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TGR 2007 - YUCATAN ARCHEOLOGY TOUR

OCTOBER 5 - 9, 2007

 

Retrace the steps of the History Channel crew during the Investigating History episode of The Lost Atlantis!

The tour is led by George Erikson, Arizona-based anthropologist, published author and featured guest in various television programs covering the archeological history of Central America and The Caribbean.

Anthropologist George Erikson has been associated with pre-Columbian myths since 1981 when he published Maria Sabina: Her Life and Chants (Ross-Erikson 1981): 

“For authenticity this oral autobiography of the 80-year-old Mazatec Indian shaman puts Castaneda’s Don Juan to shame.” Los Angeles Times

 

Itinerary and Registration Below

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Day 1  Arrive Merida airport and transfer to lodgings at Chichen Itza (group pick-up will be arranged for those arriving within a 2-hour window). Evening dinner & discussion about the area’s archeological sites. 

Day 2  After breakfast, visit to the world-renowned Chichen Itza archeological site. There will be both group and individual exploration of these amazing Mayan ruins. After dinner, the bus returns to the site for the evening Sound & Light Show.

Day 3  Drive to Merida, where we take an architectural tour of this colonial city that reflects both Spanish and Moorish influence. In the afternoon, visit to Dzibilchaltun archeological site.

Day 4  Day excursion to the impressive Uxmal site, which flourished during the Maya Classic Period (300-900 AD). Free afternoon and evening in Merida.

Day 5  After breakfast, we visit Merida's Archeological Museum (guided tour); rest of the day is free for shopping and getting to know more of the city.

Afternoon: Departure for airport - flight for Mexico City

Price: US$ 799.00 per person - Double occupancy 5 days/4 nights  ($200.00 deposit required)

Airfare: Mexico City - Merida - Mexico City: $ 395.00 per person (Questours will arrange upon request)

Included in package:                                                                           Over-land transportation in air conditioned bus exclusively for reunion group.                                                                                                         3-4 Star accommodations (at local style bungalow/hacienda lodges).            Daily breakfast.                                                                                         Tour is personally guided by anthropologist George Erikson.               Excluded: International airfare!

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