Mexico 2007-2008
Penn State York
December 29, 2007 - January 4, 2008
Tour # 1918 PSU York - Mexico
7 day tour
Price starting at $1,410.00
ITINERARY:
Saturday, December 29 Departure
Depart from Baltimore and arrive in Cancun. Coach to Valladolid. Overnight at Meson del Marques.
Sunday, December 30 Merida
2 hours drive to Mérida. City tour in Mérida, a center of culture in the Yucatan region even before the Conquistadors arrived. Today it is a prosperous city of narrow streets, colonial buildings and shady parks. Visit the Archaeological Museum. Drive to Celestun to watch the Flamingos. Overnight at Residencia Hotel.
Monday, December 31 Merida
Optional excursion to Uxmal & Kabah - $75.00 The Dwarf's Pyramid, the Governor's Palace and the magnificent Nunnery Quadrangle are considered among the world's most beautiful buildings such as the Parthenon and the Taj Mahal. Continue to Kabah. Overnight at Residencia Hotel.
Tuesday, January 1 Chichen Itza
Drive to the Archaeological zone of Chichen Itza that includes the classical Maya, as well as the Maya-Toltec sectors, with such famous landmarks as the Observatory, the Ball Game Court, Kukulcán Pyramid, and also the Hall of One Thousand Columns. The sacred site was one of the greatest Mayan centers of the Yucatan peninsula Overnight at Chichen Hotel.
Wednesday, January 2 Cancun
Drive to Coba which was one of the biggest cities for Mayan Culture. Coba is formed by 5 groups of big buildings Cobá, Nohoch Mul, Chumuc Mul, Macanxoc and Uxul-benuc.
Continue to the Archaeological Zone of Tulum, the only well preserved Mayan site on the seashore, built on top of a cliff overlooking the immensity of the blue Caribbean Sea.
We visit its main pyramid, El Castillo, as well as the intriguing Temple of the Descending God. Continuation to Cancun. Overnight at Flamingo Resort.
Thursday, January 3 Cancun
Optional excursion to Xel-Ha $ 65.00. Drive to Sian Kaan and Xel-Ha considered the world´s most spectacular aquarium. You are invited to embark on an aquatic adventure. Explore creeks, lagoons natural wells and ancient caves fed by subterranean rivers flowing to Mexico´s beautiful Caribbean Sea. Overnight at Flamingo Resort.
Friday, January 4 Return
Enjoy the whole morning at the beach.
Transfer to the airport to take your Delta flight
DL#320 which leaves at 5:00pm
PRICE STARTS AT $1,410.00
PAYMENTS:
Deposit $250.00 by Sept. 21, 2007.
Balance due no later than October 26, 2007.
Make your check to Celestial Voyagers escrow account. Since the Merchant Account service charges have not been included in the price of the trip if you wish to pay by VISA or M.C. a 3.5% fee will apply on the amount paid with these credit cards.
The price of $1,410.00 includes:
- Round trip flights from Baltimore with Delta
- Airport tax, security fees, fuel surcharge and “Q” taxes for a total of $ 109.00 (priced in March 2007, subject to increase and adjustment).
- 6-night accommodation at 3 star hotels with double occupancy.
- Transfers airport / hotel / airport with English speaking assistant.
- All sightseeing as per itinerary
- Entrance fees to monuments
- English speaking guide on each tour.
- Breakfast daily (American or Buffet)
- Academic supervision by Dr. Cecilia Heydl-Cortinez
The price of $1,410.00 doesn’t include:
- Single supplement + $ 295.00
- Optional excursions:
Full day to Uxmal & Kabah $ 75.00
Full day excursion to Xel / Ha $ 65.00
- Cost of personal items such as phone, drinks, laundry, etc...
- Meals other than specified.
- Gratuities to guides and drivers.
- Optional travel insurance.
- Transportation to Baltimore airport.
- Passport and visa fee.
To register by mail:
Mail this reservation form with your deposit and copy of your passport to Celestial Voyagers, 79 Watemill Lane, Great Neck, NY 11021
To register online:
Or, register on line and mail your deposit and copy of your passport within 7 days. In the comments please specify your rooming arrangements and choice of optional tours.
Your deposit of $ 250.00 will assure your reservation with DELTA, the hotels
and other suppliers. It must be sent with a copy of your passport, your reservation here enclosed or made on line and the optional travel insurance premium if you choose so.
CANCELLATIONS AND PENALTIES:
These policies must strictly apply. In case of cancellation for medical reasons penalties will be covered under "ACCESS AMERICA" travel insurance. Pre-existing conditions are covered only if insurance has been submitted with your deposit. Check with Celestial voyagers for coverage and premiums.
In case of cancellation penalties will apply :
- $250.00 processing fee is non refundable.
- Penalty of 50% of the cost of the trip if written cancellation is received between October 26 and November 28, 2007
- Penalty of 100% of the cost of the trip if written cancellation is received after Nov. 29, 2007 and in case of no-show.
PASSPORT AND VISA REQUIREMENTS:
Everyone needs a passport valid until July 4, 2008. In case you are not an American citizen a visa may be required.
CONTACTS:
Contact Dr. Cecilia Heydl-Cortinez for information on taking
Span. 131 (GH, IL, 3 credits) in the Fall
chc5@psu.edu (717) 771-4151
or
Celestial Voyagers
79 Watermill Lane
Great Neck, NY 11021
email: sales@celestialvoyagers.com
800 651 6262, 516 829 1525
Fax: 516 829 0703
www.celestialvoyagers.com
Penn State York Family and Friends welcome