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Discovering  Campeche
Discovering  Campeche
Discovering  Campeche
Discovering  Campeche
Discovering  Campeche
Discovering  Campeche
Discovering  Campeche
Discovering  Campeche

Discovering Campeche

Discovering Campeche

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Kickstart your Valencia Travel Peru vacation package by selecting your preferred month of travel in our Dates & Prices section. Here, you'll find all you need to know about our trekking tour package availability and pricing, tailored to fit every season and budget. Navigate through your options to discover the ideal time for your unforgettable tour trip. With just a few clicks, you're on your way to experiencing the beauty and thrill of our Peru adventure packages, or Machu Picchu tour packages, specially curated to your preferences.

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Discover Why Our Passengers Love Valencia Travel: A Glimpse into Our Five-Star Reviews
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Junior COctober 06
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Todo.exelenteLa verdad es un placer venir a sus instalaciones nos atendió juan Pablo y su trabajo está de lujo al igual que el capitán estuvo muy atento con nuestro servicio cap.gabriel capitor
Increíble experiencia en nuestras vidas en Machu Pichu
Un viaje en tren muy bien planificado organizado por Renne y Nico. Todo transcurrió sin problemas. Los guías eran excelentes, muy serviciales y comprensivos. Ambos eran peruanos patriotas, muy amantes de la tradición inca.
Vishwas AOctober 03
One of the wonders of the world - Machu Picchu in Andes mountains covered with a memorable trip with Claudio of Valentia
Valentia Tours organised the trip with good combination of activities and free time. Claudio Andia was a fantastic tour guide. Took care of us very well. He was super organised and explained everything well in advance. He is very passionate about Peru, Machu Picchu and local culture.
Vanessa LOctober 02
Bucket list perfection
An awesome experience! Got to hike the Inca trail and learned lots of fascinating facts as we moved along. Our guide Ruben was knowledgeable and his enthusiasm in sharing his culture with us was wonderful. Each member of the group was very well taken care of and I was particularly impressed with the gluten free meals prepared for me. I felt safe and well taken care of by the entire amazing team
Katie BOctober 01
Great knowledge, safety, and English.
We were with Ruben and JoseLuis and they were both amazing. Great knowledge of the area, the ruins, the animals, and they took care of our personal health and safety. Both have great English and made us feel welcome and safe. Both are very funny and great to chat to.
Leanne MOctober 01
EPIC INCA TRAIL HIKING EXPERIENCE
I just completed the 4 day Tripadeal inca trail hike. Our guide Ruben and his co guide Jose went above and beyond our expectations to help each and everyone of us complete the hike. Even those with altitude sickness were given oxygen and the attention required to make it all the way. The food was incredible. 3 x 4 course meals a day plus snacks and water. I think i gained weight. All meals were 5 star and chef prepared. The team of porters and the cooking team also went above qnd beyond to make sure every wish was Catered 4. BTW I am mid 50s and moderately fit and nailed it. So dont let fitness stop you from achieving this epic adventure.
sean hSeptember 30
valencia travel review
tour guide rueben and assistant tour guide jose were amazing made sure we had everything we needed on our hike, instilled plenty of knowledge as well as being very good company. would 10/10 recommend.
Louise MSeptember 30
Machu Pichu - una experiencia desafiante pero gratificante!
Las palabras no describen lo fabuloso y auto gratificante que fue este viaje. ¡El Camino Inca te desafiará pero valió la pena! Machu Pichu fue simplemente increíble y las fotos y recuerdos durarán toda la vida. Nuestro Guía turístico Rubén era fantástico y recomendaría este viaje a todo el mundo.
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Trip Overview

The mystical dense forests of Campeche offer a natural protection for the Mayan Archaeological sites such as Calakmul, Chicanna, Becán, Edzná, Xpujil, Hormiguero, and Balamkú among others. As the years have gone by, these magical and mystical temples and ruins continue to leave its visitors awe inspired with their beauty. We will visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Campeche, enjoy an encounter with dolphins at Isla Aguada, visit the magical town of Candelaria and be amazed at the remote Mayan archaeological sites along the way! 

Special features of our 10 Day Discovering Campeche Tour: 

Type of Tourism:   Adventure, Culture, History, Archaeology, bird watching.

Places to Visit:  Campeche, Isla Aguata, Candelaria, El Tigre, Pedro Baranda Springs, Balamku, Calakmul, Chicanna, Xpujil, Oxpemul, Nadzcaan 

Duration:  10 Days and 9 Nights.  

Type of Service: group tours. 

Accommodation:  3 star hotels at every destination that you will visit. These hotels have been carefully chosen and we can guarantee that you will feel comfortable and your every need catered for! 

Day by day schedule

Day 01-Arrival - Campeche

Day 01- Arrival - Campeche
Day 01- Arrival - Campeche
Day 01- Arrival - Campeche
Day 01- Arrival - Campeche
Day 01- Arrival - Campeche
Day 01- Arrival - Campeche

Today, is arrival day at Campeche International airport. We will be waiting for your arrival and will take you to the hotel in Campeche.

Day 02 -Campeche

Day 02 - Campeche
Day 02 - Campeche
Day 02 - Campeche
Day 02 - Campeche
Day 02 - Campeche
Day 02 - Campeche

Today we will head out on a cultural city tour of Campeche, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Our first visit will be at the Museo de Estelas Mayas, exhibiting Mayan stelae and regional art. We will then continue on our way to visit the Puerta de Tierra. An 18th century bronze cannon with the royal insignia welcomes you to Puerta de Tierra. SWe will climb to the top of the ramparts, where we can observe the domes of the Campeche churches. We will then head to the Bastion of San Francisco and the Bastion of San Juan, located in the same complex, where there is a small pirate museum. 

We will then walk along the called Casas de Colores street with its brightly painted housesand colonial doors. There are also a number of art galleries with works of Campeche artists, handicraft stores, churches, the Campechano Institute, Parque de la Independencia, the Cathedral, and the Puerta del Mar, which was the main entrance to this walled city.  

In the evening, there is a fascinating light and sound show at La Puerta de Tierra. We can then head back to the historical centre with cobblestone streets, where a number of stores, restaurants, bars and cafes come to life!. You can also take a stroll down the beautiful boardwalk, leading to a walkway and parks. 

Day 3 -Isla Aguada - Candelaria

Day 3 - Isla Aguada - Candelaria
Day 3 - Isla Aguada - Candelaria
Day 3 - Isla Aguada - Candelaria
Day 3 - Isla Aguada - Candelaria
Day 3 - Isla Aguada - Candelaria
Day 3 - Isla Aguada - Candelaria

After breakfast, we will continue to the Isla Aguada beach a hidden gem in the state of Campeche. This is not really an island as the name suggests, but a bar that separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Laguna de Terminos. Its privileged location adds to its charm, with sandy beach areas on one side and the beaches of the lagoon on the other. 

This small fishing town has an ocean of different shades of blue, that create a visual spectacle that must be seen! We will then have a boat trip on the Laguna de Terminos to spot dolphins in their natural habitat. We will then sail through mangroves to arrive at the Island of Birds. After this full day enjoying the nature and wildlifewe will continue on ouy way to the town of Candelaria. 

Day 04 -El Tigre archaeological Site - Pedro Baranda Springs

Day 04 - El Tigre archaeological Site - Pedro Baranda Springs
Day 04 - El Tigre archaeological Site - Pedro Baranda Springs
Day 04 - El Tigre archaeological Site - Pedro Baranda Springs
Day 04 - El Tigre archaeological Site - Pedro Baranda Springs
Day 04 - El Tigre archaeological Site - Pedro Baranda Springs
Day 04 - El Tigre archaeological Site - Pedro Baranda Springs

Today, we will head to the El Tigre Archaeological site on the banks of the Candelaria River. El Tigre is thought to be from the Itzamkana. In the ceremonial centre today, the templesare thought to be in honour to deities of chontal origin such as Ixchel and Itzamná. The latter was the god most adored by the ruling classes, who may have attempted to establish monotheism. The site of El Tigre sits on a hill next to the Candelaria River, and is comprised of 6 architectural groups. One of the squares is surrounded by pyramidal foundations and anthropomorphic masks from the Pre classic era. On the way back to Candelaria, we will stop at Pedro Baranda Springs, with its light rustic pier.

Day 5 -Balamku Bats Cave - Puerta Calakmul

Day 5 - Balamku Bats Cave - Puerta Calakmul
Day 5 - Balamku Bats Cave - Puerta Calakmul
Day 5 - Balamku Bats Cave - Puerta Calakmul
Day 5 - Balamku Bats Cave - Puerta Calakmul
Day 5 - Balamku Bats Cave - Puerta Calakmul
Day 5 - Balamku Bats Cave - Puerta Calakmul

Today, we will head to Balamku, where there is a stucco made between 550 and 600 AD. The frieze displays 4 ascension scenarios alternating with 3 jaguars. Every stage  includes an animal having its head flipped back. Along with showing in depth complementary facets of the underworld, the set reveals that the dynastic period is related to the solar cycle. The access throne is represented by the king, emerging from the jaws of a terrestrial monster The king’s death is seen as a sunset, when it falls into the mouth of the Earth Monster, After the sun sets, we will visit the Bats Cave, inhabited by more than 2 million bats 

Day 06 -Calakmul

Day 06 - Calakmul
Day 06 - Calakmul
Day 06 - Calakmul
Day 06 - Calakmul
Day 06 - Calakmul
Day 06 - Calakmul

Today we will enjoy a full day at the Calakmul Archaeological site, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Calakmul means “Two Adjacent Mounds” in Mayan and dominate the jungle. Calakmul was discovered in the early 30’s but in the 80s, systematic research discoverd the essence of the town among the most significant in the Classic Maya period along with Tikal and Palenque.. Hieroglyphic studies have revealed a history of wars between Calakmul and Tikal for almost a century, which speaks to the political rivalry of these ancient cities. 

Calakmul is formed with a settlement pattern that was adapted to the geography of the area and its nuclear is represented by five architectural groups that were connected by squares. 

Day 07 -Chicanna, Becan and Xpujil

Day 07 - Chicanna, Becan and Xpujil
Day 07 - Chicanna, Becan and Xpujil
Day 07 - Chicanna, Becan and Xpujil
Day 07 - Chicanna, Becan and Xpujil
Day 07 - Chicanna, Becan and Xpujil
Day 07 - Chicanna, Becan and Xpujil

Today we can enjoy another full day of archaeological adventure, visiting 3 cities along the Rio Bec The first is Chicanna, or the  “House of the serpents’ mouth” referring to the huge  figure head at the centre. According to archeologists, figurehead represents “Itzamna” a reptile personification of their deity. Due to its elegance and decorative richness it is thought that Chicanna was a place for the “privileged”. The earliest sign of occupation of the site goes back to the pre-classical period. We will then head to  Becan, an urban settlement whose development encompassed from the Late Pre-classic period.

The final site we will visit is Xpujil, a group of approximately 17 architectonic groups and numerous platforms for housing. We will then head back to our hotel for the evening

Day 8 -Oxpemul - Nadzcaan

Day 8 -Oxpemul - Nadzca
Day 8 -Oxpemul - Nadzca
Day 8 -Oxpemul - Nadzca
Day 8 -Oxpemul - Nadzca
Day 8 -Oxpemul - Nadzca
Day 8 -Oxpemul - Nadzca

Today we will enjoy a  4X4 adventure to the archaeological site of Oxpemul. Its geographical location makes it a strategic site, as it is close to the limits of two regional states from the Classic period, Río Bec to the north and Calakmul to the south. 

In the evening, we will visit Nadzca’an for a nighttime experience inside a Mayan site including the star’s garden. 

Day 09 -Campeche

Day 09 - Campeche
Day 09 - Campeche
Day 09 - Campeche
Day 09 - Campeche
Day 09 - Campeche
Day 09 - Campeche

Today, we head back to Campeche for beach extension, we recommend Mahahual in Quintana Roo. 

Day 10 -Back Home

Today is the final day of this incredible tour and we will take you to the Campeche International airport for your flight back home  or onto your next exciting destination!

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Inclusions:

What's included

  • All private ground transportation during your trip for tours and transfers mentioned according to the program
  • 9 nights of lodging in Mexico
  • 9 breakfasts (American and continental)
  • 2 picnic lunches
  • Professional English guide for tours
  • Entrances fees and activities to the sites of visit mentioned in the itinerary
  • Hotel Taxes

What's not included

  • Extra charges for payments with credit card
  • Travel insurance for trip cancellation, medical services, or evacuation
  • Meals not described
  • Departure tax
  • Domestic or International flights
  • Alcoholic and no alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses like phone calls, laundry, etc
  • Gratuities for drivers and guides
  • Services not described

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