OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Again this year, we want you to vacation YOUR way. The Cancun area offers so many unique experiences, and we want you to choose the activity that is right for you. To supplement the cost, BioGuard is offering a one time $50 credit per person towards the purchase price of any of the activities listed below, including spa and golf. The $50 per person credit will appear on your room folio. Please review the activity options below. To see a summary of activities offered by day, click here. Once you have made your selection, you can download the registration form by clicking here. You will complete the form and fax or email it directly to GDS, our Mexican travel partner, who will be making all of the activity arrangements. All optional activities will be billed to your hotel room upon arrival in January. Nothing will be charged in advance on your credit card unless there is a cancellation or no show charge that applies. Please see the registration form for more information. You will receive a confirmation from GDS confirming your chosen activity. There will be a GDS representative at the BioGuard hospitality desk to answer questions and assist you. These activities fill up very quickly so we encourage you to take advantage of this offer as soon as possible. Space is limited and available on a first-registered basis only. If your chosen activity is no longer available, a representative from GDS will contact you so that you can make an optional choice. It pays to register early! ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS Jungle Tour –  Sunday, January 8 – 8:15 am – noon Monday, January 9 & Wednesday, January 11 – 1:45 pm – 5:30 pm $90 per person for people sharing a speed boat (max of 2 people per boat) Price includes: transfer, dock fee, reef fee & gratuity Transfer: 35 minutes each way The Jungle Tour is one of the most popular tours in Cancun. Follow a guide as you and a friend drive a two-seater speed boat through dense mangrove channels on a breathtaking voyage across the Nichupte Lagoon. Experienced guides lead you into the turquoise waters of the Caribbean where you will enjoy snorkeling on the spectacular Great Mayan Reef. This is a day you won’t soon forget! Deep Sea Fishing –  Thursday, January 12 – 6:15 am – 1:30 pm – 6 hours of fishing- $143 per person Wednesday, January 11 – 12:45 pm – 6:00 pm – 4 hours of fishing - $133 per person Price includes: transfer, fishing license, gear, drinks on board & dock fee. Gratuities not included. Transfer: 35 minutes each way Fishing game is plentiful in Cancun’s ultra-clear waters. The waters of Cancun are filled with a variety of fish including Atlantic Sailfish, Black Fin Tuna, Shark, Grouper, Snapper, Barracuda, Amberjack and more. Sport fishermen from all over the world travel to Cancun to test their skills against these powerful creatures. The boats are specially equipped for sport fishing, and the crew on board will take you to the best fishing spots in the area. Come enjoy a morning or afternoon of fishing with your friends from BioGuard in a six person fishing boat with our experienced captains. Xplor –  Thursday, January 12 – 8:30 am – 6:30 pm $139 per person includes transfer, buffet lunch and drinks Transfer: 1 hour each way Xplor is a unique underground world with 7 amazing circuits that invite you to discover your emotions and senses through nature. Xplor features two separate exciting zip line circuits where you will enjoy 13 zip lines amongst the beautiful nature of the Caribbean. You will be thrilled by water landings, amazing suspension bridges and other surprises. You also won’t want to miss driving a four-wheel drive amphibious vehicle through the jungle and going deep into eight caverns. You will have the opportunity to swim and raft through spectacular stalactites and stalagmites and discover the secrets of the underground world of fascinating grottoes and extraordinary rock formations. Xplor is a day filled with great adventure! Swim with Dolphins –  Wednesday, January 11 – 1:45 pm – 4:30 pm $134 per person includes transfer Transfer: 30 minutes each way. 1 hour Dolphin Swim Program In this exciting program, you’ll get up close to the dolphins and experience their amazing power. Your session will begin in a waist-deep platform where you are introduced to the dolphin’s behaviors and physiology, while you caress their velvety skin and admire their beautiful features. Swim out into the pool and your dolphin will playfully swim around you before treating you to a kiss and friendly fin shake. Feeling more adventurous, the dolphins can take you for a dorsal fin ride or propel you through the water as they push their noses on the soles of your feet. This is an adventure you won’t want to miss! Horseback Riding –  Monday, January 9 - 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm $85 per person includes transfer and gratuities Transfer: 40 minutes each way Enjoy an unforgettable adventure accompanied by bilingual guides and vaqueros (cowboys), along well-maintained trails through grassland, jungle and mangroves, to your final destination - the beach. At the beach, feel free to gallop your mount. This is a fantastic way to get close to nature while admiring the beach and jungle views. Snorkel Sail –  Monday, January 9 – 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm $75 per person includes transfer, reef tax & gratuity Transfer: 40 minutes each way Relax and enjoy a fun afternoon of sailing on a catamaran in the beautiful Caribbean Sea. You will sail to a perfect snorkeling spot which is part of the Mesoamerican coral reef system, the second largest coral reef wall in the world. Here you will have the opportunity to explore the ocean and see an abundance of colorful fish and other marine life surrounded by all the beauty of nature. Sit back and enjoy the ride in this amazing setting! Paradise Adventure (ATV/Speed Boat) –  Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, January 9, 10 & 11 – 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm $101 for individuals not sharing an ATV & Speedboat $84 per person for people sharing an ATV & Speedboat (max of 2 people per ATV / Boat) Price includes: transfer, reef tax & gratuity Transfer: 40 minutes each way Combine a perfect day full of fun on land and water. This activity takes place on the beautiful beach of Maroma in the Mayan Riviera, considered one of most beautiful beaches in the world by independent critics and Travel Discovery Channel. Drive your ATV for 45 minutes and then feel the rush of captaining your speed boat for another 45 minutes on the beautiful Mexican Caribbean. This combination of land and sea is hard to beat! Ocean Safari (Wave Runner/Snorkel) –  Tuesday, January 10 & Wednesday, January 11 – 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm $120 for individuals not sharing a Wave Runner $95 per person for people sharing a Wave Runner (max of 2 people per Wave Runner) Price includes: transfer, reef tax & gratuity Transfer: 40 minutes each way Enjoy a thrilling ride on a powerful wave runner through the crystal clear water of the Caribbean along the beautiful beach of the Maroma on the Mayan Riviera. The Mexican Caribbean is home to some of the world’s most acclaimed snorkeling. As you snorkel, you will enjoy exploring the beautiful reefs inhabited by some of the most colorful fish in the world. This is the ultimate water adventure! Shopping in Playa del Carmen –  Tuesday, January 10 – 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm $35 per person Transfer: 1 hour each way Playa del Carmen with its traditional Mexican Caribbean ambience is brimming with opportunities for the avid shoppers in the group. Excellent shopping abounds from small vendors to well establish stores located downtown on 5th Avenue. There you will find a wonderful array of handcrafts, ceramics, wood, leather and more. Come delight as you search for unique Mexican treasures. Sail to Isla Mujeres on board the Dancer Catamaran –  Thursday, January 12 – 9:15 am – 6:00 pm $105 per person includes transfer, dock fee, reef tax, food & drinks on board the Dancer and gratuity Transfer: 40 minutes each way Enjoy impeccable service, char-grilled foods and open bar while sailing the Caribbean on the fun filled Catamaran, Dancer. Tour the ocean-facing Mayan ruins of El Meco. Snorkel marine life filled reefs. Jump from a diving board before rinsing with fresh water. That’s Dancer’s floating reef club! Shop and tour Isla de Mujeres. Isla Mujeres is located off the Eastern shore of the Yucatan Peninsula, across the bay from Cancun. A mere 4.6 miles long and 1/3 mile wide, its beaches were once littered with female statues -- hence the name which is Spanish for ‘Isle of Women’. The island is known for excellent snorkeling at the off-shore coral reefs as well as great shopping bargains at the picturesque downtown area. Laugh and smile on a lively, animated and danced filled return to Cancun. Truly a boat load of fun!