Exploration in the Heart of Baja California

Take advantage of four days to discover Mexico City, where history comes alive through its architecture and traditions. This programme will be a pleasant prelude to your embarkation.

Day 1 – Mexico City

Meet at Mexico City Airport in the Arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).

You will be transferred to your hotel.

Dinner at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 – Mexico City

After breakfast, you will depart for a visit of Mexico City’s famous landmarks.

You will start your journey by discovering the historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, filled with colonial buildings and vibrant markets. The Zócalo, or Plaza Mayor, is the main square, surrounded by the imposing Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace.

You will visit the Palace of Fine Arts, a masterpiece housing the finest works of Mexican art and culture. This neoclassical building is also home to the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico. The Palacio de Bellas Artes has received recognition and awards in a variety of fields. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987.

Lunch in a local restaurant.

You will then visit the National Museum of Anthropology and explore the roots of a nation. With its vast collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts and a dedicated section for Mexico’s ancient civilizations, this museum will immerse you in the history of the country’s most significant cultures.

Way back to your hotel, dinner at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 – Teotihuacan

Breakfast at the hotel or on the way (depending on departure time).

Venture outside of Mexico City to explore the ancient Teotihuacan Pyramids, one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the Americas. This UNESCO World Heritage site, about 50 km — 31 miles — from Mexico City, was once a thriving metropolis that dates back to around 100 BC. The massive Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon dominate the skyline, connected by the Avenue of the Dead, a grand ceremonial road. Teotihuacan was a centre of culture and trade in pre-Columbian Mexico, and exploring its plazas, temples, and murals offers a glimpse into the life of this ancient civilization.

Lunch in a local restaurant.

Once back in Mexico City, discover Coyoacán, known as the “cultural heart of Mexico” and one of city’s oldest and most culturally rich neighbourhoods. It retains a neo-colonial charm that has attracted several generations of Mexican and foreign intellectuals, including such iconic figures as Octavio Paz, Salvador Novo, Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo and Leon Trotsky.

Way back to your hotel, dinner at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 – Mexico City/Cabo San Lucas

Breakfast at the hotel and check out.

You will be transferred to Mexico City airport in time to check in for your domestic flight to Cabo San Lucas.

Your programme includes:

·        3-nights’ accommodation in a 4-5* hotel in Mexico City (local standard), breakfast included.

·        Domestic flight from Mexico City to Cabo San Lucas, in economy class.

·        Meals as mentioned in the programme.

·        Beverage package during meals (bottled water + 1 glass of wine or 1 soft drink or 1 local beer and 1 coffee or tea).

·        Transfers, visits, entrance fees and activities as mentioned in the programme.

·        The services of a local English-speaking guide.

Your programme does not include:

·        Dinners.

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Personal expenses.

·        Visa if necessary.

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note:

·        It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.

·        Information about your hotel and baggage allowed on your domestic flight will be provided at a later stage.

- A minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.

Enjoy a 4-day stay after your cruise to relax and explore the Riviera Maya to your heart's content.

Day 1 – Cabo San Lucas/Cancun

After being transferred to Cabo San Lucas’ airport, you will take a domestic flight to Cancun.

You will be greeted by our local representative and transferred to your hotel.

Time and dinner at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 - Riviera Maya / Tulum

Breakfast at the hotel.

You will visit the archaeological site of Tulum. Founded around 900 A.D., when the major Mayan sites had already been abandoned, Tulum reached its peak between 1200 and 1400 A.D. It was undoubtedly a major port to which merchants from all over Mexico flocked, which explains the heterogeneous nature of its architecture. Marvel at the beauty of this site, built in an exceptional natural setting on the edge of the turquoise Mexican Caribbean Sea and on a rocky promontory that sets off the buildings particularly well.

You will then head off to a local Cenote to swim in crystal-clear waters and immerse yourself in nature.

Lunch will be served in a local restaurant, then you will be transferred to your hotel.

Rest of the day and dinner at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 - Riviera Maya

Breakfast at the hotel.

Day and meals at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 - Cancun

Breakfast at the hotel and check out.

Day at leisure.

You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in the PONANT selected flight, or any other flight (please make sure to previously communicate your flight schedule to your travel agent).

Your programme includes:

·        3-nights’ accommodation in a 4-5* hotel in Riviera Maya (local standard), breakfast included.

·        The domestic flight Cabo San Lucas – Cancun, in economy class.

·        Transfers and visits as mentioned in the programme.

·        The services of a local English-speaking assistance.

Your programme does not include:

·        Meals and drinks, unless mentioned in the program.

·        Tips for the driver and local assistance.

·        Personal expenses.

·        Visa if necessary.

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note:

·        It is imperative that the details of your return flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.

·        Information about your hotel and baggage allowed on your domestic flight will be provided at a later stage.

- A minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.