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AUGUST 2019 WSJ 2019 Additional Tours

Mexico City & Puebla

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Surround yourself in culture and th ancient history on this once in a Saturday 10 August lifetime trip into the very heart of Mexico. 2019

Explore Mexico’s vibrant capital city, and experience its unique blend of Price per person: From £434 contemporary city life interwoven with layers of its historical and cultural past. Contact: Darren Davies This tour will take you to world- class museums as well as the sights [email protected] of some of the most fascinating and 01903 832861 well preserved ancient ruins the world can offer.

Along the way you will get a true taste of the rich and varied flavours of Mexico. Itinerary

Day 1 Monday 5th August Arrive in Mexico City. After your four and three quarter hour flight from Washington DC to Mexico City you will be met on arrival and transferred to the Hotel Majestic for your three night stay. Make your own arrangements for dinner.

Day 2 Tuesday 6th August Breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning take a city tour around Mexico City and see what it has to offer. Make your own arrangements for lunch before an afternoon visit to The National Museum of Anthropology. Make your own arrangements for dinner.

Day 3 Wednesday 7th August Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit the archaeological site of to see the ruins of the ancient city of pyramids. Make your own arrangements for lunch and then in the afternoon you’ll take a one hour transfer to visit the Shrine of . Make your own arrangements for dinner. Itinerary

Day 4 Thursday 8th August Breakfast at the hotel.

A one and three quarter hour transfer to visit the Magic Town of Cholula followed by a 30 minute transfer to Puebla where you will be spending the night at Loa Inn Centro. Make your own arrangements for dinner.

Day 5 Friday 9th August Breakfast and check out at the hotel.

Transfer back to Mexico City (two and a half hours) to enjoy a visit to the neighbourhood of , where you’ll be able to take in your surroundings whilst afloat the area’s canals from on board a ‘trajineras’,, a traditional wooden boat . Take a free afternoon to explore the vibrant Coyoacan district of Mexico City. Make your own arrangements for dinner before a nights stay in Mexico City.

Day 6 Saturday 10th August Breakfast at the hotel.

Make your own arrangements for lunch before transferring to the airport for your return flight home. Flight back to the UK takes approx. twelve hours and fifteen minutes. Itinerary

Day 7 Sunday 11th August Arrive back in the UK.

Notes Double Occupancy as per hotel room. Accommodation specified in the itinerary will be subject to availability. Flights are not confirmed at present – flights will be in range approximately 11 months before departure. WSJ 2019 ADDITIONAL TOURS

We are delighted that you are interested in our Mexico City & Puebla Tour. Please see below what is included and excluded in the price of the tour. What’s included… What’s excluded… Travel : • Dinner on all days • • Air conditioned bus with English Meals and beverages (aside speaking guide. from what’s included in the • Transfer from airport to Mexico City itinerary) • hotel Tips for Meals and Beverages • • Transfer from Mexico City to Puebla Transport taken in free time • and return journey next day Any additional visits, excursions or entrance fees Accommodation: taken in free time • Personal Expenses • 4 nights Mexico City • Insurance • 1 night Puebla

Meals:

• Breakfast daily

Fees for following excursions:

• Mexico City Tour • Visit to The Anthropologic and History Museum • Teotihuacan visit • Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe • Magic Town of Cholula • Visit to Xochimilco

• Tips to bellboys and maids • Ta xe s About us

Travel Places is family owned and operates in association with American Express Global Business Travel, providing financial security to our clients. This unique partnership has been in place for over 20 years, allowing us to benefit from their considerable buying power and fares across the travel industry, achieving great prices and terms for our customers. Why us?

• Scout theme focused travel arrangements • Expertly created, tailor-made tours • Destination expertise from a very experienced team • Experienced, dedicated tour consultant working with you for the duration of your tour • 24 hour phone support pre-departure and during your tour • Specialists in arranging all kinds of tours, with over 25,000 passengers a year • We operate in 40+ countries • We are ATOL protected, a member of ABTA and fully bonded by IATA • We are School Travel Forum assured and an accredited Learning Outside of the Classroom Quality member

TRAVEL PLACES SCOUTS TEAM

Travel Places Scouts Te a m was established in 2009, and has extensive experience of working with The Scout Association (TSA) and Scout groups on a national, county and district level.

We have successfully arranged travel and tour arrangements for the UK Contingent to travel to –

• 13th World Scout Moot in Kenya 2010 • Roverway in Finland 2012 • 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan 2015 • 15th World Scout Moot in Iceland 2017

We are also currently working with TSA organising their requirements for Roverway in Holland 2018 and the 24th World Scout Jamboree in USA 2019.

On a local level we have assisted a number of Scout groups with their travel plans to travel all over the world – to Mongolia to attend the 31st Asia Pacific Regional Jamboree, to USA to see the Great Solar Eclipse, to Tanzania to take part in a community project plus many more.

DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT

USA – The Great American Eclipse

Dear Darren,

Thank you very much indeed for the hard work that you put into making our trip to the USA to see the Eclipse a resounding success!

Your flexibility and understanding of our needs helped create a truly memorable experience. I know you were a little concerned about the blank days at Camp Buffalo Bills, however it turned out to work well as the leadership team at the camp were able to adjust the programme to meet our needs.

In particular having the 15 seater mini bus worked really well as the individual patrols could explore different parts of Yellowstone. It wouldn’t have worked well with all 37 on a big bus as the days were longs and there was so much to see. We ended up doing nearly 3,000 miles in the mini bus!

The Eclipse itself was truly stunning. We hiked up to a viewpoint immediately behind the motel and enjoyed the view from there as there was clear skies.

Once again thank you to you and the entire team. I would not have any reservations about using Travel Places for any Scout trip in the future. I am already thinking about the Eclipse in Mexico in 2024!!

Gordon Baird – Tour Leader Salisbury and South Wiltshire District Scouts How to book

1. Contact the Travel Places Scouts Team to register your interest.

2. Return signed booking form and pay deposit

3. Confirmation invoice will be sent to you

4. We keep you updated with information along the way

5. Pay final balance 8 weeks before departure

6. Final travel documents will be sent approximately 2 weeks before departure

7. Go on your tour!!

If you have any questions or queries, simply contact your Travel Places Scout Tour Specialist

Darren Davies [email protected] (01903) 832861 www.travelplaces.co.uk