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Mexico, Belize & Guatemala Adventure

Soak up the Central American sunshine in Mexico, Belize & Guatemala

Mexico, Belize & Guatemala Adventure Map

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Duration:

16 days

Age Range:

18-39

Group Size:

Max 18

Trip Highlights

  • Sip a margarita as the sun goes down on Playa Del Carmen’s white sand beach
  • Visit the ancient city of Tikal - the largest Mayan ruins in existence!
  • Chill out to reggae beats on the tropical island of Caye Caulker
  • Explore the cobbled streets of the dinky island town of Flores
  • Immerse yourself in Guatemalan life with a homestay on the shores of Lake Atitlán
  • Learn some sizzling salsa moves in beautiful Antigua
  • Freedom and flexibility: Budget friendly trip with plenty of free time so you can shape your experience with optional activities to suit your budget and travel style

Trip Overview

Soak up the sun in Central America on this stellar group tour. Visit all the highlights of 3 countries over 16 days - with dazzling beaches, epic ruins, vibrant cities and paradise islands it’s an Instagram dream. You’ll explore one of the most jaw-dropping Mayan sites in the world, snorkel over pristine coral reefs, stay in a local family’s home in Guatemala and have some banging nights out with your squad. You need this trip in your life - Vamos!

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  • 15 nights’ accommodation
  • 2 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Tour leader
  • San Antonio Women's Pottery Cooperative
  • El Manglar Restaurant visit
  • Guided tour of Tikal
  • Posadas Mayas homestay
  • Beach time in Playa del Carmen and Caye Caulker
  • Orientation walk in Antigua.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
  • 24-hour emergency support

What's Not Included

Accommodation

You’ll have 14 nights in simple hotels and hostels and 1 night in a local homestay. Hotel and hostel accommodation is on a multi-share basis (typically 4 -6 people per room) and is always single-sex. Many of the accommodations are quite unique, to give local flavour to your trip. You’ll have a private room in the homestay, but it will be quite basic and you may share facilities with the family. It’s a really authentic cultural experience.

Meals

2 lunches and 1 dinner are included on this trip. This allows you maximum flexibility to decide where and when to eat. Our groups usually eat together as it’s always more fun to share the experience, but there’s no obligation to do so.

Your adventure starts here - yay! There are no activities planned for today apart from a welcome meeting later, so arrive whenever you like. Enjoy the beach this afternoon and head out for a few margaritas with your group after the meeting.

Today is yours to spend as you choose. Soak up some sun on the beach, or if you're feeling more adventurous, take a trip to Tulum Ruins, take a ferry to Cozumel Island, cool off in a cenote, or go tequila tasting! Save some energy for partying tonight though!

Today we'll cross over into beautiful Belize. There's plenty to fall in love with here, with dazzling beaches, world-class diving, Mayan ruins and a chilled-out attitude. Our home for the next few days is the paradise island of Caye Caulker.

Caulker is so laid-back it's practically horizontal. Think colourful wooden houses, turquoise waters, and reggae beats. It's totally car-free as well! Mellow out on the beach with the Rastas, rent a bike, or take a snorkelling, fishing or diving trip.

We'll head to San Ignacio today with a stop at a pottery cooperative where we'll see the workshop and enjoy a traditional lunch. We'll arrive in San Ignacio this afternoon. Visit the Mountain Pine Ridge area for a river swim or take a trip to the Mayan complex of Xunantunich.

You're a free agent today! Explore the town's markets and cafes, visit some of the local caves on foot or on a cave tubing excursion, go horse-riding, canoeing or visit the Caracol Ruins - the largest Mayan site in Belize. This evening slam a few tequilas with your travel buddies. 

On to Guatemala today! We'll explore the jaw-dropping Mayan ruins at Tikal National Park this afternoon before continuing on to Flores - a pretty island town on Lake Peten Itza. Watch the sun go down at one of the drinking terraces that look out over the lake.

Make the scenic journey to Rio Dulce this morning. The town is on the shores of Lake Izabal and is a great base for exploring the region. This evening grab some delicious Belizean grub and a cold beer on the town with your mates.

Rio Dulce is the jumping off point for some serious adventure. Opt to take a boat ride to the village of Livingston, bathe in the natural hot waterfalls of Finca El Paraiso, explore the Hacienda Tijax on horseback or get up early for a sunrise monkey kayak expedition!

Arrive in Antigua this afternoon, where you'll be taken on an orientation walk. With colourful colonial houses, lively markets and leafy plazas, you'll be spoilt for photo opps. Tonight, why not round your day off with a sultry group salsa lesson?

Today's all yours. Wander the cobbled streets, treat yourself to a Mayan massage, take a cycling tour of the area, hike one of the active local volcanoes or how about a chocolate workshop? Tonight, enjoy some sensual Latin rhythms in the funky bars and cafes.

Today we're off to Panajachel on Lake Atitlán, one of the most beautiful spots in Guatemala. Explore the town, visit the lake villages by boat or take part in some outdoor activities such as swimming, wind surfing, fishing, kayaking or horse riding.

This morning, take the boat across the lake before arriving in San Juan La Laguna - a stunning local village where we'll be spending the night in a homestay. You'll have dinner with a family and get to know all about their life - an amazing cultural experience!

We'll head back to Antigua today. Enjoy some free time in the city. Hang out in the park, sip some Guatemalan coffee or shop for some bargains. You could also visit a macadamia nut or coffee plantation. It's the last night of the trip, so go large in the city's bars and clubs with your crew!

Time to pack your bags and say your goodbyes - your amazing adventure has come to an end.

Check out the extended 32 day Central American Journey!

Everyone's dream trip looks a little different, and this group tour is your chance to explore Central America on a budget. Whilst we take care of the accommodation, transport, guide and must-do activities, this trip is designed with maximum flexibility in mind to give you control over the itinerary. You'll have plenty of free time and freedom to shape your own adventures with a wide variety of optional activities available to book during your trip, so you can choose experiences around your preferences and budget.

Whether you're after an action-packed itinerary or want to explore at a relaxed pace, this trip is your chance to do so. This style of trips are some of the most budget-friendly options we offer, making them accessible to a wide range of different travellers.

Please note activities and itineraries are subject to change.

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Arrival Information:

Arrive into Cancun International Airport (CUN). The Airport is about 45 minutes from our start point in Playa Del Carmen. If you’ve arranged for an arrival transfer, you’ll be met at the airport and taken straight to the starting accommodation. If you’ve decided to make your own way to the starting accommodation, jump in a taxi or take one of the frequent buses.

Day 1 is arrival day, and no activities have been planned other than your welcome meeting in the evening, so you can arrive at any time. At the welcome meeting you’ll get to know the rest of your group and learn all about the adventures we’ve got in store for you! A welcome note will be left for you in the hotel, telling you when and where the meeting will take place. If you arrive later than the evening meeting time, no probs. You can see everybody the next morning.

This trip ends in Antigua, Guatemala. You’ll need to leave from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City. Taxi transfers from Antigua take around an hour. Your guide can help you arrange this for you if you like.

Age & Eligibility:

You must be at least 18 years old to join this trip. This trip is designed for those aged 18 - 35. 

Physical Rating: Average. Some activities on this trip will require a moderate level of fitness.

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Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews

Emma

Removes a lot of the stress of travelling, meet lovely people and see cool things. There is obviously less flexibility than if you travelled on your own but that is to be expected.

Oisin

Our guide Guy was amazing and everything was so well planned out and organised by him

Milou

It was so lovely, I would love to do another!

Fergus

Our tour guide Guy was amazing, a very strong knowledge on all the places we visited.

Ravi

Excellent introduction to backpacking through Central America. Insightful tour guide. Made amazing friends!

Adam

Unforgettable experience with a great trip guide and group with great places visited and activities done.

Abbie

The tour was amazing, I loved all the activities and it was nice to have so many options to choose from. Suzy was so helpful and had so much enthusiasm for each place we visited.

Fiona

I like that the company is ethical and really considers local cultures and people. It also offers lots of activities. It's an amazing trip offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences and gives you the...

James

This trip was a wonderful experience! The itinerary and tour guide allowed me to experience much more in a short space of time than I could alone, and the group setting allowed me to make...

Matthew

Very good for a first-time traveller. Action-packed so was never bored. All the destinations were great. The guide was superb.

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