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To make reservations and/or inquiries (on these and other tours) contact: Katia Navarro Intl Sales Manager EPIC GROUP/Cancun DMC "Everything's Possible In Cancun"   Phone: +(98) 83 09 70 Fax: +(98) 83 02 38 E-Mail: epic@cancun.com.mx www.epic.com.mx Chichen-Itza Description : One of the most important Mayan archaeological sites. Chichen Itza became a regional religious and ceremonial center during the early Post-Classic Maya period (900 A.D -1200 A.D). During the panoramic ride through the lush green jungle, on the way to Chichen Itza (126 miles from Cancun), a bilingual guide will explain about the interesting Mayan Culture. Among other important structures such as the Sacred Well, the Ball Court, the Temple of the Warriors, the Observatory, you will find the main structure "El Castillo" the pyramid of Kukulcan, site of the famous equinox phenomenon. For cultures in the world, this is an excursion that can not be missed. The guided visit will last two and a half hours. Afterwards, we will tour you to a local restaurant for lunch where you will spend 1 hour then you return to Cancun. Suggested Itinerary: 08:00 am Departure from your hotel 10.30 am Arrival at the archaeological site, guided visit 01:00 pm Lunch and time at leisure 03:30 pm Departure to Cancun 06:30 pm Arrival at hotel Attire: Casual and very comfortable walking shoes. Price and Inclusions with a minimum of 25 pax: US$59.00 pp Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach EPIC Tour Conductor on each bus (only on private basis) Soft drinks and bottled water on board Dry snacks on board Chichen Itza entrance fee 1 bilingual guide per every 25 people, on the site Fresh moist towel after the guided visit Buffet Yucatecan lunch Additional Charges: (Subject to 10% management fee when charge to the master) Drinks during lunch Optional: Deluxe tour including continental breakfast and lunch a la carte US$74.00 pp Tulum with Xel-Há Description: A very important archaeological site of the Mayan Culture. TULUM dates from the PostClassic period and is the only Mayan settlement ever discovered to be completely surrounded by a wall and constructed by the sea. TULUM is located 78 miles south of Cancun. During the ride, a bilingual guide will explain the interesting Mayan Culture. The city of TULUM was built in honor of the sun. The main structure at the site is The Castle, a pyramid-like building crowned by a temple which commands magnificent views of the Caribbean Sea. Other edifices of interest are the Temple of the Frescoes and Descending God; the site contains remnants of approximately 60 structures. The guided visit at the ruins will last one hour and fifteen minutes. We recommend participants to bring along very comfortable walking shoes, hat and a camera. The ancient Maya named this marvelous place "Xel-Há" which means where water is born. Xel-Há is one of nature's perfect creations and a paradise for nature lovers. This extraordinary place is formed by a combination of inlets, lagoons, cenotes and caves that are fed by the sea and underground fresh water springs and rivers, turning Xel-Há into the world's largest aquarium. Swim or snorkel in the inlet, peacefully navigate the river, sunbathe or walk on the beach, explore the cenotes, discover ancient Mayan murals, be surrounded by fish, birds, butterflies, iguanas, macaws, etc. in the world of fun and adventure offered by Xel-Há. Itinerary: 08:30 pm Departure from hotel 10:00 pm Arrival at Tulum for guided 1 hour tour of ruins 11-15 pm Depart for Xel Há 11:30 pm Arrival to Xel Há for snorkeling and lunch 03:30 pm Departure to hotel 04:45 pm Arrival to hotel Price and inclusions: US$65.00 per person Air-conditioned Motorcoach with minimum of 25 pax EPIC Tour Conductor Entrance fee for ruins and train to ruins 1 guide for every 20 pax at Tulum Entrance fee to Xel Há Soft drinks and water on the transportation Gratuities and taxes Additional Charges: Snacks and bar service can be supplied on request Snorkeling equipment at $7 p/set Drinks at Xel-Há (Subject to a 10% management fee when charged to the master) Xcaret Description: Billed as "Natures Sacred Paradise," this eco-archaeological park lies 72 miles south of Cancun. Paths wind through the jungle to a series of small Mayan temples and all that remains of an ancient port-, a lagoon, sheltered beach and rocky inlet. Other highlights include the spectacular underground river which traverses through a series of caverns on a thrilling adventure, an aviary, wildlife corner, aquarium, butterfly farm and botanical garden. Other activities available (not included) are: snorkeling and diving tours, horseback riding and dolphin swim. Restaurants and shops complete the portfolio of attractions at this perfect day-trip destination. To protect the fragile balance of nature, only bio-degradable sunscreen lotion is allowed in the park. Suggested Itinerary: 09:30 am Departure from hotel in air-conditioned vehicles 10:30 am Arrival at Xcaret, time at leisure to do the underground river, sunbathe, tour the park... 04:30 pm Departure to hotel 05:30 pm Arrival to hotel Price and Inclusions: US$69.00 pp Air-conditioned motorcoach with a minimum of 25 passengers EPIC tour conductor Xcaret entrance fee Soft drinks and water on transportation Gratuities and taxes Additional Charges / Optional Activities at Xcaret: Swim with the Dolphins: (advance reservation possible) $80.00 USD per person Times: (Mon - Sat / 1 hr) 11:30, 13:30,15:30 (Sun) 11:30 Short swim w/ dolphins then play games w/ them from the platform $55.00 USD per person. Times: (Sun - Fri / 30 min) 11:00, 13:00,15:00 (Sat) 11:00 Snorkeling gear rental $ 8.00 USD each Snorkeling to the reef (1:15 min) $23.00 w/equipment 1:00, 11:30, 1:00, 1:30, 3:00, 3:30 Horseback riding (1 hr) $30.00 USD per person 10:00, 11:15, 12:30, 1:45, 3:00, 4:15 Diving tour, multi-level (1 hr) $35.00 w/equipment 12:30, 2:00, 3:30 Scuba lesson and tour (1 hr) $60.00 w/equipment 11:00, 12:30, 2:00 Diving refresher course (1 hr) $50.00 w/equipment 11:00, 12:30, 2:00 SNUBA tour - open sessions $39.00   Seawalker tour - open sessions $39.00   Lockers $ 1.00   Towel rentals $ 3.50   Snacks and bar service can be provided on request on transportation Food and beverages consumed in the park Note: All additional charges applied to the master are assessed a 10% management fee. Garrafon Description : Located on the southern tip of Isla Mujeres, Garrafon is the newest natural park in the region. The park features Garrafon Reef, with shallow waters and gentle currents that offers subaquatic beauty like no other spot, and South Point, an imposing rock formation offering a breathtaking view of the Caribbean and the Cancun skyline. Facilities include a 50,000 sq. ft. building decorated with Mexican Caribbean motifs, where you will find restaurants, bathrooms, lockers, showers, stores, visitor assistance centers, snorkeling and scuba equipment rental, ice cream parlor, photo shop, and gallery. The surrounding areas include lookouts, hiking trails, hammock havens, lounge chairs, fresh water pool, snack bar, peer, and connecting walkways to South Point. You can rent bicycles, scooters, and golf carts to explore the island's many points of interest. A day tour that offers something for everyone, and nothing ordinary. Departures: 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 a.m. Returns: 3:30, 4:30, and 5:30 p.m. Price and inclusions US$ 56.00 per person Continental breakfast at "Embarcadero" Transportation on boat Cancun-Garrafon-Cancun Entrance fee Ground tranportation with guide at Garrafon - Punta Sur Garrafon Life vest Use of the instalations Additional items Food & Beverages (group menus upon request) Snorkeling gear (new tube) US$ 9.00 Rent of towel US$ 2.00 Rent of locker US$ 2.00 Round trip transfer hotel- marina US$ 15.00 (minimum 6 pax) Activities: Snorkeling the Garrafon Reef Scuba diving Swimming and wading in the Caribbean waters Hiking trails and walkways to South Point Sightseeing Visit to local Mayan temple ruins Hammock dreaming, Sunbathing Parque Nizuc Surrounded by tropical vegetation, Parque Nizuc is the only park located within the Hotel Zone of Cancun, relieving you from traveling great distances for a refreshing experience. It covers over 70,000 meters and has 250 meters of fine white sandy beach areas, offering great attractions. ATILANTIDA (dolphiarium) Located within the marine reserve Punta Nizuc, recognized by IMATA (international Marine Trainers Association) BAXAL-HA (Snorkelarium) Experience the interactive snorkel on the sea with stingrays, nurse sharks and a wide variety of fish in a natural confined area. WET'N WILD Double Space Bowl, Mach 4, Bubba Tub, Lazy River, Wave Pool, Bubba Up, Kid's Park. Itinerary Suggested: 09:45 Depart hotel for park 10:00 Arrival to park for a day of fun 16:45 Depart park to hotel 17:00 Arrival to hotel Price and Inclusions: Adults US$40.00 pp Park entrance Unlimited use of rides (excluding sky coaster, dolphins or snorkeling) Group's name will be placed on the electronic marquee Towels can be brought from the hotel Transfers via air-conditioned motorcoaches, round-trip Additional Charges / Optional Activities at Parque Nizuc: Dolphin Interactive Program (D.I.P) (advance reservation possible)$48.00 US pp (30 minutes of interactive activities with a dolphin) Dolphin Swim Program (D.S.P) (advance reservation possible) $90.00 US pp (45 minutes of swimming with a dolphins) Sky Coster $ 30, 00 Usd pp Lockers $ 3.00 Usd Large Lockers $ 5.00 Usd Towel rentals $ 3.00 Usd Snacks and bar service can be provided on request on transportation Food and beverages consumed in the park Note: All additional charges applied to the master are assessed a 10% management fee. Captain Hook Pirate Cruise to Isla Mujeres Description: Enjoy a fun day at Isla Mujeres, located just off the coast of Cancun. This replica of a Spanish Galleon will transport you to the island in style. And what fun! The animation team is the best in Cancun and they will keep your clients entertained all day - there's games, dancing, open bar, snorkeling and lunch. There is even time for shopping and relaxing on Isla Mujeres. Facilities: 93 ft. Long galleon with a maximum capacity of 250 pax, min. of 100 pax for exclusivity. Full kitchens with grills, various dining rooms (one with air-conditioning), bathrooms. Itinerary: 10 am to 5 pm Price and inclusions: US$45.00 Cruise to Isla Mujeres With pirate themes and animation Games and entertainment Continental breakfast Domestic open bar Lunch buffet style on board Shopping tour Taxes Epic coordination and supervision Additional Charges: Optional snorkeling equipment at $10 per set upon consumption Gratuities to the boat's crew at $1 per person in the group New access fees to the reefs at $1 per snorkeler Round-trip ground transfers at $15 per person Punta Nizuc Reef Description: Follow a guide on a two-seater Aqua Ray sports or speed boat to Punta Nizuc Reef, a perfect snorkeling spot with depths from 20 to 30 feet, on the way you'll explore the jungle of and see the exotic wildlife and rare birds that live there. The tour lasts two and a half hours. Snorkeling gear included. Private basis with a minimum of 16 passengers. Departures on Thunder at 8, 10, 11 am and 1, 2, 4 pm Departures on Jet Rider at 9 am and 12 and 3 pm Returns 2 1/2 hrs after departure time Itinerary: Many marinas operate this tour using different schedules. We will use the marina that best suits your group needs. Our preferred supplier is Aqua Fun. Attire: Bathing suit under shorts, t-shirt, towels. Price and Inclusions: $47.00 p/person Pre-registration for groups at the hotel Tour with guide per each 10 vehicles Access fees to the protected reef areas Taxes and gratuities Epic coordination and supervision Departures on Thunder at 8, 10, 11 am and 1, 2, 4 pm Departures on Jet Rider at 9 am and 12 and 3 pm Returns 2 1/2 hrs after departure time Itinerary: Many marinas operate this tour using different schedules. We will use the marina that best suits your group needs. Our preferred supplier is Aqua Fun. Attire: Bathing suit under shorts, t-shirt, towels. Price and Inclusions: $47.00 p/person Pre-registration for groups at the hotel Tour with guide per each 10 vehicles Access fees to the protected reef areas Taxes and gratuities Epic coordination and supervision Additional Charges: Round-trip transfers hotel-marina-hotel $15.00 Usd per person