Mexico · Belize · Guatemala · 16 Days / 15 Nights · From $2,023 AUD
Traverse lakes, volcanoes and jungles on this Central American adventure. On this 16-day overland trip, you'll explore the vast lakes, steaming volcanos and dense jungles of Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. Chill on the Caribbean coast at Caye Caulker, explore the ancient Maya ruins of Tikal National Park, meander colourful Chichi markets and immerse yourself in Maya village life at Lake Atitlan. Finishing in UNESCO-listed Antigua. Designed for 18 to 35 year olds.
Welcome meeting. Free time to settle in on the Caribbean coast.
Travel down the coast to Tulum. Leader-led walking tour of the beach town.
Free day. Optional Tulum archaeological site, bike rental or jungle cenote adventure.
Cross into Belize and ferry to the laid-back island of Caye Caulker. Leader-led orientation walk.
Free day. Optional snorkelling with tropical fish, kayaking or paddleboarding.
Another free day to chill on the island — or book snorkelling, diving or boat trips on the Belize Barrier Reef.
Ferry back to mainland and overland to San Ignacio in western Belize. Leader-led orientation walk.
Free day. Optional Mayan cave exploration, rainforest hikes or canoeing.
Cross into Guatemala. Guided archaeological site tour of Tikal — the largest ancient Maya city within the vast Maya Forest. Optional canopy zipline.
Travel to Rio Dulce. Lodge accommodation on the river. Welcome dinner with the group.
Meals: Dinner
Free day to explore the jungle waterways. Optional boat trips, hot springs, birdwatching.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Transfer to UNESCO-listed Antigua. Leader-led Informal Spanish Lesson — with some salsa too.
Meals: Breakfast
Visit the colourful Chichi markets — jade jewellery, pottery and traditional huipils. Continue to Lake Atitlan.
Immerse yourself in Maya village life — meet a local midwife, visit a medicinal garden, join a weaving and dyeing workshop. Home-cooked Guatemalan lunch.
Meals: Lunch
Return to Antigua. Free day for cobblestone streets and colonial squares. Optional volcano hike.
Trip ends. Fly out of Guatemala City (GUA) Airport.
Quick answers to the most common questions about this trip.
Three — Mexico (Playa del Carmen, Tulum), Belize (Caye Caulker, San Ignacio), and Guatemala (Tikal, Rio Dulce, Antigua, Lake Atitlan). Border crossings are overland and managed by your group leader.
Australian passport holders don't need pre-applied tourist visas for Mexico, Belize or Guatemala — entry is granted at the border for stays under 90 days. Check passport validity (6 months beyond travel) and any current entry rules before flying.
Yes — designed specifically for 18 to 35 year olds, with a max group size of 16, so you'll meet plenty of like-minded travellers. Solo bookings are common and you'll be paired in twin-share rooms unless you book a single supplement.
Moderate — there's some walking on cobblestones, optional volcano hikes near Antigua, jungle ruins exploration at Tikal, and snorkelling at Caye Caulker. Pace is comfortable with plenty of free time built in.
The trip begins in Playa del Carmen (Mexico's Caribbean coast) because it's a major international gateway — most travellers fly into Cancun. From there you head south through Belize and into Central America proper.
No — Real Central America is land-only. You fly into Cancun (CUN) for the start and out of Guatemala City (GUA) at the end. iFlyGo can book your international flights separately.
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16 days from Playa del Carmen to Antigua across Mexico, Belize & Guatemala — Tikal ruins, Caye Caulker, Lake Atitlan and more, from just $2,023 AUD per person. For 18–35s.