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Mayan Discovery
15 days, Playa del Carmen to Playa del Carmen
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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.
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Trip Code: CMMD
Is this tour for me?
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: Basic
Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
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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Itinerary
Day 1Playa del Carmen
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Playa del Carmen/Mérida
Travel to Mérida, stopping en route for a guided tour of Chichén Itzá. Enjoy an orientation walk of Mérida.
Day 3Mérida
Opt to visit the ruins of Uxmal or swim in cenotes (underground pools) in the Yucatán.
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Your Discover MomentDay 4Mérida/Palenque
Sit back and relax on a travel to Palenque in the lush jungle of Chiapas.
Day 5Palenque
Enjoy a guided tour of the Mayan ruins of Palenque.
Day 6Palenque
Enjoy a free day to explore Palenque and surroundings. Opt to visit the Mayan ruins of Yaxchilán and Bonampak.
Day 7Palenque/Flores
Journey through the jungle by private vehicle, crossing into Guatemala and continuing on to Flores. Explore Lake Petén Itzá and the island of Flores.
Day 8Flores
Learn about Mayan culture and history on a guided tour of Tikal archaeological site. Relax on Lake Petén Itzá with a boat cruise or a swim.
Day 9Flores/San Ignacio
Cross the border into Belize and travel to San Ignacio. Enjoy an included pottery demonstration and local lunch at a G Adventures-supported women's pottery cooperative.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your G for Good Moment San Antonio Women's Pottery Cooperative and Local LunchMeals included:
LunchDay 10San Ignacio
Enjoy free time to visit the sacred Mayan cave, Actun Tunichil Muknal, explore the Mountain Pine Ridge area or see the lesser-known Mayan ruins of Xunantunich or Caracol.
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Your Discover MomentDay 11San Ignacio/Caye Caulker
Travel to Caye Caulker and enjoy this tropical paradise. Rent a bike and organize activities for the next day.
Day 12Caye Caulker
Spend the day exploring Caye Caulker and the marine life in the area.
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Your Discover MomentDay 13Caye Caulker/Playa del Carmen
Full travel day to reach Playa del Carmen, the last stop of the adventure.
Day 14Playa del Carmen
Enjoy a free day in Playa del Carmen. Explore the Mayan ruins of Tulúm on your own or book an optional tour. Opt to visit a cenote or reserve a canal float in Sian Ka'an, one of Mexico’s most important protected areas. Later, enjoy dinner at a G Adventures-supported community restaurant with a youth-focused art program.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your G for Good Moment El Hongo Mexican Community Restaurant & Youth Art Program| Your Discover MomentMeals included:
DinnerDay 15Playa del Carmen
Depart at any time.
What's Included
- Your G for Good Moment: San Antonio Women's Pottery Cooperative and Local Lunch, San Ignacio
- Your G for Good Moment: El Hongo Mexican Community Restaurant & Youth Art Program, Playa del Carmen
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Mérida
- Your Discover Moment: San Ignacio
- Your Discover Moment: Caye Caulker
- Your Discover Moment: Playa del Carmen
- Chichén Itzá guided tour
- Mérida orientation walk
- Palenque guided tour
- Tikal guided tour
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Simple hotels (14 nts).
Meals
1 lunch, 1 dinner
Allow USD370-485 for meals not included.
Transportation
Public bus, private vehicle, water taxi, taxi, walking.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
My Own Room - From $839.00
If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.
Departures
Make it a private tour
Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.