Departures:
January - November 2024
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Trip Style
Independent Travel
Cultural
Departure city: Cancun, Mexico
End city: Guatemala City, Guatemala
Stress Free
Have everything organised before you go
Customisation
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See the highlights of Mexico, Guatemala and Belize on this amazing 14-day adventure! This trip is perfect for those who are on a tight schedule. Explore the famous Tikal and Chichen Itza archaeological sites, visit local villages around Lake Atitlan, hike the Pacaya Volcano, discover Semuc Champey and relax in Caye Caulker.
Trip
Highlights
- Trek the active Pacaya Volcano
- Sleep in a family home in Panajachel
- See the Tikal & Chichen-Itza Ruins
Trip
Inclusions
13 Nights Accommodation
Hostel Dorm
Transport
As per itinerary: Cancun to Tulum, Tulum to Playa del Carmen
Meals
3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transfers
Cancun Airport Transfer (Shared)+ Antigua to Guatemala City Airport Transfer
Experiences
Chichen Itza Day Trip, Snorkel with Sharks & Rays, Tikal Early Morning Day Tour, Semuc Champey & Kanba Caves Tour, Pacaya Volcano Trek, Homestay, lake tour + Maya communities lake tour
Guide
Some of the activities
What's Not Included
- Guide throughout the trip
- Flights
- Other meals/drinks
- Accommodation pick-up drop-off from Bus Stations
- Optional activities
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
- Travel Insurance
- Anything not mentioned in ‘Inclusions’
Trip
Itinerary
Trip
Experiences
Chichen Itza Day Trip (roundtrip from Cancun)Learn about the ancient ways of life in this well-preserved Mayan citadel with an English-speaking guide. Ponder the disappearance of this archaeological site's former inhabitants while you walk around these pre-Hispanic ruins. Recently added to the list of the 7 World Wonders, this is a site you do not want to miss!
Snorkel with Sharks & RaysEnjoy snorkelling through mazes of pristine coral reefs and get the unique opportunity to swim with nurse sharks and stingrays.
Tikal Early Morning Day TourExperience the jungle as it comes alive in the early hours of the morning. Learn about this former Maya citadel, once the largest and most powerful civilisation in Meso-America, by exploring this archaeological site and taking advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to marvel at the majestic pyramids hidden away in the jungle.
Semuc Champey & Kanba Caves TourHike through the mysterious caves of Kamba, which are filled with extraordinary limestone formations. Enjoy free time to swim in the crystalline waters of Semuc Champey, where you will find natural pools filled with fresh mountain spring water above a 300-meter long limestone bridge immersed in a pristine lush jungle setting.
Pacaya Volcano TrekBrag to your friends about trekking an active volcano after hiking up the steep slopes of the Pacaya Volcano to reach a moon-like landscape of dried lava with panoramic views of nearby volcanoes above the clouds.
Maya Homestay Experience 2D/1NThis homestay will give you a genuine insight into the everyday lives of a local Guatemalan family from the Kakchiquel Indigenous group in San Jorge La Laguna, near Lake Atitlan. Learn about their unique traditions and customs as you join your host family for dinner and let them show you around town. The next day, enjoy a fascinating boat tour of the lake's indigenous villages.Terms and conditions apply. Subject to change and availability. Prices are per person twin share and subject to currency fluctuation. (ba)