Find your paradise somewhere between the blazing Mexican sun and the cool Guatemalan highlands on this 16-day odyssey. Wander Antigua’s cobblestone streets and its local markets before experiencing the diverse beauty of Lake Atitlán and its Indigenous villages. Geared to the adventurer wanting to capture some of Central America’s finest highlights, this trip will ensure that you really pack some punch into those postcards home.
Simple hotels/hostels (14 nts, most multi-share), local homestay (1 nt).
2 lunches, 1 dinner
Allow USD400-520 for meals not included.
Local bus, ferry, boat, private vehicle, taxi, walking.
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
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.
Caye Caulker: Opt to snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, go diving or just chill out, Belizean style.
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.
San Ignacio: Opt to visit the sacred Mayan cave Actun Tunichil Muknal or check out the seldom-visited Mayan ruins of Xunantunich.
San Ignacio/Flores: Learn about Mayan culture and history on a guided tour of the ruins of Tikal.
Flores/Rio Dulce: Travel across the country towards the coast to Rio Dulce, on the shores of Lake Izabal.
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.
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 caf?s, or explore the nearby hills and towns by bike.
Antigua Guatemala/Panajachel: Travel to beautiful Lake Atitl?n and enjoy the views.
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.
San Juan La Laguna/Antigua Guatemala: Return to Antigua, and enjoy a Big Night Out with the group.
Antigua Guatemala: Depart at any time.
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