel Villas Arqueologicas Chichen Itza or Similar. Day 9. After breakfast early access to Chichen Itza, guide tour in Observatory area, then lunch in Mayaland Restaurant, continue to "New Chichen", optional swim in Dzitnup natural well. Check in at Meson del Marques, evening tour in Valladolid and dinner at Mesón del Marques or Similar. Day 10. After breakfast early visit to Casa de los venados (9AM but 10 am in Cancún, check time difference, tour 1:30 hr max) Valladolid - Transfer to the airport to Cancún. 36

37 -Scientific Tours- 37

38 -Jaguar- «Scientific Tour» Expedition in the jungle to observe the greatest predator of Yucatan! The Jaguar Tour is an exciting 7-day tour into the Quintana Roo jungle to look for the largest cat in the Americas: the Jaguar. This majestic animal is granted a special place in Pre-Hispanic culture and mythology. However, nowadays it is endangered due to hunting, loss of habitat and diminishing population of their prey. This tour takes you deep into the jungle to look for these and other creations in the region, including Deer, Tappir, Bats and the amazing Hanging Boas in the caves of Kantemo. This is an amazing opportunity to explore another side of Mexico, far away from tourists, learning about the conservation efforts to help these magnificent and valuable animals. Duration: 7 days Included: Not Included: Lodging Transportation Breakfast Entrance fees Bilingual guide Equipment Airfare Beverages Lunch & dinner Personal expenses Tips 38

39 -Itinerary- Day 1 Arrival at Cancun airport. Transfer to Tulum to enjoy the beach. Overnight in Tulum. Hotel Los Lirios or Similar. Day 2 Boat trip in the Sian Ka an Biosphere reserve. Continue to Kantemo town, and cycle through the jungle until you arrive to the cave to see the amazing Hanging Snakes that feed on Bats. Bicycle to a lagoon and enjoy a canoe trip to find Crocodiles. Overnight at jaguar camp. Day 3 Cycle to Kantemo to have breakfast. Transfer to Bacalar and swim in Cenote Azul. Transfer to Ejido Laguna Om, and arrive on the camp site. Short hike in the area to search for animals. Overnight at jaguar camp. Day 4 Hike in the jungle looking for Jaguar trails, afterwards relax at the lagoon. Learning about the Jaguars and in the afternoon a hike into the jungle. Overnight at jaguar camp. Day 5 Hike in the jungle looking for Jaguar trails, afterwards relax at the lagoon. Learning about the Jaguars and in the afternoon a hike into the jungle. At night, paddle looking for Crocodiles. Overnight at jaguar camp. Day 6 Hike in the jungle looking for Jaguar trails, afterwards pack to leave the camp site. Transfer to Cancun, stop in Bacalar. Overnight in Cancun. Hotel Marriot Courtyard or Similar. Day 7 Departure. Transfer to Cancun airport for your flight back home. 39

40 -Whale Shark- «Scientific Tour» This expedition is so much more than a simple wildlife encounter, this is an experience for a lifetime! If you want something more, if you want to spend more time with the sharks, get to know them better, have the chance to get a perfect picture and on top of all: you want to learn about the sharks from the leading researchers themselves, this is the trip you are looking for! Duration: 7 days Included: Not Included: Lodging Transportation Breakfast Entrance fees Bilingual guide Equipment Airfare Beverages Lunch & dinner Personal expenses Tips 40

41 -Itinerary- Day 1 Arrival at Cancun airport. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cancun. Hotel Rey del Caribe or Similar 5 Stars: Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites or Similar Day 2 Boat trip to search for Whale Sharks with the lead Whale Shark researcher (Rafael de la Parra). You will have the amazing opportunity to learn from him and actually do scientific work with the Whale Sharks. Depending on luck we may also be able to find Marine Turtles, Dolphins, Manta Rays and Sailfish. Overnight in Cancun. Hotel Rey del Caribe or Similar 5 Stars: Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites or Similar Day 3 All day boat trip looking for Whale Sharks and assisting the ongoing research. Overnight in Cancun. Hotel Rey del Caribe or Similar 5 Stars: Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites or Similar Day 4 All day boat trip looking for Whale Sharks and assisting the ongoing research. Overnight in Cancun. Hotel Rey del Caribe or Similar 5 Stars: Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites or Similar Day 5 All day boat trip looking for Whale Sharks and assisting the ongoing research. Overnight in Cancun. Hotel Rey del Caribe or Similar 5 Stars: Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites or Similar Day 6 Day to relax and enjoy the beach or optional trips like Chichen Itza, Tulum, etc. Overnight in Cancun. Hotel Rey del Caribe or Similar 5 Stars: Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites or Similar Day 7 Departure. Transfer to Cancun airport for your flight back home. 41

42 -Sailfish- «Scientific Tour» Dive and snorkel with the fastest fish in the ocean! Let us show you the wild side of the Caribbean, the side where the biggest shows of nature happen. Let us take you out for an unforgettable wildlife experience, the unique Mexican Sailfish Run! On this ocean expedition we will concentrate on the Sailfish, but we like to keep things open as we will spend our days out on open ocean. In the past years, people looking for the Sailfish had the opportunity to swim with dozens of Atlantic Spotted Dolphins, Manta Rays, Whale Sharks, schools of Atlantic Bonitos, huge Wahoos and one time they even bumped into a big pod of false Killer Whales. Duration: 7 days Included: Not Included: Lodging Transportation Breakfast Entrance fees Bilingual guide Equipment Airfare Beverages Lunch & dinner Personal expenses Tips 42

43 -Itinerary- Day 1 Arrival at Cancun airport. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cancun. Hotel Rey del Caribe or Similar 5 Stars: Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites or Similar Day 2 Start the day with a little talk about photography. Our expert will help you with your initial settings. Boat trip to search for Sailfish and other great marine wildlife. Depending on luck we may also be able to find Marine Turtles, Dolphins, Manta Rays and some days even Whale Sharks. Overnight in Cancun. Hotel Rey del Caribe or Similar 5 Stars: Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites or Similar Day 3 Boat trip to search for Sailfish and other great marine life. Depending on luck we may also be able to find Marine Turtles, Dolphins, Manta Rays and some days even Whale Sharks. Overnight in Cancun. Hotel Rey del Caribe or Similar 5 Stars: Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites or Similar Day 4 Boat trip to search for Sailfish and other great marine life. Depending on luck we may also be able to find Marine Turtles, Dolphins, Manta Rays and some days even Whale Sharks. Overnight in Cancun. Hotel Rey del Caribe or Similar 5 Stars: Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites or Similar Day 5 Boat trip to search for Sailfish and other great marine life. Depending on luck we may also be able to find Marine Turtles, Dolphins, Manta Rays and some days even Whale Sharks. Overnight in Cancun. Hotel Rey del Caribe or Similar 5 Stars: Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites or Similar Day 6 Day to relax and enjoy the beach or optional trips like Chichen Itza, Tulum, etc. Overnight in Cancun. Hotel Rey del Caribe or Similar 5 Stars: Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites or Similar Day 7 Departure. Transfer to Cancun airport for your flight back home. 43

44 -Reptile- «Scientific Tour» Discover the many reptile species of Yucatan! The Yucatan Peninsula is home to over 180 species of reptiles and amphibians including two species of Crocodiles, three species of Iguanas and many Snake species. We want to show you a completely different side, the real ancient side of the Peninsula. And we mean ancient, as the Dinosaurs, not as the Mayan Empire Witness a fantastic wildlife experience in the Yucatan Peninsula to do some reptiles observation. Get to see some Crocodiles in the lagoon and meet the Snakes eating Bats in the caves of Kantemo. You can also swim with Turtles in Akumal and see some Iguanas and other reptiles while walking in the jungle. Experience this unique spectacle. Get into the wild with this one of a kind reptile tour! Duration: 7 days Included: Not Included: Lodging Transportation Breakfast Entrance fees Bilingual guide Equipment Airfare Beverages Lunch & dinner Personal expenses Tips 44

45 -Itinerary- Day 1 Arrival at Cancun airport. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cancun. Hotel Rey del Caribe or Similar Day 2 Boat trip in the wetlands in search of Crocodiles (area of Isla Blanca). Overnight in Cancun. Hotel Rey del Caribe or Similar Day 3 Transfer to Cozumel, Punta Sur and search for Crocodiles and giant Green Iguanas. Overnight at Cozumel. Hotel Casa Mexicana Cozumel or Similar Day 4 Snorkel in the reefs of Cozumel (looking for Turtles) and take the ferry to go to Kantemo to see the famous Bat eating Snakes. Afterwards, boat trip to search for Crocodiles. Overnight at Kantemo cabins. Day 5 Snorkel in Akumal to swim with Marine Turtles. Afterwards, hiking in a reserve looking for reptiles and amphibians. Overnight in Cancun. Hotel Rey del Caribe or Similar Day 6 Day to relax and enjoy the beach in Cancun. Overnight in Cancun. Hotel Rey del Caribe or Similar Day 7 Departure. Transfer to Cancun airport for your flight back home. 45

46 - Luxury & Customized - Discover Mexico Deluxe 46

47 - Luxury & Customized - Discover Mexico Delux Any of our tours have the possibility to up scale it to deluxe category. We do have the option to transfer your clients by Escalade or Suburban and in case that you request any specific brand, we always will be happy to assist you. On board we do offer the best amenities according to the likes of our customers. Hotels will be oriented to these requirements. Eco Colors is always offering the best option. Our staff is high qualified to any of our specialized activities. Any customized trip is also quoted accordingly. We do take care! 47

48 -Yucatan Bike Tour- «Bike Tour» Bike through the Mayan World! Come and discover the beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico! Bike 7 days through the Peninsula from its jungle to the Caribbean. Discover all the beauty it has to offer. Indulge yourself in Mexico s second largest national park, the Sian Ka an Biosphere Reserve and kayak here while you explore the beautiful nature. Snorkel in the Mayan reef, the world s second longest coral reef. You can also cool down in the crystal clear waters of the cenotes. Next to that you will visit the archaeological sites like Coba, Tulum and the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza. You have also the chance to visit colonial towns like the amazing Valladolid. Duration: 7 days We recommend bringing: Cycling gear, comfortable clothes and shoes, raincoat, hat, sunglasses, biodegradable insect repellent and sunblock, hygienic personal stuff and your camera. Included: Deluxe Lodging Deluxe Transportation Breakfast Entrance fees Bilingual guide Equipment Hybrid TREK Bike Not Included: Airfare Beverages Lunch & dinner Personal expenses Tips 48

49 -Itinerary- Day 1 Arrival at Cancun airport. Transfer to Chichen Itza. Enjoy the light and sound show in the evening. Overnight in Chichen Itza. Mayaland hotelor Similar Day 2 Visit Chichen Itza, archaeological site in the morning. Cycle from Chichen itza to Valladolid. Overnight in Valladolid. Hotel Coqui Coqui or Similar. Day 3 Cycle from Valladolid to Ek Balam and back. Visit Ek Balam, archaeological site and enjoy a city tour back in Valladolid. Overnight in Valladolid. Hotel Coqui coqui or Similar. Day 4 Bicycle from Valladolid to Coba. Refresh in Tamcach Ha Cenote and visit Coba, archaeological site. Optional zip line tour. Van transfer to Tulum. Overnight in the area of Tulum. Hotel Las Ranitas or similar. Day 5 Optional bird watching tour. Cycle from the hotel to Gran Cenote. Snorkel and cool down at the cenote. Overnight in the area of Tulum. Hotel Las ranitas or similar Day 6 Cycle from the hotel to Sian Ka an. Visit the Sian Ka an Biosphere Reserve and kayak in the wetlands. Enjoy a beach ride in Tulum and cycle back to the hotel. Overnight in the area of Tulum. Hotel Las ranitas or Similar Day 7 Visit Tulum, archaeological site in the morning. Departure. Van transfer to Cancun airport for your flight back home. 49

50 -Bird Watching Tour- «Nature, Adventure & Culture Tour» Amazing bird watching experience in Mexico! In this 11 days tour you will have the opportunity to see around half of the 1040 bird species that live in Mexico! You will travel among a selection of the best birding habitats, including mangroves, estuaries, dry tropical forest and dense lowland jungle. We also visit some of the magnificent archaeological ruins in the area. You may find bird species as: the Thicket Tinamou, Great Curassow, Black-throated Bobwhite, Lesser Yellow- Headed, Crane Hawk, Ornate Hawk-Eagle, Barred Forest-Falcon, Ruddy Crake, Rufous-Necked Wood-Rail, Yucatan Parrot, Yucatan Poorwill, Yucatan Woodpecker, Yucatan Jay, Mexican Anttrush, Orange Oriole, etc. It is a wonderful birding and nature experience! Duration: 11 days Include: Include: 11 Days of Tour Non Alcoholic Beverages Private luxury transportation Entrances and Boat Fees Specialized Birdwatching Guide Taxes Luxury Accommodation 10 Breakfast Snacks Not Included: Lunch & Dinner Personal expenses Flights & Tips 50

51 -Itinerary- Day 1 Arrival at Cancun airport. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cancun. Hotel Ritz Carlton, JW Marriot or similar. Day 2 Early bird watching at Central Vallarte and Cenote Road in Puerto Morelos. Overnight. Hotel Zoetry boutique hotel or similar. Day 3 Bird watching at San Salvador Ranch, Rio Lagartos. Boat trip through the mangrove. Overnight Valladolid. Coqui Coquihotel or similar. Day 4 Early bird watching at Ek Balam and visit to the cenote. Overnight Valladolid. Hotel Coqui Coquihotel or similar. Day 5 Early bird watching at Chichen Itza, we continue to Izamal. Overnight in Hacienda Chichen or Similar Day 6 Early bird watching at Uxmal. Overnight in Uxmal. Hotel Uxmal resort Maya or Similar. Day 7 Early bird watching in Edzna, Campeche. Overnight. In Hacienda Uayamon or Similar Day 8 Early bird watching around Palenque. Overnight. In Palenque. Hotel Quinta Chanabnal or similar. Day 9 Early bird watching at San Cristobal. Overnight in San Cristobal. Hotel Guayaba Inn, Bo or similar. Day 10 Bird watching at Chiapa de Corzo at Tuxtla. Hotel Marriot Tuxtla or Similar. Day 11 Departure. Transfer to Tuxtla Gutierrez airport for your flight back home.. 51

52 -Yucatán Heritage Tour- Discover the culture and nature of Mexico! Enjoy a fantastic trip through the World Heritage Sites of the Yucatan Peninsula. Discover the beautiful Mexican nature: Explore the amazing Sian Ka an, Calakmul and Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserves as well as the second largest coral reef of the world, the amazing Mayan jungle, the unique wetlands and the wide biodiversity that these ecosystems have to offer. Learn about the Mayan culture: Get to understand the history of the Mayans by visiting impressive archaeological sites such as Coba and Chichen Itza and visit the colonial cities of Valladolid and Merida! Duration: 10 days Included: Not Included: Luxury Lodging Luxury Transportation Breakfast Entrance fees Bilingual guide Equipment Airfare Beverages Lunch & dinner Personal expenses Tips 52

53 -Itinerary- Day 1 Arrival at Cancun airport. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cancun. Ritz Carlton, JW Marriot or similar. Day 2 Depart towards the second largest coral reef in the world to swim with sea turtles and other great coral reef fishes. Follow then by visiting the great Tulum archeological site. Overnight in Tulum. Las ranitas or Similar Day 3 Visit the amazing Siankaan biosphere reserve ( World heritage site ) to learn about the great biodiversity the Yucatan has. Hike in the jungle, float in the wetlands. Overnight in Tulum. Las ranitas hotel or Similar Day 4 Depart towards Coba archeological site. Visit the site. Follow to visit a quaint Maya community in the heart of the Maya jungle. Finally arrive to Valladolid colonial town. Overnight at a camp. Coqui coqui hotel or Similar Day 5 Depart towards Rio Lagartos Biosphere reserve ( another world heritage site ) and take a boat trip to see flamingos and other great birds and wildlife. Overnight in Valladolid. Coqui coqui hotel or Similar Day 6 Early visit of Chichen itza archeological site (one of the new 7 wonders of the world, definite a world heritage site) Followed by a visit to a cenote to cool down and learn about the great underground rivers of the Yucatan. Overnight in Hacienda San Jose boutique hotel or Similar. Day 7 Enjoy a city tour of Izamal colonial city learning about its people, shops, handcraft projects, etc. Also enjoy the amazing Church of Izamal ( biggest church atrium in the world ). Overnight in Merida. Hacienda Misne or Similar Day 8 Enjoy a city tour of Merida colonial town with the amazing culture it has to offer ( Cathedral, murals, architecture, people, food ) Overnight in Merida. Hacienda Misne or Similar Day 9 Depart to enjoy Uxmal archeological site. Follow to visit the amazing Loltun caverns. Finally drive back to Cancun. Overnight in Cancun. Ritz Carlton,JW Marriot or Similar Day 10 Departure. Transfer to Cancun airport for your flight back home. 53

54 -Family Tours- Any of our tours have the possibility to adapt it to the family requirements and needs. We do have the option to coordinate activities according to the likes of each member of the family. We always will be happy to assist you. On board we do offer the best amenities according to the likes of the children or parents. Hotels will be oriented to these requirements. Eco Colors is always offering the best option. Our staff is high qualified to any of our specialized activities. Any of our tours are family friendly. 54