Leave the resorts of the Mayan Riviera behind and explore the authentic Yucatán. From sunny beaches and lush jungles to the highlands of Chiapas, journey through Belize, Guatemala, and southern Mexico on this incredible 22-day adventure. Explore the amazing ruins of Chichén Itzá, Palenque, and Tikal and walk the cobblestoned streets of colonial San Cristóbal de las Casas and Antigua. Snorkel with stingrays or just get into the reggae pace of life on a sunny Caribbean island. Experience a journey that introduces you to local culture and offers insight into the history of the Mayan heartland.
Hotels (19 nts), jungle lodge (1 nt), homestay (1 nt).
1 lunch, 2 dinners
Allow USD785-1020 for meals not included.
Public bus, private vehicle, boat, walking.
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Playa del Carmen: Arrive at any time.
Playa del Carmen/M?rida: Take a guided tour of Chich?n Itz? and orientation walk around M?rida.
M?rida: Enjoy a free day to explore Merida and surroundings. Opt to visit the ruins of Uxmal or swim in cenotes in the Yucat?n. Take a trip to the beach or soak in the history this city has to offer.
M?rida/Palenque: After a long day of travel from the Yucat?n to the jungles of Chiapas, arrive to Palenque and settle in for 2 nights.
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.
Palenque/San Crist?bal de Las Casas: Travel to San Crist?bal 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.
San Crist?bal 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.
San Crist?bal de Las Casas/Panajachel: Journey from San Crist?bal de las Casas, Mexico to Panajachel, Guatemala. Opt to explore the town on arrival.
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.
Antigua: Travel to Antigua and head out for an orientation walk. Opt for a final night out in town.
Antigua: Enjoy a free day exploring this charming colonial city.
Antigua to Rio Dulce: Travel to Rio Dulce and enjoy free time to explore.
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 caf? in town.
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.
San Ignacio: Enjoy a free day to explore. Opt to check out nearby caves, some more Mayan sites or a local conservation project.
San Ignacio/Caye Caulker: Travel to Belize City and catch a high-speed water taxi to Caye Caulker. Later, explore Caye Caulker on a G Adventures-supported Bike with Purpose tour. Spend a few days enjoying this island paradise.
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.
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!
Caye Caulker/Playa del Carmen: Say farewell to Belize, and travel by boat and private vehicle from Caye Caulker to Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Playa del Carmen: Depart at any time.
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