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Basic Central America: Mexico & Guatemala

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16 days
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16 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Highlights

Swim in calm waters off the coast of white-sand beaches in Mexico.

Watch sunsets in Caye Caulker with the sound of reggae music nearby.

Experience a pottery demonstration at a women’s cooperative.

Participate in a local homestay near Lake Atitlán.

Explore gorgeous colonial Antigua and its colourful markets

Itinerary

If you’re looking to experience some of Central America’s finest highlights on a budget, this 16-day odyssey will definitely do the trick. Lounge in the diverse beauty of Lake Atitlán and its Indigenous villages, wander Antigua’s cobblestone streets and its local markets, bask in Caye Caulker sunsets, and find true paradise from the white-sand beaches of Mexico to the lush Guatemalan highlands.

day 1Playa del Carmen

Arrive at any time. After the welcome meeting choose to join your fellow group members for an optional evening out.
Check into your hotel and enjoy the city.

Accomodation
Hotel Colonial (or similar)
Included Activity
Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2Playa del Carmen

day 3Playa del Carmen/Caye Caulker

day 4Caye Caulker

day 5Caye Caulker

day 6Caye Caulker/San Ignacio

day 7San Ignacio

day 8San Ignacio/Flores

day 9Flores/Rio Dulce

day 10Rio Dulce

day 11Rio Dulce/Antigua Guatemala

day 12Antigua Guatemala

day 13Antigua Guatemala/Panajachel

day 14Panajachel/San Juan La Laguna

day 15San Juan La Laguna/Antigua Guatemala

day 16Antigua Guatemala

What's Included

Accommodation
Simple hotels/hostels (14 nts, most multi-share), local homestay (1 nt).
Meals
2 lunches, 1 dinner
Note: Allow USD400-520 for meals not included.
Transport
Local bus, ferry, boat, private vehicle, taxi, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: San Antonio Women's Pottery Cooperative and Local Lunch, San IgnacioYour G for Good Moment: Caribbean Gastronomic Experience "El Manglar", LívingstonYour G for Good Moment: Posadas Mayas Homestay, San Juan La LagunaYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Discover Moment: Playa del CarmenYour Discover Moment: Caye CaulkerYour Discover Moment: San IgnacioYour Discover Moment: Antigua GuatemalaGuided tour of TikalOrientation walk in AntiguaBeach time in Playa del Carmen and Caye Caulker

What's Excluded

Customer Reviews

4.6

based on 5 reviews
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Maximillian EVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

Overall I had the best time and this is definitely one of my favourite trips I have done. Each country was special in its own way and the people are so great. Being able to snorkel and swim with sharks was a real bucket list moment in Belize and then hiking up Acatenango in Guatemala was an experience I will never forget and truly magical considering it was also the most difficult thing I have ever done.

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ErinVerified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good

Very Good

Overall a great experience in some wonderful places. Lulu was a fantastic CEO. Accommodations are very cheap so be prepared for cheap shared hostels.

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AnnVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

I am absolutely glad I took this trip. The people, and the variety of experiences, I could never have put together on my own. We had an excellent CEO, Ana, who added so much to the trip with her enthusiasm and knowledge and acceptance of all of us. I appreciated the contact that we had with local people, getting a feel for how they live and work. I loved visiting the ancient ruins and hearing stories from local guides. I loved the nature experiences we had with snorkeling, caving and hiking. And beyond that we had a great group of people of varying ages and points of view. It was special to share that time with them.

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AmyVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

Action packed adventure with no time to relax! Still a great experience for two weeks that we will repeat in another location in a couple of years.

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ErasmoVerified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good

Very Good

Had a great time and did much more fun activities than I expected. Just don't expect the good accommodations.

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