Dates: July 17-25 2019
Tour start/end: Cancun Mexico Cost: $4100 US (6 people max)
Highlights
-8 nights accomdations Xcalack, Chinchorro, Cancun
-2 days scuba diving around Xcalak Reef National Park, dive master, boats etc (not included personal dive gear, excluding tanks and weights)
-3 days crocodile encounters
-2 days private boat whale shark encounters
Special requirements:
Scuba certification is not necessary for crocodile or whale shark portion of the trip as they are free dive only activities. There will be days of scuba diving in between; non-certified divers are still encouraged to join. You MUST be comfortable and have some experience in the water with large animals, ex sharks, rays, whales. Although no incidents have ever occurred every safety precaution will be made to ensure safe interactions with these ancient creatures. You must be able to follow the instruction and guidance of our trusted local guides or you will not be allowed in the water.
Day 1 July 17
Arrive in Cancun Mexico
Transfer to hotel in Cancun
Day 2 July 18
Hotel Breakfast
Whale shark experience (private boat)
Lunch Coral Bar & Grill Hotel in Xcalak
Lunch on boat Hotel Aloft Cancun
Day 3 July 19
Breakfast box
Whale shark experience (private boat)
Lunch on boat
Transfer from Cancun to Xcalak
Day 4 July 20
Hotel breakfast
2 Local Dives in Xcalak Reef National Park
Lunch Coral Bar & Grill
Flying Could Hotel
Day 5 July 21
Breakfast at Coral Bar & Grill
2 Local Dives in Xcalak Reef National Park
Lunch Coral Bar & Grill
Flying Could Hotel
Day 6 July 22
Breakfast at Coral Bar & Grill
Crocodile Experience (Day 1)
Generator Rental
Sleep in hammocks on atoll
Keep rooms on shore
Day 7 July 23
Crocodile Encounter - Day 2
Generator Rental Sleep in hammocks on atoll
Keep rooms on shore
Day 8 July 24
Crocodile Encounter - Day 3
Return to Xcalak
Dinner (not included)
Hotel Flying Cloud
Day 9 July 25
Breakfast at Coral Bar & Grill
Transfer to Cancun Airport
Depart Mexico
What’s included:
-Transportation from Cancun to Xcalak
-8 nights accomdations Xcalack, Chinchorro, Cancun
-2 days scuba diving around Xcalak Reef National Park, dive master, boats etc (not included personal dive gear, excluding tanks and weights)
-Transportation to Chinchorro to the fishing shacks
-3 days crocodile encounters
-2 days private boat whale shark encounters
-Meals stated in itinerary
-Marine park fees
-Taxes
Not included are:
-Mandatory travel insurance (please click HERE to purchase a policy)
Equipment rental
-Nitrox
-Drinks
-Meals other than specified above
-Tip/gratuities
For this expedition a non-refundable deposit of 30% ($1230.00) is due at time of making your reservation. Spots are on a first come first serve basis and will only be held with a deposit. The rest of the payment conditions are as followed.
• A 30% deposit is REQUIRED to confirm the booking.
• A 50% deposit is required 6 months prior to guest arrival.
• The remaining 50% is due 6 weeks prior to guest arrival.
Cancellation Policy: The Sales Partner must notify the Provider of any cancellation IN WRITING via e-mail. 30% deposits are non-refundable.
For further payments, the following Terms and Conditions apply: • More than 30 days prior to arrival: Refund given for portions of the trip conducted at XTC Dive Center with the exception of Crocodile Encounters, no refunds will be given. For portions with third-party providers, their refund policy will apply.
- 30-14 days prior to arrival
-50% refund given, with the exception of San Pedro and Banco Chinchorro trips and crocodile encounters, no refunds will be given. For portions with third-party providers, their refund policy will apply.
-Less than 14 days prior to arrival and after arrival
- No Refund. No refunds for no-shows or unused portions of accommodations or packages. No refunds due to airline delays, strikes, or weather-related delays or cancellations, including hurricanes. All handling fees retained by financial institutions plus all secondary contracted provider fees for funds both into and out of XTC Dive Center, Caribbean Travel Services, LLC and its other affiliated companies will be the responsibility of the customer. A 5% handling fee will be charged for all refunds on credit cards. There will be no refunds for reservations during the week before or after the Christmas, New Year & Easter Holiday.
Croc Picture credits
Ken Kiefer
Tom St. George