House of travel South and Central America Brochure 2017

Central America Small Group Tours Real Food Adventure - Mexico Cuba & Mexico Mayan Adventure 9 days/8 nights 22 days/21 nights 22 days/21 nights Get a taste of Mexico on this luscious journey through some of the country’s most famous culinary spots including Oaxaca’s aromatic markets and Puebla’s local specialties. This tour is perfect for your authentic Mexican foodie experience. This comprehensive tour discovers the delights of Mexico City, Teotihuacan, Oaxaca and San Cristobal before stopping at Yucatan Peninsula. Onward to Cuba for a wonderful and unique insight into Havana, Vinales, Trinidad and Santa Clara. Explore the incredible Mayan sites and colourful local markets, relax on Mayan Riviera beaches, get adventurous and go caving, or snorkel on Belize’s world famous barrier reef. Experience a journey that introduces you to local culture and history. Days 1-2: Mexico City Enjoy a walking tour of Mexico City’s Centro Historico and marvel at the impressive Zocalo, Latin America’s largest city square. Along the way, visit Mercado San Juan, Mexico City’s main food market. Days 1-2: Mexico City Arrive in Mexico City and transfer to your hotel. Get to know Mexico City. Day 1: Cancún – Playa del Carmen Arrive in Cancún and transfer to your hotel in Playa del Carmen. Day 3: Teotihuacan – Puebla Days 2-3: Chichén Itzá – Merida Guided tour of Chichén Itzá ruins and orientation walk around Mérida. Day 3: Puebla Venture out on a culinary city tour – start with some Pueblan street food before making a beeline for Calle de los Dulces (Sweet Street) to sample tortitas de Santa Clara (shortbread biscuits) and camotes (sweet potato lollies). Day 5: Monte Alban – Oaxaca Known for its colourful markets, Oaxaca is the place to purchase traditional Mexican handicrafts. Days 4-6: Oaxaca Chocoholics won’t want to miss a trip down to the shops on Calle Mina for a taste of real Oaxaca chocolate – it’s no wonder it is seen as the food of the gods! Visit some of Oaxaca’s renowned markets to taste distinct regional specialties – from cactus fruit and grasshoppers to the heavenly queso Oaxaca (Oaxacan cheese). Learn the secrets behind some of the dishes in a cooking class. Days 7-8: San Cristobal de Las Casas Days 7-8: Mazunte Considered one of the most beautiful stretches of beach on Mexico’s south west coast, this is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Head out on a fishing expedition. Learn how to make ceviche (raw fish cooked in citrus juice) in true Mexican style. Day 15: Havana Fly from Cancún to Havana (flight additional). Day 9: Mexico City Catch a flight to Mexico City this morning, where this culinary adventure ends at the airport. Day 20: Cienfuegos Cienfuegos is known for its Parisian-style boulevards and colonial European centre. Day 4: Oaxaca Day 6: Tehuantepec Days 9-10: Palenque Day 11: Campeche Days 12-13: Merida Day 14: Chichén Itzá – Playa Del Carmen Chichén Itzá is arguably the most famous Mayan site in Mexico and is a must-see for all visitors. Days 16-17: Soroa – Vinales Days 18-19: Trinidad UNESCO declared Trindad and its surrounding hills a world heritage site in 1988. Days 21-22: Havana Your tour finishes in Havana after breakfast. Days 4-5: Palenque Guided tour of the Palenque Mayan ruins. Days 6-7: San Cristóbal de las Casas Visit the Agua Azul waterfalls. Orientation walk around San Cristóbal de las Casas. Days 8-9: Panajachel Cross the border to Guatemala. Boat around Lake Atitlán to local indigenous villages. Days 10-12: Antigua Orientation walk around Antigua. Days 13-14: Rio Dulce Days 15-16: Tikal/Flores A guided tour of the famous Mayan ruins, Tikal. Spend time in charming Flores. Days 17-18: San Ignacio Cross the border to Belize, visiting ancient Mayan caves and other ruins. Explore San Ignacio. Days 19-21: San Ignacio – Caye Caulker Travel to Belize City then catch a ferry to Caye Caulker. Spend a few days enjoying the island paradise. Day 22: Caye Caulker Depart at any time. Departures: Mexico City / Set departures Departures: Mexico City / Set departures Departures: Cancún / Set departures Inclusions: 7 nights accommodation, 1 night overnight bus, 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, local tour leader, sightseeing and transport Inclusions: 16 nights accommodation, 3 nights premium guesthouse, 2 nights guesthouse, breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 2 dinners, local tour leader & local guides at some sites, sightseeing as per detailed itinerary Inclusions: 21 nights accommodation, 1 lunch, transport, guide, some sightseeing and entrance fees Price Guide From: $2360 Price Guide From: $3509 Price Guide From: $7320 The price guide shown is per adult for twin share, based on low season travel. Specials or surcharges may apply depending on travel date. 53

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