15 days tour

Mayan Discovery

$ 2,149 .00 USD

Total price per person

Reserve with $2,149.00

Mayan Discovery

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Hotels (14 nts).

Meals

1 lunch, 1 dinner

Transport

Public bus, private vehicle, water taxi, taxi, walking.

Hygieneprotocol

As of October 1, 2021 G Adventuresโ€™ Vaccinated Tours Policy applies:  All travelers must meet the G Adventures requirements for joining their tours.  The majority of tours require travelers to be fully vaccinated and the full/final COVID-19 vaccination must be at least 14 days before the first day of the tour.  There are some tours and departures that are only โ€˜Travel-Readyโ€™ which means all travelers must be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours before the first day of the tour.  Please, double check with the G Adventures Support Team about the requirements of your tour and departure date. ** Updated Vaccine Mandate Changes as of 16 December 2022 below** Travel with Confidence & Vaccinated Tours As we continue to see vaccine mandates shifting and countries evolving COVID-19 policies, we have continued to monitor and adjust our policies in line. Based on this, we will be making some adjustments to our Vaccinated Tours and Travel with Confidence policy in 2023. Tours departing on or after March 31, 2023 we will no longer be requiring all travellers to be vaccinated to travel with G Adventures. However, we still strongly recommend that all travellers are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to travelling. As per our existing policy, it is the travellers responsibility to ensure they are aware of and adhere to the regulations of the country they are visiting. Please remember to ensure that your travellers have adequate travel insurance to protect them should their travel plans change, this should include trip disruption and COVID-19 coverage. Our National Geographic Journeys, National Geographic Family Journeys and G Expedition will remain fully vaccinated for all departures . You can read more about these policies here: https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/  Leading up to March 31, 2023 our tours will continue to be Vaccinated Tours and you can look for the Vaccinated Tours icon to indicate which departures are vaccinated and which will not require a vaccination as we move forward with this change. You can find more information on our Travel with Confidence landing page https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/  or as well as on Sherpa.  Thank you for your continued support as we navigate these updates. ** Updated Vaccine Mandate Changes as of 16 December 2022 above**

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Others

Your G for Good Moment: San Antonio Womenโ€™s Pottery Cooperative and Local Lunch, San Ignacio 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 Ignacio Your Discover Moment: Caye Caulker Your Discover Moment: Playa del Carmen. Chichรฉn Itzรก guided tour. Mรฉrida orientation walk. Palenque guided tour. Tikal guided tour. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Flights

International flights not included.

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 ).

Optional

Other activities and services 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 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. When entering Mexico by land for the second time (from Belize) you must pay a tax of 533MXN payable in cash (35 USD approximately) due to new regulations). 3. The Cancรบn airport is only 45 minutes from Playa del Carmen and frequent buses run on schedule. 4. 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.Progreso - Day Trip to Progreso Beach (4USD per person) Celestรบn - Celestรบn Bird Watching (45-50USD per person) Mรฉrida - Cenote Visit (50-60USD per person) Uxmal Ruins - Uxmal Ruins Visit (70-110USD per person) Palenque - Jungle Trail Hike (25USD per person) - Roberto Barrios Waterfalls (30-45USD per person) San Josรฉ - Swimming Xunantunich - Xunantunich Visit (50USD per person) San Ignacio - Horseback Riding (75USD per person) - Cave Tubing (90USD per person) Mountain Pine Ridge - Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve Visit (75USD per person) Actun Tunichil Muknal - Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Visit (110USD per person) Caracol - Caracol Ruins Tour (115USD per person) Barton Creek - Barton Creek Cave Canoeing (110USD per person) Caye Caulker - ***Bike with Purpose Rental*** (1-30USD per person) - 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) Tulum - Tulum Ruins Visit - Sian Kaโ€™an Biosphere Reserve Canal Float (135USD 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)

Start planning your experience

Itinerary of your trip Mayan Discovery

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

      Day 1: Playa Del Carmen

      Arrive at any time.
      There are no planned activities before an evening welcome meeting.

      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

      Travel to Mรฉrida, stopping en route for a guided tour of Chichรฉn Itzรก. Enjoy an orientation walk of Mรฉrida.
      Stop for a guided tour of the popular Mayan ruins of Chichรฉn Itzรก. Explore this famous site, known for its huge stepped pyramids and elaborate stone carvings.

      Continue on to Mรฉrida, the capital of the Yucatรกn State. Follow your CEO on an orientation walk to get the lay of the land.

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Chichรฉn-Itzรก to Mรฉrida 01:15 - 02:00 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

      Opt to visit the ruins of Uxmal or swim in cenotes (underground pools) in the Yucatรกn.
      Opt to visit ruins of Uxmal, ride the PUUC Route, go bird-watching in Celestรบn, hit the beach in Progreso, visit cenotes in the nearby town of Cuzamรก, or walk around town and soak in all of the history this city has to offer.
  • Day 4 Day 4: Mรฉrida/Palenque
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Mรฉrida/Palenque

      Sit back and relax on a travel to Palenque in the lush jungle of Chiapas.


      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.
      Take a guided tour of the ruins of Palenque. Later, choose from one of the many optional activities in the area.

      Included Activities:
      - Palenque Ruins Guided Tour
  • Day 6 Day 6: Palenque
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Palenque

      Enjoy a free day to explore Palenque and surroundings. Opt to visit the Roberto Barrios Waterfalls or go for a jungle hike to fully immerse yourself in your surroundings.
  • Day 7 Day 7: Palenque/Flores
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Palenque/Flores

      Journey through the jungle by private vehicle, crossing into Guatemala and continuing on to Flores. Explore Lake Petรฉn Itzรก and the island of Flores.


      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Palenque to El Ceibo 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)
      - Private Vehicle 04:00 - 05:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Border Crossing (Mexico - Guatemala)
  • Day 8 Day 8: Flores
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Flores

      Learn about Mayan culture and history on a guided tour of Tikal archaeological site. Relax on Lake Petรฉn Itzรก and go for a swim.


      Included Activities:
      - Tikal Ruins Guided Tour
  • Day 9 Day 9: Flores/San Ignacio (1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Flores/San Ignacio (1L)

      Cross the border into Belize and travel to San Ignacio. Enjoy an included pottery demonstration and local lunch at a G Adventures-supported womenโ€™s pottery cooperative.
      Continue on to Belize, a country with a decidedly Caribbean flavour. The relaxed atmosphere of San Ignacio allows for options including horseback riding, canoeing, caving, or exploring the Mountain Pine Ridge area.

      Meals Included:
      - Lunch

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 02:00 - 03:00 Hr(s)
      - Private Vehicle: Benque Viejo del Carmen to San Ignacio 00:30 - 00:45 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Border Crossing (Guatemala - Belize)
      - San Antonio Womenโ€™s Pottery Cooperative and Local Lunch
  • Day 10 Day 10: San Ignacio
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: San Ignacio

      Enjoy free time to visit the sacred Mayan cave, Actun Tunichil Muknal, explore the Mountain Pine Ridge area or see the lesser-known Mayan ruins of Xunantunich or Caracol.
      Optional acitivities abound around San Ignacio. Choose to see the Mountain Pine Ridge area or take a day trip to the astounding Actun Tunichil Muknal cave. Explore the caveโ€™s water systems using a helmet and headlamp. An experienced local guide will provide insight into the fascinating practices of the ancient Maya.

      Alternatively, opt for a trip to the impressive Maya ceremonial centre of Xunantunich. Getting there includes crossing a narrow river by a hand-cranked ferry.
  • Day 11 Day 11: San Ignacio/Caye Caulker
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: San Ignacio/Caye Caulker

      Travel to Caye Caulker and enjoy this tropical paradise. Rent a bike and organize activities for the next day.
      Caye Caulker is a relaxed and easy going island with friendly and welcoming local residents. Snorkel boats leave daily for full- or half-day outings to the reef, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, and for manatee spotting tours.

      Try your hand fishing and be rewarded with a fresh catch, then barbecue it on the beach.

      Transport:
      - Local Bus 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)
      - Water Taxi 00:45 - 01:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 12 Day 12: Caye Caulker
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Caye Caulker

      Spend the day exploring Caye Caulker and the marine life in the area.
      Opt to snorkel with stingrays, nurse sharks, and green turtles at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, rent a bike, or just chill out, Belizean style.

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Hol Chan Marine Reserve Day Tour
  • Day 13 Day 13: Caye Caulker/Playa Del Carmen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Caye Caulker/Playa Del Carmen

      Full travel day to reach Playa del Carmen, the last stop of the adventure.
      Head to Playa del Carmen, located on the beach just a 45-minute drive south of Cancรบn. Enjoy some nightlife, buy last minute souvenirs and relax and swim in the Caribbean.

      Just off the coast is the island of Cozumel. Take the ferry from Playa del Carmen (30-75 mins depending on the boat) across the turquoise waters and explore the towns and the reefs of the island. For a final dose of ruins, Tulรบm is just a 45-minute drive south of Playa.

      Transport:
      - Water taxi: Caye Caulker to Belize City 00:45 - 01:00 Hr(s)
      - Local Bus 03:00 Hr(s)
      - Private Vehicle: Chetumal to Playa del Carmen 04:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Border Crossing (Belize - Mexico)
  • Day 14 Day 14: Playa Del Carmen (1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Playa Del Carmen (1D)

      Enjoy a free day in Playa del Carmen. Explore the Mayan ruins of Tulรบm on your own or book an optional tour. Opt to visit a cenote or reserve a canal float in Sian Kaโ€™an, one of Mexicoโ€™s most important protected areas. Later, 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 15 Day 15: Playa Del Carmen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Playa Del Carmen

      Depart at any time.


      Additional Notes: Playa del Carmen is located just south of Cancรบn airport (45 mins) so you can head directly there without returning to Cancรบn.
+12
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

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

Who talk about us:

Best cities to travel to