Mayan Sun Southbound: Boat Rides & Ruins, Mexico

Mayan Sun Southbound: Boat Rides & Ruins

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. Head out tonight with your fellow travellers to 12th Street, where there’s tons of bars and clubs to choose from. Say cheers to new adventures with new friends!

Hotel: None

DAY 2

Playa del Carmen

Enjoy free time to explore the Mayan ruins of Tulúm or Cozumel. Or just play in the waves and enjoy the beach.

Hotel: None

DAY 3

Playa del Carmen/Caye Caulker

Opt to snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, go diving or just chill out, Belizean style.

Hotel: None

DAY 4

Caye Caulker

Opt to snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, go diving or just chill out, Belizean style.

Hotel: None

DAY 5

Caye Caulker

Opt to snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, go diving or just chill out, Belizean style.

Hotel: None

DAY 6

Caye Caulker/San Ignacio

Travel by boat and bus from Caye Caulker to San Ignacio. Enjoy an included pottery demonstration and local lunch at a G Adventures-supported women's pottery cooperative.

Meals: Lunch,

Hotel: None

DAY 7

San Ignacio

Opt to visit the sacred Mayan cave Actun Tunichil Muknal or check out the seldom-visited Mayan ruins of Xunantunich.

Hotel: None

DAY 8

San Ignacio/Flores

Learn about Mayan culture and history on a guided tour of the ruins of Tikal.

Hotel: None

DAY 9

Flores/Rio Dulce

Opt to visit the coastal town of Livingston by boat, or go for a swim in a natural hot waterfall.

Hotel: None

DAY 10

Rio Dulce

Opt to visit the coastal town of Livingston by boat, or go for a swim in a natural hot waterfall.

Hotel: None

DAY 11

Rio Dulce/Antigua Guatemala

Enjoy an orientation walk of Antigua's cobblestone streets, then opt to take a salsa lesson and practice new moves out at night.

Hotel: None

DAY 12

Antigua Guatemala

Enjoy a free day in Antigua. Opt to relax with a massage, climb a volcano, soak up the culture in one of the city's many cafés, or explore the nearby hills and towns by bike.

Hotel: None

DAY 13

Antigua Guatemala/Panajachel

Travel to beautiful Lake Atitlán and enjoy the views.

Hotel: None

DAY 14

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. Opt to bargain for colourful textiles and paintings at the lake's markets.

Meals: Dinner

Hotel: None

DAY 15

San Juan La Laguna/Antigua Guatemala

Return to Antigua, and enjoy a Big Night Out with the group.

Hotel: None

DAY 16

Antigua Guatemala

Depart at any time.

Hotel: None

Inclusions

Your G for Good Moment: San Antonio Women's Pottery Cooperative and Local Lunch, San Ignacio Your G for Good Moment: Posadas Mayas Homestay, San Juan La Laguna Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Playa del Carmen Your Discover Moment: Caye Caulker Your Discover Moment: Antigua Guatemala Your Big Night Out Moment: Antigua Guatemala

Guided tour of Tikal

Orientation walk in Antigua

Beach time in Playa del Carmen and Caye Caulker

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