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Highlights
Mexico City: Explore Mexico City’s historic centre, from the Templo Mayor and Metropolitan Cathedral to the huge Zócalo plaza. Walk past Diego Rivera murals, grand civic buildings and Bellas Artes for a fast, fascinating first look at CDMX.
Oaxaca: Walk into Oaxaca’s historic centre with your Trip Manager, passing Santo Domingo, the Museo de las Cultures and the lively Zócalo. We'll finish near the cathedral and dinner spots, with the city’s colour, music and street life doing most of the talking.
Oaxaca: Head into the countryside for a community-based mezcal experience at a rural palenque.Ride out to the maguey fields, learn how agave is grown and harvested, then taste several mezcals before sitting down to a traditional lunch.
San Cristobal: Start at Plaza de la Paz and the Zócalo, where the colourful cathedral, cafes and street art give you a quick feel for the city. Wander along Real de Guadalupe to the hilltop Templo de Guadalupe, then loop back past Santo Domingo and the artisan market for craft stalls, cobbled streets and big local flavour.
Agua Azul: Cool off at two of Chiapas’ standout waterfall stops. Agua Azul brings turquoise cascades and natural pools. And Misol-Ha delivers a dramatic 35-metre drop and a walk-behind-the-falls moment.
Palenque: Step into the jungle and explore Palenque’s ancient Maya ruins with a guide. Expect impressive temples and intricate stone carvings
Roberto Barrios Waterfalls: Swim, chill or snap your way through a series of turquoise pools surrounded by jungle. It’s an easy nature reset after a morning of ruins.
Merida: Start at Plaza Grande, home to Catedral de San Ildefonso, the colourful Mérida sign and some of the city’s key historic spots. Then walk along Paseo de Montejo to see grand mansions, the Monumento a la Patria and Mérida’s old-school elegance in full swing.
Chichen Itza: Explore Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, with a local guide.You’ll see the Temple of Kukulkan, the Great Ball Court and other iconic structures while learning about Maya astronomy, architecture and mythology.
Cenote Ik Kil: Take a dip in Cenote Ik Kil, one of the Yucatán’s most famous natural sinkholes. Think deep blue water, hanging vines and limestone walls.
Valladolid: Walk through Valladolid with your Trip Manager and see highlights like San Gervasio Cathedral and the 16th-century Convent of San Bernardino of Siena. Keep an eye out for street food vendors too — your future snack self will thank you.
Bacalar: Board a private catamaran and cruise across Bacalar’s Lagoon of Seven Colours with an expert captain and guide. Over three hours, you'll visit Cenote Negro, Cenote Esmeralda, Isla de los Pájaros and Canal de los Piratas, with drinks, snacks and safety gear included.
Tikal National Park: Walk through one of the Maya world’s most impressive sites, with towering temples rising above the jungle canopy. Your guide will bring Tikal’s history, mythology and UNESCO-listed ruins to life as you explore ancient plazas and ceremonial spaces.
Lake Atitlán: Be welcomed into the home of a local Kaqchikel family in San Jorge La Laguna for a genuine look at daily life by the lake. Share dinner, learn about local customs and support a homestay programme that gives back to the community.
Antigua Guatemala: Explore Antigua’s must-see spots with your Trip Manager, from Parque Central and the Catedral de San José ruins to the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales. You’ll also see the iconic Arco de Santa Catalina, with Volcán de Agua stealing the background on a clear day.
Palenque: Step into the jungle and explore Palenque’s ancient Maya ruins with a guide. Expect impressive temples and intricate stone carvings
Roberto Barrios Waterfalls: Swim, chill or snap your way through a series of turquoise pools surrounded by jungle. It’s an easy nature reset after a morning of ruins.
Merida: Start at Plaza Grande, home to Catedral de San Ildefonso, the colourful Mérida sign and some of the city’s key historic spots. Then walk along Paseo de Montejo to see grand mansions, the Monumento a la Patria and Mérida’s old-school elegance in full swing.
Chichen Itza: Explore Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, with a local guide.You’ll see the Temple of Kukulkan, the Great Ball Court and other iconic structures while learning about Maya astronomy, architecture and mythology.
Cenote Ik Kil: Take a dip in Cenote Ik Kil, one of the Yucatán’s most famous natural sinkholes. Think deep blue water, hanging vines and limestone walls.
Valladolid: Walk through Valladolid with your Trip Manager and see highlights like San Gervasio Cathedral and the 16th-century Convent of San Bernardino of Siena. Keep an eye out for street food vendors too — your future snack self will thank you.
Bacalar: Board a private catamaran and cruise across Bacalar’s Lagoon of Seven Colours with an expert captain and guide. Over three hours, you'll visit Cenote Negro, Cenote Esmeralda, Isla de los Pájaros and Canal de los Piratas, with drinks, snacks and safety gear included.
Tikal National Park: Walk through one of the Maya world’s most impressive sites, with towering temples rising above the jungle canopy. Your guide will bring Tikal’s history, mythology and UNESCO-listed ruins to life as you explore ancient plazas and ceremonial spaces.
Lake Atitlán: Be welcomed into the home of a local Kaqchikel family in San Jorge La Laguna for a genuine look at daily life by the lake. Share dinner, learn about local customs and support a homestay programme that gives back to the community.
Antigua Guatemala: Explore Antigua’s must-see spots with your Trip Manager, from Parque Central and the Catedral de San José ruins to the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales. You’ll also see the iconic Arco de Santa Catalina, with Volcán de Agua stealing the background on a clear day.
Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel (or similar) HotelViajero Oaxaca Hostel (or similar) HotelOvernight bus to San Cristóbal HotelChe San Cristobal Hostel (or similar) HotelCabañas Kin Balam (or similar) HotelOvernight Bus to Merida HotelChe Hostel Merida (Or Similar) HotelChe Valladolid Hostel (Or Similar) HotelChe Tulum Hostel (Or Similar) HotelViajero Bacalar Hostel (Or Similar) HotelTropical Paradise Express Hostel (Or Similar) HotelYellow Belly Backpackers Hostel (Or Similar) HotelLos Amigos Hostel (Or Similar) HotelHostal Portal de Champey (Or Similar) HotelDreamboat Hostel (Or Similar) HotelMaya Homestay (Or Similar) HotelCentral Hostal San Sebastian (Or Similar) Hotel
Meals
LunchDinnerBreakfast
Transport
Travel by coach
Guide
Experienced Driver Guide
What's Excluded
Good to Know
Travel Insurance
Visa
Other Practical Information
Itinerary
This 30-day trip takes you from Mexico City to Antigua, with plenty in between. You’ll work your way through Oaxaca, Chiapas and the Yucatán before crossing into Belize and Guatemala. Think ancient ruins, waterfall swims, mezcal, cenotes, island time on Caye Caulker and a proper jungle hit at Tikal. Then it’s on to Lake Atitlán for a local homestay before finishing in Antigua, all cobbled streets, volcano views and cafe time. Think simple stays, public and private transport and plenty of flexibility to do things your way.
day 1Mexico City
Welcome to Mexico City! Once you make your way to the hostel, you'll have the rest of the day to settle in, explore the neighbourhood, or take it easy. In the evening, meet your Trip Manager and fellow travellers at the Welcome Meeting.
Location Visited
Mexico City
Accommodation
Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel (or similar)
day 2Mexico City
day 3Mexico City to Oaxaca
day 4Oaxaca
day 5Oaxaca & Overnight Bus to San Cristobal
day 6San Cristobal
day 7San Cristobal
day 8San Cristobal to Palenque via Agua Azul and Misol-Ha
day 9Palenque & Overnight Bus to Merida via Roberto Barrios Waterfalls
day 10Merida
day 11Merida to Valladolid via Chichen Itza and Cenote Ik Kil
day 12Valladolid to Tulum
day 13Tulum
day 14Tulum
day 15Tulum to Bacalar
day 16Bacalar
day 17Bacalar to Caye Caulker via Chetumal and San Pedro
day 18Caye Caulker
day 19Caye Caulker
day 20Caye Caulker to San Ignacio via Belize City
day 21San Ignacio
day 22San Ignacio to Flores via Tikal National Park
day 23Flores to Lanquin
day 24Lanquin
day 25Lanqun to Lake Atitln
day 26Lake Atitlan to San Jorge La Laguna
day 27San Jorge La Laguna to Antigua via Lake Atitln
