Tour Mayan Sun Southbound: Boat Rides & Ruins

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Meals

2 lunches, 1 dinner

Accommodation

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

Transport

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

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 First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Playa del Carmen Your Discover Moment: Caye Caulker Your Discover Moment: Antigua Guatemala Your Big Night Out 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.

Hygieneprotocol

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Not included:

Optional

Optional Activities Tulum - Tulúm Ruins Visit (10USD per person) Cozumel - Cozumel Diving (Certified Divers) (85-140USD per person) Playa del Carmen - Cenote Visit (10-30USD per person) - Coco Bongo Disco and Show (70-75USD per person) - Skydiving (269USD per person) - Tequila Tasting (850-1100MXN per person) Akumal - Akumal Beach Visit (20USD per person) Caye Caulker - Hol Chan Snorkel Tour (35-70USD per person) - Fishing (200USD per group) - Sunset Sailing Boat Tour (35USD per person) - Blue Hole National Park Flight (180-250USD per person) - Blue Hole National Monument Dive (200-250USD per person) - Bike with Purpose Rental (7-30USD 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) Blue Hole National Park - Crystal Cave Visit (90USD per person) Caracol - Caracol Ruins Tour (95USD per person) San Ignacio - Horseback Riding (40-65USD per person) Barton Creek - Barton Creek Cave Canoeing (50-75USD per person) Rio Dulce - Natural Hot Waterfall Visit (20-35USD per person) - Sunrise Monkey Kayak (23-31USD per person) - Horseback Riding (25USD per person) - Scenic Boat Ride to Livingston (35USD per person) Antigua Guatemala - Salsa Lesson (5-12USD per person) - Massage (30-60USD per person) - Cycling (30-50USD per person) - Finca Valhalla Visit (5-10USD per person) - Finca Filidelfia Coffee Tour (18-25USD per person) - ChocoMuseo Tour and Workshop (24USD per person) - Elizabeth Bell Walking Tour (25USD per person) - Acatenango Volcano Climb (50-85USD per person) - Massage - Kayaking - Swimming San Juan La Laguna - La Nariz del Indio Hike (15-23USD per person) Panajachel - Shopping

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 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. Head out tonight with your fellow travellers to 12th Street, where there’s tons of bars and clubs to choose from. Say cheers to new adventures with new friends!
Check into our hotel and enjoy the city.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends

Additional Notes: Shuttles and buses from the Cancún airport are easy to find and reasonably priced. You can also take the public ADO bus that has departures every 30 minutes from the airport to Playa Del Carmen for approximately MX 176 ($10 USD).
Day 2 Day 2: Playa Del Carmen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: 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 3 Day 3: Playa Del Carmen/Caye Caulker
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: 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 4 Day 4: Caye Caulker
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Caye Caulker

Opt to snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, go diving or just chill out, Belizean style.

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

Opt to snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, go diving or just chill out, Belizean style.
Day 6 Day 6: Caye Caulker/San Ignacio (1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: 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 7 Day 7: San Ignacio
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: San Ignacio

Opt to visit the sacred Mayan cave Actun Tunichil Muknal or check out the seldom-visited Mayan ruins of Xunantunich.
Day 8 Day 8: San Ignacio/Flores
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: 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 9 Day 9: Flores/Rio Dulce
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: 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 10 Day 10: Rio Dulce (1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: 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 11 Day 11: Rio Dulce/Antigua Guatemala
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: 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

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

Day 12: 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.

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

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 14 Day 14: Panajachel/San Juan La Laguna (1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: 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 15 Day 15: San Juan La Laguna/Antigua Guatemala
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: 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 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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Mayan Sun Southbound: Boat Rides & Ruins

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Itinerary of your trip Mayan Sun Southbound: Boat Rides & Ruins

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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