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Mayan Adventure: Mexico, Belize & Guatemala
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16
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Leisurely
Trip Style
Classic
Trip Code
CAM
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 22 Day Mayan Adventure: Mexico, Belize & Guatemala. Leave the resorts of the Mayan Riviera behind and explore the authentic Yucatán. From sunny beaches and lush jungles to the highlands of Chiapas, journey through Belize, Guatemala, and southern Mexico on this incredible 22-day adventure. Explore the amazing ruins of Chichén Itzá, Palenque, and Tikal and walk the cobblestoned streets of colonial San Cristóbal de las Casas and Antigua. Snorkel with stingrays or just get into the reggae pace of life on a sunny Caribbean island. Experience a...read more journey that introduces you to local culture and offers insight into the history of the Mayan heartland.
Itinerary
As travellers arrive throughout the day, there are no planned activities until the welcome meeting in the evening. Stay: Hotel Nautilus
Depart Playa del Carmen and head to the famous Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá for a guided tour. Spend time exploring this famous site, known for its huge stepped pyramids and elaborate stone carvings. Continue on to Mérida, the capital of the Yucatán State, and take a short orientation walk. Also known as la ciudad blanca (the white city), Mérida offers the ideal opportunity to learn about Mexico’s fascinating mix of cultural influences. Stay: Hotel Santa Lucia by Kavia
The area surrounding Mérida has tons to offer. Choose to visit nearby cenotes (water sink holes) in the town of Cuzamá. Inside, swim in the massive crystal-clear sinkholes. Transportation to the cenotes is half the fun, taking small wooden horse-drawn carts along old rail tracks. Opt to visit ruins in Uxmal, ride the PUUC Route or go bird-watching. There's something for everyone. Stay: Hotel Santa Lucia by Kavia
After a long day of travel from the Yucatán to the jungles of Chiapas, arrive to Palenque and settle in for 2 nights. Stay: Hotel Mayabell
Enjoy a guided tour of the Mayan ruins of Palenque. After, go for a swim in the pristine turquoise waters of Roberto Barrios waterfall. Stay: Hotel Mayabell
Travel to San Cristóbal de Las Casas located in a high mountain valley at 2110m (6921 ft), via Villahermosa. Enjoy an orientation walk of the city, known for its 16th-century architecture. Stay: Baron de las Casas
Opt to visit nearby indigenous Mayan villages to see their unique day-to-day life or journey to beautiful Sumidero Canyon for a relaxing boat ride. Stay: Baron de las Casas
The first stop in Guatemala is on beautiful Lake Atitlán. Stay in Panajachel, a lakeshore town surrounded by spectacular volcanoes and small villages. Stay: Hotel Chinimaya
Embark on a boat ride across the lake before participating in a G Adventures-supported homestay with a local family. This area is known for stunning scenery and great shopping for Mayan handicrafts. Take part in a cultural tour of San Juan la Laguna where you can opt to bargain for colourful textiles and paintings from the local artisans. Stay: Day Room Chinimaya (D)
There is so much to do in this charming colonial city, optional activities for the area include a city tour, salsa dancing classes, a Guatemalan cooking class, or relaxing with a massage. Further afield you can rent bikes and ride through the hills, visit a macadamia nut farm or check out some nearby villages. Stay: Posada Los Bucaros
Try your hand at making some Guatemalan cuisine. Pre-book the Antigua Cooking Class on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance. Stay: Posada Los Bucaros
Travel to Rio Dulce and enjoy free time to explore. Stay: Hacienda Tijax
Travel to the Caribbean town of Livingston by scenic boat ride from Rio Dulce. Enjoy free time to check out the town before continuing on to Flores. Located on Lake Petén Itzá, this is an excellent home base for exploring nearby Tikal. Stay: Hotel Petén
Enjoy a guided tour of the nearby Mayan ruins of Tikal. In the afternoon, opt to relax on the lake or hang out at a café in town. Stay: Hotel Petén
Cross the border to Belize. Opt to visit the sacred Mayan cave Actun Tunichil Muknal, explore the Mountain Pine Ridge area, or see the lesser-known Mayan ruins of Xunantunich. Stay: San Ignacio Midas Resort
Enjoy a free day to explore. Opt to check out nearby caves, some more Mayan sites or a local conservation project. Stay: San Ignacio Midas Resort
Caye Caulker is a relaxed and easy going island with friendly and welcoming local residents. There are dozens of activities around the island and surrounding coral reefs. Try your hand at fishing and barbecue your catch on the beach. Stay: Enjoy Hotel
Spend time enjoying this island paradise. Opt to go on a sailing trip to snorkel with stingrays, nurse sharks and green turtles at Hol Chan Marine Reserve. If the boats aren't your thing, just relax, Belizean-style. Stay: Enjoy Hotel
Jump for joy that you get another full day to explore Caye Caulker! Do what you didn't get to yesterday or take the day to just lay on the beach! Stay: Enjoy Hotel
With plenty of options nearby, Playa is an excellent hub for exploring. Stay: Hotel Nautilus
Enjoy a free day to explore the Mayan ruins of Tulúm, or visit one of the many cenotes. Enjoy dinner at a G Adventures-supported community restaurant with a youth-focused art program. Stay: Hotel Nautilus (D)
Depart at any time.
Trip Inclusions
- Explore incredible Mayan sites and colourful local markets.
- Opt to snorkel on Belize's world-famous barrier reef.
- Wander colonial towns and Caribbean shores.
- Your G for Good Moment: Posadas Mayas Homestay, San Juan La Laguna
- Your G for Good Moment: Belize Bike with Purpose Tour, Caye Caulker
- Your G for Good Moment: El Hongo Mexican Community Restaurant & Youth Art Program, Playa del Carmen
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Mérida
- Your Discover Moment: San Cristóbal de Las Casas
- Your Discover Moment: Antigua Guatemala
- Your Discover Moment: San Ignacio
- Your Discover Moment: Caye Caulker
- Your Discover Moment: Playa del Carmen
- Chichén Itzá guided tour
- Mérida orientation walk
- Palenque guided tour
- Roberto Barrios waterfall visit
- San Cristóbal de las Casas orientation walk
- Lake Atitlán boat tour
- Antigua orientation walk
- Scenic boat ride to Livingston
- Tikal guided tour
- G Adventures-supported bike tour of Caye Caulker
- Beach time in Playa del Carmen
- Free time in Mérida, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Antigua, San Ignacio, Caye Caulker, and Playa del Carmen
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Hotels (19 Nights), jungle lodge (1 Night), homestay (1 Night)
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
- 2 dinners
- Public bus, private vehicle, boat, walking
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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