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Mexico Pricing & Dates

2010 Dates: Feb. 21

This year we offer just one date, Feb. 21 for the Tour of the Volcanoes; we can also stage a custom trip to suit groups of 6 or more at almost any time of year.

All prices are in US dollars but may be made in Canadian funds at posted exchange rate on the day of payment

Cost: $1250USD Double Occupancy; Single Supplement $150. Payment can also be made in Canadian dollars using posted exchange rates on the day of payment

Bike rental: $125

Included:

all accommodations 5 nights in hotel and 2 nights in lodge;included meals: all lunches; 2 dinners; 2 breakfast*; van transfers; vehicle support; guide services

* all hotels are located near town centres so that we are able to select from different restaurants. Typically a full dinner runs $10 - 15; a full breakfast costs $4-6; beer $1.50!

Not Included: bike rental -$120US; air fare ( at this point Dec. 09 airfare from Halifax runs around $800 round trip to Mexico City, less from Toronto and even less from the US); transfer Mexico City- Puebla $15 one way

Reservations

Down payment of $500 made upon reservation; a full refund minus 15% fee can be made until 30 days before the trip date. Total payment must be made a minimum of 30 days before starting the trip. In case of client's cancellation from 30 to 15 days prior departure there will be refund 50% of the total. Less than 15 days prior there will be no refund. Trip insurance is strongly advised.

Reservations

Payment can made by personal cheque or by Visa or Mastercard on Paypal

 

Insurance

We suggest that you buy travel cancellation insurance through your travel agent. Be sure to purchase health/accident insurance as well.

What to bring

Tennis/hiking shoes, shorts, wind/rain jacket and personal gear such as light and cotton clothes for the rest of the trip. Do not forget a camel back, gloves, and a helmet if not renting a bike. If you would feel more comfortable, please bring your own saddle and clipless pedals with shoes. Nights are cool in the mountains so be sure to bring a warm sweater or fleece.

Rules

No previous experience is needed. Neither Eastwind Cycle nor its owners, personnel, or agents shall be responsible for any damage, injuries, losses or expenses due to any cause. A signed liability release will be required from every participant acknowledging and assuming the inherent risks involved with these trips. Eastwind Cycle reserves the right to alter the itinerary transfer or cancel a trip in the event of inhospitable conditions or insufficient booking. The minimums to allow the trip are 6 participants up to 14.

How to get to Puebla and 1st night Hotel in Cholula

We will meet anyone arriving in Mexico City up until 2PM on Feb.20. From there we board a deluxe bus for the 2 hours ride to Puebla. If you arrive earlier or later you walk upstarirs from Arrivals at the airport and follow signs to Transport Terrestre. There is a kiosk selling tickets on the bus line Estrella Roja. There are just 2 destinations at Estrella Roja - CAPU which is the very large central Puebla bus station and 4 Poniente, a smaller satellite station. Either works but 4 Poniente is best. From the bus station we will share taxis to Cholula (20 minutes)

You can reach Puebla airport directly on Continental with connections in Houston. This is a good option if you can find a good flight because then there is no bus ride from Mexico City

Note: This trip will finish Saturday morning Feb. 27 in Puebla. You can choose to stay on an extra night or if you have a flight that day, it is easy to make Mexico City before midday.

Safety

Our guides are professionally prepared on safety and rescue by Red Cross and Rescue 3, carrying on every trip a first aid kit and VHF radio. There is always a van or 4 wheel drive within radio contact for emergencies.Rural Puebla is a very safe and welcoming place to visit. Contrary to what you sometimes read in the press, personal safety in these areas is not a big issue. Most violent crime in Mexico is clustered in the border areas or is an outcome of drug wars.If the trip interests you but you have personal safety concerns please contact us and we can discuss this in detail.Most of the roads and trails we use are very lightly traveled making biking safer than it is on our busier roads in North America. All restaurants and hotels we visit have been checked out in advance are clean and sanitary. Like the locals we will use only bottled water


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