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General Program

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Deadline Dates
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Submission of Full Paper:
August 31, 2011
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Notification of Paper Acceptance:
September 30, 2011
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Submission of Final Manuscripts: October 15, 2011

 

 

Social Program

The following social events are being arranged for and will be included in the registration fees of both technical participants and accompanying persons. Program may vary.


Sunday, December 11, 18:00 h
Welcome Reception Party at the Conference Hotel
This gathering is designed to be an ice-breaker among participants. The Welcome Reception is hosted by the SHMII-5 Organizing Committee.

Monday, December 12, 8:30 h
Opening Ceremony
All technical participants and registered accompanying persons are invited to attend the Opening Ceremony.

Tuesday, December 13, 12:30 h
Tour to the archaeological site of Tulum with Conference Dinner and Show
The Conference Dinner will take place in Xcaret.

Thursday, December 15, 13:00 h
Closing Ceremony
The Closing Ceremony will take place in one of the meeting rooms of the hotel.

Accompanying Persons and Post-Conference Tours

A miriad of activities for accompanying persons are offered by the hotel. Also, the Ritz-Carlton Cancun has a number of post-conference tours available. Please contact Destination Services at rc.cunrz.ds.operations@ritzcarlton.com to learn more details on the following tours:

Tours

Chichen Itzá Deluxe

Visit Chichen Itzá, one of the most outstanding cities of the Mayan culture. We use luxury bus with executive service and limited capacity, to make your trip more pleasant.
Includes: Transportation in luxury coach, continental breakfast on board, buffet lunch, guided tour, entrance to the archeological site and to the cenote Ik-Kil.
Departure: 7:35 am (hotel Porte Cochere)
Estimated Return: 7:00 pm
Price: $99.00 USD (Adult) / $79.00 USD (Child)
Available every day

 

Tours

Chichen Itzá Sky Luxury

Visit Chichen Itzá, one of the most outstanding cities of the Mayan culture in a double floor luxury bus.  We give executive service to make your trip more pleasant.
Includes: Transportation in luxury double floor coach, continental breakfast on board, wine, tequila, buffet lunch at a reserved area, guided tour, entrance to the archeological site and to the cenote Ik-Kil.
Departure: 7:35 am (hotel Porte Cochere)
Estimated Return: 7:00 pm
Price: $109.00 USD (Adult) / $84.00 USD (Child)
Available every day

 

Tours

Cobá Mayan Encounter

Visit the archaeological zone of Cobá, and discover the amazing Nohoch Muul pyramid, the tallest in Mexico. Experience a full day in a Mayan environment with different activities: bike ride, visit of a Mayan Village, rappel, zip lines and swim in cenotes.
Includes: Transportation in air-conditioned van, multilingual adventure guide, Maya guides at locations, entrance fee to Coba, qualified archaeological guide in Coba. All equipment required for activities: life vest, helmets, kayak or canoe, zip-line gear, lunch and drinks.
Departure: 7:15 am (hotel Porte Cochere)
Estimated Return: 5:00 pm
Price: $119.00 USD (Adult) / $79.00 USD (Child)
Available every day

 

Tours

Ek’Balam Mayan Cenote

Visit the archaeological site of Ek-Balam. Ek Balam is an ancient Maya city that had its glory before Chichen Itza. This archaeological site is one of the latest attractions because of its most recent restoration. Discover also, a mysterious Mayan Cenote.
Includes: Transportation in minibus or van with A / C (maximum 24 pax), traditional lunch and beverages, entrance fee to Ek-Balam, archaeological and multilingual guide, equipment for activities, hammocks, towels and lockers.
Departure: 7:15 am (hotel Porte Cochere)
Estimated Return: 5:30 pm
Price: $119.00 USD (Adult) / $79.00 USD (Child)
Available every day

 

Tours

Tulum Express

Visit one of the Mayan world’s most visited sites. Tulum is an ancient fortress that sits atop cliffs and offers a breathtaking view overlooking the Caribbean. It is the largest Mayan City built on the coast and it is just 80 miles southwest of Cancun.
Includes: Transportation, entrance fee to the archeological site, guided tour, bottle of water on board.
Departure: 7:35 am (hotel Porte Cochere)
Estimated Return: 03:30 pm
Price: $49.00 USD (Adult) / $35.00 USD (Child)
Available Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

 

Tours

Tulum / Xel-Há

The perfect combination between a visit of a Mayan city and water activities at a beautiful natural lagoon. Visit in one day Tulum, a Mayan  city of the coast of Quintana Roo, and Xel-Há, a natural wonder.
Includes: Transportation, entrance fee for Tulum & Xel Ha, guide, unlimited food and beverages at Xel Ha, snorkeling gear, towels and lockers (Deposit of $20 USD for snorkeling equipment).
Departure: 7:35 am (hotel Porte Cochere)
Estimated Return: 07:00 pm
Price: $139.00 USD (Adult) / $85.00 USD (Child)
Available every day


Tours

Xel-Há

Xel-Há a Natural Wonder and its open-sea aquarium offers a myriad of land and water activities, ecological attractions, world-class restaurants, and countless more unimaginable experiences.
Includes: Transportation, entrance fee, guide, unlimited food and beverages at Xel Ha, snorkeling gear, towels and lockers. (Deposit of $20 USD for snorkeling equipment).
Departure: 7:35 am (hotel Porte Cochere)
Estimated Return: 07:00 pm
Price: $119.00 USD (Adult) / $74.00 USD (Child)
Available every day

 

Tours

Xcaret Plus

Xcaret is a majestic park by the sea that features unique activities, where you have fun while discovering the natural and cultural richness of Mexico. You can enjoy the most amazing water activities such as swimming with dolphins, snuba, sea trek, snorkeling and by night, enjoy a spectacular show full of Mexican History.
Includes: Transportation, entrance fee, guide, lunch and night show. Towels and lockers (Deposit of $20 USD for equipment)
Departure: 8:25 am (hotel Porte Cochere)
Estimated Return: 10:30 pm
Price: $149.00 USD (Adult) / $77.00 USD (Child)
Available every day

Tours

Water Jungle Safari

Admire the beauty of the Caribbean Nature while you drive your own speedboat. This exciting adventure goes through a series of channels of the Nichupté Lagoon where you will have the opportunity to explore the mangrove areas. Also you will have time to get in the water and take part of the snorkeling tour at the sea. 
Includes: guided tour, shared speed boat or aqua-ray and snorkeling gear.
Activity Schedule: Every hour from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Price: $66.00 USD (Adult/ Child)
With round trip transportation: Additional per person. (minimum guarantee 2 paxs).
Available every day

 

Tours

Catamaran Snorkeling Tour to Isla Mujeres

Enjoy a spectacular day on the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean. Sail away from Cancun and visit Isla Mujeres aboard a fun-filled sailing catamaran. Explore snorkeling at one of the loveliest reefs in the Northern Hemisphere
Includes: Shared catamaran, crew, guided snorkel tour, snorkel gear, lunch at Isla Mujeres beach club, beverages, free time for shopping.
Activity Schedule: 09:30 am
Estimated Return: 5:00 pm
Price: $65.00 USD (Adult)/ $45.00 USD (Child)
With round trip transportation: Additional per person. (minimum guarantee 2 paxs).
Available every day

Tours

Swim with Dolphins- Dreams Cancun

Swimming with the dolphins, an experience of a lifetime! Live this wonderful adventure in Cancun and discover the magic of dolphins in a controlled environment.
Includes: Shared transportation, Towel, Lockers, Primax Activity (Footpush, kiss, free swim, platform, hug, signs, bar jump, whirlpool, applause, dance, song, tail splash, hand shake, free jump, tail shake, bubbles)
Activity Schedule: 09:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 01:30 PM, 03:00 PM
Pick up: One hour before activity starts.
Duration: 60 minutes activity
Price: $159.00 USD (Adult/Child)
Available every day

 

Tours

Deep Sea Fishing

If you’re looking for sport fishing, the waters off Cancun are filled with a variety of fish. Both full day and half-day fishing trips can be arranged aboard the best-equipped fishing crafts in Cancun.
Includes: shared fishing trip, fishing license and equipment, beer and soft drinks on board.
Activity Schedule: 07:00 AM & 02:00 PM
Duration: 4 or 6 hours
Price: $115.00 USD (4 hours)/ $125.00 USD (6 hours)
With round trip transportation: Additional per person. (minimum guarantee 2 paxs).
Available every day

 

Tours

Rio Secreto

Rio Secreto, a unique natural treasure. Enter this natural museum filled with a kaleidoscope of speleothems and walk an easy 600m route amidst the thousands of stalactites and stalagmites found in this protected natural reserve.
Includes: round trip transportation, entrance fee, adventure guide, security equipment (helmet with lamps, wet suit, life jacket, water shoes), towel, light lunch and beverages during lunch.
Departure: 8:25 am (hotel Porte Cochere)
Estimated Return: 4:30 pm
Price: $99.00 USD (Adult/) / $49.50 USD (Child)
Available Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. (Or daily with pick up at 01:00 PM)

Tours

Selvatica- Zip Lines

When fast is just not fast enough and high is still not high enough and long is just not long enough… then get ready to experience “EXTREMO” where you will have the “ride of your life” on the fastest, highest and longest zip lines.
Includes: Round Transportation in air-conditioned vans in shared basis, entrance to Selvática, multilingual Adventure Guide, safety equipment for zip lines, transportation in millitary vehicles to natural cenote, entrance to cenote, lunch ( chicken fajitas, rice and beans), lockers
Departure: 9:15 am (hotel Porte Cochere)
Estimated Return: 3:00 pm
Price: $99.00 USD (Adult/)
Available every day


Tours

Xplor

Xplor is a unique underground world, with 7 amazing circuits that invite you to rediscover your emotions and senses within nature.
Includes: RT Transportation to the park, bottled water on transfers to the park, nutritious & energetic meals   (unlimited), all the natural fruit beverages during the day. The chance to do all activities all over again, life jackets, helmet and harness, raft and hand paddles, two-seated amphibious, vehicles, lockers, dressing rooms, towels.
Departure: 7:35 am (hotel Porte Cochere)
Estimated Return: 5:00 pm
Price: $139.00 USD (Adult/Low Season) - $159.00 USD (Adult/ High Season) Children 50% off.
Available Monday to Saturday

 

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Suggestions, Conditions and Remarks

  • Archaeological sites

Take cash, comfortable clothes and shoes, camera, hat sun block. No tripods are allowed in the archeological zones and there is and extra fee for video cameras. Tulum fee @ $3 usd per person for the train payable directly in Tulum not included in the price.

  • Ecological Theme Park

Extra activities not included. Comfortable clothes and bathing suit required, only biodegradable sun block lotion is allowed inside the ecological parks. An extra change of clothes and towel are suggested.

  • Water Activities

Reef tax is required and must be paid in cash at the check in @ $7 usd per person. Attire: bathing suit, towel, hat and sunglasses with string, biodegradable sun block lotion.

  • Dolphins

Pregnant women are not allowed to do this activity. Bathing suit is required.

  • Adventure Tours

All these expeditions are not recommended for people with severe back or heart problems, physical or motor handicaps, overweighed, claustrophobic people or those who do not know how to swim. Pregnant women and children younger than 8 can not participate. Towel is suggested.

All listed prices are in U.S. Dollars. Prices may vary based on the season.
Transportation to Activity departure point is not included, unless specified on the Activity Inclusions.
For reservations please contact Destination Services at Ext. 5451/5456 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Cancellations require notification at least 24 h prior to the activity departure in order to avoid any penalty charges.        

 

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