Mayan Discovery

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Was $1449.00  — Savings of 15% on Jun. 02, 2013
15 days,Cancún to Playa del Carmen
Trip Code: CMMD

Exploring Mayan temples, trekking through jungles, chilling out on a Belizean island, staring out into the Caribbean blue from a Mayan Riviera beach.

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Mayan ruins peeking out from verdant jungle, street vendors hawking their wares on colonial streets, pristine white sand beaches sparkling under the Caribbean sun—now this is the real Yucatán! On this unique 15-day journey, you’ll tour the ruins at Chichén Itzá and Palenque, and head deep into the jungle of Guatemala to experience the ruins of Tikal. You're free to choose your own adventure! So escape the resort packages and witness all the incredible wilderness, wildlife and Mayan culture—past and present—that you can imagine.

What's Included

  • Guided tour of Chichén Itzá Ruins, Orientation walk in Mérida, Guided tour of Palenque Ruins, Guided tour of Tikal Ruins and National Park.
  • (Allow USD300-500 for meals not included.)
  • Simple hotels (13 nts), tented camp (1 nt)
  • Public bus, van, boat, taxi, walking.
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
  • Small group experience; Max 16, avg 10.
Map of the route for Mayan Discovery
Places Visited
  • Belize
  • Guatemala
  • Mexico
Day 1 Cancún

Arrive at any time.

Day 2-3 Chichén Itzá/Mérida

Guided tour of Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá and orientation walk around Mérida. Options to visit ruins of Uxmal or three cenotes (underground pools) in the nearby town of Cuzamá.

Day 4-5 Palenque

Jump back to the past with a guided tour of Mayan ruins of Palenque. Visit Agua Azul or Misol-Ha waterfalls.

Day 6 Lacanjá

Opt to visit the Mayan ruins of Bonampak and Yaxchilán. Hike to a waterfall in the Lacandon jungle.

Day 7-8 Flores/Tikal

Journey through the jungle via van, boat and bus to Flores. Explore Flores, Lake Petén Itzá and camp in the jungle at Tikal.

Day 9-10 Tikal/San Ignacio

Explore the ruins of Tikal on a guided tour. Opt to visit the sacred Mayan cave, Actun Tunichil Muknal, explore the Mountain Pine Ridge area or see the little-visited Mayan ruins of Xunantunich.

Day 11-12 Caye Caulker

Snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve on an optional excursion.

Day 13-14 Playa del Carmen

Choose to head to Mayan ruins of Tulúm or the diving mecca of Cozumel, or chill on the beach.

Day 15 Playa del Carmen

Depart at any time.

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