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Real Central America

Trip Type: 18 to 35s

16 Days
| 1 - 16 People

Starts From:

NZD $2,425.50 /Person
On this 16-day Central American adventure, you’ll explore the vast lakes, steaming volcanos and dense jungles of Mexico, Belize and Guatemala, making memories with …
Real Central America

On this 16-day Central American adventure, you’ll explore the vast lakes, steaming volcanos and dense jungles of Mexico, Belize and Guatemala, making memories with new friends. Starting in Playa del Carmen, relax on the beach in Tulum, maybe visit the Temple of Frescoes and then dance the night away. Hit island paradise in Caye Caulker, where you have a couple of days to snorkel, swim and laze on the beach. Explore the waterfalls and Maya ruins of San Ignacio at your own pace before hitting Tikal National Park. Discover Rio Dulce by boat, then head to Lake Atitlan, where you’ll visit the famous Chichi market and make the trip to San Juan La Laguna to immerse yourself in Maya village life. Then, end your adventure surrounded by the volcanoes of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Antigua.

Itinerary

Day 1: Playa del Carmen

Day 2: Tulum

Day 3: Tulum

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: Chichicastenango / Lake Atitlan

Day 14: Lake Atitlan

Day 15: Antigua

Day 16: Antigua

Trip Inclusions

Meals

2 breakfasts and 2 dinners are included

Transport

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

Accomodation

Hotel (11 nights), Multishare lodge (2 nights), Multishare hotel (2 nights)

Included Activities

  • Leader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
  • Tulum walking tour
  • 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
Trip Highlights
  • Immerse yourself in Maya village life by meeting a local midwife, visiting a medicinal garden and taking a hands-on weaving and dyeing workshop, then enjoy Guatemalan hospitality with a home-cooked lunch in San Juan La Laguna.
  • Head to Tikal National Park within the vast Maya Forest – the largest tropical rainforest in Mesoamerica – and explore ancient Maya ruins. You might even opt to swing through the canopy on the epic zipline experience!
  • Soak up extended free time on the island of Caye Caulker and UNESCO World Heritage-listed Antigua, offering the perfect opportunity for both laidback island vibes and buzzing city life. Swim with tropical fish and then let loose with some salsa lessons.
  • Visit the colourful Chichi markets, where you can explore local handmade wares like jade jewellery, pottery and huipils – the traditional dress worn by Maya women.
  • See some of the best of Central America with loads of free time where you can rent bikes and explore on two wheels, go snorkelling and kayaking, or rent a paddleboard and take in the landscape from the water.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: QBYA
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Trip Ends: Antigua, Guatemala
Countries Visited: Belize

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Destination Details

Belize
| 16 Days
| 1 - 16 People