MexicoUnplugged15 days, ex Mexico CityNEWCode IQVRM112Latin America - MexicoBook now at imaginative-traveller.com or call 01728 885561This is Mexico ona shoestring, takingyou to the highlightsof this fascinatingcountry and leavingyou plenty of time toexplore at your ownpace. What's more, youend up at Playa delCarmen, right on thehot sands of theCaribbean.Liddy says...''''. Discover the incredibleMayan ruins at Palenque and Chichen Itza. Explore the beautiful towns of Puebla and Oaxaca. Enjoy colourful San Cristobal de las Casas and the surrounding Indian villages. Relax on the tropical Caribbean beaches at Playa del CarmenTour highlightsITINERARY... Days 1-2 Mexico CityThe centre of Mexico City'sbuzzing metropolis still moves to the beat of its Aztec heart. Hit thetown Mexican-style for a night of mariachi music or escape thecrowds on an optional day trip to the canals and gardens ofXochimilco. Days 3-4 PueblaStart the day with a ride on one ofMexico's colourful buses to Puebla. Soak up the city's colonial charm,visit the market for handicrafts, try some mouth-watering molepoblano or head out for an optional hike to Puebla's nearbyvolcano. Days 5-7 OaxacaPeruse Oaxaca's main plaza and take inthe cosmopolitan atmosphere. Head out to the impressive Zapotecruins of Monte Alban. Satisfy culinary cravings by sampling Oaxaca'sfamous chocolate and cheese. The more adventurous may want totry the local delicacies - chocolate-covered grasshopper or mescal,complete with a worm at the bottom of the bottle. Days 8-9 SanCristobal de las CasasDiscover a world of jungle-entangled ruinsin the cool climes of Mexico's mountains at San Cristobal de lasCasas. Venture to the hills to explore local villages or perhaps take aday trip to the breathtaking Sumidero Canyon. For a slower pace,stop in at a café and sample coffee from one of the world's premiercoffee growing regions. Days 10-11 PalenqueThe Palenque ruinsare one of the most impressive Mayan sites in Mexico. Climb thetemples - the best vantage point for spying on the exotic wildlife ofthe surrounding Chiapas Jungle. Cool down in the nearby AguaAzul and Misol-Ha waterfalls, a shimmering invitation too good torefuse! Days 12-13 MeridaJourney to the colonial city of Merida inthe Yucatan Peninsula. Cruise the mansion-lined Paseo de Montejo,hang out in the Plaza Grande or hit the clubs to learn some dancemoves. Spice up your life and try El Yucateco, a hot sauceguaranteed to blow your taste buds away. Merida is also an idealbase for an optional visit to the Uxmal ruins. Days 14-15 ChichenItza - Playa del CarmenStand in awe of the incredible ruins whichwere once an ancient ceremonial centre. In free time, opt to gosnorkelling, swimming or diving around nearby reefs and islands - orsimply unwind on palm-fringed beaches, relax and sip coldmargaritas while watching a spectacular, golden sunset at Playadel Carmen. ACCOMMODATIONHotel (13 nts), overnight bus (1 nt) MEALSNo mealsTRANSPORTBus, metroGROUPSIZEMaximum 16StartFinish201207 Jan-21 Jan14 Jan-28 Jan28 Jan-11 Feb11 Feb-25 Feb25 Feb-10 Mar10 Mar-24 Mar17 Mar-31 Mar24 Mar-07 Apr31 Mar-14 Apr07 Apr-21 Apr21 Apr-05 May05 May-19 May19 May-02 Jun02 Jun-16 Jun30 Jun-14 Jul14 Jul-28 Jul28 Jul-11 Aug11 Aug-25 Aug25 Aug-08 Sep08 Sep-22 Sep22 Sep-06 Oct13 Oct-27 Oct27 Oct-10 Nov03 Nov-17 Nov17 Nov-01 Dec24 Nov-08 Dec01 Dec-15 Dec08 Dec-22 Dec15 Dec-29 Dec22 Dec-05 Jan201305 Jan-19 Jan12 Jan-26 Jan19 Jan-02 Feb26 Jan-09 Feb02 Feb-16 Feb09 Feb-23 Feb16 Feb-02 Mar02 Mar-16 Mar16 Mar-30 Mar 30 Mar-13 Apr 13 Apr-27 Apr 27 Apr-11 May 11 May-25 May 25 May-08 Jun 08 Jun-22 Jun 22 Jun-06 JulTour price from£575ppSee website for details£630ppFlight ex London fromBasicTraveller

CentralAmerican Trails10 days, ex CancunCode GSCTMayanEncounter17 days, ex Playa del CarmenNEWCode IQVRA113Latin America - Mexico, Belize, GuatemalaFor trip notes, availability and more, enter the trip code at imaginative-traveller.comThis allows youtime to soak up thesights and explore at aleisurely pace. It takesyou to San Ignacio, agreat base forexploring thesurrounding junglesand a homestay in SanJorge La Laguna, a realhighlight.Liddy says...''''This is a shortertrip, that ticks off allthe 'must-sees' on theway between Cancunand Antigua.Liddy says...''''. Tour the cliff-top ruinsof Tulum. Relax on tropical Caye Caulker in Belize. Visit the amazing cityof Tikal, deep in theGuatemalan jungle. View the beautifultown of Antigua fromatop a nearby volcanoTour highlightsITINERARY... Days 1-2 CancunOur holiday starts in the resort cityof Cancun, on the dazzling Caribbean Sea. There's time here todiscover the city and the nearby beaches. Day 3 Tulum - ChetumalAfter an early start we reach Tulum, where crumbling Mayan ruinscling to the cliff top overlooking the beach; absolutely stunning. Westay overnight in the town of Chetumal, close to the Belize border. Days 4-5 Caye Caulker Belize City is our departure point for palm-fringed Caye Caulker. The Caye is a sand island on the edge of theworld's second largest barrier reef. We enjoy swimming, diving andsnorkelling amongst beautiful tropical fish and coral.Days 6-7 Flores - Tikal Ruins After returning to Belize City, wehead across the border into Guatemala and the town of Flores. VisitTikal, the Mayan ruins in the Guatemalan jungle, then catch theovernight bus to Guatemala City and on to Antigua.Days 8-10 AntiguaAntigua is amongst the oldest and mostbeautiful towns in the Americas, set in a valley encircled by threevolcanoes. Our leader will show us the highlights and lead us to thesummit of a nearby volcano. Our trip ends in the morning of Day 10. ACCOMMODATIONHotel (8 nts), overnight bus (1 nt) MEALSNo mealsTRANSPORTBus, boat, taxiGROUPSIZEMaximum 16StartFinish201222 Jan-31 Jan05 Feb-14 Feb19 Feb-28 Feb04 Mar-13 Mar18 Mar-27 Mar15 Apr-24 Apr29 Apr-08 May13 May-22 May27 May-05 Jun10 Jun-19 Jun24 Jun-03 Jul08 Jul-17 Jul22 Jul-31 Jul05 Aug-14 Aug19 Aug-28 Aug02 Sep-11 Sep16 Sep-25 Sep30 Sep-09 Oct14 Oct-23 Oct28 Oct-06 Nov11 Nov-20 Nov25 Nov-04 Dec09 Dec-18 Dec23 Dec-01 Jan201306 Jan-15 Jan20 Jan-29 Jan03 Feb-12 Feb17 Feb-26 Feb03 Mar-12 Mar31 Mar-09 Apr14 Apr-23 Apr28 Apr-07 May12 May-21 May26 May-04 Jun09 Jun-18 Jun23 Jun-02 Jul07 Jul-16 Jul21 Jul-30 Jul04 Aug-13 Aug18 Aug-27 Aug01 Sep-10 Sep15 Sep-24 Sep29 Sep-08 Oct13 Oct-22 Oct27 Oct-05 Nov10 Nov-19 Nov24 Nov-03 Dec08 Dec-17 Dec22 Dec-31 DecACCOMMODATIONHotel (14 nts), homestay (2 nts) MEALS2 Breakfasts, 2 LunchesTRANSPORTBus, boatGROUPSIZEMaximum 16StartFinish201214 Jan-30 Jan21 Jan-06 Feb28 Jan-13 Feb04 Feb-20 Feb11 Feb-27 Feb25 Feb-12 Mar10 Mar-26 Mar24 Mar-09 Apr31 Mar-16 Apr07 Apr-23 Apr14 Apr-30 Apr21 Apr-07 May05 May-21 May19 May-04 Jun02 Jun-18 Jun16 Jun-02 Jul14 Jul-30 Jul28 Jul-13 Aug11 Aug-27 Aug25 Aug-10 Sep08 Sep-24 Sep22 Sep-08 Oct06 Oct-22 Oct27 Oct-12 Nov10 Nov-26 Nov17 Nov-03 Dec01 Dec-17 Dec08 Dec-24 Dec15 Dec-31 Dec22 Dec-07 Jan29 Dec-14 Jan201305 Jan-21 Jan19 Jan-04 Feb26 Jan-11 Feb02 Feb-18 Feb09 Feb-25 Feb16 Feb-04 Mar23 Feb-11 Mar02 Mar-18 Mar16 Mar-01 Apr30 Mar-15 Apr13 Apr-29 Apr27 Apr-13 May11 May-27 May25 May-10 JunITINERARY... Day 1 Playa del CarmenWelcome to Mexico!Days 2-3 TulumThis is one of the best beaches on earth. Marvel atthe staggering sight of these incredibly located Mayan ruins.Days 4-5 Caye CaulkerEnter Belize. Bask on the beach, goswimming, diving or watch the sun set lazily below the horizon.Days 6-7 San IgnacioSan Ignacio offers a range of outdooractivities, including an exhilarating tubing adventure.Days 8-9 Flores - TikalA laidback Guatemalan town lounging onthe shores of Lake Peten Itza, this is the ideal place to feast on classicCentral American cuisine and take an optional visit to Tikal.Days 10-11 Rio DulceTravel through dense jungle to Rio Dulce.Day 12 AntiguaDiscover the charisma and intrigue of Antigua bywalking along the cobblestone streets or perhaps enjoy a siesta inone of the lush parks. Framed by three volcanoes and with anelegant colonial feel, Antigua is one of the most culture-rich cities inCentral America. Days 13-14 San Jorge La Laguna -ChichicastenangoStay with a local family in San Jorge La Lagunaand try to have a mingled Spanglish conversation with the locals.Shop-till-you-drop at the Chichicastenango market where everythingfrom unique handicrafts to medicinal plants are for sale.Days 15-17 AntiguaMark the end of this Mayan Encounter with avisit to the tempestuous Pacaya Volcano. . Tour the Mayan ruins of Tulum and Tikal. Relax on Caye Caulker . Shop at famousChichicastenango. Enjoy the volcanic scenery of AntiguaTour highlightsTour price from£590ppSee website for detailsBasicTraveller£756ppFlight ex London from£565pp£435ppTour (paid in advance)$200ppLocal Payment (paid locally in US$)So what will it cost me?Based on current exchange rates£756ppFlight ex London fromPlusTraveller