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24 | Riviera Maya RIVIERA MAYA Chichen-Itza Tour This tour is your chance to scratch a world wonder off the bucket list, taking you to the majestic capital of the ancient Mayans. Gaze up the stairs of the castle, toward the serpents' heads; tour the Temple of the Warriors, the Ceremonial Ball Courts, observatory, the Sacred Well and more. Tulum & Xel-Ha Tour Before exploring Xel-Ha, a protected habitat for regional marine life, visit the beachside Mayan ruins of Tulum and its Temple of the Frescos, castle, Temple of the Descending God, Casa del Halach Uinic, House of the Columns and Temple of the Wind. Xcaret Tour This eco-archeological theme park is one of the area's premier attractions. Visitors of all ages come for the beach, snorkeling with sharks or in underground caverns, the botanical garden and nursery, butterfly pavilion, aquarium, wild bird hatchery and on-site Mayan town. Isla Mujeres Tour Enjoy the natural beauty of this serene island, and then shop for handmade crafts as you discover remnants of Mayan civilization and structures built by the hands of pirates. Jungle Tour Drive your own two-person speedboat through the Nichupte Lagoon and mangrove forest before heading for the open ocean and Punta Nizuc, a section of one of the world's longest coral reefs. Swimming, snorkeling and sunbathing are all options with which to end this excursion. Dolphin Swim Program Get up close with one of the Caribbean's most friendly and gentlest creatures, swimming alongside them, and get to know one better during "free time" interaction. VACATION ENHANCING TOURS The "Gateway to the Mayan World," there's no better place to start exploring than the Riviera Maya. Plan ahead and choose your adventure before you go! Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours.