Mexico

DIVE CENOTES, MEXICO

ONLY $5,995.00

Dive the Caverns and Caves of Mexico!

Departing: 11 September 2015

10 Nights including 8 Cavern / Cave Dives ex-Perth Cenotes, Mexico

Tour Leader: Shannon Conway

Let’s Go Scuba Diving!!!

Your Dive Tour to Mexico includes:

Flights ex-PERTH – Sydney – Dallas – Cancun – Dallas – Brisbane – Perth
10 Nights accommodation at Catalonia Riviera Maya Resort
All meals and beverages (including alcohol) whilst at Catalonia Riviera Maya Resort
Lunch on Dive Days
Twin Room (1 King or 2 Double Beds)
Includes: Twin Tank Rigs, Cave Entrance Fees, Lights
Unlimited Shore Dives
Twin Tanks (80cu ft)
Weights and Air Fills
All Transfers and Taxes
Optional Extra 2: Whale Shark Excursion $225p/p

The Diving

A combination of various geological events and climate changes created an incredible and unique eco-system in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Created naturally over 6,500 years ago, the cenotes (pronounced say-no-tay, meaning “sacred well”) are filled with crystal clear, fresh water opening to a vast system of underground caverns, tunnels and chambers. For thousands of years, these caves had been dry, forming stalagmites, stalactites, columns and flowstones. In some places, the land above subterranean rivers have collapsed, creating access for divers to explore these ancient passageways.

Sacred to the Mayan people, cenotes were once the only resources for fresh water in the local jungle. Equally important was the role they played in Mayan mythology as the entrance to the underworld and the afterlife. Some cenotes still contain artifacts from Mayan rituals and ceremonies.

Over the past 20 years, experienced divers have explored these caves and caverns discovering more than 300 miles of interconnected passageways that make up this amazing one of a kind eco-system.

Although special certification is required for divers who want to penetrate caves, no advanced training is necessary for certified divers who want to explore the cenotes, since routes always follow tunnels bathed in natural sunlight. This is a dive experience not to be missed!

The Accommodation

This all inclusive resort, just a short walk around the marina from Dive Aventuras, offers 526 Catalonia Riviera Maya Resort comfortable rooms of Mexican-Caribbean design. Amenities include five swimming pools, including a pool for children, four restaurants, snack bar, five bars, disco, fitness center, tennis court and kid’s club for children from 4 to 12 years old. Rooms include choice of one king bed or two double beds, air conditioning, satellite TV, direct access phone, safety deposit box and full bathroom with shower, bathtub and hair dryer. Handicap facilities and non-smoking rooms are available as well as luxury suites. Complimentary transportation is provided to the dive shop. Please inquire about specials that may be available for this property!

The Options

Whale Sharks: North of Puerto Aventuras, just off the tip of the Yucatan Penisula is one of the few places in the world that you can observe and actually swim with Whale Sharks during their annual migration. The encounters are practically guaranteed from mid June to early September.

The Whale Sharks are normally seen feeding at the surface so you can easily view them from the boat or snorkel along side of them. This is a terrific opportunity to get “up close and personal” with the largest fish in the world without even putting on Scuba gear! Diver in the Cenotes

Coba Jungle Safari: Encounter the real Mexico on this tour which includes a visit to the Coba ruins featuring the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula. Visit an authentic Mayan village to experience the culture of the local people as they go about their daily lives. Explore the mystical wonders of sacred Mayan caves. Marvel at the huge stalagmites and stalactites. This is a full day excursion.

Chichen Itza Ruins: Join us for a tour to the largest and most spectacular ruins in the Mayan Riviera. This first class “all inclusive” tour begins with a continental breakfast on board a comfortable deluxe bus or passenger van with A/C, bathrooms, TV, sodas & beer. Visit Chichen Itza for 2 ½ hours with an archeological guided tour. Stop at a beautiful cenote where you can marvel at the spectacular formations or take a refreshing swim in the clear blue water. Later, enjoy the lunch buffet with live traditional music before returning to your hotel.

ATV Explorer: Take a 2 hour ATV ride through the wild, Mayan jungle. Explore enormous caves, visit Mayan ruins, and swim in a stunning cenote. Above excursions are shared tours. If you prefer a private tour, please inquire. Additional fees may apply to private tours. Some tours offer discounted rates for children under 12. Although tours are conducted by third party providers, you may book your excursions directly through Dive Aventuras. Please reserve in advance. Prices are subject to change.

Above excursions are shared tours. If you prefer a private tour, please inquire. Additional fees may apply to private tours. Some tours offer discounted rates for children under 12. Although tours are conducted by third party providers, you may book your excursions directly through Perth Scuba.

Book Now!

A completed booking form and a $1000 deposit is required to secure your booking. Final payments are due 60 days prior to departure date. A Payment plan will be in place for this trip with progressive payments. To book onto Perth Scuba’s fantastic Mexico Tour Contact Us.

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