Luxury cruise line, Explora Journeys, offers their guests the most exclusive experience at sea. During their Explora cruise, guests will have access to luxurious amenities, elevated fine dining, rejuvenating wellness options, as we all unique destination excursions across the globe. From Asia to Europe, the Americas and beyond; at each destination your cruise visits, you will have an abundance of incredible experiences at your fingertips.
One of the premium excursions that Explora offers is the "Journey through the Yucatan: An Enchanting two-day Mayan Immersion". Through this incredible experience, you will have the chance to learn about the ancient Mesoamerican culture, traditions, and sacred ancestral wisdom of the Mayans. You and your group will walk among the majestic ruins within the lush Yucatan landscape, visit the region's renowned cenotes, and immerse yourself in welcoming communities who bring their customs alive.
DAY ONE
We embark on a journey from Isla Cozumel's stunning Caribbean beaches to Playa del Carmen, then inland to Chichén Itzá, the heart of Mayan civilization and a Modern World Wonder. Guided exploration of El Castillo reveals the site's sacred significance. Nearby, the village of Yokdzonot offers a cenote experience, managed by Mayan women, inviting us to swim and receive a Shaman's blessing. A culinary workshop and lunch follow. At night, we return to Chichén Itzá for the Noches de Kukulkan, where light projections illuminate the ruins' history. The day concludes with dinner at the hotel.
DAY TWO
After breakfast, we journey to Yaxunah, where the local community welcomes us to explore their handicraft workshops, museum, and botanical gardens. Here, Mayan men and women share their ancestral wisdom, preserving their heritage, language, and beliefs. We enjoy a traditional pozole tasting and hike a jungle trail to discover more pyramid ruins and visit Lol-ha, a serene cenote embraced by vines, perfect for a swim. In nearby Xbatun, we spend time with a Mayan family, crafting a three-course meal with age-old recipes for tamales and pibils. Satisfied, we return to our ship in Progreso by late afternoon.
YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
Specialist tour guide
1 night's accommodation at boutique hotel
Yaxunah community visit and pozole tasting
All entrance fees to archaeological sites & cenotes
Cooking class with a Mayan family
Tickets to Noches de Kukulkan
Comfortable transportation
All meals included
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS:
Visit two Mayan Village Communities
Discover two cenotes, with the opportunity to swim and receive a Mayan blessing
Explore the majestic Mayan ruins at Chichén Itzá
Experience the Noches de Kukulkan music and light show
Booking Your Cruise
Now that you are ready to book your cruise, and experience the Mayan culture and history for yourself, reach out to the experts at Harr Travel. We know the itineraries and destinations inside-and-out, and have an amazing relationship with Explora Journeys. Our advisors will craft the cruise vacation of a lifetime for you, your friends, family, or group at an exceptional rate, and give you the Harr Travel signature service every step of the way.
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