Panama City to Mexico Maya Express Pass
Overview
Highlights
- Swim in crystal clear waters with tropical fish in the breathtaking San Blas islands Explore the UNESCO world heritage site Chichen Itza Trek across dry lava on the spectacular active Pacaya volcano
What's this trip about?
Details
Destinations
Attractions
Trip includes
- Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero
- 1 Tulum Lunch(es)
- San Jose to Monteverde
- Chetumal to Tulum
- Panama City to Bocas del Toro
- Tortuguero to San Jose
- San Blas Yanis Island Budget Experience 3D/2N
- Certified local tourist guide
- 2 Panama City Dinner(s)
- Caye Caulker to Chetumal via San Pedro
- Playa del Carmen to Cancun
- 1 Panajachel Dinner(s)
- Tortuguero National Park Adventure 2D/1N
- Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo
- 2 Panama City Breakfast(s)
- Leon to El Tunco
- Flores to Belize City
- 2 Panama City Lunch(es)
- Tulum to Playa del Carmen
- 1 Panajachel Breakfast(s)
- Belize City to Caye Caulker
- Lanquin to Flores
- Granada to Leon
- Antigua to Panajachel
- Liberia to San Juan del Sur
- San Juan del Sur to Granada
- 1 Cancun Lunch(es)
- Maya Homestay Experience 2D/1N with Maya Communities Lake Tour
- 1 San Jose Dinner(s)
- 2 San Jose Breakfast(s)
- Panajachel to Lanquin
- Monteverde to Liberia
- 2 San Jose Lunch(es)
- El Tunco to Antigua
Itinerary
Transfer from Panama City to San Blas Islands (L/D) You will be picked up at your accommodation in Panama City early this morning and take an exciting ride through the jungle on 4x4 transportation We will then make a stop to pass through immigration formalities and p...
San Blas Islands Tour (B/L/D) Enjoy a fresh breakfast with the sounds of the waves on the shore before going on an exciting tour Afterwards, if time permits, opt to swim or snorkel around your island in the crystal clear turquoise waters to spot colourful tropical fi...
Transfer from San Blas Islands to Panama City (B/L) Say goodbye to your piece of natural paradise this morning for your scenic one-hour return trip to the dock by boat and 4x4 transportation ride back to Panama City, and be dropped off at your accommodation in the afternoon.
Transfer from Panama City to Bocas del Toro
Transfer from Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero You will be picked up at your accommodation/meeting point for your shuttle transfer to Tortuguero, where you’ll be dropped off at your next accommodation/meeting point.
Depart from San Jose to Tortuguero and start your activities (B/L/D) After breakfast we will continue driving on the shuttle and then transfer to a boat for the final leg of the journey into Tortuguero National Park, a pristine nature reserve and an important nesting ...
Tortuguero Boat Walking Tour - Boat and Shuttle to San Jose (B/L) Rise early again this morning to go on a boat tour to visit some areas of the park and admire breathtaking nature Return to your accommodation for breakfast and to pack up your belongings for check-out...
Transfer from Tortuguero to San Jose You will be picked up at your accommodation/meeting point for your shuttle transfer to San Jose, where you’ll be dropped off at your next accommodation/meeting point.
On this San Jose tour you’ll get up close and personal with Costa Rican life, through architecture, history, food, and more! Nothing could get you closer to authentic San Jose than strolling through the streets with a local as they show you the ins and outs of daily l...
Transfer from San Jose to Monteverde You will be picked up at your accommodation/meeting point for your shuttle transfer to Monteverde, where you’ll be dropped off at your next accommodation/meeting point.
Monteverde is a paradise for adventure lovers You will get your adrenaline running with one of the best Canopy tours (Zipline) of Costa Rica Swing through the treetops on a zip line tour along 14 different cables You will feel the excitement on the big Tarzan swing...
Transfer from Monteverde to Liberia You will be picked up at your accommodation/meeting point for your shuttle transfer to Liberia, where you’ll be dropped off at your next accommodation/meeting point.
Enjoy a free day to experience on your own
Transfer from Liberia to San Juan del Sur You will be picked up at your accommodation/meeting point for your shuttle transfer to San Juan del Sur, where you’ll be dropped off at your next accommodation/meeting point.
Transfer from San Juan del Sur to Granada, NI You will be picked up at your accommodation/meeting point for your shuttle transfer to Granada, where you’ll be dropped off at your next accommodation/meeting point.
Start off the day at 03:00 pm with your knowledgeable local guide who will take you to the shore of Lake Nicaragua for a boat ride to see the Islets Observe a wide variety of flora and fauna such as playful monkeys and colorful birds that inhabit the jungle-covered i...
Transfer from Granada, NI to Leon, NI You will be picked up at your accommodation/meeting point for your shuttle transfer to Leon, where you’ll be dropped off at your next accommodation/meeting point.
Depart from Leon in the morning for an exciting and breathtaking adventure to nearby Cerro Negro Volcano Hop on a 4x4 vehicle to reach the base of the volcano and prepare for your hike up to make your ascent to the top Take in the magical scenery and landscapes from...
Transfer from Leon, NI to El Tunco You will be picked up at your accommodation/meeting point for your shuttle transfer to El Tunco, where you’ll be dropped off at your next accommodation/meeting point.
Transfer from El Tunco to Antigua You will be picked up at your accommodation/meeting point for your shuttle transfer to Antigua, where you’ll be dropped off at your next accommodation/meeting point.
Get up close and personal with an active volcano and brag to your friends about it Hike up the Pacaya Volcano slope fo two hours and then trek onto dry lava that resembles a moon-like landscape Look up to catch an eruption from the active volcano if you're lucky (de...
Transfer from Antigua to Panajachel You will be picked up at your accommodation/meeting point for your shuttle transfer to Panajachel, where you’ll be dropped off at your next accommodation/meeting point.
Home Stay in San Jorge La Laguna (D) Upon arrival at Avenida Santander Zona 2 (next to Hotel Dos Mundos), you will be given instructions on how to take a public bus from Panajachel to reach the village where your host family lives, San Jorge La Laguna. The home stay w...
Boat Tour of Lake Atitlan with visits to indigenous villages Return to Panajachel (B) You will have all the instructions on how to go from the Homestay to the meeting point Then, you will hop in a boat for a tour of Lake Atitlan and a visit to its colorful indigenou...
Transfer from Panajachel to Lanquin You will be picked up at your accommodation/meeting point for your shuttle transfer to Lanquin, where you’ll be dropped off at your next accommodation/meeting point.
Take a hike through the mysterious caves of Kanba (activity at your own risk) which are filled with extraordinary limestone formations distributed among an endless stretch of different chambers (so far, the end of the cave system has not yet been discovered) housing a...
Transfer from Lanquin to Flores You will be picked up at your accommodation/meeting point for your shuttle transfer to Flores, where you’ll be dropped off at your next accommodation/meeting point.
Depart Flores at 4:30 am this morning for your early morning experience to Tikal archaeological site Walk among giant pyramids towering over 200 feet at dawn to feel the magical vibration of Tikal and its historic splendor Listen to the jungle sounds of exotic birds...
Transfer from Flores to Belize City You will be picked up at your accommodation/meeting point for your shuttle transfer to Belize City, where you’ll be dropped off at your next accommodation/meeting point.
Transfer from Belize City to Caye Caulker Please make your own way to the ferry terminal to catch your overwater transfer to Caye Caulker.
Discover the unparalleled natural beauty of Belize's marine life with a snorkeling experience that you will never forget On this half-day tour in Caye Caulker Marine Reserve, you will get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to snorkel along the reef in complete sereni...
Enjoy a free day to experience on your own
Transfer from Caye Caulker to Chetumal Please make your own way to the ferry terminal to catch your overwater transfer to Chetumal Please keep in mind that the check-in is 2 hours prior to departure!
Transfer from Chetumal to Tulum Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Tulum.
Embark on an exciting adventure in the jungle, in which we will ride the bicycles to go from one cenote to another and share the magic and secrets of Tulum! We will visit 2 of the best cenotes in the area, so get ready to swim We will be able to snorkel and dive free...
Transfer from Tulum to Playa del Carmen Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Playa del Carmen.
Enjoy a free day to experience on your own
Transfer from Playa del Carmen to Cancun Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Cancun.
Embark on a thrilling adventure to the heart of ancient civilization with this breathtaking early morning tour of Chichen Itza Rise with the sun and beat the crowds as you delve into the rich history of this renowned archaeological site. With a specialized guide by ...
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Tour Operator
The Idea...
Paul Sarfati studied a degree in Entrepreneurship and Marketing at Babson College in Boston from 2001-2005. During his college experience he had the opportunity to create a business plan during his freshman year and continue to develop a business plan through an (Operations Plan, Financial Plan, Marketing Plan) in many different courses. During this process he got lots of help from his best friends Felipe Pimentel, Juan Brando & Nicolas Steiner. His last year in college he developed a final business plan participated in a business class contest and was awarded 1st Place. Thus, after graduating Paul decided to go back to Mexico and start his own business.
Our Founders...
Founded in 2005, by Paul Sarfati and Arturo Martinez, with a vision to provide an unforgettable learning and travel experience in Mexico for all types of travelers, they decided to start BambaExperience.com. As a world traveler himself, Paul's focus has always been on enjoying every single moment in life, traveling and meeting new people and going to amazing off-the-beaten-path destinations, all while directly interacting with local villagers and appreciating the natural environment during the process.
The Beginning...
Bamba Experience started operating a hop-on hop-off bus service similar to the one offered by companies such as Oz Experience in Australia, Kiwi Experience in New Zealand, Fez Travel in Turkey, Baz Bus in South Africa, and Busabout in Europe in Mexico. After trial and error, Bamba Experience realized that travelers where very interested on not only being with other backpackers and meeting them, but also they wanted to have the opportunity to travel in Public Buses, and have many more interactions with the local people.
For this reason, Bamba decided to create a new travel method called Hop-on Hop-off Bus Pass, meaning that you still have the same flexibility to stay as long as you want in each destination, and create your own itinerary, but at the same time you will travel not only in shuttle vans with other backpackers but with a mix of public transportation such as Public Buses, Boats, Trains and sometimes flights. The idea behind this is to make sure travelers have the opportunity to travel exactly the same way as if they where traveling on their own, but much easier and with the security that they would be making the most out of their travel experience. Today, BambaExperience.com has grown in size from Paul and Arturo’s original vision to include buses experiences, guides and support staff in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile.
What Bamba Experience Is Today...
Bamba Experience is the one stop solution for independent travelers in Latin America. Bamba Experience’s purpose is to make independent travel very easy. We help travelers make the most out of their travel experience and give them the opportunity to make their own schedules, choose the route they want to do and let them stay for as long as they want in each destination. Bamba Experience objective is to remove language barriers and the bureaucracy of developing countries by acting as an office where travelers can easily contact us, speak English, make bus bookings, changes to their bus trips, get information on bus schedules, departure points, book day and multi-day trips easily and get information about each destination.. We are like a living guidebook, and respond to the real time necessities of the clients. With our help the traveler will make sure to spend more time traveling, and less time arranging and figuring out their trip. We are expert travelers in Latin America, and we love what we do!!
New Partners...
In 2010 Laurent Steiner, a passionate traveler and entrepreneur, joined the Bamba Group team in order to grow the company by implementing new marketing and technological advances into the development of co-branded websites such as www.BambaAdventures.com and www.BambaWorld.com. The Bamba Group has become very successful through it's years of operation with thousands of happy travelers. We hope to continue growing with new projects and implementing the same business model in many different countries across the globe with the goal of providing access to the most amazing destinations this planet has to offer.
Our Priorities...
Most importantly, Bambaexperience.com’s primary concern is that every single traveler returns home safely, with a smile on their face, with a list of amazing experiences, new friends and a greater consciousness of our world’s nature and community.
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Logistics
The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of Bamba, the tour operator.
Any cancellation by a Client must be made in writing and be acknowledged by Travelstride in writing. The date on which the request to cancel is received by Travelstride will determine the cancellation fees applicable.
Cancellation for Bamba.
The cancellation fees are expressed hereafter as a percentage of the total tour price, excluding insurance. Cancellation fees for all Bamba products may vary without prior notice.
General cancelations by trip category (for Machu Picchu tours/treks see separate section below)
Cancellation by Client – Travel Passes:
- Cancellation before requesting any transfer/activity - Full Refund
- Cancellation after requesting any transfer/activity - No Refund
Cancellation by Client – Day Trips (except Machu Picchu)
- 7+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
- Between 3 and 6 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 2 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
Cancellation by Client – Independent, Self-Guided Trips & Tailor-Made Trips*:
- 60+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 30% of total booking price
- Between 30 and 59 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
*Except Welcome Packages, Voluntour Trips, Air-Expeditions
Cancellation by Client – Welcome Packages, Private Tours & General Adventure Trips**:
- 90+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
- Between 30 and 89 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
**Except Galapagos Trips, Brazil Carnival Tours, Machu Picchu Tours/Treks
Cancellation by Client – bamba Authentic Adventures:
- 60+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 20% of total booking price
- Between 30 and 59 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
Cancellation by Client – Galapagos Trips & Voluntour Trips:
- 30+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
Cancellation by Client – Air-Expeditions:
- 365+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 90 and 364 days prior to trip departure - Charged 70% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 89 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
Cancellation by Client – Brazil Carnival Tours:
- 120+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 25% of total booking price
- Between 61 and 119 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 60 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
Specific Cancellations & Changes For Machy Picchu Tours/Treks
Inca Trail Treks to Machu Picchu
Cancellation by Client
- 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 29 days prior to trek departure - No Refund
Date Change (subject to availability of permits)
- 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged $180 USD
- Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged $200 USD
- Between 0 and 6 days - Date changes cannot be made
Switch to Another Machu Picchu Trek
- 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $180 USD
- Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $200 USD
- Between 0 and 6 days prior to trek departure - No switch possible (20% discount on booking another trek)
Other Treks to Machu Picchu (Salkantay, Lares, Inca Jungle, Inca Quarry, Sacred Valley, Choquequirao)
Cancellation by Client
- 30+ days prior to trek departure - Full Refund
- Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 6 days prior to trek departure - No Refund
Date Change
- 30+ days prior to trek departure - No Fees
- Between 3 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged $70 USD
- Between 0 and 2 days - Date changes cannot be made (20% discount on booking another trek)
Switch to Another Machu Picchu Trek
- 30+ days prior to trek departure - No Fees
- Between 3 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $50 USD
- Between 0 and 2 days prior to trek departure - No switch possible (20% discount on booking another trek)
Machu Picchu by Train Tours
Cancellation by Client
- 30+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
- Between 3 and 29 days prior to trip departure - Charged 80% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 2 days - No Refund
Date Change
- 30+ days prior to trip departure - No Fees
- Between 3 and 29 days prior to trip departure - Charged $75 USD
- Between 0 and 2 days - Date changes cannot be made
For more additional details, see the booking conditions of Bamba at the following web address: https://bambatravel.com/terms-conditions/5c78342ec23e0e17d1092e9f.
- Isletas Day Trip
- Chichen Itza Day Trip (roundtrip from Cancun)
- Monteverde Canopy Zip-line
- Local Community & Cenotes by Bike
- *Maya communities lake tour (Boat trip around Lake Atitlan, Visit to indigenous communities San Pedro La Laguna, Santiago Atitlan and San Antonio Palopo)
- Pacaya Volcano Trek
- Tikal Early Morning Day Tour
- Semuc Champey & Kanba Caves Tour
- *Tortuguero boat and walking tours
- Snorkel with Sharks & Rays
- Cerro Negro Volcano Boarding
- San Jose Bites & Sights Experience
- *Homestay experience
- *Homestay, lake tour
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