Mexico Guatemala Belize Trips

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Trip Overview

Search the vibrant lands of Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize for the remnants of a once-powerful civilization, the Maya! With stops at important sites like Chichen Itza and Tikal, you'll learn the region's history while seeing its legacy in colourful San Cristobal de las Casas and colonial Antigua. From ancient pyramids set deep in their steamy jungle lair, to the depths of the warm Caribbean Sea - explore and discover the rhythm of life, both past and present, as we travel through these vibrant lands.

Optional Activities (paid locally)

• Local shops and markets US$FREE
• Volcano hikes US$20-$30
• Boat tour of Lake Atitlan US$20-35
• Cave snorkelling tour US$55
• Swimming in cenotes US$FREE
• Horseback riding US$65
• Mountain biking US$30-55
• Hol Chan Marine Reserve in Belize US$55

Tour Notes

Our Mexico tours are open aged departures jointly operated by TrekAmerica and Grand American Adventures.

This tour is operated in private vehicles and does not use local transport. You will not lose time waiting for local buses, shuttles and other inefficient means of travel, which can waste up to 50% of your valuable holiday time. While local transport tours may be cheaper, they cannot provide the efficient, safe and controlled transport that we can.

Private Group Departures

Why not arrange your own Grand American Adventures departure? For groups of 8 or more, we can offer private departures on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our style of travel at special rates. Although tours will run as per our standard itinerary shown here, slight modifications may be considered and dates can be chosen to suit your needs. (Subject to seasonal/operational restrictions). So contact us today and start planning your own adventure.

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Trip Itinerary

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local and operational conditions may vary and unforeseen circumstances can arise, the following itinerary should be used as a guideline.

As this tour departs at 0730 we recommend that you book pre-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel. Please request at the time of booking.

Day 1: Cancun & Merida

Leaving the modern coastal resort of Cancun, travel back in time to the renowned Mayan complex of Chichen Itza, then on to the genteel grandeur of Spain's colonial capital of Merida.
Accommodation: Hotel included. Meals paid locally.

Day 2-3: Palenque

Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its spectacular ruins and pristine waterfalls set deep in the tropical rainforest. Enjoy the peace and solitude of this jungle setting as the sun goes down and the sound of Howler monkeys fills the air.
Accommodation: Hotel included. Meals paid locally.

Day 4-6: San Cristobal de las Casas

Winding past the beautiful Agua Azul, we come to the mountain town of San Cristobal. Cut off from the outside world, this colonial but distinctly indigenous town bustles with an infectious vitality. The traditional costumes and ancient dialects of the local Maya collide in a mosaic of colour and sound.
Accommodation: Hotel included. Meals paid locally.

Day 7-8: Panajachel

Through the highlands and into Guatemala. No words spoken or pictures seen can prepare you for the dramatic views of Lake Atitlan, set deep in a caldera surrounded by active volcanoes. Chichicastenango's market floods the senses, as displays of clothing and crafts, fruit and flowers, fill the air and beg to be bought.
Accommodation: Hotel included. Meals paid locally.

Day 9-11: Antigua

Majestic Antigua, though shaken by earthquakes and surrounded by smoking volcanoes, remains distinguished and regal. This colonial city is one of the most stunning and well preserved in all of the Americas and the locals are well known for their elaborate celebrations and street processions for Holy Week (Semana Santa).
Accommodation: Hotel included. Meals paid locally.

Day 12-13: Poptun/Tikal

Visit the legendary Finca Ixobel - a working farm welcoming travellers for decades. Beneath a jungle canopy teeming with troops of monkeys and flocks of raucous parrots lie the fabled ruins of Tikal. Majestic monuments line palatial plazas as slender pyramids reach to the sky.
Accommodation: Hotel included. Meals paid locally.

Day 14-16: Caye Caulker

Travel east into Belize and the island paradise of Caye Caulker. This Caribbean cauldron of cultures is best known for its relaxed, laid-back atmosphere and the opportunity to swim with playful stingrays and sharks while diving through coral gardens and beautiful azure seas.
Accommodation: Hotel included. Meals paid locally.

Day 17: Bacalar

Discover the spectacular scenery and marine life of Bacalar on an included boat tour of the Lagoon of Seven Colors. Take a swim and unwind in the idyllic natural spring of Cenote Azul before continuing up the Caribbean Coast to Playa del Carmen.
Accommodation: Hotel included. Meals paid locally.

Day 18-20: Playa del Carmen

Snorkel or scuba dive the underground cenotes or jump on a quad bike for an adventurous jungle tour. Then top it all off with some well deserved rest and relaxation on the champagne sands of the Mexican Riviera.
Accommodation: Hotel included. Meals paid locally.

Day 21: Playa del Carmen & Cancun

Return to Cancun and the modern world for one final fiesta and a fond adios to your new Mexican amigos.

This tour ends at our gateway hotel at approximately 18:00 hrs. We can book you post-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel if required. If you are planning to fly tonight, please do not book a flight that departs before 22:00 hrs.

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