Mayan Adventure: Mexico, Belize & Guatemala

22 days, Cancún to Caye Caulker

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Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Trees planted for this trip: 22

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Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Cancún

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Cancún/Mérida

Take a guided tour of Chichén Itzá and orientation walk around Mérida.

Day 3Mérida

Opt to visit the ruins of Uxmal or swim in cenotes in the Yucatán. Hit the beach or soak in the history this city has to offer.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 4Mérida/Palenque

Travel to Palenque and spend two nights in a jungle lodge.

Day 5Palenque

Enjoy a guided tour of the Mayan ruins of Palenque. After, go for a swim in the pristine turquoise waters of Roberto Barrios waterfall.

Day 6Palenque/San Cristóbal de Las Casas

Travel to San Cristóbal de Las Casas located in a high mountain valley at 2110m (6921 ft), via Villahermosa. Enjoy an orientation walk of the city, known for its 16th-century architecture.

Day 7San Cristóbal de Las Casas

Opt to visit nearby indigenous Mayan villages to see their unique day-to-day life or journey to beautiful Sumidero Canyon for a relaxing boat ride.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 8San Cristóbal de Las Casas/Panajachel

Journey from San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico to Panajachel, Guatemala. Opt to explore the town on arrival.

Day 9Panajachel

Take a boat tour around Lake Atitlán to local indigenous villages including a lunch at a G Adventures-supported Mayan community project.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Lake Atitlán Boat Ride and Community Visit

Meals included:

Lunch

Day 10Panajachel/Antigua Guatemala

Arrive in Antigua and head out for an orientation walk. Opt for a final night out in town.

Day 11Antigua

Enjoy a free day exploring this charming colonial city.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 12Antigua Guatemala

Spend a full day enjoying all Antigua has to offer. Opt for a city tour, take salsa dancing classes or relax with a massage.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 13Antigua Guatemala/Rio Dulce

Travel to Rio Dulce and plan the next day's activities. Take a dip in the pool.

Day 14Rio Dulce

Enjoy a free day to explore. Opt to go for a swim in a natural hot waterfall, take a sunrise kayak trip to check out the local monkeys, hike to the Shaman Tower for some yoga, or visit the coastal town of Livingston.

Day 15Rio Dulce/Flores

Travel to Flores, located on Lake Petén Itzá, an excellent home base for exploring nearby Tikal.

Day 16Flores

Enjoy a guided tour of the nearby Mayan ruins of Tikal. In the afternoon, opt to relax on the lake or hang out at the cafés in town.

Day 17Flores/San Ignacio

Cross the border to Belize. Opt to visit the sacred Mayan cave Actun Tunichil Muknal, explore the Mountain Pine Ridge area or see the lesser-known Mayan ruins of Xunantunich.

Day 18San Ignacio

Enjoy a free day to explore. Opt to check out nearby caves, some more Mayan sites or a local conservation project.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 19San Ignacio/Caye Caulker

Travel to Belize City to catch a ferry to Caye Caulker. Later, explore Caye Caulker with a G Adventures-supported Bike with Purpose tour. Spend a few days enjoying this island paradise.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Belize Bike with Purpose Tour

Days 20–21Caye Caulker

Spend time enjoying this island paradise. Opt to go on a sailing trip to snorkel with stingrays, nurse sharks and green turtles at Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Choose to visit the famous Blue Hole on a diving trip or a fly-over.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 22Caye Caulker

Depart at any time. If flying out of Belize City today, please ensure your flight does not leave earlier than 11:30am to account for travel time to the Belize City airport.

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What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Lake Atitlán Boat Ride and Community Visit, Lago de Atitlán
  • Your G for Good Moment: Belize Bike with Purpose Tour, Caye Caulker
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Discover Moment: Mérida
  • Your Discover Moment: San Cristóbal de Las Casas
  • Your Discover Moment: Antigua Guatemala
  • Your Discover Moment: San Ignacio
  • Your Discover Moment: Caye Caulker
  • Chichén Itzá guided tour
  • Mérida orientation walk
  • Palenque guided tour
  • Roberto Barrios waterfall visit
  • San Cristóbal de las Casas orientation walk
  • Lake Atitlán boat tour including local lunch at a G Adventures-supported Mayan community project
  • Antigua orientation walk
  • Rio Dulce stay
  • Tikal guided tour
  • Caye Caulker stay
  • G Adventures-supported bike tour of Caye Caulker
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (19 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts)

Meals

1 lunch
Allow USD825-1075 for meals not included.

Transportation

Public bus, private van, boat, walking.

Staff & experts

Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

My Own Room - From $1039.00

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Mayan Adventure: Mexico, Belize & Guatemala

| 22 days - Cancún to Caye Caulker - from $3149 USD