Mexico is an absolute jewel in the rough. You can travel in a few hours from the beauty of the rugged mountains to the most luxurious beaches. A diverse combinations of  trips to, Copper Canyon and the beauty of the desert to the Palm trees and hypnotic sounds of the ocean coming through the window of your bungalow in Cancun. Explore the Ancient ruins of the Myans, and have a romantic dinner on the beach. Travel with a group or take go it alone. Whichever is your preference you will find a vacation that is sure to make you want to go back time after time to explore all the places you missed.

 

 

Treasures of the Yucatan (YYGJ) 8 days Starting at: $1,729.00*

Explore the history of ancient civilizations during this grand Regional Discovery vacation. Spend the first night in beautiful Cancun, then see the beachfront ruins at Tulum and the Mayan city of Coba en route to legendary Chichen Itza. During your stay, visit the Ball Court, El Castillo, and the Cenote Sagrado. Next, stop in Izamal, a classic Mayan religious site, on the way to Uxmal with its famous ruins. Visit the Palace of Masks in Kabah before reaching Merida. There you will enjoy city sightseeing and a visit to the cathedral, and learn more about the Mayan culture at the Museum of Anthropology and History. On to the Mayan city of Ek Balam and its enormous pyramid. A stop in the charming town of Valladolid before returning to Cancun, the perfect ending to your Yucatan discovery.

Natural Wonders of Costa Rica (SRGJ)Starting at: $1,559.00* 9 days

This incredible Regional Discovery vacation lets you sample the scenic beauty of Costa Rica. Begin in San José, where you visit the National Theater and the National Museum. Tour a banana plantation before reaching Tortuguero National Park. During your stay, cruise through the canals, view amazing flora and fauna in a remote section of the park, and enjoy a guided walk through the rainforest. Next, transfer by boat to Sarapiqui and tour the Corsicana Pineapple Farm. Travel through Tilajari Rainforest Reserve en route to Tilajari Resort, where you will experience the Butterfly Garden, relax in the pools of Ecotermales Hot Springs, and view Arenal Volcano. Then on to Poas Volcano National Park to see the magnificent La Paz Waterfall and Poas Volcano. Learn about coffee production at the Doka Coffee Plantation before returning to San José for the final night of your unforgettable vacation.

 

Mexico’s Copper Canyon (YMGJ) 9 days Starting at: $1,889.00*

Experience the breathtaking scenery of Mexico during this incredible Regional Discovery vacation! Begins in Tucson, Arizona, before traveling south to Nuevo Casas Grande, Mexico. There you will visit a local pottery studio, as well as the Paquime archaeological site. Next, travel to Chihuahua to see the 18th-century cathedral, the Government Palace, and the former home of Pancho Villa. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Sierra Tarahumara mountain range on the way to Creel, where you will drive through the Valley of the Mushrooms and visit the cave dwellings of the Tarahumara Indians. En route to Divisadero, visit the giant Piedra Volada and savor the sunset in Copper Canyon. From here, start your train journey through Copper Canyon on the Chihuahua al Pacific Railway. Marvel at the incredible scenery along the way before arriving in El Fuerte. From there, travel to San Carlos to visit a pearl farm. A full day at leisure in this beach resort is the perfect way to relax and reflect on your memorable Mexico vacation!

 

Ancient Civilizations: Honduras, Guatemala & Belize (SDGJ)12 days Starting at: $2,579.00*

Explore the history of ancient civilizations during this exciting Panorama vacation. Arrive in San Salvador for an overnight before departing for Copán, Honduras, the “Athens of the Maya world.” A stop in Antigua, Guatemala, shows you that country’s former capital and includes a tour of a jade factory. Then, on to a colorful Indian market and Church of Santo Tomás at Chichicastenango. Continue to Lake Atitlán for a cruise across this impressive geological phenomenon. Next, visit Santiago Atitlán and meet one of Guatemala’s indigenous tribes. Depart for Guatemala City, where you’ll enjoy a city tour and free time before transferring to the airport for your flight to Flores. Here, a full-day excursion takes you to the World Heritage Site of Tikal, situated in a rainforest and is the largest of the ancient Maya cities. On to San Ignacio, Belize, with a stop at Yaxhá, another significant Mayan excavation. From San Ignacio, enjoy a trip to Caracol, one of the great Mayan city-states of the Classic Period and home to the great Caana Pyramid—the perfect conclusion to your magical journey.