Tour Gulf Of Mexico Tour: A Journey Across Sierra Madre Oriental

Meals

7x breakfasts are included. FOOD : Meals and Gastronomic Experiences included in this tour can normally meet most of the common dietary restrictions. However, due to the active program of the tour and different menus in each place, satisfying a special diet or food preferences of a particular traveler will depend on circumstances and cannot be fully guaranteed.

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WALKING TOURS & ORIENTATION WALKS : Tampico, Tuxpan, Papantla, Xicotepec, Pahuatlán, Huasca de Ocampo, Mineral del Chico, Real del Monte, Pachuca HISTORY & CULTURE EXPERIENCES : guided visits to 2 archaeological zones - El Tajin and Teotihuacan; Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque, Paste Museum in Real del Monte NATURE EXPERIENCES : snorkel boat tour to Tuxpan Coral Reef (Apr-Sep) or nature-watching boat tour Tuxpan Mangroves (Oct-Mar); El Chico National Park (entrance & hiking); Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla (guided visit)

Accommodation

7x nights in conveniently located, locally-owned hotels/B&Bs are included. ACCOMMODATIONS : An exact list of accommodations is sent together with trip notes 2 weeks before the departure date. Most of the accommodations are centrally located, tourist-class, locally-owned properties with private facilities in each room (unless specified in the itinerary). We can arrange pre- and post-tour accommodations but not earlier than 2 weeks before the departure when we send you final trip notes. ROOM TYPES : • Single Room: Private room for 1 person with 1 individual bed (twin-size or similar). • Double Room: Private room for 2 people with 1 double bed (queen-size or similar). • Twin Room: Private room for 2 people with 2 individual beds (twin-size or similar). • Triple Room: Private room for 3 people with 1 double bed (queen-size or similar) and 1 single bed (twin-size or similar). • Quad Room: Private room for 4 people with 2 double beds (queen-size or similar). If none of the room types above fits you, please contact us and we will send you a personalized quote.

Guide

Service of an experienced Tour Leader throughout the tour is included.

Transport

Transportation in a private vehicle throughout the tour is included. The vehicle type depends on the group size and may include a car, 7-seater, or minivan.

Optional

Logistics DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL : We will leave our accommodation in Mexico City on Day 3 morning. We will be back in Mexico City on Day 8 afternoon around 3 pm. AIRPORT TRANSFERS : "Mexico: Across Sierra Madre Oriental" tour doesn’t include airport transfers. Mexico City International Airport is just 12 km away from the center of the city and is easily accessible by both taxis and public transport. Tampico International Airport is 10 km away from the center of the city and is also easily accessible by taxis. PHYSICAL CONDITION : This tour involves a decent amount of walking & hiking. Therefore, travelers should have at least moderate physical fitness condition. Notes AGE : Due to the required physical condition, the recommended age of participants in this tour is 12-69 years. However, potential participants outside of the above-mentioned age group can still participate upon request if (1) they are in good physical condition (2) that will allow them to cope with the pace of the group tour. ACTIVITIES : Participation in all activities is optional - just be sure to be in time for daily departures. Most of the included activities such as walking tours (>2h, normally in historic centers of bigger cities), orientation walks ( WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU : Comfortable clothes & shoes; swimming suit & slippers/water shoes; a smaller backpack for daily tours; hat/cap, sunglasses & sunscreen; travel insurance; good mood & curiosity. GROUP VS. PRIVATE : Our multi-day tours offer both group and private departures (see pricing at checkout). Group tour - take a scheduled trip with other travelers. Private tour - take a trip on your own, with friends or family. Private tours are customizable (you can depart any day and we can add additional stops & activities on your request) and thus may cost more than group tours. PRICING : The price of the tour/person depends on the number of travelers and the room/tour option you choose.

Hygieneprotocol

Post-COVID health & safety Understanding continuously present risks associated with COVID-19 pandemics and willing to keep both travelers & our team healthy, Vibe Adventures introduced internal health & safety guidelines that are enforced on all our tours until such measures are lifted by authorities of each destination and/or pandemic situation gets completely resolved worldwide. Those guidelines are based on official recommendations & protocols from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and among others include the following measures: Education & Training: ● regular training & education of the staff (Tour Leaders, drivers, crew) and suppliers (accomodations, restaurants, experience providers, etc.) on the importance of COVID-related health & safety measures; ● promotion of the importance of hand hygiene & other COVID-related health & safety measures to travelers through signage, oral instructions and online materials; ● contracting only suppliers that responsibly implement COVID-related health & safety protocols recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and local authorities. Hand Hygiene: ● mandatory application of antibacterial gel (70% alcohol) by everyone entering the vehicle that is used for transportation during the tour; ● implementing mandatory hand-hygiene policy that requires regular scheduled use of hand sanitizer and washing hands with soap by the staff during the tour, especially after touching objects in public areas (e.g. handrails, doors, money, mobile phones, etc.). Masks : ● mandatory use of a face masks or other protecting items (e.g. scarfs, kerchiefs or bandanas) covering nose, chin & mouth by both travelers & staff in all public areas (especially in confined environments such as public transport, shops, markets, museums, lobbies of hotels etc.); ● the use of the mask is not mandatory in private areas (e.g. hotel rooms) and while having meals & drinks. Sanitation : ● mandatory daily sanitation of the vehicles used for transportation of travellers by the staff especially of handles, doors, seats, and other frequently-touched surfaces; ● use of cleaning and disinfecting products that are approved by local & international health authorities; ● regular audit of our suppliers on their cleanliness & sanitation protocols. Physical distancing: ● mandatory social distance of at least 1.5 m (~5 feet) by both travelers & staff throughout the tour. Health assessments: ● mandatory daily health assessments of all travellers & staff (measuring the body temperature & oral questionnaire on COVID-related symptoms). Please remember: only mutual assistance & support can put an end to this borderless pandemic and help us protect the health of ourselves, our families & colleagues. Thanks in advance for your understanding & cooperation.

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Insurance

Travel insurance not included. Having travel insurance valid for the whole duration of the tour is obligatory, so please make sure you acquire one before your trip.

Others

Transportation between the destination of the tour and your place of origin, airport transfers, other activities & meals, travel insurance, personal expenses & tips are not included.

Flights

Transportation between the destination of the tour and your place of origin is not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Tampico
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Tampico

Bienvenidos a Tampico - a historical port city where different architectural styles create a unique and special urban landscape. Arrive at any time before meeting your group and Tour Leader in the evening: welcome meeting, orientation walk of Tampico, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group.

• Transportation: walking

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Tampico

• Activities Included: welcome meeting, orientation walk of Tampico
Day 2 Day 2: Tampico - Tuxpan Coral Reef /Tuxpan Mangroves - Tuxpan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Tampico - Tuxpan Coral Reef /Tuxpan Mangroves - Tuxpan

After breakfast, continue our Gulf of Mexico tour heading to Tuxpan where we will either take a snorkeling boat tour to a nearby Tuxpan Coral Reef (Apr-Sept) or take a mangrove boat tour (Oct-Mar). In the evening, we will be back to the nearby sleepy beach town of Tuxpan: check-in at our accommodation, an orientation walk of the town, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Tuxpan

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: snorkeling tour to Tuxpan Coral Reef (Apr-Sept) or mangroves boat tour (Oct-Mar); orientation walk of Tuxpan
Day 3 Day 3: Tuxpan - Cristo Redentor - El Tajin - Papantla
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Tuxpan - Cristo Redentor - El Tajin - Papantla

After a swim in the sea and breakfast in Tuxpan, go to El Tajin - a majestic UNESCO-listed archaeological zone with impressive pyramids and sumptuous buildings. On the way there, see a giant statue of Cristo Redentor and enjoy the majestic views that arise from the hill. Afterward, continue to Papantla - a nearby "Magic Town" known for its downtown square and cathedral, where voladores ("flyers") perform the unique ritual considered a UNESCO Intangible Heritage. Check-in at our accommodation, orientation walk of Papantla, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Papantla

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: photo stops at Cristo Redentor statues; guided visit to El Tajin Archeological Zone; orientation walk of Papantla
Day 4 Day 4: Papantla - Xicotepec - Pahuatlán
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Papantla - Xicotepec - Pahuatlán

On this day we will visit two beautiful "Magic Towns". Firstly, we will head to Xicotepec - a picturesque "Magical Town" that lives in the communion of the pre-Hispanic and colonial times. There, we will visit one of the local family coffee farms where we will learn about the whole process of elaboration of this aromatic drink. Then, we will go to Pahuatlán. Situated in the middle of the Puebla mountains, among numerous coffee and pahua (local type of avocado) plantations, this region with a high percentage of the indigenous population breathes with an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Therefore, once there, you will be surrounded by Nahuatl and Otomi cultures, which still carefully preserve their traditions. Check-in at our accommodation, orientation walk, optional dinner and get-together with the rest of the group in Pahuatlán.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Pahuatlán

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: tour of a family coffee farm with tastings; orientation walks of Pahuatlán and Xicotepec
Day 5 Day 5: Pahuatlán - Cascadas Paraiso - Basaltic Prisms Of Santa María Regla - Huasca De Ocampo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Pahuatlán - Cascadas Paraiso - Basaltic Prisms Of Santa María Regla - Huasca De Ocampo

After breakfast, we will go to explore Cascadas Paraiso - a complex of 10 breathtaking waterfalls located in a beautiful mountainous area frequently covered with fog. Afterward, continue to Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla. This imposing 40-meter geological structure is made of shining rocks formed thousands of years ago and washed by four waterfalls. Finally, we will finish the day in Huasca de Ocampo - a charming "Magic Town" at the edge of the mountains where the bonanza of old times still reverberates, times when several ranches were built to make the Count of Regla the richest man of his time. Check-in at our accommodation, orientation walk, optional dinner and get-together with the rest of the group in Huasca de Ocampo.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Huasca de Ocampo

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: guided visit to Cascadas Paraiso and Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla; walking tour in Huasca de Ocampo
Day 6 Day 6: Huasca De Ocampo - El Chico National Park - Mineral Del Chico
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Huasca De Ocampo - El Chico National Park - Mineral Del Chico

Firstly, in the morning go hiking in El Chico National Park - one of the oldest protected areas in Mexico founded in 1898. After this, move to a nearby Mineral del Chico - a "Magical Town" whose rich nature and mining history will heighten your senses and fill you with energy as you walk along its steep narrow streets. Check-in at our accommodation, orientation walk of the town, optional dinner and get-together with the rest of the group.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mineral del Chico

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: hiking in El Chico National Park; orientation walk of Mineral del Chico
Day 7 Day 7: Mineral Del Chico - Real Del Monte - Pachuca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Mineral Del Chico - Real Del Monte - Pachuca

In the morning, continue our Gulf of Mexico tour exploring Real del Monte. This gorgeous mining town is a knot of houses, restaurants, and pastie shops spread across pine-tree-carpeted hills. After exploring this picturesque place which is also a home of Mexican pastes, head to Pachuca. Known as "La Bella Airosa", this city preserves the splendor of its rich gold mining past and witnesses influences of Mexican, Spanish, and English architecture. Orientation walk of the city’s historic center, optional farewell dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group in the evening.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Pachuca

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: orientation walks of Real del Monte and Pachuca; guided visit to Paste Museum in Real del Monte
Day 8 Day 8: Pachuca - Aqueduct Of Padre Tembleque - Teotihuacan - Mexico City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Pachuca - Aqueduct Of Padre Tembleque - Teotihuacan - Mexico City

In the morning, go to see the UNESCO-listed Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque - an impressive 16th-century construction that stretches for 45 km. Afterward, head to explore majestic Teotihuacan - a complex of impressive pyramids, set amid what was once Mesoamerica’s greatest city. Finally, arrive in Mexico City around 3 pm.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: guided visit of Teotihuacan Archeological Zone and Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque

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Itinerary of your trip Gulf Of Mexico Tour: A Journey Across Sierra Madre Oriental

Day 1: Tampico

Day 2: Tampico - Tuxpan Coral Reef /Tuxpan Mangroves - Tuxpan

Day 3: Tuxpan - Cristo Redentor - El Tajin - Papantla

Day 4: Papantla - Xicotepec - Pahuatlán

Day 5: Pahuatlán - Cascadas Paraiso - Basaltic Prisms Of Santa María Regla - Huasca De Ocampo

Day 6: Huasca De Ocampo - El Chico National Park - Mineral Del Chico

Day 7: Mineral Del Chico - Real Del Monte - Pachuca

Day 8: Pachuca - Aqueduct Of Padre Tembleque - Teotihuacan - Mexico City

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