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Mayan Encounter
12 days, Antigua Guatemala to Caye Caulker
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Trek though jungles to Mayan ruins and relax on white-sand beaches. Get an authentic taste of Belize and Guatemala with an adventure that combines the mystery of ancient ruins with the crystalline waters of the Caribbean. Shop for treasures along colonial Antigua's cobblestoned streets and get to know the locals from communities where life sometimes moves at a reggae pace. Explore the lost ruins of Tikal, snorkel with stingrays and finish up lounging in gorgeous Caye Caulker. With accommodation and transport arranged by a CEO, this trip offers the perfect way to discover this region’s unique vibe.
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Trip Code: CGME
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: 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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Ripple Score for this trip: 100
Itinerary
Day 1Antigua Guatemala
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Antigua 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.
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Your Discover MomentDay 3Antigua Guatemala/Rio Dulce
Travel to Rio Dulce and plan the next day's activities. Take a dip in the pool.
Day 4Rio 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 5Rio Dulce/Flores
Travel to Flores, located on Lake Petén Itzá, an excellent home base for exploring nearby Tikal.
Day 6Flores
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 7Flores/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 8San Ignacio
Enjoy a free day to explore. Opt to check out nearby caves, some more Mayan sites or a local conservation project.
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Your Discover MomentDay 9San 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.
Days 10–11Caye 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.
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Your Discover MomentDay 12Caye 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.
What's Included
- 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: Antigua Guatemala
- Your Discover Moment: San Ignacio
- Your Discover Moment: Caye Caulker
- Antigua orientation walk
- Rio Dulce stay
- Tikal guided tour
- G Adventures-supported bike tour of Caye Caulker
- Caye Caulker stay
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (9 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts).
Meals
No meals included
Allow USD470-615 for meals not included.
Transportation
Public bus, private van, boat.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
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.