22 days tour

Mayan Adventure: Mexico, Belize & Guatemala

Mayan Adventure: Mexico, Belize & Guatemala

This tour includes:

Meals

1 lunch, 2 dinners

Transport

Public bus, private vehicle, boat, walking.

Accommodation

Hotels (18 nts), jungle lodge (2 nt), homestay (1 nt).

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Posadas Mayas Homestay, San Juan La Laguna Your G for Good Moment: Caribbean Gastronomic Experience "El Manglar", Lรญvingston 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 Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Mรฉrida Your Discover Moment: San Cristรณbal de Las Casas Your Discover Moment: Antigua Guatemala Your Discover Moment: San Ignacio Your Discover Moment: Caye Caulker Your Discover Moment: Playa del Carmen. Chichรฉn Itzรก guided tour. Mรฉrida orientation walk. Palenque guided tour. Roberto Barrios waterfall visit. San Cristรณbal de las Casas orientation walk. Lake Atitlรกn 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 Mรฉrida, San Cristรณbal de las Casas, Antigua, San Ignacio, Caye Caulker, and Playa del Carmen. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Hygieneprotocol

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Not included:

Others

1. As this trip crosses national borders, please be prepared to pay 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 Cancรบn 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. 3. ACCOMMODATION NOTE Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.Mรฉrida - Anthropology Museum Visit (55MXN per person) - Cenote Visit (50-60USD per person) Uxmal Ruins - Uxmal Ruins Visit (70-110USD per person) Progreso - Day Trip to Progreso Beach (4USD per person) Palenque - Jungle Trail Hike (25USD per person) - BBQ Lunch (30USD per person) San Cristรณbal de Las Casas - Lagunas de Montebello Visit (30USD per person) - Sumidero Canyon (40USD per person) - Indigenous Villages Tour (30USD per person) Antigua Guatemala - Finca Valhalla Visit (5-10USD per person) - Elizabeth Bell Walking Tour (25USD per person) - ChocoMuseo Tour and Workshop (24USD per person) - Salsa Lesson (10USD per person) - Massage (30-60USD per person) - Antigua Cooking Class (55USD per person) Flores - Swimming Caves Branch - Cave Tubing (90USD per person) Caracol - Caracol Ruins Tour (115USD per person) Xunantunich - Xunantunich Visit (50USD per person) Actun Tunichil Muknal - Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Visit (110USD per person) Barton Creek - Barton Creek Cave Canoeing (110USD per person) San Ignacio - Horseback Riding (75USD per person) Caye Caulker - Guided Kayak Trip (15-20USD per person) - Hol Chan Marine Reserve Day Tour - Sunset Sailing Boat Tour (60USD per person) - Fishing (250-450USD per person) Playa del Carmen - Cenote Visit (40-60USD per person) - Tequila Tasting (850-1100MXN per person) - Coco Bongo Disco and Show (90USD per person) Tulum - Sian Kaโ€™an Biosphere Reserve Canal Float (135USD per person) - Tulum Ruins Visit

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Mรฉrida - Anthropology Museum Visit (55MXN per person) - Cenote Visit (45USD per person) Progreso - Day Trip to Progreso Beach (4USD per person) Uxmal Ruins - Uxmal Ruins Visit (800MXN per person) Palenque - Jungle Trail Hike (25USD per person) - BBQ Lunch (30USD per person) San Cristรณbal de Las Casas - Lagunas de Montebello Visit (30USD per person) - Indigenous Villages Tour (25USD per person) - Sumidero Canyon (20-25USD per person) Antigua Guatemala - Elizabeth Bell Walking Tour (25USD per person) - Finca Valhalla Visit (5-10USD per person) - Salsa Lesson (5-12USD per person) - Massage (30-60USD per person) - ChocoMuseo Tour and Workshop (24USD per person) - Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos Flores - Swimming Lago Petรฉn Itzรก - Lake Petรฉn Itzรก Boat Tour (10-20USD per person) Actun Tunichil Muknal - Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Visit (90USD per person) Caracol - Caracol Ruins Tour (95USD per person) Xunantunich - Xunantunich Visit (5USD per person) Caves Branch - Cave Tubing (75USD per person) Blue Hole National Park - Crystal Cave Visit (90USD per person) Barton Creek - Barton Creek Cave Canoeing (50-75USD per person) San Ignacio - Horseback Riding (40-65USD per person) Caye Caulker - Blue Hole National Monument Dive (200-250USD per person) - Fishing (200USD per group) - Guided Kayak Trip (25USD per person) - Hol Chan Snorkel Tour (35-70USD per person) - Blue Hole National Park Flight (180-250USD per person) - Sunset Sailing Boat Tour (35USD per person) Playa del Carmen - Cenote Visit (10-30USD per person) - Coco Bongo Disco and Show (70-75USD per person) - Tequila Tasting (850-1100MXN per person) Cozumel - Cozumel Diving (Certified Divers) (85-140USD per person) Tulum - Sian Kaโ€™an Biosphere Reserve Canal Float (40USD per person) - Tulum Ruins Visit (10USD per person)

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Itinerary of your trip Mayan Adventure: Mexico, Belize & Guatemala

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

      Day 1: Playa Del Carmen

      Arrive at any time.
      As travellers arrive throughout the day, there are no planned activities until the welcome meeting in the evening.

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

      Day 2: Playa Del Carmen/Mรฉrida

      Take a guided tour of Chichรฉn Itzรก and orientation walk around Mรฉrida.
      Depart Playa del Carmen and head to the famous Mayan ruins of Chichรฉn Itzรก for a guided tour. Spend time exploring this famous site, known for its huge stepped pyramids and elaborate stone carvings.

      Continue on to Mรฉrida, the capital of the Yucatรกn State, and take a short orientation walk. Also known as la ciudad blanca (the white city), Mรฉrida offers the ideal opportunity to learn about Mexicoโ€™s fascinating mix of cultural influences.

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 03:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Chichen Itzรก Guided Tour
      - Orientation With CEO
  • Day 3 Day 3: Mรฉrida
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Mรฉrida

      Enjoy a free day to explore Merida and surroundings. Opt to visit the ruins of Uxmal or swim in cenotes in the Yucatรกn. Take a trip to the beach or soak in the history this city has to offer.
      The area surrounding Mรฉrida has tons to offer. Choose to visit nearby cenotes (water sink holes) in the town of Cuzamรก. 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. Thereโ€™s something for everyone.
  • Day 4 Day 4: Mรฉrida/Palenque
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Mรฉrida/Palenque

      After a long day of travel from the Yucatรกn to the jungles of Chiapas, arrive to Palenque and settle in for 2 nights.


      Transport:
      - First-class Bus 09:00 - 10:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 5 Day 5: Palenque
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Palenque

      Enjoy a guided tour of the Mayan ruins of Palenque. After, go for a swim in the pristine turquoise waters of Roberto Barrios waterfall.


      Included Activities:
      - Palenque Ruins Guided Tour
      - Roberto Barrios Waterfalls
  • Day 6 Day 6: Palenque/San Cristรณbal De Las Casas
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Palenque/San Cristรณbal De Las Casas

      Travel to San Cristรณbal 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.


      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 08:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Orientation With CEO
  • Day 7 Day 7: San Cristรณbal De Las Casas
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: San Cristรณbal 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.
  • Day 8 Day 8: San Cristรณbal De Las Casas/Panajachel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: San Cristรณbal De Las Casas/Panajachel

      Journey from San Cristรณbal de las Casas, Mexico to Panajachel, Guatemala. Opt to explore the town on arrival.
      The first stop in Guatemala is on beautiful Lake Atitlรกn. Stay in Panajachel, a lakeshore town surrounded by spectacular volcanoes and small villages.

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: San Cristรณbal de Las Casas to Panajachel 10:00 - 12:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Border Crossing (Mexico - Guatemala)
  • Day 9 Day 9: Panajachel/San Juan La Laguna (1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: 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. 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.


      Meals Included:
      - Dinner

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

      Included Activities:
      - San Juan La Laguna Village Visit
      - Posadas Mayas Homestay
  • Day 10 Day 10: Antigua
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Antigua

      Travel to Antigua and head out for an orientation walk. Opt for a final night out in town.
      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.

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)
      - Boat 00:30 - 00:45 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Orientation With CEO

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Antigua Cooking Class
  • Day 11 Day 11: Antigua
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Antigua

      Enjoy a free day exploring this charming colonial city.
      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.
  • Day 12 Day 12: Antigua To Rio Dulce
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Antigua To Rio Dulce

      Travel to Rio Dulce and enjoy free time to explore.


      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 06:30 - 07:30 Hr(s)
  • Day 13 Day 13: Rio Dulce/Flores (1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Rio Dulce/Flores (1L)

      Travel to the Caribbean town of Livingston by scenic boat ride from Rio Dulce. Enjoy a visit to the G Adventuresโ€“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. Continue on to Flores. Located on Lake Petรฉn Itzรก, this is an excellent home base for exploring nearby Tikal.


      Meals Included:
      - Lunch

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Lรญvingston to Flores

      Included Activities:
      - Scenic Boat Ride to Livingston
      - Caribbean Gastronomic Experience "El Manglar"
  • Day 14 Day 14: Flores
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Flores

      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 cafรฉ in town.


      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 01:00 - 01:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Tikal Ruins Guided Tour
  • Day 15 Day 15: Flores/San Ignacio
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Flores/San Ignacio

      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.


      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Benque Viejo del Carmen to San Ignacio 00:30 - 00:45 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Border Crossing (Guatemala - Belize)
  • Day 16 Day 16: San Ignacio
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: San Ignacio

      Enjoy a free day to explore. Opt to check out nearby caves, some more Mayan sites or a local conservation project.
  • Day 17 Day 17: San Ignacio/Caye Caulker
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: San Ignacio/Caye Caulker

      Travel to Belize City and catch a high-speed water taxi to Caye Caulker. Later, explore Caye Caulker on a G Adventures-supported Bike with Purpose tour. Spend a few days enjoying this island paradise.
      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.

      Transport:
      - Local Bus 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)
      - Water Taxi 00:45 - 01:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Belize Bike with Purpose Tour
  • Day 18 Day 18: Caye Caulker
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Caye Caulker

      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 arenโ€™t your thing, just relax, Belizean-style.


      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Hol Chan Marine Reserve Day Tour
  • Day 19 Day 19: Caye Caulker
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Caye Caulker

      Jump for joy that you get another full day to explore Caye Caulker! Do what you didnโ€™t get to yesterday or take the day to just lay on the beach!
  • Day 20 Day 20: Caye Caulker/Playa Del Carmen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: Caye Caulker/Playa Del Carmen

      Say farewell to Belize, and travel by boat and private vehicle from Caye Caulker to Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
      With plenty of options nearby, Playa is an excellent hub for exploring.

      Transport:
      - Water taxi: Caye Caulker to Belize City 00:45 - 01:00 Hr(s)
      - Private Vehicle 02:30 - 03:00 Hr(s)
      - Transport 04:00 - 05:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Border Crossing (Belize - Mexico)
  • Day 21 Day 21: Playa Del Carmen (1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 21: Playa Del Carmen (1D)

      Enjoy a free day to explore the Mayan ruins of Tulรบm, or visit one of the many cenotes. Enjoy dinner at a G Adventures-supported community restaurant with a youth-focused art program.


      Meals Included:
      - Dinner

      Included Activities:
      - El Hongo Mexican Community Restaurant & Youth Art Program
  • Day 22 Day 22: Playa Del Carmen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 22: Playa Del Carmen

      Depart at any time.


      Included Activities:
      - Departure Day
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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