Leave the resorts of Cancún behind and embark on a true adventure that will take you from spectacular Mayan ruins to the cobblestoned streets of colonial towns and deep into the jungle of Mexico. Explore the ancient ruins at Chichén Itzá and Palenque and meet the descendants of those who built them in the vibrant streets and colourful markets of picturesque Mayan towns. Get your camera out—you’re going to need it!
Hotels (9 nts), homestay (1 nt).
1 dinner
Allow USD390-510 for meals not included.
Public bus, private vehicle, boat.
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 Guatemala: Depart at any time.
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