Leave the resorts of Cancún behind and explore the authentic Yucatan. From sunny beaches and lush jungles to the highlands of Chiapas, journey through Belize, Guatemala and southern Mexico on this incredible 22-day adventure. Explore the amazing ruins of Chichén Itzá, Palenque and Tikal and walk the cobblestone streets of colonial San Cristóbal de las Casas and Antigua. Snorkel with stingrays or just get into the reggae pace of life on sunny Caribbean beaches. Experience a journey that introduces you to local culture and offers insight into the history of the Mayan heartland.
What's Included
- Orientation walk in Mérida, San Crístóbal De Las Casas and Antigua, guided tour of Chichén Itzá Ruins, guided tour of Palenque Ruins, visit to Misol Ha and Agua Azul waterfalls, boat tour of Lake Atitlán including typical meal, visit of Chichicastenango market, guided tour of Tikal Ruins and National Park.
- 1 lunch. (Allow USD480-630 for meals not included.)
- Hotels (21 nts).
- Public bus, van, boat, taxi, walking.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10
Places Visited
- Belize
- Guatemala
- Mexico
Day 1 Cancún
Arrive at any time.
Day 2-3 Chichén Itzá/Mérida
Guided tour of Chichén Itzá ruins and orientation walk around Mérida. Options to visit ruins of Uxmal or swim in three nearby cenotes (underground pools).
Day 4-5 Palenque
Guided tour of Mayan ruins of Palenque. Option to explore the surrounding jungle on a guided hike.
Day 6-7 San Cristóbal de las Casas
En route, visit the Agua Azul and Misol-Ha waterfalls. Orientation walk around San Cristóbal de las Casas. Option to visit nearby Mayan villages to see unique day-to-day life or journey to beautiful Sumidero Canyon for a relaxing boat ride.
Day 8-9 Panajachel, Guatemala (L)
Boat tour around Lake Atitlán to local indigenous villages including a local lunch in a Mayan community. Included visit to Chichicastenango Sunday market, option to go paragliding.
Day 10-12 Antigua
Orientation walk around Antigua. Option to explore Antigua on a city tour, take salsa dancing classes or relax with a massage.
Day 13-14 Flores/Tikal
Guided tour of Mayan ruins of Tikal.
Day 15-16 San Ignacio, Belize
Option to visit sacred Mayan cave Actun Tunichil Muknal, explore the Mountain Pine Ridge area or see the little visited Mayan ruins of Xunantunich.
Day 17-19 Caye Caulker
Option to snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
Day 20-21 Playa del Carmen
Optional excursions to Mayan ruins of Tulúm or the diving mecca of Cozumel.
Day 22 Playa del Carmen
Depart at any time.
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