Transport

Local bus, ferry, boat, private vehicle, taxi, walking.

Meals

2 lunches, 1 dinner

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Others

Your G for Good Moment: San Antonio Women’s Pottery Cooperative and Local Lunch, San Ignacio Your G for Good Moment: Caribbean Gastronomic Experience "El Manglar", Lívingston Your G for Good Moment: Posadas Mayas Homestay, San Juan La Laguna Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Playa del Carmen Your Discover Moment: Caye Caulker Your Discover Moment: San Ignacio Your Discover Moment: Antigua Guatemala. Guided tour of Tikal. Orientation walk in Antigua. Beach time in Playa del Carmen and Caye Caulker. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Accommodation

Simple hotels/hostels (14 nts, most multi-share), local homestay (1 nt).

Not included:

Optional

Tulum - Tulum Ruins Visit Playa del Carmen - Cenote Visit (40-60USD per person) - Tequila Tasting (850-1100MXN per person) - Coco Bongo Disco and Show (90USD per person) Akumal - Akumal Beach Visit (20USD per person) Caye Caulker - ***Bike with Purpose Rental*** (1-30USD per person) - Hol Chan Marine Reserve Day Tour - Sunset Sailing Boat Tour (60USD per person) - Fishing (250-450USD per person) Xunantunich - Xunantunich Visit (50USD per person) Caves Branch - Cave Tubing (90USD per person) Caracol - Caracol Ruins Tour (115USD per person) Barton Creek - Barton Creek Cave Canoeing (110USD per person) San Ignacio - Horseback Riding (75USD per person) Actun Tunichil Muknal - Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Visit (110USD per person) Antigua Guatemala - Salsa Lesson (10USD per person) - Cycling (30-50USD per person) - ChocoMuseo Tour and Workshop (24USD per person) - Finca Valhalla Visit (5-10USD per person) - Elizabeth Bell Walking Tour (25USD per person) - Acatenango Volcano Climb (50-89USD per person) - Massage (30-60USD per person) - Finca Filidelfia Coffee Tour (25USD per person) Escuintla - Pacaya Volcano Hike (59-79USD per person) Panajachel - Massage Lago de Atitlán - Kayaking - Swimming San Juan La Laguna - Shopping

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

1. As this trip crosses national borders, please be prepared to pay some border fees for certain countries ranging from $1 to $30 USD. Please check with your local embassy or consulate for up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. QUINTANA ROO TOURIST TAX Please note there may be a $271MXN (approximately $14 USD) tourist tax at Cancún International Airport, however it is usually included in international tickets. Please verify with your airline if the departure tax is included in your airfare. 2. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.Tulum - Tulum Ruins Visit Playa del Carmen - Cenote Visit (40-60USD per person) - Tequila Tasting (850-1100MXN per person) - Coco Bongo Disco and Show (90USD per person) Akumal - Akumal Beach Visit (20USD per person) Caye Caulker - ***Bike with Purpose Rental*** (1-30USD per person) - Hol Chan Marine Reserve Day Tour - Sunset Sailing Boat Tour (60USD per person) - Fishing (250-450USD per person) Xunantunich - Xunantunich Visit (50USD per person) Caves Branch - Cave Tubing (90USD per person) Caracol - Caracol Ruins Tour (115USD per person) Barton Creek - Barton Creek Cave Canoeing (110USD per person) San Ignacio - Horseback Riding (75USD per person) Actun Tunichil Muknal - Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Visit (110USD per person) Antigua Guatemala - Salsa Lesson (10USD per person) - Cycling (30-50USD per person) - ChocoMuseo Tour and Workshop (24USD per person) - Finca Valhalla Visit (5-10USD per person) - Elizabeth Bell Walking Tour (25USD per person) - Acatenango Volcano Climb (50-89USD per person) - Massage (30-60USD per person) - Finca Filidelfia Coffee Tour (25USD per person) Escuintla - Pacaya Volcano Hike (59-79USD per person) Panajachel - Massage Lago de Atitlán - Kayaking - Swimming San Juan La Laguna - Shopping

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Day 1 Day 1: Playa Del Carmen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Playa Del Carmen

Arrive at any time. After the welcome meeting choose to join your fellow group members for an optional evening out.
Check into your hotel and enjoy the city.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 Day 2: Playa Del Carmen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Playa Del Carmen

Spend a full free day in the area! Opt to visit the Mayan ruins of Tulúm or snorkel off the coast of nearby Cozumel. For a more laid-back day, choose to enjoy the beach.
Take advantage of a full day of free time to relax or explore as much as you wish. Perched atop the sea you will find the ruins of Tulúm. In the coral-filled waters surrounding Cozumel you can snorkel, or you can go swimming in a cenote or at the beach, before exploring the town in the evening on your own.
Day 3 Day 3: Playa Del Carmen/Caye Caulker
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Playa Del Carmen/Caye Caulker

Travel from Mexico across the border into Belize today, which boasts huge swaths of jungle, ancient Mayan ruins, and above all, friendly, easy-going people. During the drive, picture the unbelievably clear blue waters and the opportunities you will have over the next few days for diving and snorkelling along the barrier reef.

Transport:
- First-class Bus 04:00 Hr(s)
- Local bus: Santa Elena to Belize City 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)
- Water Taxi 00:45 - 01:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Mexico - Belize)
Day 4 Day 4: Caye Caulker
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Caye Caulker

Enjoy a free day in Caye Caulker. Choose to snorkel at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, keeping a lookout for stingrays and nurse sharks. You can also choose to go diving, or just chill out on the beach.

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve Day Tour
Day 5 Day 5: Caye Caulker
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Caye Caulker

Another full day of free time will allow you to participate in any optional activities in the area that you didn’t have time for yesterday.
Day 6 Day 6: Caye Caulker/San Ignacio (1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Caye Caulker/San Ignacio (1L)

Cross back to the mainland of Belize via boat and travel by bus inland to San Ignacio. Along the way the group will stop for an included pottery demonstration and a typical lunch at a G Adventures-supported women’s pottery cooperative.
San Ignacio is a great base for exploring some of Belize’s lesser known inland gems. There will be ample free time here to wander the area by foot, canoe, or horseback, or you can choose to book a caving trip.

Meals Included:
- Lunch

Transport:
- Water taxi: Caye Caulker to Belize City 00:45 - 01:00 Hr(s)
- Local Bus 03:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- San Antonio Women’s Pottery Cooperative and Local Lunch
Day 7 Day 7: San Ignacio
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: San Ignacio

Enjoy a day at leisure to experience the surroundings of San Ignacio. Choose to visit the Sacred Mayan cave Actun Tunichil Muknal, or set your eyes on the lesser-visited Xunantunich Mayan ruins.
Day 8 Day 8: San Ignacio/Flores
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: San Ignacio/Flores

While this trip is fast-paced, there will be some opportunity to rest on today’s drive as the group crosses another border and travels to Guatemala. Enter the country in the northeast jungle Petén region and stop for a guided tour of the ancient city of Tikal on the way to Flores. This place is the capital of Petén, a small island located on the second largest lake in Guatemala—Lake Petén Itzá.

Transport:
- Taxicab: San Ignacio to Benque Viejo del Carmen 00:15 - 00:30 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle: Tikal to Flores 01:00 - 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Belize - Guatemala)
- Tikal Ruins Guided Tour
Day 9 Day 9: Flores/Rio Dulce
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Flores/Rio Dulce

Travel for most of the day from Flores to Rio Dulce, which is on the shores of Lake Izabel, the largest lake in Guatemala. This journey across the country will take a road through dense jungle arriving at this port town in the evening.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 - 05:00 Hr(s)
Day 10 Day 10: Rio Dulce (1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Rio Dulce (1L)

Sit back and marvel at the scenery on a boat ride from Rio Dulce to the Caribbean town of Livingston. Make a stop at the G Adventures–supported El Manglar Restaurant for an explanation of the women-led community initiative project there. Walk around the grounds and then gather for a delicious lunch steeped in local flavours.

Meals Included:
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Caribbean Gastronomic Experience "El Manglar"
- Scenic Boat Ride to Livingston
Day 11 Day 11: Rio Dulce/Antigua Guatemala
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Rio Dulce/Antigua Guatemala

Spend most of the day travelling from Rio Dulce to Antigua, Guatemala. Rest up on the ride because upon arrival the group will set off on an orientation walk. The rest of the evening is free. Get a head start planning tomorrow’s activities or enjoy this colonial city’s nightlife.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 06:00 - 07:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Orientation Walk – Antigua
Day 12 Day 12: Antigua Guatemala
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Antigua Guatemala

The group will have a full day at leisure in Antigua. From biking riding to climbing a volcano there’s plenty to see and do. Stay in town and café hop as a way to soak up the area’s culture.
Get adventurous and pre-book the Pacaya Volcano Hike on the checkout page to include this optional activity on tour, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Pacaya Volcano Hike
Day 13 Day 13: Antigua Guatemala/Panajachel
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Antigua Guatemala/Panajachel

Visit beautiful Lake Atitlán after travelling through the country’s highlands full of fertile hills and fields. The area is ideal for outdoor activities and you will have plenty of time to explore.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)

Additional Notes: Note: Please dress conservatively when visiting the villages and refrain from photographing religious ceremonies, or individuals who do not wish to be photographed.
Day 14 Day 14: Panajachel/San Juan La Laguna (1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Panajachel/San Juan La Laguna (1D)

Take a boat ride across the lake before taking part in a G Adventures-supported homestay with a local family.

Meals Included:
- Dinner

Transport:
- Boat 00:30 - 00:45 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Posadas Mayas Homestay
Day 15 Day 15: San Juan La Laguna/Antigua Guatemala
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: San Juan La Laguna/Antigua Guatemala

The group will journey back to Antigua and spend some free time exploring. Optional activities include visiting a macadamia nut farm, checking out a coffee plantation, biking around Antigua’s surrounding hills, or taking a salsa lesson.

Transport:
- Boat 00:30 - 00:45 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)
Day 16 Day 16: Antigua Guatemala
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Antigua Guatemala

Depart at any time.

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

Additional Notes: Please note that Antigua’s nearest airport is Guatemala City, Guatemala. Don’t get caught flying out from the Caribbean island nation of Antigua; it’s nowhere near the finish point of this tour!

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16 days tour

Explore Central America: Mexico And Guatemala

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Itinerary of your trip Explore Central America: Mexico And Guatemala

Day 1: Playa Del Carmen

Day 2: Playa Del Carmen

Day 3: Playa Del Carmen/Caye Caulker

Day 4: Caye Caulker

Day 5: Caye Caulker

Day 6: Caye Caulker/San Ignacio (1L)

Day 7: San Ignacio

Day 8: San Ignacio/Flores

Day 9: Flores/Rio Dulce

Day 10: Rio Dulce (1L)

Day 11: Rio Dulce/Antigua Guatemala

Day 12: Antigua Guatemala

Day 13: Antigua Guatemala/Panajachel

Day 14: Panajachel/San Juan La Laguna (1D)

Day 15: San Juan La Laguna/Antigua Guatemala

Day 16: Antigua Guatemala

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