Networking Lifestyle Activities-Winter MICE

Networking Activities Offered Friday, January 18, Saturday, January 19 and Sunday, January 20, 2019

Friday, January 18, 2019

Golf at Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club

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Departure: 9:30 AM from Haven Riviera Cancun

Tournament Start: 10:30 AM

Return: 3:15 PM arrive at Haven Riviera Cancun

Attire: Collared shirt, Bermuda length shorts, and soft spike golf shoes
What to bring: Sunscreen and hat

Inclusions: Golf green fees, cart, golf club rentals (if requested in advance), all-inclusive golf carts

Number of Guests: 40 participants

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For over a decade the Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club has been stamping its name in the historical record books of international golf. Host to such prestigious events as the World Amateur Team Championships 2016, Big Break Mexico, Bupa Match Play (PGA TOUR Latinoamerica) Iberostar Riviera Maya Open (PGA TOUR Canada) and 10-time host of the Monday Qualifier for the PGA TOUR OHL Classic at Mayakoba it is no wonder why discerning golfers choose Iberostar Playa Paraiso. This PB Dye masterpiece offers extreme vertical movement, undulating greens, incredible hand laid stone work and the best conditions you’ll find anywhere in the world. The course is located inside the all-inclusive Iberostar resort. The all-inclusive concept extends to the golf course where you can enjoy food and beverages before, during and after your round.

The Following Activities are Sponsored by: Amstar DMC

Jungle Tour

Departure: 11:15 AM from Haven Riviera Cancun

Return: 3:30 PM arrive at Haven Riviera Cancun

Attire: Shorts, shirt, and comfortable shoes
What to bring: Wear bathing suit, towel, sandals and biodegradable sunblock as well as extra money for souvenirs and pictures.

Inclusions: An experienced tour guide, lockers, snorkeling equipment (life jacket, fins and mask), brand new snorkel tube, purified bottled water after snorkeling.

Special Note: Avoid use of chemicals before taking this trip (sun, repellent, excessive make-up, etc). This expedition is not suitable for handicapped people or people who suffer heart, respiratory or back problems. It is not recommended for pregnant women. People under the influence of alcohol or toxic substance will not be allowed to participate in this tour. Gratuities are covered by Amstar.
Number of Guests: 30 participants

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Experience a thrilling ride through the lagoon and mangrove channels with a snorkeling stop at the second largest barrier reef in the world. Two activities in one experience.

Upon arrival guest will aboard their own double boat, where they will receive instructions by bilingual guides. Once everyone is ready, group departs from the marina following the leader boat to the mangrove channels over the lagoon side and enjoying the view, fauna and tropical life.

After 45 minutes, the group will cross the Nizuc bridge and turn north out to the Caribbean Sea to reach the National Marine Coral Reef Park, where you will tie your boats with the assistance of your tour guide. Enjoy the snorkeling time and admire multicolored fish a capricious coral formation.

After 30-45 minutes guest will board the boats and drive back to the marina back into the mangrove channels. This is the perfect opportunity to switch places if you are traveling with co-pilot.

Tulum Express (Archeology/Historical Tour)

The magical walled city

Departure: 10:00 AM from Haven Riviera Cancun

Return: 3:00 PM arrive at Haven Riviera Cancun

Attire: Bathing suit, sandals, and cover-up

What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, shorts/bermudas, hat, suntan lotion and extra money for souvenir

Inclusions: Admission to Tulum, certified guide, bottled water and round trip tramcar ride from the parking lot to the archaeological site. Gratuities are covered by Amstar.

Notes: Video cameras are subject to a fee of $50 pesos ($5.00 US approx.). Regular photo cameras can be introduced at no cost. For federal regulations, INAH will charge an extra charge for any professional cameras and video cameras introduced to any archeological site without proper permission.

Number of Guests: 40 attendees

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Discover one of the most beautiful archeological sites of the Riviera Maya, the only one overlooking the Caribbean Sea and its turquoise waters as a walled fortress. It is believed that Tulum was once, one of the main ports of the Maya civilization.

Enjoy the Riviera Maya among the natural beauty of the Caribbean Sea and this wonderful tour to the most amazing archeological sites you can imagine. Let yourself be taken into the temple of the frescoes, the one of the descending god and "El Castillo" an amazing temple built on a cliff with splendid views of the coast.

Under the advice of an official tour guide, the group will go around the structures getting the history and spirit of the Mayan.

Mexico Lindo Cooking Class

Departure: 11:15 AM from Haven Riviera Cancun

Return: 4:00 PM arrive at Haven Riviera Cancun

Attire: Casual activity clothing

What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes and cash for souvenirs

Inclusions: Continental Breakfast, Café de la olla (mexican coffee), Chocolate (hot chocolate), Natural fruit drinks, all ingredients and class, gourmet feast, welcome pack. Gratuities are covered by Amstar.

Number of Guests: 15 attendees

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By spending a day at Mexico Lindo Cooking classes, you can expect the best culinary experience, get knowledge, cook along with our Chefs, and of course have an amazing gourmet meal at our Mayan terrace in the jungle.

Spend an amazing day full of stories, learning about our ancient culture through one of the top gastronomies in the world. The setting couldn't be better, get immersed in the middle of the Riviera Maya jungle, where you will find a beautiful Mexican casita surrounded by ancient trees, enchanting birds and the peacefulness of sacred Land.

You will learn in a real Mexican kitchen along with our Chefs, understanding our culture directly from a Mexican expert, and best dishes but in your language.

México Lindo is a 100% environment-friendly project. They use solar energy, organic soil fertilizers and we reuse the organic waste as green compost. They also own an organic garden, where most of our ingredients are grown.

Shopping in Cancun

Departure: 10:30 AM from Haven Riviera Cancun

Return: 3:00 PM arrive at Haven Riviera Cancun

Attire: Casual activity clothing

What to Bring: Bring comfortable walking shoes, shorts/bermudas, hat, suntan lotion, money in cash (can be pesos or USD), most of the stores accept Visa / Mastercard. Gratuities are covered by Amstar.

Number of Guests: 40 attendees

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Visit Cancun’s famous “La Isla Mall,” built on top of the lagoon La Isla has the perfect environment for shopping, dining and enjoy an amazing view.

Not only does “La Isla Mall” offers numerous shopping options but also a variety of activities such as the aquarium and restaurants with different specialties overlooking the amazing lagoon of “Nichupte” in case you prefer a to seat and enjoy a drink by the lagoon.

Saturday, January 19, 2019

The Following Activities are Sponsored by: Amstar DMC

Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling

Departure: 12:15 PM from Haven Riviera Cancun

Return: 5:00 PM arrive at Haven Riviera Cancun

Attire: Bathing suit, sandals, and cover-up

What to Bring: Wear your bathing suit, comfortable clothing, beach shoes or sandals, a hat, sunglasses, biodegradable sunscreen, a towel, extra change of clothes, camera and money for souvenirs.

Inclusions: English-speaking host, qualified sailing crew, snorkeling equipment, box lunch and domestic open bar. Gratuities covered by Amstar.

Notes: The catamaran has easy access into the water via ladders, 3 bathrooms, fresh water shower, all guests are required to wear life jackets during the snorkeling of the reef for marine preservation and safety. *Service will be considered cancelled if the Harbor Master closes the port due to weather conditions.

Number of Guests: 40 attendees

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Browse on board of our luxurious catamaran "Pacific Breeze" (75 Foot Catamaran), to the most beautiful beaches in the world. Snorkel in the spectacular National Reef Park of Puerto Morelos/Punta Maroma area, the second largest reef in the world. Enjoy our beverages and the magnificent view of the ocean.

The tour consists of:

* Welcome and Orientation talk

* Navigate the spectacular coast of the Mexican Caribbean (1 hour)

* Enjoy the Snorkel in the National Reef Park of Puerto Morelos/Punta Maroma area (1 hour)

* Navigate to Puerto Morelos passing through the most beautiful beaches of the Riviera Maya (2 hours)

* Sail back to Marina El Cid

Deep Sea Fishing- Marina El Cid

Departure: 12:15 PM from Haven Riviera Cancun

Return: 5:00 PM arrive at Haven Riviera Cancun

Attire: Casual activity clothing

What to Bring: Wear comfortable clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat and extra money for souvenirs.

Inclusions: Fishing Gear, fishing License, bait, bottled water, soft drinks and beer, crew, Captain and Mate. Gratuities are covered by Amstar.

Notes: Operation except when the harbor master closes the port due to weather conditions. We recommend “Catch and Release”.

Number of Guests: 12 attendees

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Amongst sportfishing enthusiasts, Cancun’s Mayan Riviera is known as one of the sailfish “hot spots” of the world. Due to the area’s unique topography, the sandy shallows dramatically give way to deeper waters, bringing deep water game fish right within reach. The waters of the Mayan Riviera are teeming with big game trophies, including blue and white marlin, sailfish, dorado, wahoo, barracuda, and yellowfin tuna.

Just minutes after setting out from El Cid Marina, our fishing charters reach prime sportfishing territory, and our professional crews will have your lines in the water in no time.

The Puerto Morelos Sport Fishing Fleet offers first-rate fishing charters promising you an unforgettable experience. Our fleet consists of sport fishing cruisers ranging from 28 to 31 feet all piloted by experienced captains and professional crews.

Dolphin Discovery Playa del Carmen/Maroma

Departure: 11:30 AM from Haven Riviera Cancun

Return: 2:30 PM arrive at Haven Riviera Cancun

Attire: Bathing suit, sandals, and cover-up

What to Bring: Remember to use biodegradable sunscreen to protect your skin, the environment and marine species. Comfortable shoes, swimsuit, extra cash and towels

Inclusions: Amstar staff coordination and supervision. Towel and lockers

Gratuities to the guide. 16% taxes

Notes: Wearing safety vests during any water program is required. It is not allowed access with food, beverages, pets, weapons and radio recorders. No balls and inflatable toys

Number of Guests: 30 attendees

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During the program, you will have the opportunity to receive all the affection of dolphins with less powerful action. Age and physical capability is no issue and you will be able to enjoy the magic of these ancient creatures from a platform that will cover half of your body while swimming is optional.

Your new friend will give you unlimited love, he will give you a handshake, he will sing and dance, you will be able to pet him and swim in a place that dolphins call "home": the Mexican Caribbean.

Parque Maya

Departure: 11:30 AM from Haven Riviera Cancun

Return: 4:30 PM arrive at Haven Riviera Cancun

Attire: Casual activity clothing

What to Bring: Bring cash or credit card for photographs souvenirs & tips, hat or sunglasses, tennis shoes, comfortable clothes, biodegradable bug repellent, and sunblock.

Inclusions: Amstar coordination and supervision, Round Transportation on A/C Vehicles, Certified guides, Lockers, hydration stations, Mayan tasting for lunch and natural flavor water.

Notes: Parque Maya Cancun is not recommended for people with severe physical or motor disabilities, heart problems, women with risky pregnancies and people under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Number of Guests: 40 attendees

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Parque Maya Cancún, the first natural theme park in the history of the Hotel Zone. We seek to pay tribute to the great Mayan culture by offering the visitor a tour that stages through great adventures, the main traditions of the Mayan world. This is how we introduce “culture through adventure” a fun way to learn.

Mayan Vision: This will be your first activity of the day, in which you will witness in our movie theater, an original short film-tribute to the Mayan culture. We pretend you to appreciate this amazing culture through images and stories that will raise awareness to understand and appreciate in a different way the adventures that follow in the tour.

Mayan Flight: In this fun activity, you will fly 1,500ft. over the Nichupté lagoon, suspended 65ft. high through our 5 zip line towers filled with pure adrenaline. At the end, another 230ft. of fun will be waiting for you in our 6 ropes course challenges where you will be suspended 21ft. above the lagoon.

Mayan Path: We decided to recreate a Mayan Path, that through 656ft. of white road, you will enjoy our replicas of Mayan stelae, temples and gods. You will take pictures with the Mayan characters and cross our hanging bridges. In addition, you will learn through the guide, a little more about this amazing culture.

Mayan Calendar: This is the last activity of the tour. You will sit in the Plaza de las Estelas, a magical place where you will be surrounded by Mayan stelae and to the center; you will be able to observe a huge Mayan calendar. You will be amazed to hear the guide's explanation of the calendar and its sacred solar cycles.

Sunday, January 20, 2019

The Following Activities are Sponsored by: Amstar DMC

Snorkel Adventure

Departure: 11:30 AM from Haven Riviera Cancun

Return: 4:00 PM arrive at Haven Riviera Cancun

Attire: Bathing suit, sandals, and cover-up

What to Bring: Bring a towel, light clothing, extra set of clothing, biodegradable sunblock and extra money for souvenirs or pictures.

Inclusions: Amstar staff coordination and supervision, Experienced bilingual tour guide English – Spanish, Snorkel equipment, Guide guided visit to the three reefs, Open bar: soft drinks, beer, tequila and rum, Traditional buffet (Salads, Rice, Beans, empanadas, Roast Chicken, Chaya), Reef tax

Notes: Towels not included. Avoid use of chemicals before taking this trip (sun, repellent, excessive make-up, etc). People under the influence of alcohol or toxic substance won’t be allowed to participate in this tour. This expedition is not suitable for physically challenged, heart conditions, respiratory or back problems. Not recommended for pregnant women. Participation is not allowed to anyone under the influence of alcohol or a toxic substance. This excursion operates under all weather conditions, except when the authorities declare closed ports.

Number of Guests: 20 attendees

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Enjoy a full-day submarine adventure; discover the uncanny sea life of Puerto Morelos Coral Reef National Park. Visit three different snorkeling spots (45 minutes at each) at the world´s 2nd largest coral barrier. Also take pleasure in our exquisite buffet and open bar included in our Caribbean beach club. This snorkeling location is exclusive and for small groups with specialized tour guides, providing all details of the local biodiversity and its activity. 25 years of experience and prestige guarantee high quality and fun in this snorkeling tour.

Rio Secreto

Unique natural treasure

Departure: 11:30 AM from Haven Riviera Cancun

Return: 4:30 PM arrive at Haven Riviera Cancun

Attire: Bathing suit, sandals, and cover-up

What to Bring: Bring a towel, change of dry clothes and extra money for souvenirs and pictures.

Inclusions: Experienced tour guide, wet suit, wet shoes, helmet with light, towels, lockers, photos, lunch. Gratuities covered by Amstar.

Notes: Towels not included. This tour is not recommended for people with severe physical handicaps, heart attack risk, pregnant women or for people under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Please do not use sunblock to avoid the contamination of the cavern system and underground rivers. Cameras are not allowed in the caverns.

Number of Guests: 20 attendees

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Dare to live a fantastic experience in one of the most incredible locations in the Riviera Maya. A magical River found deep below Quintana Roo. 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.

Go deep inside an underground cave, where you'll experience true silence among some of the most dramatic mineral formations in the world. Learn and marvel in this ancient, magical subterranean world that until now has remained unexplored for millions of years.

Shopping in Playa del Carmen

Departure: 12:00 PM from Haven Riviera Cancun

Return: 4:00 PM arrive at Haven Riviera Cancun

Attire: Casual activity clothing (shorts/bermudas), comfortable walking shoes

What to Bring: Bring suntan lotion, money in cash (can be pesos or USD), most of the stores accept Visa / Mastercard.

Inclusions: Gratuities are covered by Amstar.

Number of Guests: 50 attendees

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Visit to Playa del Carmen’s famous “5th Avenue,” a traffic-free street close to the beach where you will discover plenty of shops with loads of unique gift ideas.

Most shops do not price their items. You can ask the clerk, and he/she will quote some price (possibly off the top of their head). Be sure to talk them down. They expect you to lowball their number, just as they are highballing the real price. You will usually be able to purchase the item you want for 2/3 of the price you're first quoted, unless the items are priced out already.

There are also lots of little bistros, intimate restaurants and small sidewalk cafes for a cappuccino and snack if you get hungry after all the shopping.

Selvatíca Extreme Canopy Tour

Departure: 11:30 AM from Haven Riviera Cancun

Return: 5:00 PM arrive at Haven Riviera Cancun

Attire: Bathing suit, sandals, and cover-up

What to Bring: Bring a towel, change of dry clothes and extra money for souvenirs and pictures.

Inclusions: Complimentary lunch and water will be served. Amstar staff coordination and supervision. Experienced bilingual tour guide English – Spanish. Extreme Canopy Tour (9 zip lines). Tarzania Coaster. 4x4 Military Trucks. Swim in the cenote. Light lunch (chicken fajitas, rice and beans) and flavored water. Locker rental

Notes: This tour is not suitable for pregnant women, people with back pains or heart problems. Maximum weight for zipline 330 Lbs., maximum waist size 47 in. Minimum weight for Tarzania: 99 Lbs / Maximum weight for Tarzania: 243 Lbs. Photos and videos available with extra cost.

Number of Guests: 20 attendees

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Our journey begins towards the community of “Central Vallarta” where our park is located. Upon arrival, all guests are greeted at the “Casa Zatara”, a unique “palapa” in a beautiful jungle ambiance. Our first activity will be the “Extreme Canopy Tour”. Our staff will equip each guest with harnesses, security pulleys, helmets and gloves - our personnel will be in charge that all equipment is properly fitted. Since security is a fundamental part of our park, precise instructions will be given on how the activity must be performed, so adventure may safely begin.

Thrill seekers are welcome to experience Selvatica’s Extreme Canopy Tour which is set upon our “EXTREMO” circuit, a 9 zip lines circuit in the middle of the jungle, finishing on our last line with an option of an “Aqua Zipline” for a splashdown. After that we will continue on “Tarzania Coaster”, our exclusive attraction combining ziplines and a roller coaster, going thru 700 meters of pure adrenaline.

The next step is to ride one of our military trucks to our open cenote where you can swim and refresh while experiencing our custom water zip line, splashing right in the middle of the sinkhole; and ride back to our “palapa”.