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Mayan Sun Southbound: Boat Rides & Ruins

Experience
Tour
Destination
Mexico
Duration
16 days
Ages
18 to 39
Operated by
G Adventures

$2,049

$250
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Overview

Find your paradise somewhere between the blazing Mexican sun and the cool Guatemalan highlands on this 16-day odyssey. Wander Antigua’s cobblestone streets and its local markets before experiencing the diverse beauty of Lake Atitlán and its Indigenous villages. Geared to the adventurer wanting to capture some of Central America's finest highlights, this trip will ensure that you really pack some punch into those postcards home.

Inclusions

What's Included

Your G for Good Moment: San Antonio Women's Pottery Cooperative and Local Lunch, San Ignacio. Your G for Good Moment: Posadas Mayas Homestay, San Juan La Laguna. Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group at the Welcome Meeting. Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends. Your Discover Moment: Playa del Carmen. Your Discover Moment: Caye Caulker. Your Discover Moment: Antigua Guatemala. Your Big Night Out Moment: Antigua Guatemala. Guided tour of Tikal. Orientation walk in Antigua. Beach time in Playa del Carmen and Caye Caulker. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Packing List

Tulum - Tulum Ruins Visit Playa del Carmen - Cenote Visit (40-60USD per person) - Tequila Tasting (850-1100MXN per person) - Coco Bongo Disco and Show (90USD per person) Akumal - Akumal Beach Visit (20USD per person) Caye Caulker - ***Bike with Purpose Rental*** (1-30USD per person) - Sunset Sailing Boat Tour (60USD per person) - Hol Chan Marine Reserve Day Tour (90USD per person) - Fishing (250-450USD per person) Xunantunich - Xunantunich Visit (50USD per person) Caves Branch - Cave Tubing (90USD per person) Caracol - Caracol Ruins Tour (115USD per person) Barton Creek - Barton Creek Cave Canoeing (110USD per person) San Ignacio - Horseback Riding (75USD per person) Actun Tunichil Muknal - Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Visit (110USD per person) Rio Dulce - Scenic Boat Ride to Livingston (30USD per person) - Natural Hot Waterfall Visit (35USD per person) - Sunrise Monkey Kayak (20USD per person) - Horseback Riding (30USD per person) Antigua Guatemala -...

A Couple of Rules

Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.

Highlights

1 lunch, 1 dinner

Travel Insurance

Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.

Dossier Disclaimer

Local bus, ferry, boat, private vehicle, taxi, walking.

Feedback

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Itinerary Disclaimer

Simple hotels/hostels (14 nights, most multi-share), local homestay (1 night).

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Trip itinerary

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Day 1

Arrive at any time. Head out tonight with your fellow travellers to 12th Street, where there’s tons of bars and clubs to choose from. Say cheers to new adventures with...

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Day 2

Enjoy free time to explore the Mayan ruins of Tulúm or Cozumel. Or just play in the waves and enjoy the beach.

Start your holiday off with some hardcore relaxation....

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Day 3

Opt to snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, go diving or just chill out, Belizean style.

Mention Belize and you may conjure up visions of...

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Day 4

Opt to snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, go diving or just chill out, Belizean style.

Day 5

Opt to snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, go diving or just chill out, Belizean style.

Day 6

Travel by boat and bus from Caye Caulker to San Ignacio. Enjoy an included pottery demonstration and local lunch at a G Adventures-supported women's pottery cooperative.

From the town of...

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Day 7

Opt to visit the sacred Mayan cave Actun Tunichil Muknal or check out the seldom-visited Mayan ruins of Xunantunich.

Day 8

Learn about Mayan culture and history on a guided tour of the ruins of Tikal.

Cross the border into Guatemala and you immediately notice the difference in culture, with its...

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Day 9

Opt to visit the coastal town of Livingston by boat, or go for a swim in a natural hot waterfall.

A travel day from Flores to Rio Dulce which is...

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Day 10

Opt to visit the coastal town of Livingston by boat, or go for a swim in a natural hot waterfall.

Opt to visit the coastal town of Livingston by boat,...

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Day 11

Enjoy an orientation walk of Antigua's cobblestone streets, then opt to take a salsa lesson and practice new moves out at night.

Today is a travel day from Rio Dulce...

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Day 12

Enjoy a free day in Antigua. Opt to relax with a massage, climb a volcano, soak up the culture in one of the city's many cafés, or explore the nearby...

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Day 13

Travel to beautiful Lake Atitlán and enjoy the views.

Travel through the hills and fertile fields of the Guatemalan highlands to the shores of Lake Atitlán, one of the most...

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Day 14

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...

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Day 15

Return to Antigua, and enjoy a Big Night Out with the group.

We return to Antigua to spend more time to explore the city, shop, and check out optional activities...

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Depart at any time.

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