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Start
Mexico City, Mexico
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Finish
Antigua, Guatemala
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Trip Code
QBSMC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
10 breakfasts, 6 lunches
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Transport
Private vehicle, Public bus, Local bus, Taxi, Shared Boat, Ferry
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Accommodation
Hotel (24 nights), Lodge (2 nights)
From £3,603(27 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Wander market stalls, relax in public parks and sample the enticing Mexican eats of Mexico City, Puebla and Oaxaca.
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Cruise up the Rio Dulce to your waterfront jungle lodge, surrounded by the serenesounds of the jungle. Then, explore Livingston – a one-of-a-kind riverside town where the local culture is heavily influenced by the Afro-Caribbean Garifuna population.
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See some of the most significant remnants of the ancient Maya civilisation – plus an array of local wildlife, including coatis and howler monkeys – during a guided tour of Tikal National Park.
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Swim in Cenote Azul, then soak up beach time in Bacalar, Playa del Carmen and the island paradise of Caye Caulker – tuck into barbecued lobster, snorkel around a coral reef, nap under palm trees or go kayaking.
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End your trip in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Antigua and consider staying on a couple of extra days to explore the colourful city at your own pace.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip involves some long days of travel by private and local transport. While this can be tiring, it's also a fantastic way to rub shoulders with the locals and get under the skin of a place. Crossing the borders between the various countries visited on this trip is usually straightforward, but you may need to be patient. Books, podcasts and car games will be your best friend.
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Central America's climate is sultry and tropical, so can get really hot and humid. Wear loose clothing and make sure you stay hydrated, especially while out on walking tours. You can also expect to walk a lot and the terrain is rarely flat. Make sure to pack a jacket for the higher altitude cities like Mexico City, Puebla and Antigua.
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Try to learn as many Spanish words as you can before the trip. In many of the destinations we visit, local people are reserved and/or do not speak English. Attempting to communicate in Spanish is a great way of showing you care.
Itinerary
Make the epic and scenic journey from buzzing Mexico City to gorgeous Guatemala
Over 27 epic days, this adventure will take you from Mexico City to Guatemala, stopping at all the popular spots and lesser-known secrets along the way. You’ll explore the heart of Mexico's Aztec, Zapotec, Maya and Spanish cultures, tasting pasita in Puebla, visiting the markets of Oaxaca and learning about the textile traditions of Teotitlan del Valle. Take guided tours in Chichen Itza (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) and Palenque, then relax beachside at Playa del Carmen. Amble down the coast to the island paradise of Caye Caulker, cut inland to the lush jungle around San Ignacio, cruise to the vast Rio Dulce, tour Tikal National Park, dance with the locals in Livingston, and finish under the volcano in Antigua.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Mexico City
- DAY 2Day 2 • Mexico City
- DAY 3Day 3 • Puebla
- DAY 4Day 4 • Puebla
- DAY 5Day 5 • Oaxaca
- DAY 6Day 6 • Oaxaca
- DAY 7Day 7 • Tehuantepec
- DAY 8Day 8 • San Cristobal de las Casas
- DAY 9Day 9 • San Cristobal de las Casas
- DAY 10Day 10 • Palenque
- DAY 11Day 11 • Palenque
- DAY 12Day 12 • Merida
- DAY 13Day 13 • Merida
- DAY 14Day 14 • Chichen Itza / Playa del Carmen
- DAY 15Day 15 • Playa del Carmen
- DAY 16Day 16 • Playa del Carmen
- DAY 17Day 17 • Chetumal
- DAY 18Day 18 • Caye Caulker
- DAY 19Day 19 • Caye Caulker
- DAY 20Day 20 • Caye Caulker
- DAY 21Day 21 • San Ignacio
- DAY 22Day 22 • San Ignacio
- DAY 23Day 23 • Tikal National Park
- DAY 24Day 24 • Rio Dulce
- DAY 25Day 25 • Rio Dulce
- DAY 26Day 26 • Antigua
- DAY 27Day 27 • Antigua
Inclusions
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10 breakfasts, 6 lunches
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Private vehicle, Public bus, Local bus, Taxi, Shared Boat, Ferry
bed Accommodation
Hotel (24 nights), Lodge (2 nights)
festival Included activities
circleMexico City - Leader-led Taco Crawl
circleMexico City - Leader-led orientation walk
circleMexico City - Gastromotiva (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit (weekdays only)
circlePuebla - Leader-led orientation walk
circlePuebla - Visit to La Pasita Bar
circleTlahuac - Community Visit
circleOaxaca - Leader-led walking tour
circleOaxaca - Tule Tree, Hierve el Agua visit, mescal distillery
circleSan Cristobal de Las Casas - Leader-led Orientation Walk
circleSan Juan Chamula - Maya Church (entrance fee)
circlePalenque - Archaeological site (Guide, Transport & Entrance fee)
circleMisol-Ha - Waterfall Visit
circleMerida - Leader-led orientation walk
circleCampeche - Leader-led Orientation Walk
circlePlaya del Carmen - Leader-led Orientation Walk
circleChichen Itza - Archaeological site with local guide
circlePiste - Traditional Maya Family Lunch
circlePlaya del Carmen - Cenote Azul visit
circleBacalar - Beach club entry
circleCaye Caulker - Leader-led orientation walk
circleCaye Caulker - Cooking Class
circleSan Ignacio - Leader-led orientation walk
circleTikal National Park - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
circleLivingston - River boat trip to Garifuna town
circleLivingston - Garirfuna dance class
museum Optional activities
circleMexico City - Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) (entrance fee) (Closed Mondays) - MXN95
circleMexico City - National Museum of Anthropology (entrance fee) (Closed Mondays) - MXN100
circleMexico City - Frida Kahlo Museum (entrance fee) - MXN320
circleMexico City - Metropolitan Cathedral (entrance fee) - Free
circleMexico City - Torre Latino 360° Lookout (entrance fee) - MXN200
circleMexico City - Diego Rivera Murals in the Mural Museum (Entrance Fee) - MXN50
circleMexico City - Teotihuacan Pyramids Urban Adventure - USD125
circlePuebla - Santo Domingo Church and Rosary Chapel (No entrance during mass) - Free
circlePuebla - San Pedro Art Museum (entrance fee) - MXN50
circlePuebla - Cholula archaeological site (Entrance fee) - MXN100
circleOaxaca - Monte Alban archaeological site (entrance fee) - MXN100
circleOaxaca - Santo Domingo Cultural Centre (entrance fee) - MXN100
circleOaxaca - Cooking class - MXN1500
circleSan Cristobal de Las Casas - Amber Museum (entrance fee) - MXN55
circleSumidero Canyon - Boat Excursion (entrance and transport) - MXN900
circleMerida - Uxmal Ruins tour (inc. shared transport and guide) - MXN2200
circleMerida - Las Coloradas Flamingo Tour (inc. shared transport and guide) - MXN1700
circleMerida - Fernando Garcia Ponce-Macay Contemporary Art Museum (entrance fee) - Free
circlePlaya del Carmen - Bicycle Rental (per day) - MXN260
circlePlaya del Carmen - Ferry to Cozumel (Round-trip Ticket) - MXN600
circlePlaya del Carmen - Half-day tour of Tulum Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport) - MXN1400
circleBacalar - Lagoon of 7 Colours Boat Tour - MXN700
circleCaye Caulker - Stand-up paddleboard hire (per hour) - BZD55
circleCaye Caulker - Manatee boat tour (Incl. transport & guide) - BZD254
circleCaye Caulker - Sunset Sailing - BZD126
circleCaye Caulker - Full day Catamaran snorkeling tour in Hol Chan Marine Reserve-(gear, guide and transport included) - USD120
circleCaye Caulker - Full day speed boat - (gear, guide and transport included) - USD120
circleCaye Caulker - Bicycle Rental (per day) - USD12
circleSan Ignacio - Butterfly Farm (incl. transport) - BZD175
circleSan Ignacio - Iguana Conservation Project (entrance fee) - BZD24
circleSan Ignacio - Xunantunich Ruins entry - BZD20
circleSan Ignacio - Actun Tunichil Muknal Caves (Incl. entry, guide, transport & lunch) - USD135
circleSan Ignacio - Cave tubing (incl. entrance, guide & transport) - USD100
circleRio Dulce - Natural Hot Springs (entrance fee and transport) - GTQ210
circleRio Dulce - Quirigua Ruins (entrance fee) - GTQ90
circleRio Dulce - San Felipe Fort (entrance fee) - GTQ85
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Saturday Jan 03, 2026
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Important notes
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1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm on Day 1 in Mexico City. There are no activities planned for the final day so you may depart at any time.
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2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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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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