The Central Pacific Coast of Mexico offers something for everyone, from pristine bays, isolated beaches, infinite wildlife and gorgeous reef surrounded islands.

Visiting these islands is a must for anyone who enjoys snorkeling, with islands such as Islas Marietas, which is totally surrounded by impressive reefs, underwater caves, tunnels and walls. An abundance of sea creatures such as colorful fish species, dolphins, whales and giant manta rays can be sighted depending upon the time of year.

This tour, departing from Puerto Vallarta, offers you the chance to experience all this and more! Come aboard for an unforgettable day of snorkeling at this remote and pristine sanctuary of the Marietas Islands. One of the greatest ecological miracles of recent decades has been the renaissance of the humpback whale from the brink of extinction.

Please Note: Whale sightings are only possible in season, approximately December through March

Baja California is a unique place of natural wonders. It has around 70% of the cacti in Mexico and Mexico has 80% of the existing cacti of the world! In the middle of the desert, you can find oasis, like palm trees and rivers across the desert that go all the way to the seas. The Sea of Cortez in the east side is well known for its crystal clear waters and desert island with amazing rock formations and white sandy beaches.

Departing from Los Cabos and accompanied by a professional bilingual guide, this trip will enrich your knowledge and understanding of the natural history and culture of the beautiful surrounding desert and sea. Journey through the past as you learn wonderful history of Baja in local Ranchos and explore the fossils of this area.

The tour will begin with pick-up from the main lobby of your hotel, then you will head to Santiago town to visit the La Zorra Canyon with its natural spring water. After this you will visit the fossils and a local ranch, where you will see native people going about their day. A delicious lunch is included as well water and snack bars along the trip.

Chichen Itza - 'Mouth of the well of the Itzas'. Although excavations have been going on at this most famous of Mayan sites for over 100 years now, archaeologists can still only speculate about what happened here and why. When the Spanish arrived in 1517, they found this site already long empty and silent. The site flourished in the Classic period of the Maya between 300 and 900 AD and then appears to have been abandoned, then re-inhabited around 1000 AD when the Toltecs arrived from central Mexico.

Today the combination of Maya and Toltec architecture is clearly evident, although only the lifeless stones know the true secrets. The excavated area of the site consists of perhaps just 5% of what was the original city. The site is dominated by the large central pyramid called El Castillo and the surrounding buildings include the Temple of the Warriors or 1,000 Columns; the Ball-court and the well or cenote from which Chichen Itza takes its name.

A guided visit to the site usually lasts about 90 minutes followed by 45 minutes free time to give the more energetic the opportunity to climb the pyramid or for the more sedate, a chance to try bargaining with the locals for some of the handicraft items on sale.