Basix
18 to 35s
Epic Mexico, Belize & Guatemala
29 days • No reviews yet
29 days
Start
Mexico City, Mexico
Finish
Antigua, Guatemala
Trip Code
QBYYC
Min Age
18
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Public bus, Local bus, Taxi, Shared boat, Ferry
Accommodation
Hotel (23 nights), Overnight public bus (1 night), Multishare lodge (2 nights), Multishare Hotel (2 nights)
From £2,307(29 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Enjoy traditional Guatemalan hospitality with a homecooked lunch in a local home in San Juan La Laguna, after visiting a local midwife, walking through medicinal gardens and experiencing a weaving and dying workshop.
Tour the historic site of Chichen Itza – one of the new Seven Wonders of the World – and learn why these ancient Maya ruins are the most important in all of Mexico.
Eat your way through Mexico City on a taco crawl, taste the legendary Yucatecan dessert known as a marquesita and visit Gastromotiva – a social kitchen tackling food insecurity.
Visit the colourful markets of Chichicastenango, nicknamed Chichi, where you can explore the local handmade wares like jade jewellery, pottery and traditional huipils – the traditional dress worn by Maya women.
Soak up extended time in the paradise of Caye Caulker and unique Antigua, offering the perfect opportunity for some laidback island vibes and buzzing city life. Swim among tropical fish and then hit the salsa lessons.
Is this trip right for you?
This trip includes time spent travelling in a private vehicle and public bus with your group, including an overnight bus journey. Space can be tight, but it’s all part of the adventure and is a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
You’ll be crossing the borders between three countries on this trip. While it's usually straightforward, you may need to be patient. Make sure you’ve got your best car game ready if there are any delays!
Central America can get really hot and humid. Carry plenty of water as hydration is key, especially when walking a lot.
This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the Medical and health information section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.
Itinerary
Meet the three amigos (Mexico, Belize and Guatemala) on an epic Central American adventure
On this 29-day adventure through Mexico, Belize and Guatemala, you'll discover new sites and rich cultures, forging lifelong friends with your small group of travellers along the way. Take a Central American history lesson, eat some delicious local food and soak up the Caribbean sun with a local leader by your side. Taste tacos on a street food experience in Mexico City, pick up traditional handicrafts in Oaxaca and Merida, delve into island life and discover the underwater worlds in Belize. Sleep on the shores of Guatemala’s Lake Atitlan and stroll the cobbled lanes of Antigua. These three colourful countries have all you need to have an epic journey, from the jungle to one of the Seven Wonders of the World!
Inclusions
Meals
4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Public bus, Local bus, Taxi, Shared boat, Ferry
Accommodation
Hotel (23 nights), Overnight public bus (1 night), Multishare lodge (2 nights), Multishare Hotel (2 nights)
Included activities
Mexico City - Leader-led Taco Crawl
Mexico City - Leader-led orientation walk
Mexico City - Gastromotiva (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit
Oaxaca - Leader-led orientation walk
San Cristobal de Las Casas - Leader-led Orientation Walk
San Cristobal - Santo Domingo Market Visit
Zinacantan - Maya Church (entrance fee)
Leader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
Palenque - Archaeological site (Entrance fee & Transport)
Misol-Ha - Waterfall Visit
Merida – Marquesitas Snack
Merida - Leader-led orientation walk
Playa del Carmen - Leader-led Orientation Walk
Chichen Itza - Archaeological site
Yokdzonot Cenote – Visit and Swim
Piste - Home-cooked Lunch
Tulum - Leader-led orientation walk
Caye Caulker - Leader-led orientation walk
San Ignacio - Leader-led orientation walk
Tikal National Park - Archaeological Site Tour (Entrance fee & Transport)
Chichicastenango - Market Visit
San Juan La Laguna - Weaving & Dyeing experience
San Juan La Laguna - Midwife home visit
San Juan La Laguna - Medicinal Garden
Antigua - Leader-led orientation walk
Optional activities
Mexico City - Diego Rivera Murals in the Mural Museum (Entrance Fee) - MXN50
Mexico City - Boat ride through Floating Gardens of Xochimilco (Approx. per boat per hour) - MXN700
Mexico City - Chapultepec National History Museum - MXN100
Mexico City - National Museum of Anthropology (entrance fee) (Closed Mondays) - MXN100
Mexico City - Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) (entrance fee) (Closed Mondays) - MXN95
Mexico City - Frida Kahlo Museum (entrance fee) - MXN320
Oaxaca - Monte Alban archaeological site (entrance fee) - MXN100
Oaxaca - Santo Domingo Cultural Centre (entrance fee) - MXN100
Mitla - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport) - MXN1200
Oaxaca - Tule Tree, Hierve el Agua visit, mescal distillery - MXN950
Oaxaca - Cooking class - MXN1500
San Cristobal de las Casas - Jade Museum - MXN65
Sumidero Canyon - Boat Excursion (entrance and transport) - MXN900
San Cristobal de Las Casas - Bicycle rental (per hour) - MXN400
Merida - Celestun Bird Sanctuary (entrance and transport) - MXN1800
Merida - Uxmal Ruins tour (inc. shared transport and guide) - MXN2200
Playa del Carmen - Bicycle Rental (per day) - MXN260
Tulum - Archaeological Site (incl. entrance & national park fee - no guide) - MXN451
Tulum- Bike rental - MXN250
Tulum - Jungle Adventure - USD149
Tulum - Jungle Bike tour (two centotes) - USD125
Tulum - Maya Inland Expedition - USD164
Tulum - Sian Ka'an Adventure - USD150
Tulum - World Wonder Discovery - USD174
Tulum - Sian Ka'an Muyil - USD194
Tulum - Cenote Adventure - MXN1500
Caye Caulker - Sunset Sailing - BZD126
Caye Caulker - Full-day Guided Snorkelling Trip (gear, guide and transport included) - BZD230
Caye Caulker - Full-day Guided Snorkelling Trip (gear, guide and transport included) USD - USD120
Caye Caulker - Stand-up paddleboard hire (per hour) - BZD55
San Ignacio - Butterfly Farm (incl. transport) - BZD175
San Ignacio - Cahal Pech Ruins entry - BZD20
San Ignacio - Iguana Conservation Project (entrance fee) - BZD24
San Ignacio - Xunantunich Ruins entry - BZD20
San Ignacio - Actun Tunichil Muknal Caves (Incl. entry, guide, transport & lunch) - USD135
San Ignacio - Cave tubing (incl. entrance, guide & transport) - USD100
Tikal National Park - Guide for Ruins (per person, min 5 participants) - GTQ100
Rio Dulce - Boat trip to Livingston (Price dependent on boat available & passengers) - GTQ263
Rio Dulce - Natural Hot Springs (entrance fee and transport) - GTQ210
Rio Dulce - San Felipe Fort (entrance fee) - GTQ85
Rio Dulce - Quirigua Ruins (entrance fee) - GTQ90
Panajachel - Bicycle rental (per day) - USD25
Antigua - Half Day Pacaya Volcano with lunch - USD115
Antigua - Acatenango Volcano Overnight Hike & Camp - USD170
Antigua - City Tour with lunch - USD70
Antigua - Half Day local towns, coffee and craft beer tour - USD95
Antigua - Chocolate-making workshop at ChocoMuseo - USD30
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 5 (Overnight bus), Days 23 & 24 (Rio Dulce) and Days 26 & 27 (Lake Atitlan) where you will be in shared accommodation. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. This tour includes accommodation in multi-share rooms (triple and quad). This means travelers on the same booking may be split between rooms due to single gender allocation.
3. Please be careful when booking flights from Antigua; make sure you fly out of Guatemala City Airport [GUA]. Guatemala City Airport is the closest airport to Antigua. Please do not book flights from Antigua & Barbuda Airport [ANU] as this is an island in the Caribbean.
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