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12 DAYS · 1 COUNTRY · FROM y2125 PP* y178 P/DAY*<br />
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW<br />
PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO y210<br />
11<br />
NIGHTS<br />
11 nights twin-share<br />
hotel accommodation<br />
15<br />
INCLUDED MEALS<br />
11 breakfasts (B),<br />
4 dinners (D)<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
An experienced & professional<br />
Trip Manager & Driver team<br />
Modern, air-conditioned coach<br />
1 internal flight & transfer<br />
Sightseeing tours of all major cities<br />
ME TIME OPTIONALS<br />
M Day trip to Playa del Carmen<br />
MPirate of the Bay Cruise<br />
MMayan culture adventure<br />
complete with ziplining,<br />
rappelling, canoeing & lunch!<br />
NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES<br />
• Visit a tequila distillery<br />
• Visit the ancient site –<br />
Teotihuacan<br />
• Trajinera cruise<br />
FREE WIFI<br />
Free WiFi in<br />
Contiki hotels<br />
HIGH ENERGY<br />
YOUR TRIP<br />
DAY 1: Arrive Puerto Vallarta .<br />
Welcome to Puerto Vallarta, one<br />
of Mexico’s most popular beach<br />
destinations. Today, meet up with your<br />
group & get ready for a day of exploring<br />
the golden sands or famous seaside<br />
malecon (promenade) lined with bars,<br />
re s taura nt s & sho p s . H ote l (D)<br />
DAY 2: Puerto Vallarta . Today take<br />
on Puerto Vallarta & opt for a zipline thrill<br />
on Mexico’s longest & fastest lines, or go<br />
north of town & spend the day away at<br />
the beachside town of Sayulita, known<br />
for surfing, shopping & cool vibes. Tonight<br />
maybe take in a performance over dinner<br />
on an optional boat ride in the bay.<br />
Hotel (B)<br />
MJungle Ziplining<br />
MPirate Show & Dinner Cruise<br />
DAY 3: Puerto Vallarta to<br />
Guadalajara . Today we head to the<br />
city the locals call the “Pearl of the West”,<br />
Guadalajara! Take a closer look<br />
at buildings & plazas filled with great<br />
murals & history. Stroll through the<br />
charming streets of the historic centre,<br />
where you’ll visit the four main squares,<br />
inside city hall & the magnificent<br />
ca t he dra l . H ote l (B)<br />
• G uid e d tour of G u ad a l aja ra<br />
• Visit a tequila distillery<br />
DAY 4: Guadalajara to Guanajuato .<br />
Today we drive to the beautiful colonial<br />
city of Guanajuato. This afternoon explore<br />
the winding streets & subterranean<br />
passageways of this UNESCO World<br />
Heritage city. View the romantic “Callejon<br />
de Beso” & hear the legend about the<br />
two lovers. Later, see the cast iron & glass<br />
Hidalgo Market, designed by Gustave<br />
Eiffel where you’ll have a chance to shop<br />
for local sweet treats. Hotel (B,D)<br />
• Wa lking tour of G u a n aju a to<br />
DAY 5: Guanajuato to Mexico City .<br />
Return to Mexico City through the<br />
charming countryside of the colonial<br />
heartland where we stop for lunch in<br />
the Pueblo Magico (magic town) of San<br />
Miguel de Allende before arriving in<br />
Me xico Cit y. H ote l (B)<br />
• Visit San Miguel de Allende<br />
DAY 6: Mexico City . Today we visit<br />
the unique floating gardens & markets<br />
of Xochimilco. Then, it’s off through<br />
“The City of Palaces” to see the ancient<br />
ruins & colonial-influenced yet modern<br />
a rc hite c ture. H ote l (B)<br />
• Float through the canals of<br />
Xochimilco on a trajinera<br />
• Visit Coyoacan, birthplace of<br />
Frida Kahlo<br />
DAY 7: Mexico City . Start the day with<br />
a tour of the incredible ancient ruins of<br />
Teotihuacan. Afterwards, get back to<br />
Mexico City for some down time before<br />
we head out for a night on the town.<br />
H ote l (B , D)<br />
• G uid e d tour of Te otihu aca n<br />
MHot Air Ballooning<br />
DAY 8: Mexico City to Merida . Le a ve<br />
behind the buzz of Mexico City & fly to<br />
the beautiful white-stone city of Merida.<br />
Tour the city’s gorgeous colonial buildings<br />
& Government Palace. Tonight, be sure to<br />
indulge in traditional Yucatecan cuisine.<br />
H ote l (B)<br />
• Walking tour of Merida’s sights<br />
DAY 9: Merida to Cancun . T his<br />
afternoon we arrive in legendary Cancun<br />
with its endless shopping, nightlife &<br />
ou td o o r hub. H ote l (B)<br />
• Guided tour of the Mayan ruins at<br />
Chichen Itza<br />
• Swim in a cenote (sink hole)<br />
DAY 10: Cancun . Make this city your<br />
playground & start out with a day free to<br />
explore. From snorkelling the clear blue<br />
waters to checking out the beach town<br />
of Playa del Carmen, where you can shop<br />
or stop off for a drink & people watch.<br />
H ote l (B , D)<br />
DAY 11: Cancun . Soak up all the Cancun<br />
action you want today – swim through a<br />
jungle lagoon, snorkel, or take a day trip to<br />
beautiful Isla Mujeres for some delicious<br />
seafood & sightseeing. Then for your last<br />
night, party in great bars & dance clubs ‘til<br />
the sun comes up. Hotel (B)<br />
MSnorkelling & zipline adventure<br />
DAY 12: Depart Cancun . Your Me xica n<br />
adventure ends this morning & it’s time<br />
to swap email addresses & say farewell to<br />
your ne w frie nds . (B)<br />
HOW MUCH & WHEN<br />
CODE: MEXG 2017/18/19<br />
Start Finish Total<br />
Puerto Cancun Cost<br />
Vallarta<br />
€ pp*<br />
2017<br />
Aug 21 Sep 1 2125<br />
Sep 18 Sep 29 2125<br />
Oct 16 Oct 27 2125<br />
Nov 13 Nov 24 2125<br />
Dec 4 Dec 15 2125<br />
Dec 18 ● Dec 29 2125<br />
2018<br />
Jan 15 Jan 26 2125<br />
Feb 12 Feb 23 2125<br />
Mar 12 Mar 23 2125<br />
Apr 16 Apr 27 2125<br />
May 21 Jun 1 2125<br />
Jun 11 Jun 22 2125<br />
Jun 25 Jul 6 2125<br />
THE FINER DETAILS<br />
* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling<br />
solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no<br />
extra charge.<br />
Single room supplement add €735.<br />
Start Puerto Vallarta 7:00am & end Cancun approx. 11:00am.<br />
● Trip spends Xmas in Merida.<br />
■ Munch Departure.<br />
Start Finish Total<br />
Puerto Cancun Cost<br />
Vallarta<br />
€ pp*<br />
2018<br />
Jul 9 Jul 20 2125<br />
Jul 16 ■ Jul 27 2235<br />
Jul 30 Aug 10 2125<br />
Aug 20 Aug 31 2125<br />
Sep 17 Sep 28 2125<br />
Oct 15 Oct 26 2125<br />
Oct 22 ■ Nov 2 2235<br />
Nov 12 Nov 23 2125<br />
Dec 3 Dec 14 2125<br />
Dec 17 ▲ Dec 28 2125<br />
2019<br />
Jan 14 Jan 25 2125<br />
Feb 11 Feb 22 2125<br />
▲ Trip spends Xmas in Cancun.<br />
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see<br />
contiki.com/stay longer.<br />
For travel insurance see p.78.<br />
MERIDA<br />
LIMITED EDITION<br />
PRESENTS<br />
DEPARTURES<br />
Munch your way<br />
across Mexico<br />
Start Finish Total<br />
Puerto Cancun Cost<br />
Vallarta<br />
e pp<br />
2018<br />
July 16 July 27 2235<br />
Oct 22 Nov 2 2235<br />
Up the foodie ante when you choose one of our<br />
Limited Edition Munch Departures. Our Munch<br />
trips will satisfy every Mexican craving, hitting<br />
the same great must-see highlights as Mexico<br />
Grande but with extra tasty experiences. Munch<br />
departures include touring a tequila distillery,<br />
learning how to mix up the perfect margarita,<br />
fl avour sampling as you explore a local food<br />
market & learning how to cook traditional<br />
Yucatecan Cochinita (pork) pibil.<br />
WWW.CONTIKI.COM/MUNCH-LATIN-AMERICA<br />
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