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Maya Encounter

Trip Type: Explorer

13 Days
1 - 16 People

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NZD $3,055.75 /Person

Dive into a 13-day adventure through Central America, from the calming sea breezes of Playa del Carmen's beaches to the magnificent Mayan ruins of …

Maya Encounter

Dive into a 13-day adventure through Central America, from the calming sea breezes of Playa del Carmen's beaches to the magnificent Mayan ruins of Tikal. On this journey to Mexico, Guatemala and Belize, 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, watch a pottery demonstration using ancient Maya techniques and finish under the volcano in Antigua. On this trip, you’ll get the right balance of local-led experiences and independent exploration in a whole load of incredible places ready to be discovered.

Itinerary

Day 1: Playa del Carmen

Day 2: Playa del Carmen

Day 3: Chetumal

Day 4: Caye Caulker

Day 5: Caye Caulker

Day 6: Caye Caulker

Day 7: San Ignacio

Day 8: San Ignacio

Day 9: Tikal National Park

Day 10: Rio Dulce

Day 11: Rio Dulce

Day 12: Antigua

Day 13: Antigua

Trip Inclusions

Meals

5 breakfasts and 0 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi, Shared Boat, Ferry

Accomodation

Hotel (10 nights), Lodge (2 nights)

Included Activities

Playa del Carmen - Cenote Azul visit
Bacalar - Beach club entry
Caye Caulker - Leader-led orientation walk
Caye Caulker - Cooking Class
San Ignacio - Leader-led orientation walk
Tikal National Park - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
Livingston - River boat trip to Garifuna town
Livingston - Garifuna dance class

Trip Highlights

Spend three days exploring the island paradise of Caye Caulker – munch on barbecued lobster, snorkel around a coral reef, nap under palm trees, go kayaking or just kick back with a couple of worry-free beach days.
Dig deeper into Maya history, opting to visit lesser-known ruins and a mystical Maya cave complex around San Ignacio – a vibrant market town near the Belize-Guatemala border.
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.
Cruise up the Rio Dulce to your waterfront jungle lodge, a serene escape where the sounds of nature fill the air.
Float along the river to Livingston, where the local culture is heavily influenced by the Afro-Caribbean Garifuna population. After a scenic boat ride, you’ll walk around the colourful town, watch the fishermen by the docks and join the locals for a dance class.

Dates & Availability

Provided by

Intrepid

Reference Code: QBSA

Trip Location

Trip Starts: Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Trip Ends: Antigua, Guatemala

Countries Visited: Belize

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