Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Transport

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

Accommodation

Simple hotels/hostels (26 nts, most multi-share), overnight bus (1 nt), local homestay (1 nt).

Meals

1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit, Oaxaca 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 First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Oaxaca Market Visit With CEO, Oaxaca Your Discover Moment: San Cristobal de Las Casas - Free Time, San Cristóbal de Las Casas Your Discover Moment: Playa del Carmen Your Discover Moment: Caye Caulker Your Discover Moment: Antigua Guatemala Your Big Night Out Moment: Antigua Guatemala. Mexico City street food crawl. Alebrijes Artisan Community visit. Boat trip to Sumidero Canyon. Stop at Roberto Barrios Waterfall for a swim. Tour the Mayan ruins in Palenque. A boat adventure into a gorgeous lagoon in Bacalar. Chichen Itzá ruins guided tour. Guided tour of Tikal. Orientation walk in Antigua. Beach time in Playa del Carmen and Caye Caulker. Free time in Mexico City, Oaxaca, Palenque, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Playa del Carmen, Caye Caulker, and Antigua. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Hygieneprotocol

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Not included:

Others

Teotihuacán - Teotihuacán Pyramids Visit (40USD per person) Oaxaca - Hierve el Agua Day Trip - Cooking Class (65USD per person) San Pablo Villa de Mitla - Valley of Mitla Ruins Visit (950MXN per person) Monte Albán - Monte Albán Tour (900MXN per person) San Cristóbal de Las Casas - Lagunas de Montebello Visit (30USD per person) - Indigenous Villages Tour (30USD per person) Palenque - Jungle Trail Hike (25USD per person) Bacalar - Kayaking (10-12USD per person) - Fortress Exploration (10MXN per person) 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

International flights are not included

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Optional

Teotihuacán - Teotihuacán Pyramids Visit (40USD per person) Mexico City - National Museum of Anthropology (80MXN per person) Monte Albán - Monte Albán Tour (500MXN per person) San Pablo Villa de Mitla - Valley of Mitla Ruins Visit (500MXN per person) Oaxaca - Cooking Class (60USD per person) San Cristóbal de Las Casas - Lagunas de Montebello Visit (30USD per person) - Indigenous Villages Tour (30USD per person) Palenque - Jungle Trail Hike (25USD per person) - BBQ Lunch (30USD per person) Bacalar - Kayaking (10-12USD per person) - Fortress Exploration (10MXN per person) Tulum - Tulum Ruins Visit Playa del Carmen - Cenote Visit (10-30USD per person) - Tequila Tasting (850-1100MXN per person) - Coco Bongo Disco and Show (70-75USD per person) Akumal - Akumal Beach Visit (20USD per person) Caye Caulker - ***Bike with Purpose Rental*** (7-30USD per person) - Hol Chan Marine Reserve Day Tour (90USD per person) - Sunset Sailing Boat Tour (55USD per person) - Fishing (100-500USD per person) Xunantunich - Xunantunich Visit (5USD per person) Actun Tunichil Muknal - Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Visit (90USD per person) Caves Branch - Cave Tubing (75USD 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) Rio Dulce - Scenic Boat Ride to Livingston (30USD per person) - Natural Hot Waterfall Visit (35USD per person) - Sunrise Monkey Kayak (20USD per person) - Horseback Riding (30USD per person) Antigua Guatemala - Salsa Lesson (9USD 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 (50-85USD per person) - Massage (30-60USD per person) - Finca Filidelfia Coffee Tour (20USD 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: Mexico City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Mexico City

Arrive at any time.

Included Activities:
- Connect With New Friends
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 Day 2: Mexico City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Mexico City

Start the adventure off with a CEO-led walking tour through La Condesa and Roma neighborhoods. Stroll past bohemian cafes, bars, and restaurants. Your CEO will grab some street food snacks for the group ranging from street tacos to chilaquiles. Savour whatever you sample as you continue to get to know the area. Finish up the tour near the giant Bosque de Chapultepec. Then, spend the afternoon trying out the optional activities in the area like a visit to the ruins of Teotihuacán.

Included Activities:
- Mexico City Walking Tour
Day 3 Day 3: Mexico City/Oaxaca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Mexico City/Oaxaca

Hit the road and travel south to Oaxaca from Mexico City. Once the group arrives we will head out for an orientation walk to the main square and some of the nearby markets. Soak in your first experience of the vibrant culture in Oaxaca. Enjoy a free evening to do as you please. Perhaps, find a lively restaurant and give your tastebuds something to dance about.

Transport:
- Local Bus 06:00 - 07:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Orientation Walk
Day 4 Day 4: Oaxaca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Oaxaca

Today, enjoy a free day for optional activities in Oaxaca until late afternoon. Explore local taverns, discover the vibrant indigenous culture in the area, sample food from lively markets, try mole, and mezcal and fully experience the allure of this Mexican city. Later your CEO will accompany the group to the market where you can try a tlayuda, a toasted tortilla with tons of different toppings like refried beans, shredded cabbage, salsa, meat, and cheese. Cap off the day with a visit to a local chocolate-making shop and a free evening to keep the adventure going.

Included Activities:
- Oaxaca Market Visit With CEO

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Hierve el Agua Day Trip

Additional Notes: You can pre-book the Hierve el Agua Day Trip during check-out and pay a visit to a petrified waterfall outside of Oaxaca.
Day 5 Day 5: Oaxaca/San Cristóbal
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Oaxaca/San Cristóbal

The group will have additional free time today in Oaxaca for other optional activities. Afterwards, visit the Alebrijes Artisan Community for your G for Good moment. Meet a local artisan, speak with them, ask any questions the group may have, and learn more about how these handicrafts are made. In the evening board and overnight bus to San Cristobal.

Transport:
- Overnight Bus 08:00 - 09:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit
Day 6 Day 6: San Cristóbal (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: San Cristóbal (1B)

Arrive early to Tuxtla Gutierrez, which is a city in southern Mexico and the capital of Chiapas. The group will travel by private bus to Sumidero Canyon for an included boat ride down the river. The trip is a few hours long and will take you through the canyon with some of the walls towering 2,500 feet above you. It’s sure to make you feel small. Keep a lookout for the wildlife in the area and try to spot caves as you journey on. Afterwards, continue on to San Cristobal de las Casas where you will stop for the evening.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:00 - 02:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Sumidero Canyon
Day 7 Day 7: San Cristóbal
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: San Cristóbal

San Cristóbal de Las Casas is located in a high mountain valley at 2110m (6921 ft). Enjoy a free day to experience this city known for its 16th-century architecture. Opt to visit nearby indigenous Mayan villages to see their unique day-to-day, or visit Lagunas de Montebello National Park and the group of beautiful lakes near the Guatemalan border. You have a full day to do as you please and there are plenty of activities to try out.

Included Activities:
- San Cristobal de Las Casas - Free Time
Day 8 Day 8: San Cristóbal/Palenque
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: San Cristóbal/Palenque

Get ready for a full day of travel from San Cristóbal de Las Casas to Palenque. Along the way the group will stop to swim in the pristine turquoise waters of Roberto Barrios waterfall. Arrive to Palenque in the evening.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 05:00 - 06:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Roberto Barrios Waterfalls
Day 9 Day 9: Palenque
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Palenque

Enjoy a guided tour of the impressive Mayan ruins of Palenque followed by free time for an optional jungle trail hike, or just relax at the hotel keeping an eye out for nearby birds and wildlife.

Included Activities:
- Palenque Ruins Guided Tour
Day 10 Day 10: Palenque/Bacalar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Palenque/Bacalar

Spend the day travelling to Bacalar in the eastern part of Mexico from Palenque. Sit back as the scenery changes outside your window and rest up for the next part of the trip.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 07:00 - 08:00 Hr(s)
Day 11 Day 11: Bacalar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Bacalar

Spend a full free day enjoying optional activities in the area, or just relax and keep the good vibes going.
Day 12 Day 12: Bacalar/Valladolid
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Bacalar/Valladolid

The group is in for a treat this morning with an included boating adventure in the lagoon. In the afternoon it’s onward to Valladolid. Travel north and inland from Bacalar to a city on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Upon arrival your CEO will lead you on an orientation walk of the small Mayan town filled with quaint taverns, vibrant indigenous culture, and loads of street food vendors. Smell the delicious aromas as you walk and sample a few snacks along the way.

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

Included Activities:
- Boat Trip Laguna Bacalar
- CEO-led Orientation Walk
Day 13 Day 13: Valladolid/Tulum
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Valladolid/Tulum

After a short, but sweet visit in Valladolid the group will travel to the Chichen Itzá ruins for a guided tour. These ruins hold the history, beliefs, and rituals that defined ancient Mayan civilization. See the Pyramid of Kukulcan, the famous Castillo, the cenote, and the Nunnery. Afterwards, travel to Tulum for a free evening. Tulum is filled with trendy beach clubs where you can dance the night away, or stretch out on white sand beaches to admire the colors at sunset.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Chichen Itzá Guided Tour
Day 14 Day 14: Tulum/Playa Del Carmen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Tulum/Playa Del Carmen

Travel from Tulum to Playa del Carmen where you can enjoy time to explore on your own. Tonight, head out with your fellow travellers to 12th Street, where there’s tons of bars and clubs to choose from.
Day 15 Day 15: Playa Del Carmen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Playa Del Carmen

Enjoy free time to explore the Mayan ruins of Tulúm or take a ferry to nearby Cozumel. Or just play in the waves and enjoy the beach.
Start your holiday off with some hardcore relaxation. Enjoy a full day of free time to fill as you wish. Get your ruin on with a visit to Tulum perched atop the sea, explore the fish- and coral-filled seas around Cozumel on a scuba dive, go swimming in a cenote or at the beach, and save some energy for a night out on the town.
Day 16 Day 16: Playa Del Carmen/Caye Caulker
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Playa Del Carmen/Caye Caulker

Opt to snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, go diving or just chill out, Belizean style.
Mention Belize and you may conjure up visions of unbelievably clear blue waters, diving and snorkelling along the barrier reef and remarkable marine life. Belize also boasts huge swaths of jungle, ancient Mayan ruins, and above all, friendly, easygoing people. Belize is all this and much more!

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 17 Day 17-18: Caye Caulker
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17-18: Caye Caulker

Opt to snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, go diving or just chill out, Belizean style.
Day 18 Day 19: Caye Caulker/San Ignacio (1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Caye Caulker/San Ignacio (1L)

Travel by boat and bus from Caye Caulker to San Ignacio. Enjoy an included pottery demonstration and local lunch at a G Adventures-supported women’s pottery cooperative.
From the town of San Ignacio, opportunities abound for exploring Belize’s little known inland scenic beauty. With free time here, choose to explore the area by foot, canoe or horse, take a caving trip, or visit the Mountain Pine Ridge Area and swim in its inviting pools and rivers.

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 19 Day 20: San Ignacio
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: San Ignacio

Opt to visit the sacred Mayan cave Actun Tunichil Muknal or check out the seldom-visited Mayan ruins of Xunantunich.
Day 20 Day 21: San Ignacio/Flores
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: San Ignacio/Flores

Learn about Mayan culture and history on a guided tour of the ruins of Tikal.
Cross the border into Guatemala and you immediately notice the difference in culture, with its heavy Mayan influence and Spanish language. Here we have entered Guatemala’s northeast jungle Petén region. The descendants of the Maya of Chichén Itzá migrated to the Petén area several centuries after the collapse of the great Mayan cities in the Yucatán.

En route to Flores, stop for a guided tour of the ancient city of Tikal. Arrive in Flores, the capital of the department of Petén, a small island located on the second largest lake of 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 21 Day 22: Flores/Rio Dulce
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 22: Flores/Rio Dulce

Travel across the country towards the coast to Rio Dulce, on the shores of Lake Izabal.
A travel day from Flores to Rio Dulce which is located in the department of Izabal, home of the largest lake in Guatemala, Lake Izabal was one of the most important water ways of the Spanish crown during colonial times.

We take the road past areas of dense jungle and arrive at Río Dulce, a small town on Lake Izabal and a port stop for boaters around the globe, on their way to/from Livingston and the Caribbean coast.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 - 05:00 Hr(s)
Day 22 Day 23: Rio Dulce (1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 23: Rio Dulce (1L)

Travel to the Caribbean town of Livingston by scenic boat ride from Rio Dulce. Enjoy a visit to the G Adventures–supported El Manglar Restaurant for an explanation of the women-led community initiative project here. Then, walk around the grounds before a sit-down lunch of delicious local flavours.

Meals Included:
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Scenic Boat Ride to Livingston
- Caribbean Gastronomic Experience "El Manglar"
Day 23 Day 24: Rio Dulce/Antigua Guatemala
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 24: Rio Dulce/Antigua Guatemala

Enjoy an orientation walk of Antigua’s cobblestone streets, then opt to take a salsa lesson and practice new moves out at night.
Today is a travel day from Rio Dulce to Antigua, followed by an orientation walk once you arrive. Plan your activities for the next day and enjoy some of the nightlife this beautiful colonial city has to offer.

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

Included Activities:
- Orientation Walk – Antigua
Day 24 Day 25: Antigua Guatemala
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 25: Antigua Guatemala

Enjoy a free day in Antigua. Opt to relax with a massage, climb a volcano, soak up the culture in one of the city’s many cafés, or explore the nearby hills and towns by bike.
Get adventurous and pre-book the Pacaya Volcano Hike on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Day 25 Day 26: Antigua Guatemala/Panajachel
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 26: Antigua Guatemala/Panajachel

Travel to beautiful Lake Atitlán and enjoy the views.
Travel through the hills and fertile fields of the Guatemalan highlands to the shores of Lake Atitlán, one of the most beautiful spots in Guatemala. Twelve native villages, blue/grey mountains and three volcanoes line the shores of this lake resulting in a wonderful combination of unusual natural beauty and traditional culture.

The area is also ideal for outdoor pursuits like swimming, fishing, wind surfing, hiking, bird watching, kayaking, and horseback riding.

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 26 Day 27: Panajachel/San Juan La Laguna (1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 27: Panajachel/San Juan La Laguna (1D)

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. Opt to bargain for colourful textiles and paintings at the lake’s markets.

Meals Included:
- Dinner

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

Included Activities:
- Posadas Mayas Homestay
Day 27 Day 28: San Juan La Laguna/Antigua Guatemala
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 28: San Juan La Laguna/Antigua Guatemala

Return to Antigua, and enjoy a Big Night Out with the group.
We return to Antigua to spend more time to explore the city, shop, and check out optional activities in the area.

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)

Included Activities:
- Big Night Out
Day 28 Day 29: Antigua Guatemala
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 29: 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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A Month In Central America: Beyond Tulum & Tikal

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Itinerary of your trip A Month In Central America: Beyond Tulum & Tikal

Day 1: Mexico City

Day 2: Mexico City

Day 3: Mexico City/Oaxaca

Day 4: Oaxaca

Day 5: Oaxaca/San Cristóbal

Day 6: San Cristóbal (1B)

Day 7: San Cristóbal

Day 8: San Cristóbal/Palenque

Day 9: Palenque

Day 10: Palenque/Bacalar

Day 11: Bacalar

Day 12: Bacalar/Valladolid

Day 13: Valladolid/Tulum

Day 14: Tulum/Playa Del Carmen

Day 15: Playa Del Carmen

Day 16: Playa Del Carmen/Caye Caulker

Day 17-18: Caye Caulker

Day 19: Caye Caulker/San Ignacio (1L)

Day 20: San Ignacio

Day 21: San Ignacio/Flores

Day 22: Flores/Rio Dulce

Day 23: Rio Dulce (1L)

Day 24: Rio Dulce/Antigua Guatemala

Day 25: Antigua Guatemala

Day 26: Antigua Guatemala/Panajachel

Day 27: Panajachel/San Juan La Laguna (1D)

Day 28: San Juan La Laguna/Antigua Guatemala

Day 29: Antigua Guatemala

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