The Mayan Trail - 22 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Tulum - visit the beautiful cliffside Mayan city of Tulum and explore the ruins
- Playa del Carmen - relax in Mexico's popular coastal resort with its beautiful palm frindged beaches
- Valladolid- enjoy a guided walking tour of this charming colonial city
- Chichen Itza - marvel at one of the New 7 Wonders of the World
- Merida - explore the capital of the Yucatan province
- Palenque archaeological site - roam around these remarkable Mayan ruins in the heart of the rainforest
- San Cristobal - experience life in the highlands and visit the Tzotzil community of San Juan Chamula
- Lake Atitlan - take a boat ride and soak up the spectacular scenery in Panajachel and San Juan La Laguna
- Agua Azul and Misol Ha - visit two of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mexico and enjoy a refreshing swim in a natural pool
- Antigua - explore Guatemala's most enchanting city which sits in the shadow of three large volcanoes
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Trip includes
- 21 breakfasts
- 21 nights 3-4 star hotels
- Cancun airport arrival transfer on day 1
- Transfers and transportation in private vehicles
- Guided sightseeing in Valladolid, Chichen Itza, Palenque, San Cristobal, Tikal and Tulum
- Lake Atitlan boat trip to San Juan La Laguna
- Rio Dulce boat transfer to lodge
- Visit to Agua Azul and Misol Ha waterfalls
- Escorted by a local English speaking tour leader with specialist guides at certain sites of interest
- Entrance fee to Chichen Itza, Palenque, Tikal and Tulum
- Water taxi from Belize City - Caye Caulker - Chetumal
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Itinerary
Welcome to Mexico! Arrive into Cancun International Airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Cancun. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this popular beach resort. Perhaps take a walk along the soft white sand and enjoy a swim in the crystal clear sea.
Playa del Carmen - Chichen Itza - Merida. This morning meet your tour leader and head to vibrant Valladolid. During a guided walking tour of the city, see beautiful colonial buildings as well as the cathedral Iglesia de San Servacio. Afterwards we travel on to explore...
There are no activities planned for today so you can choose to independently explore Merida or enjoy one of the optional activities which are offered. You can go diving in the mysterious and beautiful cenotes of Cuzama, or take a day tour to Celestun National Park, home to many spectacular tropical birds. There is so much to discover!
Merida - Campeche. Today we leave Merida and travel onto the colonial city of Campeche. As you walk through the narrow streets of the old town, you will discover the fascinating stories and legends of pirates, conquistadors and the indigenous Maya. The city has conserved its huge bastions and ramparts which were formerly the city’s major defence from pirate attacks!
Campeche - Palenque. This morning we drive to Palenque and enjoy an informative guided tour of the Palenque Ruins in the afternoon. Surrounded by lush Chiapas jungle, Palenque represents tremendous achievements in Mayan art and urban design, and the ruins include a series of hilltop temples, towers, tombs and pyramids including the fascinating Temple of Inscriptions.
Palenque - Agua Azul - San Cristobal. Today we visit the waterfalls Agua Azul and Misol Ha, two of the most beautiful waterfalls in all of Mexico. After a refreshing swim in a natural pool, we continue to the highland town of San Cristobal de las Casas, surrounded by ...
San Cristobal - Panjachel (Guatemala). On day 8 we bid farewell to Mexico and travel into Guatemala. The journey takes us through spectacular scenery as we travel through the beautiful Guatemalan highlands towards the Pan American Highway and down to Panajachel on the...
Panajachel - Antigua. On day 10 we travel to Antigua, which was the cultural, economic, religious, political and educational centre for the entire region until the capital was moved. The afternoon and day 11 are free to explore this picturesque colonial city, which ca...
Antigua - Rio Dulce. We enjoy scenic views of a tropical river as we travel from Antigua to the town of Rio Dulce on day 12. Rio Dulce (“Sweet River”) is located in the northeast region of Izabel and it's part of the much larger Izabal lake. A bridge connects Rio Dulc...
Rio Dulce - Flores. Today we’re off to Flores, a beautiful island-town which is located in the centre of Lake Peten Itza. The afternoon is free to participate in optional activities like a visit to the Las Guacamayas Biological Station, the Mayan Ruins of Uaxactun, Ixpanpajul Nature Park, a round trip to Tzimin Chac to see the sunset, or just relax with a walk around the enchanting town.
Flores - San Ignacio (Belize). This morning look forward to a guided tour of the breathtaking Tikal Ruins. Nestled deep in the jungle, this complex is one of the largest Maya sites discovered. It was excavated in 1956 and 1969 and much of the site is yet to be uneart...
San Ignacio, or Cayo as it's called by the locals, is the adventure capital of Belize. There is nothing planned for today so you can partake in some of the many optional activities available here. San Ignacio is very close to Belize's famous Mayan ruins and offers plenty of exciting outdoor activities including caving, hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, and more!
San Ignacio - Caye Caulker. Today we travel to Belize´s capital where we take a water taxi to the small island of Caye Caulker. Belize is renowned for its laid back and relaxed pace of life and on the beautiful island of Caye Caulker, where their motto is "go Slow", ...
Caye Caulker - Laguna Bacalar. After breakfast we take a scenic boat ride to the Mexican Chetumal before continuing by bus to the beautiful Laguna Bacalar, the second largest lake in Mexico. The rest of the afternoon is yours to relax and explore the seven cenotes that feed into the lake.
Laguna Bacalar - Tulum - Playa del Carmen. After breakfast on day 20 we make our way to Playa del Carmen stopping off at the beautiful Cliffside Mayan city of Tulum where we have a chance to visit the famous ruins and immerse ourselves in the archaeological and coloni...
Our tour comes to an end today and it’s time to return home. Arrangements end after breakfast and hotel check out. We can book a transfer to Cancun Airport upon request or some extra nights if you still do not want to leave!
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