Guatemala to Mexico - 13 days
Overview
Highlights
- Tulum - visit the beautiful cliffside Mayan city of Tulum and explore the ruins
- Antigua - explore Guatemala's most enchanting city which sits in the shadow of three large volcanoes
- Rio Dulce - take a tranquil boat ride along this beautiful river through the towns of Rio Dulce and El Rellenos
- Flores - wander around this charming island town on Lake Peten or choose from a range of optional activities
- Tikal - explore this remarkable Mayan archaeological site, deep in the heart of the rainforest
- San Ignacio - choose from a range of optional activities in Belize's adventure capital, including caving, hiking, kayaking and horseback riding
- Caye Caulker - soak up the sunshine and relax on this idyllic island
- Laguna Bakalar - relax by this spectacular lake of seven colours
- Playa del Carmen - relax on beautiful palm frindged beaches in this popular coastal resort town
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- 12 breakfasts
- 12 nights 3 star hotels
- Airport arrival transfer from La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City on day 1
- Transfers and transportation in private air conditioned vehicles
- Water taxi from Belize City - Caye Caulker - Chetumal
- Tikal and Tulum guided sightseeing and entrance fees
- Escorted by an English speaking local leader with specialist guides at certain sites of interest
- Rio Dulce boat transfer to lodge
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Itinerary
Welcome to Guatemala! You will be met upon arrival into La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City and transferred to your hotel in Antigua. The rest of day 1 and day 2 is free to explore this picturesque colonial city which cannot fail to enchant with its cobb...
Antigua - Rio Dulce. We bid farewell to Antigua and travel to the town of Rio Dulce on day 3. Rio Dulce (“Sweet River”) is located in the northeast region of Izabel and it's part of the much larger Izabal lake. Upon arrival we take a short, scenic boat ride to our lod...
Rio Dulce - Flores. Today we travel on to Flores, a beautiful island-town which is located in the centre of Lake Peten Itza. The afternoon is free to participate in optional excursions such as a visit to the Las Guacamayas Biological Station, the Mayan Ruins of Uaxactun, Ixpanpajul Nature Park or a trip to Tzimin Chac to see the sunset. Or just relax with a walk around the enchanting town.
Flores - San Ignacio (Belize). This morning we enjoy a guided tour of the incredible Tikal Ruins. Located deep in the rainforest, the Tikal complex is one of the largest Maya sites to be discovered. It was excavated in 1956 and 1969 and much of the site is yet to be ...
San Ignacio, or Cayo as it's called by the locals, is the adventure capital of Belize. Today is free for you to partake in some of the exciting optional activities available in the town, including caving, hiking, kayaking, horseback riding and more.
San Ignacio - Caye Caulker. On day 8 we travel to Belize's capital where we take a water taxi to the small island of Caye Caulker. Belize is renowned for its laid back and relaxed pace of life and on the beautiful island of Caye Caulker, where their motto is "Go Slow"...
Caye Caulker - Laguna Bacalar. After breakfast we take a scenic boat ride to the Mexican Chetumal before continuing by bus to the beautiful Laguna Bacalar, the second largest lake in Mexico. The rest of the afternoon is yours to relax and explore the 7 cenotes that feed into the lake.
Laguna Bacalar - Tulum - Playa del Carmen. After breakfast on day 11 we make our way to Playa del Carmen stopping off at the beautiful Cliffside Mayan city of Tulum where we have a chance to visit the famous ruins and immerse ourselves in the archaeological and coloni...
Our tour comes to an end after breakfast and hotel check out today. We can book a transfer to Cancun Airport upon request or post tour accommodation if you'd like to extend your stay.
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Kelly was wonderful
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Cristobal did a great job
Was always smiling. Was very well organised. Kept the group in good spirits. Went over and above the call of duty. So for example he found us lots of nice restaurant...
This tour was very much what I expected
The guide was very involved in ever aspect of the tour.
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