FUNKY TOURS DIVING adventures

DIVING TOURS (Divers Paradise 14 days)

Mexico, Belize and Guatemala

THE CONCEPT

Thanks to our very first diving group. Engel, Sabine, Olivier and Julie. Tikal, Guatemala, Feb 2006		An Adventure trip for certified divers to the most incredible sites of Mexico and Belize. (Total of 15 dives.)
		Meet the Mayan World: Archaeological sites, diving, parks, boat rides and local guides are all included in the price of the trip.
		An independent and original way to travel in small groups with a knowledgeable guide and dive master.
		Comfortable hotels in double occupancy with included breakfasts.
		Climate controlled private transportation by minibus with trilingual driver (A/C and CD/MP3).
		Trilingual guide and bilingual dive master from Canada (PADI) with you for the duration of the trip.
		Possibility to join the group without diving.(Snorkling)

TRIP RESUME

Day	Activities	Hotel
1	Arrival in Cancun and transfer to the hotel in Playa del Carmen.	Hotel Hu-Ku, Playa del Carmen
2	Enjoy the beaches of Playa del Carmen.	Hotel Hu-Ku, Playa del Carmen
3	Dive in Cozumel (2)	Hotel Hu-Ku, Playa del Carmen
4	Wreck dive in Puerto Morelos . Playa del Carmen beach	Hotel Hu-Ku, Playa del Carmen
5	Dive at Cenotes* (2)of the Riviera Maya and visit of Tulum.	Hotel Laguna, Bacalar village
6	Road trip to Belize and arrival at Caye Caulker.
7	Dive at the Blue Hole (3).
8	Dive at Caye Caulker "Reef dive" (2).
9	Visit Belize City zoo and road trip to Tikal	Hotel Casa de Don David, El Remate
10	visit of Tikal	Hotel Peten, Flores
11	Return to Mexico, visit of a baboon sanctuary	Majahual
12	Dive at Majahual (2), return to Playa del Carmen	Hotel Hu-Ku, Playa del Carmen
13	Dive in Playa del Carmen (2)	Hotel Hu-Ku, Playa del Carmen
14	Playa del Carmen, visit of Chichen Itza (optional)	Hotel Hu-Ku, Playa del Carmen
	* "Caves diving" qualification is not obligatory.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1

Arrival: Cancun
Arrival:	Cancun Airport. We will be staying in Playa del Carmen.
Activities:	Enjoy the beautiful white beaches of Playa del Carmen.
Hotel:	Hul-Ku, Playa del Carmen

Day 2

Playa del Carmen
Activities:	The Beach... Enjoy the beautiful white beaches of Playa del Carmen.
Info:	Evening out to enjoy the nightlife.
Hotel:	Hul-Ku, Playa del Carmen

Day 3

Dives in Playa del Carmen
Activities:	Two dives (Tortugas and Barracudas) where you will get acquainted to the Caribbean clear waters... With giant sea turtles
Info:	Return early afternoon for the siesta
Hotel:	Hul-Ku, Playa del Carmen

Day 4

Dives in Cozumel
Activities:	Morning ferry to Cozumel. Dives (2) in the afternoon, lunch included.
Info:	After your dives you are free to dine in Cozumel, ferries depart every hour until 8 pm.
Hotel:	Hul-Ku, Playa del Carmen

Day 5

Dive the Cenotes
Activities:	Two dives in one day in the Cenotes of the Mayan Riviera, near Tulum. We will spend the rest of the day in Tulum for dinner before leaving for Bacalar.
Info:	Lunch included.
Hotel:	Hotel Laguna, Bacalar village

Day 6

Road trip to Belize !
Activities:	Road trip to Belize after breakfast and arrival at Caye Caukler.
Info:	Long day to travel to Belize City and then a 60 minute boatride to the island of Caye Caulker.
Hotel:	TBD

Day 7

3 Dives at the Blue Hole
Activities:	Departure in the morning in a boat from Caye Caukler for the diving sites; Lighthouse and blue hole.
Info:	Lunch included.
Hotel:	TBD

SECOND WEEK

Day 8

Dive on the great barrier reef
Activities:	Two dives starting from Caye Caukler, Belize.
Info:	It is possible to do a night dive (Optional).
Hotel:	TBD

Day 9

Road trip toTikal...
Activities:	Road trip to Tikal and visit of Belize City Zoo on the way.
Info:	We will spend the night in a cosy little hotel by Lake Peten Itza. Dinner by the lake in the evening.
Hotel:	Hotel Casa de Don David, El Remate

Day 10

Visit of Tikal
Activities:	Breakfast by the lake Penten Itza and guided tour of the magnificent Mayan site of Tikal.
Info:	Visit of the ruins with a local guide.
Hotel:	Hotel Peten, Flores. (www.corpetur.com/english/index-eng.html)

Day 11

Return to Mexico...
Activities:	Return to Mexico, visit of a baboon sanctuary in the afternoon. Arrival at Mahahual.
Info:	Border fees are included in the price.
Hotel:	TBD

Day 12

Dives at Majahual
Activities:	Two dives in Mahahual in the morning, return to Playa del Carmen.
Info:
Hotel:	Hul-Ku, Playa del Carmen

Day 13

Dives in Playa del Carmen
Activities:	Two dives in Playa del Carmen.
Info:	The night dive is still available...
Hotel:	Hul-Ku, Playa del Carmen

Day 14

Playa del Carmen
Activities:	Free day. We also offer a visit to Chichen Itza, a Mayan archaeological (Optional. 42$ USD)
Info:	Please take note that some of us will be flying the next day so it is not advisable to dive.
Hotel:	Hul-Ku, Playa del Carmen

Prices

$1990 USD

Departures

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Includes

1)	Transportation (on site)
2)	All activities mentioned including dives and equipment.
3)	14 nights in comfortable hotels in double occupancy . (The passengers travelling on their own can share a room with the guide or another passenger of the same sex if possible).
4)	All breakfast and some lunches.
5)	Bilingual guide and dive master
6)	Border fees

Excludes

1)	Optional activities
2)	Flight to Mexico
3)	Personal insurance (Mandatory)
4)	Some lunches and all diners
5)	Personal expenses
6)	Airport transfers

Requirements

1)	Open water PADI certificate or equivalent.
2)	A good physical condition.
4)	Adventurous passengers

Number of

Passengers

10 per minibus max.

Guides


Patrick Goulet	Julie Comète	Mélia Lagacé
Driver / Guide	Guide	Divemaster / Guide

Hotel included

Yes. Comfortable hotels with private bath.

Meals

Breakfast included as well as some lunches during the dives.

Transport

Minibus 15 passengers 7.3L Turbo diesel with luggage on the roof. Pillows, blankets and a safe on board.

Camping

Comfortable hotels only.

Visas

No visas necessary for citizens of the European Union, countries of the Commonwealth and of the United States. Contact us for more information.

Coolers

2 coolers are on board and available for the passengers.

CD / Cassette

CD/MP3 only. Don't forget to bring your own.

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