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Trip Valid:1 Jan 2010 to 30 Dec 2010
Also runs from:1 Jan 2011 to 31 Dec 2011
Duration:6-7 hours
Pickup location:
At the lobby of Caribe Hotel (Calle 59 x 60 in the corner of Hidalgo Park)
Pickup time:8.00 AM
Drop-off location:
At the lobby of Caribe Hotel (Calle 59 x 60 in the corner of Hidalgo Park)
Drop-off time:2.00 PM-3.00 PM
Highlights:
Bike through remote Yucatan towns, explore Ake archaeological site, visit a living Henequen Hacienda, have lunch with a family, immerse in a mayan town and market, ride a public bus.
Trip Code:MXUA Group size:Minimum 1, Maximum 12 Price:USD 54.29 Style:Biking, Local Cuisine & Markets, Local Life & Culture, Heritage & HistoryThis itinerary is a great mix of local life, culture and heritage. We will explore some remote Mayan towns biking, stopping by a functioning Sisal Hacienda, immerse into the Mayan ruins of Ake and finishing our tour with a delicious home cooked lunch.
Itinerary
We meet at the Cathedral in downtown Merida at 8:00 am. After meeting our guide, he will lead us to the Mayan village of Tixcocob, a 45 minutes bus ride, enough time to learn some of the customs of Mayan people. Getting on a public bus will be part of the adventure!
Upon arrival to Tixcocob, we will visit the church and will see the uniqueness of the vendors at the market. Fresh vegetables and fruits, tortillas, meat and tricycle taxis. Tixcocob is also home to many hammock artisans in the Yucatan.
Then, our biking tour begins as we bike 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) to Ake Mayan ruins, passing trough remote and sleepy villages, where kids say goodbye. With its large and mysterious columns and huge steps, Ake differentiates from other Mayan sites that usually don’t have these kinds of monumental structures. One of the interesting features of the ruins of Ake, is that we still can see the “sacbehs” or white roads, that the ancient Mayas used to communicate from one village to the other. The “sacbehs” we find in the Yucatan are several kilometers long.
After the Mayan Ruins we will stop by the functioning Sisal Hacienda, owned by the Solis family. We’ll have a look of the 19th century when we witness the workers carrying the Henequen leaves into the Machine room and then to the drying area.
We head back to Tixcocob for lunch at a real Mayan family. We will taste some of the yucatecan delicacies made by our host, before taking the bus again and go back to Merida.
Inclusion
English speaking guide, entrance fees as indicated, transport as indicated, 1 lunchExclusion
Items of a personal nature, tips or gratuities for your guide.Voucher Exchange details
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.Confirmation of booking
Please contact the local supplier to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.Your trip
This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.Dress Standard
Latin Americans can be very conscious of appearance so try to be casual but conservative in your dress. Outside of beach areas halter tops and very short shorts should not be worn. When visiting churches or religious sites shoulders and knees should be covered.Tipping
If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this trip.Child policy
Travellers must be 12 or older to do this trip.
Language
English- Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
- Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.
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