Mayan Adventure, Mexico

Mayan Adventure

Visit Mexico to relax at palm-fringed beaches,  try chili-spiced cuisine, explore steamy jungles, teeming cities and enjoy fiesta fireworks! Read more

With steaming jungles, snow capped volcanoes, cactus-strewn deserts and 10,000km of coast strung with sandy beaches and wildlife-rich lagoons, Mexico is an endless adventure for the senses.Try Mexican cuisine which is an endless adventure, whether you're sampling regional dishes, such as Yucatán's cochinita pibil (slow-cooked pork) or a vast array of moles, this place has everything you need!

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DAY 1

Playa del Carmen

Arrive at any time.

Hotel: None

DAY 2

Playa del Carmen/Mérida

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

Hotel: None

DAY 3

Mérida

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.

Hotel: None

DAY 4

Mérida/Palenque

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

Hotel: None

DAY 5

Palenque

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

Hotel: None

DAY 6

Palenque/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.

Hotel: None

DAY 7

San 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.

Hotel: None

DAY 8

San Cristóbal de Las Casas/Panajachel

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

Hotel: None

DAY 9

Panajachel/San Juan La Laguna

Embark on a boat ride across the lake before participating in a G Adventures-supported homestay with a local family. This area is known for stunning scenery and great shopping for Mayan handicrafts. Take part in a cultural tour of San Juan la Laguna where you can opt to bargain for colourful textiles and paintings from the local artisans.

Meals: Dinner

Hotel: None

DAY 10

Antigua

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

Hotel: None

DAY 11

Antigua Guatemala

Enjoy a free day exploring this charming colonial city.

Hotel: None

DAY 12

Antigua Guatemala/Rio Dulce

Travel to Rio Dulce and enjoy free time to explore.

Hotel: None

DAY 13

Rio Dulce/Flores

Travel to the Caribbean town of Livingston by scenic boat ride from Rio Dulce. Enjoy free time to check out the town before continuing on to Flores. Located on Lake Petén Itzá, this is an excellent home base for exploring nearby Tikal.

Hotel: None

DAY 14

Flores

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

Hotel: None

DAY 15

Flores/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.

Hotel: None

DAY 16

San Ignacio

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

Hotel: None

DAY 17

San Ignacio/Caye Caulker

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

Hotel: None

DAY 18

Caye 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. If the boats aren't your thing, just relax, Belizean-style.

Hotel: None

DAY 19

Caye Caulker

Jump for joy that you get another full day to explore Caye Caulker! Do what you didn't get to yesterday or take the day to just lay on the beach!

Hotel: None

DAY 20

Caye Caulker/Playa del Carmen

Say farewell to Belize, and travel to Playa del Carmen, Mexico, by speed boat and private vehicle.

Hotel: None

DAY 21

Playa del Carmen

Enjoy a free day to explore the Mayan ruins of Tulúm, or visit one of the many cenotes. Enjoy dinner at a G Adventures-supported community restaurant with a youth-focused art program.

Meals: Dinner

Hotel: None

DAY 22

Playa del Carmen

Depart at any time.

Hotel: None

Inclusions

Your G for Good Moment: Posadas Mayas Homestay, San Juan La Laguna Your G for Good Moment: Belize Bike with Purpose Tour, Caye Caulker Your G for Good Moment: El Hongo Mexican Community Restaurant & Youth Art Program, Playa del Carmen Your 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 Your Discover Moment: Playa del Carmen

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

Antigua orientation walk

Scenic boat ride to Livingston

Tikal guided tour

G Adventures-supported bike tour of Caye Caulker

Beach time in Playa del Carmen

Free time in Mérida, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Antigua, San Ignacio, Caye Caulker, and Playa del Carmen

All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Meals and Accommodation

Not Included

Additional 5% GST

International Flights and VISA fees

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Mixed Groups

Guatemala,Mexico,Belize

Mayan Adventure

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22 Days

$3,209

G Adventures

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