13 Days - Contiki

9 Days
Mexican Fiesta
9 Days
from C$1099
C$123/Day
MORELIA
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MICHOACAN
IXTAPA 2
GUERRERO
TAXCO
Itinerary and
included sightseeing
Day 1: Mexico City to Morelia
Meet up with your Contiki Crew & leave
Mexico’s capital behind. Arrive in Morelia
with its fascinating colonial architecture
& picturesque streets. Try some seriously
delicious local food, then it’s out for a night
on the town. Hotel (D)
Walking tour of Morelia
Visit a local candy market
Watch the spectacular illumination of
Mexico’s most beautiful cathedral
Day 2: Morelia to Ixtapa via
Zihuatanejo
Head out west to the sunny Mexican
Riviera & be amazed at its’ long stretches
of white sand beaches, then kick back in
the resort town of Ixtapa. Hotel (B)
Visit Playa La Ropa & Zihuatanejo
Day 3: Ixtapa
Have fun walking along the shore in the
‘Hotel Zone’ or discover an authentic
ambience in a nearby beach village. The
waters are perfect for snorkeling, kayaking
& fi shing. Hotel (B,D)
Day 4: Ixtapa to Acapulco
The bright lights & non-stop energy of
Acapulco Bay are calling! Watch the worldrenowned
& death-defying cliff divers &
when the sun sets, experience the nightlife
of Mexico’s ultimate party town. Hotel (B)
See the famous cliff divers by night
Day 5: Acapulco
Get into the local scene by exploring a
MEXICO CITY
ACAPULCO
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ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
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1
2
Places visited
1 1 or more nightstops
traditional open air market. Otherwise, relax
in the sun on the beach, sample mouth
watering seafood & this afternoon watch
the sunset on a party cruise. Hotel (B)
Day 6: Acapulco to Taxco
Wind into the Sierra Madre Mountains
& fi nd the quaint stucco buildings of
Taxco nestled in the hills. Known for its
fi ne silver handiwork, check out artisan
shops for the perfect souvenir gift.
Hotel (B,D)
Watch a silver demonstration
Day 7: Taxco to Mexico City
Return to Mexico City & visit the unique
fl oating gardens & markets of Xochimilco.
Then it’s off through “The City of Palaces”
where you’ll see a multitude of ancient
ruins & interesting colonial-infl uenced, yet
modern architecture. Hotel (B)
Float through the canals of Xochimilco
on a trajinera
Guided tour of Centro Historico,
including the National Palace,
Metropolitan Cathedral & Templo
Mayor
Visit Coyoacán, birthplace of Frida
Kahlo
Day 8: Mexico City
Start the day with a tour of the remarkable
ancient ruins of Teotihuacan. Afterward,
the day is yours to jump into the city’s high
energy through its sidewalk cafes, bazaars,
boutiques & museums. Hotel (B,D)
Guided tour of Teotihuacan
Day 9: Depart Mexico City
This morning the tour ends & it’s time to
say farewell to your new friends. (B)
Ixtapa horseback ride
Mexico City
Acapulco party cruise
When to go and how much
Code: MEX2 2010/11/12
Start Finish C$
Mexico City Mexico City pp
2010
NOV 6 NOV 14 1099
DEC 4 DEC 12 1099
2011
JAN 15 JAN 23 1099
MAR 5 MAR 13 1099
MAR 19 MAR 27 1099
APR 2 APR 10 1099
APR 16 APR 24 1099
MAY 7 MAY 15 1099
MAY 21 MAY 29 1099
Start Finish C$
Mexico City Mexico City pp
2011
JUN 4 JUN 12 1099
JUN 18 JUN 26 1099
JUL 2 JUL 10 1099
JUL 16 JUL 24 1099
NOV 5 NOV 13 1099
DEC 3 DEC 11 1099
2012
JAN 14 JAN 22 1205
MAR 3 MAR 11 1205
MAR 17 MAR 25 1205
All tour prices above are based on twin-share.
If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same
sex roommate at no extra charge.
Single room supplement add C$355.
Single room supplement add C$389.
Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am.
For departure point & stay longer info see p.53.
For travel insurance see p.54.
Please note: this tour is operated by Journey Mexico on
behalf of Contiki.
Mexico
9 Days Mexican Fiesta
2 states
8 nights hotels
8 breakfasts & 4 dinners
2 states
Michoacan, Guerrero
What’s included
All as per itinerary
8 nights twin-share hotel
accommodation. More on p.13
8 breakfasts (B) & 4 dinners (D)
A dedicated crew with an
experienced & professional Tour
Manager & Driver
Transport in a modern,
air-conditioned coach
Sightseeing tours of all major cities
Local taxes & service charges
Number of World
Heritage sites visited
IXTAPA: Snorkel & kayak on the crystal clear waters - Horseback ride
along the shoreline & plantations - Try the water on a wave runner
- Quad bike adventure along the shoreline at sunset
ACALPULCO: High-speed jetboat adventure
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WORLD
HERITAGE
SITES
VISITED
Only with Contiki
Sit back, cocktail in hand on an
Acapulco catamaran cruise
Cruise on a colourful ‘Trajinera’
with a beer & discover Xochimilco
from a different angle
Tour the pyramids of Teotihuacan
Save Money!
If you pay 12 months in
advance, you save C$109.
Or pay 6 months in advance
and save up to C$55.
See p.14 for details.
Go to contiki.com/mexican-fi esta-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost).
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More options
This tour can be extended onward
from Mexico City to Cancun.
Check out p.44 for more info.
Mix+Match
Combine this trip with another
tour and double your fun!
You’ll also save C$100* with our
multi tour discount. See p.14.
* Excludes California Highlights
Fly to Las Vegas and connect
with the California Highlights tour
detailed on p.19.
Alternatively, fl y to New Orleans and
connect with the Eastern Discovery
tour detailed on p.26-27.