Wonders of Quetzal - The Journey of Colours
Sacred journey to Mexico
2023.october.29-november.12
3834 Euro/person
A walk, a journey or an excursion is always conceived with the intention of relaxing or getting away from the routine of everyday life. I invite you to recharge with a sublime and powerful experience where you can enter a vibrational state where you can experience the sublime, gentle radiance of Mother Earth, the Universe and all that exists. Consciousness is a powerful calling for all human beings.
According to ancient indigenous prophecies:
"When the northern eagle and the southern condor fly together, the indigenous peoples unite the family of mankind".
The way of the Condor is the way of heart, intuition and femininity, the way of the Eagle is the way of mind, industry and masculinity. Inca prophecies say that now, in this age when the northern eagle and the southern condor fly together, the Earth will awaken. The northern eagles cannot be free without the southern condors.
The prophecy says that in the next 500 years, starting in 1990, there will be an opportunity for the eagle and the condor to unite, to fly in the same sky, and to bring about a new level of consciousness for humanity.
The Eagle and the Condor have learned to fly together in the sky to create a new level of consciousness for humanity.
The Condor and the Eagle united their tears from Jahanpacha (from the sky) to Ucupacha ( from below the earth). From this union, Central America was born. In this piece of land the wisdom of Hana and Urin was concentrated. New nations emerged whose inhabitants were able to create a land in the middle of a great ocean and transform it into the Central America of today.
Central America is the land of the quetzal, the third element, the connection, that exists alongside the eagle and the condor.
Mexico is the land of the quetzal, a world of colours and emotions, a path of laughter, of connection and disconnection.
In these 2 weeks you will experience the joy of your inner self and the depth of your connection with yourself.
The transformation on this journey happens almost imperceptibly, not through classical therapies, but by getting to know the places and people of each moment.
Why come to Mexico with us?
TO TASTE, TO FEEL, TO SMELL, TO SING, TO DRAW
Do it all together, at your own pace, yet connected.
Discover the colourfulness of your personality and soul, its wonders and its many nuances.
Immerse yourself, rise above yourself, and discover an intense new quality of connection with the forces of nature. We allow our being to make a profound impression on us.
Gates open, around us and within us, that we are less likely to experience in Europe, in the most unusual places and at the most unexpected moments: on the bus or even on the plane, at lunch or dinner, in conversation, in the central squares of cities. Be open to letting the wonder in at every moment.
Be again the living link between up and down, north and south, earth and sky, outside and inside. Enjoy again the colours of connection with yourself.
The guides
A Soul Journey with scents, flavours, colours and healing, shamanic accompaniment.
The meeting of Western thought and shamanism will accompany you throughout this 14-day journey.
The blending of the most subtle vibrations of Andean sacred plants and Soul will characterize the self-discovery during our journey. Of course, this will remain with us as a living connection after we return home.
The Peruvian healer: Jaime Caso Villavicencio
It is a wonderful opportunity that the Andean worldview, thinking and everyday connection to Mother Earth, Pacha Mama, will be transmitted to us by a Hungarian-speaking Peruvian shaman who is well versed in both Peruvian and European thinking. Through the rituals she leads, the innermost wonder of ourselves opens up and becomes available in our daily existence. A deep connection with ourselves.
The SoulCoach: Gabriella Várdai
www.gabriellavardai.com/rolam
The other guide of the group, who combines communication coaching techniques and the SoulCoach approach, in the world of vibrations.
The experience is always individual, and she provides a handle to capture this miracle in everyday life here.
In the case of a multilingual group, she also takes on the role of translator.
What you can expect
Fragrances, Ceremonies, Much more
We start our days with vibrations, scents and flavours.
We search and discover forms in sacred places
We call on sacred plants to help us sense vibrations
We hold daily ceremonies with local plants (tobacco, mint, muna, eucalyptus, etc.) - included in the price.
- 1 cocoa ceremony - included in the participation fee
- 1 sacred plant ceremony - optional, please indicate your interest upon registration (70 euro/person)
Visit to sacred places, temples
Connecting with colours
Vibrations, sounds - music, singing, dancing
Laughing .... and lots of talking, learning, growing, getting to know each other, making friends
The programme
Día de los Muertos - Day of the Dead
Our passengers on our October trip will experience Mexico's biggest celebration, the Day of the Dead, held on November 1 and 2. During this time, locals all over the country organise fancy parades and celebrations, which our passengers can also take part in.
Day 1: Arrival in Mexico City (dinner)
Arrival in Mexico City. Transfer to the hotel. Transfer to the hotel (3 nights)
Day 2: Mexico City city tour - Museum of Anthropology (breakfast, lunch)
Breakfast. Morning visit to the National Museum of Anthropology, where you can learn more about the most important cultures of the country. Lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit the Palace of Fine Arts, where we will admire the murals of Orozco, Tamayo and Diego Rivera. Afterwards, we will walk along the Madero pedestrian street and then go to Zócalo. We will see the ruins of the Aztec temple and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Return to the hotel. Accommodation in Mexico City.
Day 3: Mexico City - Teotihuacan Pyramids - Guadalupe (breakfast, lunch)
After breakfast, visit the Tlatelolco district and then travel to the archaeological site of Teotihuacan, also known as the City of the Gods. Here we will admire the impressive pyramids of the Sun and Moon; walk along the Avenue of the Dead; and visit the Quetzal Butterfly Palace and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Quetzalcoatl. Buffet lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit the Basilica of Guadalupe, where we will see the original image of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Return to the hotel. Accommodation in Mexico City.
Day 4: Mexico City - Puebla - Oaxaca (breakfast, lunch)
Breakfast. Departure to Puebla, where we arrive after approximately 2.5 hours of travel. On the way to Puebla, the "City of Angels", we will see the volcanoes Popocatepetl and Ixtaccihuatl, which dominate the valley where Puebla de los Angeles was built. The city has well preserved its colonial architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will see the exterior of the colonial baroque and Mudejar palaces, the Cathedral and visit the Rosary Chapel. Buffet lunch. In the afternoon, continue to Oaxaca, a 5.5 hour drive. Accommodation in Oaxaca (2 nights).
Day 5: Oaxaca - Monte Alban (breakfast, lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the magnificent archaeological site of Monte Alban, one of the most impressive in Mexico, inhabited by wise men, warriors and astronomers. Located at an altitude of 1940 metres above sea level, the site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is concentrated in a Gran Plaza surrounded by palaces, temples, shrines and tombs. Returning to the city, we will explore the majestic city of Oaxaca, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the most notable monuments of the colonial period: the main square (Zócalo) and the Benito Juarez market, where we can sample delicious food and admire textiles, ceramics and leather handicrafts, among other things. Lunch in town. Accommodation in Oaxaca.
Day 6: Oaxaca - Tule - Mitla - Tehuantepec (breakfast, lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning we will visit the Tule Tree, the longest living ahuehuete in the world, more than 2,000 years old, 42 meters high and with a trunk circumference of about 58 meters. Afterwards, we will visit Mitla, the most important post-classical archaeological site of Oaxacan religion and culture, and the most modern architectural example in Mesoamerica. Lunch. After the tour, we continue to Tehuantepec, a drive of about 5 hours. Accommodation in Tehuantepec (1 night).
Day 7: Tehuantepec - Tuxtla Gutiérrez - Sumidero Canyon - San Cristobal de las Casas (breakfast, lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning departure to Tuxlta Gutierrez (about 5 hours drive). Transfer to the pier for a boat tour of Sumidero Canyon, one of Mexico's most spectacular natural beauties. The river valley was formed about 70 million years ago when the area was covered by ocean. The remains of the calcareous animals that lived here formed the cliffs, some of which now rise more than 1,000 metres. Waterfalls, caves and rock formations can be seen here, the most prominent of which is the 'Christmas Tree'. After lunch, transfer to San Cristobal de las Casas, where you will find accommodation (2 nights).
Day 8: San Cristobal de las Casas - San Juan Chamula (breakfast, lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the Tzotzilian community of San Juan Chamula, known for its traditions and festivals. Visit to the local cemetery. We will participate in a ritual in one of the most mysterious temples in the country, inside the Chamulan. Lunch in Zinacantan at the home of a Tzotzilian family. Afterwards, afternoon free time in San Cristobal. Accommodation in San Cristobal.
Day 9: San Cristobal de las Casas - Agua Azul - Palenque (packed breakfast, lunch)
Early morning departure from the hotel, we will take a packed breakfast with us. A 4-hour drive will take us to the Agua Azul waterfalls, where we will admire turquoise waters and have the opportunity to swim. Lunch. Afterwards, we continue to Palenque, where our accommodation is located. Accommodation in Palenque (1 night).
Day 10: Palenque - Campeche (breakfast, lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel. We visit the archaeological site of Palenque, surrounded by jungle and one of the most important sites of the "Mayan world". The Pyramid of Inscriptions is where the sarcophagus of King Pakal and his impressive carved tombstones were found. We will visit the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Cross and the Palace. As we continue, we have a beautiful panorama of the Gulf of Mexico. Continue to the beautiful walled city of Campeche. Lunch at a local restaurant. Accommodation in Campeche (1 night).
Day 11: Campeche - Uxmal - Merida (breakfast, lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Uxmal, "the city built three times", to visit the Guesser Pyramid, the Quadrangle of the Nuns, the Governor's Palace and the Ballgame Court. Arrive in Merida, the "white city", with panoramic views of Montejo Avenue, the Motherland Monument, the main street, the Cathedral and the government palaces. Dinner at the hotel (3-course menu - without drinks). Accommodation in Merida (1 night).
Day 12: Merida - Chichen Itza - Cancun (breakfast, lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Chichén Itza, the most important and impressive Mayan site in Mexico, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the new 7 wonders of the world. We will visit the pyramid known as the "Castle", the Ballgame Court, the Temple of the Skull, the Temple of the Jaguar, the Observatory and the Square of a Thousand Columns. We will then visit the Ik-Il cenote, where we will have the opportunity to swim. Lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer to Cancun (3 nights).
Day 13: Free day in Cancun (All inclusive board)
Day 14: Free day in Cancun (all inclusive)
Day 15: Cancun (All inclusive until check-out)
Transfer to the airport.
Mexico - Photo gallery
Reservation information
Date of journey:
29 October - 12 November 2023 (arrival in Europe on 13 November)
For individual ticket purchase: arrival in Mexico City on 29 October 2023.
Return date: 12 November 2023
Price of the trip: 3834 Euro/person, double room. Single supplement 750 Euro
Trip duration 11:30
As places are limited, you can guarantee your stay by paying the deposit.
The deposit is min. 1000 Euro and is payable at the time of booking.
At least 50% of the trip must be paid 60 days before departure.
The remaining amount must be paid 30 days before departure.
The package price includes:
- 14 nights accommodation in 4* local class hotels
- 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 1 dinner according to the itinerary
- All inclusive in Cancun/Playa del Carmen
- Travel by private coach
- Local licensed guide
- Tickets
- Tips for porters, cleaners in the hotels
The price does not include:
- International flights
- Drinks at lunch and dinner (except Cancuncan)
- Tourist tax in Cancun, payable locally (approx. 3 USD/room/day)
- Meals extra to the program
- Tips for bus drivers and local guides (approx. 50 euro/person)
Cancellation conditions
If the Traveler cancels the contract for the travel service (cancels the travel package), in case of cancellation for any reason up to 61 days before departure, the Traveler will be refunded the amount paid, in addition to a 10% fee deduction on the total cost of the travel package.
If the Traveller cancels the package within 60 days before departure, the following charges will be applied as a penalty on the total price of the package:
- 30 % if cancelled within 60-41 days
- 60 to 31 days for cancellations within 40 to 31 days 40%.
- 60 % if cancelled within 30-16 days
- 30 to 30 days for cancellations within 15 to 9 days 90% for cancellations within 15 to 9 days
- Cancellation within 8 days or no-show 100%
The travel agency will not be liable for any damage, loss, delay, cancellation, change of weather conditions, force majeure, strike, riot, blockade or similar events. The passenger is responsible for his/her own luggage throughout the journey.
*by paying the deposit, these conditions are accepted
SKIMANIA travel agency, Oradea, Romania.
Useful information
Weather - recommended clothing
Mexico is a vast country with a varied climate.
What you should bring: light clothes, warmer clothes, raincoat, closed shoes, hat (especially for sun sensitive people), scarf/shawl, sunglasses, sun cream, small backpack for day trips, water bottle.
Some points to look out for
Tap water is not drinkable!
It is advisable to bring a converter for the mains electricity supply (110V, with a different socket from the European one)
It is useful to take more fluids than usual in the high temperature and humidity in Mexico.
It is important to bring any medication you take at home.
Prices, food, shopping
The official currency of Mexico is the Mexican PESO (MXN). 1 Euro = 20,26 Pesos.
Visa and Mastercard are accepted in most major places You often have to pay 4-5 percent more by credit card. Revolut usually works.
For everyday shopping, cheaper than prices at home.
A 2-3 course lunch in a restaurant is about 10 euros.
In markets - bargaining is necessary, prices vary. Local fruit is fantastic, cheap, worth trying as many varieties as possible. Artisanal products - what is authentic is priced.
