Maya Treasure of the Yucatán

Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.

Enjoy one day to explore Tulum and Muyil, two unique cities to understand the Maya civilisation. This programme will be a pleasant prelude to your embarkation.

Day 1 - Cancun/Playa del Carmen

Meet at the airport – Arrival Hall (look for PONANT sign).

You will be greeted by our local English-speaking representative off the flight selected by PONANT. You will be transferred to the hotel Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort.

Hotel check-in.

Dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 – Playa del Carmen/Puerto Morelos

Breakfast included. Hotel check-out.

You will depart this morning for the famous mayan site of Tulum, built on a small cliff overlooking the Caribbean sea. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya; it was at its height between the 13^th and 15^th centuries and managed to survive about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying Mexico. This Maya site may formerly have been known by the name Zama, meaning City of Dawn, because it stands on a bluff facing east, facing the sunrise. Upon arrival at the site, take a small train to the main entrance. Then your guide will lead you into the City to see the main buildings and show the still remaining painted walls as well as the stucco decorations in front of the buildings.

After this visit of Tulum, continue to Muyil, another old Maya City. You will board a boat that will lead you through one of the old river routes the Maya used to navigate in order to trade and barter. In the middle of the route, you will disembark on a wooden pier surrounded by crystal clear waters to take pictures of the small ruin, only vestige of the city.

Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.

You will then be transferred to the pier of Puerto Morelos to embark on board your ship.

Your hotel:

The Grand Hyatt del Carmen Resort is located on the coveted Mamitas Beach. It offers 3 outdoor pools by the sea and a fitness centre. Rooms feature an elegant and refined decoration with a Wifi access.

Your programme includes:

• 1-night accommodation in Standard room at the Grand Hyatt del Carmen Resort (or similar).
• Meals as mentioned in the programme.
• Beverage package during meals (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer + 1 coffee or tea).
• Transfers and visits as mentioned in the programme.
• Services of a local English-speaking guide.
• Tips for the driver and local guide.

Your programme does not include:

• Personal expenses.
• Other services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note:

• Tulum attracts many visitors, your visit is scheduled early morning, however we ask for your patience and understanding if the site is crowded.

Contact of your hotel:

Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Ressort

1a Avenida esquina Calle 26, Colonia Centro

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico, 77710

Telephone: +52 984 875 1234

Duration of the visits are given as a guide only. The order of the visits may be reversed. For the times of your PONANT flight, please contact your travel agent; they are also shown on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organizes your transfer between the port of disembarkation and the airport.

Puerto Morelos/Cancun

After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative. You will depart by coach for a sightseeing tour of Cancun.

You will make a first stop at a lookout point over the Dolphin Beach (Playa Delfines). Enjoy the view overlooking the Mexican Caribbean waters as well as the beautiful white sandy beaches that have made Cancun a world-famous beach destination.

You will be taken to Cancun scenic tower which offers one of the best views. While in the tower, you will receive information about Cancun’s history and demography, as well as about the buildings that you will see.

Lunch will be served in a waterfront restaurant.

After lunch, your tour will continue to Market 28, a long-running flea market, where you might find that perfect souvenir to bring back home. You will find here local arts and crafts, jewelry, traditional Maya clothing etc…

You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in of the PONANT selected flight.

Your programme includes:

• Lunch with beverage package (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer + 1 coffee or tea).
• Transfers and visits as mentioned in the programme.
• Services of a local English-speaking guide.
• Tips for the driver and the local guide.

Your programme does not include:

• Personal expenses.
• Other services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note:

• For guests who are not selecting a hotel post-cruise programme, this full-day tour has been set up to show you some of the highlights of Cancun combined with a nice lunch and some time for souvenir shopping. Note that hotels do not offer day-use rooms during this high season.

Duration of the visits are given as a guide only. The order of the visits may be reversed. For the times of your PONANT flight, please contact your travel agent; they are also shown on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.