I called Caravan tours. They were really friendly and very helpful. So heres the rundown:
The tours are available up to a year before the date you are seeking to reserve. Since I was planning this trip for June 09 that means we can reserve our slots as early as this June. When I asked what time I should make sure to reserve my slot by the man said that any time before this upcoming Winter should be fine, but after that slots start getting filled fast. To be on the safe side Id prefer to reserve ours around October 08. He said that once a date is chosen Caravan Tours will hold your slot for one week without any deposit so that we can make flight arrangements. If for some reason we all cant get flights than wed cancel, most likely though if we reserve slots in October 08 for June of 09 we will all be able to find available flights to and from Mexico City considering that there are hundreds of different planes that go there from Cali.
As for air arrangements I guess thats up to the individual as were all leaving from different cities (well a few of us are). The main airport that Caravan picks up from is the MEX for Mexico City (like LAX for LA) I forgot to ask the airport from Cancun but Im imaging that there is only one chief one and I also have more information coming to me in the mail because I requested some when I called earlier.
In addition, when I asked the guy about the bus schedule and the tour guides and not getting lost he just laughed and said he had never heard of anyone ever getting left behind. It seems that the tour people that go with the group are very good about keeping track of everyone. His laughter was reassuring, it was like he had never got that question before.
So it seems that anyone who wants to go should start saving for October. Im still open for different dates, and a different tour, but for now this is what I got going on. Im still going to go to AAA this weekend to ask about other tours they may know of and if I have time Im going to purchase my passport. For sure I will have a passport before the end of the month. Its real people! I hope that this information is helpful and it seems to me we all have ample time to prepare so that we can make sure we do this the right way. Initially we will need a 300 deposit per person and the airfare. than we just have to come up with an additional 700 to pay off the tour and were freaking in Mexico traveling back through time with Mayans! I hope the fact that we dont need all the money by October may help. I really just hope that we can all make it work. Whatever happens happens, I know that everyone will give it serious consideration and thats all I can ask for. Ill post another update as soon as I have more info. Peace!
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It was unintentional but this post is the 333rd post in the cup. Good sign.
it's cool that they're sending you an info package. good thinkin! i want to check it out when we come down, or Backpacking, whichever comes first.
I hope to see yall before backpacking! I hadnt really thought about it but August is a ways away. Whatever happens the most awesome part is that we have August to look forward to! This is so much better than the first year when i left and I only saw you guys once. So far in the last 12 months I think Ive seen yall 5 times and it may be more! Anywayz, ya Im eager to share info I get.
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