MEXICO
YUCATAN PENINSULA
SAILFISH, BULL SHARKS & CENOTES
FEB - MAR 2023 • 09 DAYS • 7 GUESTS
Unique and incredible marine encounters await you on this Mexican adventure in the Yucatan Peninsula. Experience the exhilarating rush of the feeding frenzy of the Sailfish and surround yourself with imposing stout and strong Bull Sharks. Enjoy the serenity and calm of the turquoise waters of the Cenotes caves and explore Mayan ruins and culture on an exhilarating adventure. Indulge yourself in some of the world’s most unique and incredible marine encounters.
Starting your adventure on the island of Isla Mujeres, witness first-hand the natural phenomenon of the fastest fish in the sea, the Sailfish. Jump in the water and observe their amazing hunting technique as they herd bait balls of sardines and swoop in for the kill. Keep watch as these curious passing pelagics come and investigate and the excitement builds as the bait fish dart to the surface to escape their hunters. Dive with one of the top Apex predators, the majestic Bull Shark on intimate and ‘up close and personal’ dives and enjoy the coral reefs and palm tree lined white sandy beaches of Playa Del Carmen. Explore the tropical jungle of the Riveria Maya and dive in the crystal-clear glassy waters of the Cenotes, the largest network of underwater caverns in the world. Finish your Yucatan adventure overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea at the well-preserved Mayan ruins in Tulum.
Complete your Mexican adventure with our Post-Extension to the magnificent Monarch Butterflies in Zitacuaro, or for an absolutely thrilling Mexican marine experience and the chance to see Blue, Gray, Fin, and Humpback whales, sea lions, dolphins, Silky-, Hammerhead and Galapagos Sharks, by combining this expedition with our Baja California and Socorro Expedition. A once in a lifetime trip, the Ultimate Mexican adventure and a diver and marine lover’s dream!
HIGHLIGHTS
Snorkel with Sailfish and observe their adrenaline-filled feeding frenzy.
Get up close and personal with Bull Sharks on heart-stopping dives.
Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of the Cenotes, one of the world’s most intriguing underwater ecosystems.
Explore ancient ruins and archaeological sites with breath-taking views of the Caribbean
Dive into the tropical reefs of the Caribbean Sea, teeming with fish life.
POST-EXTENSION - Monarch Butterflies
MAR 2023 – 04 DAYS – 13 GUESTS
Complete your Mexican adventure with our Post-Extension to the magnificent Monarch Butterflies in Zitacuaro. Witness the extraordinary wildlife event of the winter hibernation of the Monarch butterflies. Stroll through the Santuario de la Mariposa Monarca, a World Heritage Site and watch millions of butterflies descend and cluster on the pine and oak forest around you. Feast on authentic Mexican cuisine in a local village before hiking to the summit of Mexico’s fourth highest peak and volcano, Nevado de Toluca. Take in the spectacular and majestic panoramic views that surround you including the large dacitic lava dome that separates two crater lakes, known as the lakes of the Sun and Moon.
ENQUIRIES
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“Having returned from the Great Whites, Whale Sharks & Cenotes trip, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Wild Earth Expeditions for providing such a brilliant adventure. If you’re looking for a unique combination of 3 exceptional encounters, you can’t go past this package. Thomas’ professionalism, friendliness, boundless enthusiasm and seemingly tireless effort ensured that we could all relax and immerse ourselves fully in every experience. My expectations of what it would be like were blown away and I’ll certainly be looking at more adventures with Wild Earth Expeditions in the future.”
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ITINERARY OVERVIEW
MEXICO YUCATAN PENINSULA – SAILFISH, BULL SHARKS & CENOTES
FEB - MAR 2023 – 09 DAYS – 7 GUESTS
Day 01 Depart Home / En route to Cancun, Mexico
Day 02 Travel to Isla Mujeres / Welcome cocktails and dinner
Day 03 Sailfish experience
Day 04 Sailfish experience / Travel to Playa del Carmen
Day 05 Caribbean Coral dive / Bull shark dives
Day 06 Morning Bull shark dives / Travel to Tulum / Jungle Cenote snorkel
Day 07 Dive Cenotes / Tulum Mayan ruins
Day 08 Return to Cancun/ Fly home or post-extension Monarch Butterflies
Day 09 Arrive home
POST EXTENSION – MONARCH BUTTERFLIES
MAR 2023 – 04 DAYS – 13 GUESTS
Day 01 Arrive in Mexico City / Welcome dinner
Day 02 Mexico City Tour / Teotihuacan ruins
Day 03 Travel to Zitacuaro / Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve
Day 04 Biosphere Reserve / Nevado de Toluca Volcano
Day 05 Return to Mexico City / Fly home or continue to Baja California and Socorro Expedition
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