Mayan Trail

$1.086,75 / Per Person

  • Duration

    11 Days

  • Min Age

    12 +

  • Country

    Mexican Peso, MXN

  • Location

    Mexico

  • Posted 2 days ago

  • 4,8 Super

Overview

Booking Type

G Adventures

Duration

11 days

Age Requirement

12-90 yrs

Max Group Size

16

Guiding Method

Festival & Events

Leave the resorts of Cancún behind and embark on a true adventure that will take you from spectacular Mayan ruins to the cobblestoned streets of colonial towns and deep into the jungle of Mexico. Explore the ancient ruins at Chichén Itzá and Palenque and meet the descendants of those who built them in the vibrant streets and colourful markets of picturesque Mayan towns. Get your camera out—you're going to need it!

ITINERARY

Arrive at any time.
As travellers arrive throughout the day, there are no planned activities until the welcome meeting in the evening.

Accommodation:
- Hotel Nautilus (or similar).

Included Activities:
- Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group

Take a guided tour of Chichén Itzá and orientation walk around Mérida.
Depart Playa del Carmen and head to the famous Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá for a guided tour. Spend time exploring this famous site, known for its huge stepped pyramids and elaborate stone carvings.

Continue on to Mérida, the capital of the Yucatán State, and take a short orientation walk. Also known as la ciudad blanca (the white city), Mérida offers the ideal opportunity to learn about Mexico’s fascinating mix of cultural influences.

Accommodation:
- Hotel Santa Lucia by Kavia (or similar).

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Playa del Carmen to Chichén-Itzá 02:00 - 02:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Chichen Itzá Guided Tour
- Orientation Walk

Enjoy a free day to explore Merida and surroundings. Opt to visit the ruins of Uxmal or swim in cenotes in the Yucatán. Take a trip to the beach or soak in the history this city has to offer.
The area surrounding Mérida has tons to offer. Choose to visit nearby cenotes (water sink holes) in the town of Cuzamá. Inside, swim in the massive crystal-clear sinkholes. Transportation to the cenotes is half the fun, taking small wooden horse-drawn carts along old rail tracks.

Opt to visit ruins in Uxmal, ride the PUUC Route or go bird-watching. There's something for everyone.

Accommodation:
- Hotel Santa Lucia by Kavia (or similar).

After a long day of travel from the Yucatán to the jungles of Chiapas, arrive to Palenque and settle in for 2 nights.


Accommodation:
- Hotel Mayabell (or similar).

Transport:
- First-class Bus 09:00 - 10:00 Hr(s)

Enjoy a guided tour of the Mayan ruins of Palenque. After, go for a swim in the pristine turquoise waters of Roberto Barrios waterfall.


Accommodation:
- Hotel Mayabell (or similar).

Included Activities:
- Palenque Ruins Guided Tour
- Roberto Barrios Waterfalls

Travel to San Cristóbal de Las Casas located in a high mountain valley at 2110m (6921 ft), via Villahermosa. Enjoy an orientation walk of the city, known for its 16th-century architecture.


Accommodation:
- Baron de las Casas (or similar).

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 08:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Orientation Walk

Opt to visit nearby indigenous Mayan villages to see their unique day-to-day life or journey to beautiful Sumidero Canyon for a relaxing boat ride.


Accommodation:
- Baron de las Casas (or similar).

Journey from San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico to Panajachel, Guatemala. Opt to explore the town on arrival.
The first stop in Guatemala is on beautiful Lake Atitlán. Stay in Panajachel, a lakeshore town surrounded by spectacular volcanoes and small villages.

Accommodation:
- Hotel Chinimaya (or similar).

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: San Cristóbal de Las Casas to Panajachel 10:00 - 12:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Mexico - Guatemala)

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 Mayan handicrafts. Take part in a cultural tour of San Juan la Laguna where you can opt to bargain for colourful textiles and paintings from the local artisans.


Accommodation:
- Rupalaj Kistalin Posada Homestay (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Dinner

Transport:
- Boat 00:30 - 00:45 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- San Juan La Laguna Village Visit
- Posadas Mayas Homestay

Travel to Antigua and head out for an orientation walk. Opt for a final night out in town.
There is so much to do in this charming colonial city, optional activities for the area include a city tour, salsa dancing classes, a Guatemalan cooking class, or relaxing with a massage. Further afield you can rent bikes and ride through the hills, visit a macadamia nut farm or check out some nearby villages.

Accommodation:
- Posada Los Bucaros (or similar).

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)
- Boat 00:30 - 00:45 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Orientation Walk

Depart at any time.
We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience this charming city.

Additional Notes: Guatemala City is a one hour transfer away. Your tour leader can help you to arrange a transfer from Antigua directly to the airport in Guatemala City, so you do not have to spend more time than necessary in Guatemala's capital.

Destinations

  • Playa del Carmen / MX

  • Merida / MX

  • Palenque / MX

  • San Cristobel de Las Casas / MX

  • Panajachel / GT

  • Antigua / GT

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