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Itinerary
for Mexico Tour with Tokyo & Los Angeles stopovers |
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Included meals are indicated as B =
Breakfast, L =Lunch, D = Dinner |
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| 12.02.12 |
Depart Sydney at 9.15am on SQ212,
arriving in Singapore at 2.25pm.
Depart Brisbane at 9.20am on SQ256, arriving in Singapore at 3.15pm.
Depart Melbourne at 11.00am on SQ238, arriving in Singapore at 3.45pm.
Transfer to your 4 star Singapore Hotel.
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13.02.12
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Singapore - Los Angeles
Transfer back to Singapore Airport, Departing at 9.25am on SQ12,
arriving in Los Angeles at 11.35am the same day (You cross the
International Date Line).
You will be transferred to the Marriott Downtown Hotel, or equivalent
in central Los Angeles for a 2 night stay. The hotel has a outdoor
heated swimming pool. The rest of the day is free to recover from your
flight.
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14.02.12
(B) |
Los Angeles
Today there is an optional full day tour to Universal Studios, the
largest film and television studio in the world. This is where the
greatest moments from movies and television come to life, like the
reality shattering, all new Terminator 2 3D show, starring the cast of
Terminator 2. Plus, have your worst nightmare come true when a man
eating T-Rex attacks you on Jurassic Park The Ride and speed through
time on Back to the Future The Ride. Cost:
$120 |
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15.02.12
(B) |
Los Angeles - Cancun
Transfer to Los Angeles Airport, departing at 11.05am on
Virgin America VX290. Arriving in Cancun at 5.45pm.
Bienvenidos a Mexico! Your journey begins with a warm greeting at
the airport from a local representative and a private transfer to the
hotel. Gather at the hotel to meet your Tour Director and fellow
travellers at a welcome reception.
Accommodation: Omni Cancun Hotel and Villas.
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16.02.12
(B/L) |
Cancun - Ek Balam - Valladolid - Merida
Begin your exploration of the Yucatan with a visit to the
great Maya acropolis at Ek Balam. Still largely unexcavated, the ruins
here provide a window into the Maya soul, with elaborate statues and
grand architecture surrounded by luxuriant jungle. Then it's on to
Valladolid, the Yucatan's first capital, for lunch at a typical
restaurant and a stroll around its convivial central square. End your
day at leisure in "The White City" of Merida, one of Mexico's loveliest
colonial cities.
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Merida.
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17.02.12
(B/D) |
Merida
Immerse yourself in the history and passion of
colonial Mexico in historic Merida. Stroll the Paseo de Montejo,
modeled after the Camps Elysees in Paris and lined with beautiful
Spanish mansions. Then see the glories of the city from its Central
Plaza: the ornate Casa Montejo, the massive cathedral and the Palacio
Nacional with its remarkable collection of murals. Enjoy some leisure
time this afternoon to explore the city on your own before gathering
for a be my guest experience at the beautiful colonial home of David
Sterling, master chef and owner of Los Dos Cooking School. Chef
Sterling will teach you how to create such Yucatecan specialties as
smoked pork with spicy achiote salsa and how to mix the perfect
Margarita. Then enjoy the fruits of your labour.
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18.02.12
(B/L) |
Merida
- Celestun - Campeche
Depart Merida for the Celestun UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
where you'll travel by small boats through
the lagoons and canals into protected wetlands to spot the local colony
of pink flamingoes. Relax with lunch under the palm thatched roof of a
local beach restaurant before continuing to the fort city of Campeche.
Stroll from the magnificent Puerta de Tierra, the main entrance to the
UNESCO World heritage Site of Campeche's fortified old city, to the
Puerta del Mar, which opens onto the Caribbean Sea. The evening is at
leisure to enjoy one of the local restaurants.
Accommodation: Plaza Campeche. |
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19.02.12
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Campeche -
Edzna - Uxmal
Today you will travel La Ruta Puuc for a further
taste of Maya history and culture. Inhabited as early as 400BC, the
abandoned city of Edzna now reveals its secrets to modern day visitors.
Your Tour Director's intimate knowledge of its fascinating history
bring the ruins to life. A special treat awaits you at lunch: Yucatecan
specialities of pollo and cochinita pibil (chicken and pork wrapped in
banana leaves and smoked underground). End the day at your stylish
hacienda with a refreshing dip in the pool and some time to relax. This
evening learn all about tequila, Mexico's national drink, and taste
various types of this spirit, reputed to reflect the Mexican people's
strength and passion.
Accommodation: Hacienda Uxmal.
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20.02.12
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Uxmal - Sotuta De Peon - Izamal - Chichen
Itza
Few sites reflect the glories of Maya architecture better
than the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Uxmal. From the Governor's
Palace to the majestic Pyramid of the Magician, you will be guided
through one of the best preserved ceremonial centres of any Maya city
in the world. At the living history museum of Hacienda Sotuta de Peon,
step back in time to the age of the haciendas. Learn about the
production of henequen (sisal fiber), the green gold of the Yucatan
during the colonial era. Visit the main house and the still active
processing plant, then ride a picturesque mule drawn rain cart out to
one of the cenotes (natural wells) that dot the Yucatan countryside.
After a traditional lunch, visit the colonial jewel of Izamal with
its yellow buildings glowing in the tropical sun. you'll visit the
famous Franciscan monastery before visiting a local Maya community to
learn about the Maya way of life. Then travel to your hotel, ideally
situated next to Chichen Itza, the most famous Maya archaeological
site. Relax on the shaded terrace or cool off in one of the pools.
Accommodation: Hotel Mayaland.
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21.02.12
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Chichen
Itza
Rise early and be the first visitors as you take advantage
of your hotel's own private entrance to the UNESCO World Heritage Site
of Chichen Itza. Under the expert guidance of your Tour Director,
explore the imposing El Castillo (the castle), flanked by the Temple of
the Warriors and the great Ball Court, the largest of its kind in
Central America. This afternoon, enjoy some leisure time by one of the
hotel's pools. |
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22.02.12
(B) |
Chichen Itza - Cancun - Riviera Maya
Today you travel
back to Cancun and then on to your oceanfront resort on the idyllic
Riviera Maya.
Accommodation: Omni Puerto Aventuras Hotel Beach Resort.
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23.02.12
(B) |
Riviera Maya
Enjoy a leisurely day at the resort on the shores of the
sparkling Caribbean Sea. Relax on the white sand beach, swim in the
warm turquoise sea or the sparkling pool, and dive in to a host of
resort activities. Or you can join an optional visit to the Maya site
of Tulum, perched dramatically on a cliff overlooking the sea, or
simply stroll along the shops and cafes along charming Quinta Avenida. |
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24.02.12
(B) |
Riviera Maya
Enjoy today at leisure at the beach resort.
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25.02.12
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Riviera - Los Angeles
Morning at leisure. Transfer to Cancun Airport, departing at
6.45pm
on VX295, arriving in Los Angeles at 10.20pm. You will be transferred
to the Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles Airport or equivalent for an
overnight stay. |
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26.02.12
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Los Angeles - Narita, Tokyo
Late morning transfer back to Los Angeles Airport. Departing at 2.00pm
on SQ11, arriving in Narita, Tokyo at 6.45pm the following day (you
recross the International Date Line). |
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27.02.12
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Narita, Tokyo
Upon arrival in Narita you will be met and transferred
to the Shinagawa Prince Hotel in Tokyo. |
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28.02.12
(B)
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Tokyo
A half day sightseeing in Tokyo by coach, visiting Tokyo Tower
Observatory, Meiji Shrine, Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise
shopping Arcade. Return back to the hotel.
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29.02.12
(B) |
Hakone
- Tokyo
A full day excursion to Hakone by coach, visiting Hakone Open Air
Museum, Owakudani Valley, A boat cruise on Lake Ashi and Mt Sounzan
Ropeway. Then transfer back to Tokyo. |
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01.03.12
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Morning transfer to Narita Airport,
departing at 11.15am on SQ637, arriving in Singapore at 5.45pm.
Sydney passengers depart Singapore at 8.35pm on SQ221, arriving in
Sydney at 7.25am (02.03.12).
Melbourne passengers depart Singapore at 9.15pm on SQ227, arriving in
Melbourne at 7.40am (02.03.12).
Brisbane passengers depart Singapore at 9.15pm on SQ235, arriving in
Brisbane at 7.05am (02.03.12). |
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The ground operator in Mexico is Trafalgar First Class |