Mayan Sun

From$1229USD
16 days,Playa del Carmen to Antigua
Trip Code: CMCA

White-sand Mayan Riviera beaches, Caye Caulker sunsets and reggae music, local homestay, gorgeous colonial Antigua, colourful markets, opportunity to explore Mayan sites.

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Find your paradise somewhere between the blazing Yucatán sun and the cool Guatemalan highlands on this 16-day odyssey. Wander Antigua’s cobblestone streets and its local markets before experiencing the diverse beauty of Lake Atitlán and its indigenous villages. Geared to the adventurer wanting to capture some of Central America's finest highlights, this trip will ensure that you really pack some punch into those postcards home.

What's Included

  • Orientation walk in Antigua.
  • 1 dinner. (Allow USD350-450 for meals not included.)
  • Simple hotels (14 nts), local homestay (1 nt).
  • Public bus, boat, van, taxi, walking.
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
  • Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10.
Map of the route for Mayan Sun
Places Visited
  • Belize
  • Guatemala
  • Mexico

Reverse Itinerary

This trip also runs in reverse - see trip code CGAC.

Day 1 Playa del Carmen

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Playa del Carmen

Optional excursions to Mayan ruins of Tulum or the diving mecca of Cozumel.

Day 3-5 Caye Caulker

Option to snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve.

Day 6-7 San Ignacio

Option to visit sacred Mayan cave Actun Tunichil Muknal, explore the Mountain Pine Ridge area, or see the seldom-visited Mayan ruins of Xunantunich.

Day 8 Flores

Optional visit to Mayan ruins of Tikal.

Day 9-10 Río Dulce

Option to visit coastal town of Livingston by boat or swim in a natural hot waterfall.

Day 11-12 Antigua

Orientation walk around town. Option to explore colonial Antigua on a city tour or relax with a massage.

Day 13 Panajachel/Chichicastenango

Visit the famous market of Chichicastenango en route to Lake Atitlán.

Day 14 Lake Atitlán homestay (1D)

Boat transfer across the lake with the option to stop off in numerous small indigenous town that surround it. Participate in a homestay with a local family on Lake Atitlán for the night.

Day 15 Antigua

Option to take a salsa dancing lesson, look for last minute souvenirs or sample Guatemalan coffee from one of Antigua's many cafes.

Day 16 Antigua

Depart at any time.

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