Mayan Trail
Mexico
11 days / 10 nights
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
Guide Price €1,104 per person (based on 2 people sharing)
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
Duration: 11 days/10 nights
Leave the resorts of Cancún behind and embark on a true adventure that will take you from spectacular Mayan ruins to the cobblestoned streets of colonial towns and deep into the jungle of Mexico. Explore the ancient ruins at Chichén Itzá and Palenque and meet the descendants of those who built them in the vibrant streets and colourful markets of picturesque Mayan towns. Get your camera out—you're going to need it!
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Playa Del Carmen
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 - Playa Del Carmen/Mérida
Take a guided tour of Chichén Itzá and orientation walk around Mérida.
Day 3 - Mérida
Enjoy a free day to explore Merida and surroundings. Opt to visit the ruins of Uxmal or swim in cenotes in the Yucatán. Take a trip to the beach or soak in the history this city has to offer.
Day 4 - Mérida/Palenque
After a long day of travel from the Yucatán to the jungles of Chiapas, arrive to Palenque and settle in for 2 nights.
Day 5 - Palenque
Enjoy a guided tour of the Mayan ruins of Palenque. After, go for a swim in the pristine turquoise waters of Roberto Barrios waterfall.
Day 6 - Palenque/San Cristóbal de Las Casas
Travel to San Cristóbal de Las Casas located in a high mountain valley at 2110m (6921 ft), via Villahermosa. Enjoy an orientation walk of the city, known for its 16th-century architecture.
Day 7 - San Cristóbal de Las Casas
Travel from San Cristóbal de las Casas into the Chiapas highlands to visit the Tzotzil Maya communities of Chamula and Zinacantán, where Catholic and pre-Hispanic traditions blend in daily life. In Zinacantán, experience vibrant textiles up close with a visit to a family cooperative, where you’ll see skilled artisans demonstrate "Telar de Cintura" backstrap loom weaving, an ancient technique still used today. Or you might have the chance to visit the family kitchen and try freshly made handmade tortillas.
Day 8 - San Cristóbal de Las Casas/Panajachel
Journey from San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico to Panajachel, Guatemala. Opt to explore the town on arrival.
Day 9 - Panajachel
Embark on a boat ride across the lake for a full-day visit to the G Adventures-supported community of San Juan La Laguna. This area is known for stunning scenery and great shopping for Mayan handicrafts. Take part in a cultural tour of the village where you can bargain for colourful textiles and paintings from the local artisans. Enjoy lunch and have plenty of free time to explore before returning to Panajachel in the afternoon.
Day 10 - Antigua
Travel to Antigua and head out for an orientation walk. Opt for a night out in town.
Day 11 - Antigua Guatemala
Depart at any time.
Departs: Selected departures January - December
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Price & Inclusions
- Hotels (9 nts), homestay (1 nt)
- 1 dinner
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 16/01/2025 to 31/12/2036. For holiday guide price terms and conditions, click here.Flights
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