Classic: Mayan Trail (CMTM)
Countries Visited: Guatemala, Mexico
Trip Style: Classic - Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures.
Service Level: Standard
Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own
Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Group Size: Max 16, avg 12
Meals Included: 1 dinner
Accommodations: Hotels (8 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts).
Highlights
Explore the ruins of ChichEn ItzA and Palenque, get lost wandering colonial San Cristobal de las Casas and Antigua, cool off with a swim at Roberto Barrios waterfall, bargain at colourful local markets
Description
Ditch the tourist resorts of CancUn and embark on an authentic 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 ChichEn ItzA 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-youre going to need it!
Trip Style: Classic - Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures.
Service Level: Standard
Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Group Size: Max 16, avg 12
Meals Included: 1 dinner
Accommodations: Hotels (8 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts).
Highlights
Explore the ruins of ChichEn ItzA and Palenque, get lost wandering colonial San Cristobal de las Casas and Antigua, cool off with a swim at Roberto Barrios waterfall, bargain at colourful local markets
Description
Ditch the tourist resorts of CancUn and embark on an authentic 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 ChichEn ItzA 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-youre going to need it!
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- Tour Operator
- G Adventures
- Duration
- 11 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Playa Del Carmen | Day 1 Playa del Carmen As travellers arrive throughout the day, there are no planned activities until the welcome meeting in the evening. Included Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting |
| Day 2 | Merida | Day 2 Playa del Carmen/Merida Depart Playa del Carmen and head to the famous Mayan ruins of ChichEn ItzA for a guided tour. Spend time exploring this famous site, known for its huge stepped pyramids and elaborate stone carvings. Continue on to Merida, the capital of the YucatAn State, and take a short orientation walk. Also known as la ciudad blanca (the white city), Merida offers the ideal opportunity to learn about Mexico's fascinating mix of cultural influences. Included Activities: ChichEn ItzA Guided Tour Orientation Walk Transport: Private Vehicle (2.00-2.50 hours, 190km) Private Vehicle (1.25-2.00 hours, 130km) |
| Day 3 | Merida | Day 3 Merida The area surrounding Merida has tons to offer. Choose to visit nearby cenotes (water sink holes) in the town of CuzamA. Inside, swim in the massive crystal-clear sinkholes. Transportation to the cenotes is half the fun, taking small wooden horse-drawn carts along old rail tracks. Opt to visit ruins in Uxmal, ride the PUUC Route or go bird-watching. Theres something for everyone. |
| Day 4 | Palenque | Day 4 Merida/Palenque After a long day of travel, arrive to Palenque. Enjoy a 2-night stay inside the national park in a jungle lodge. The lodge is quite close to the town, the ruins and the museum and offers a restaurant and bar on the grounds. Transport: First-class buses in Mexico have very strong air-conditioning. Bring a sweater. First-class bus (9.00-10.00 hours, 620km) |
| Day 5 | Palenque | 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. Included Activities: Palenque Ruins Guided Tour Roberto Barrios Waterfalls |
| Day 6 | San Cristobal de las Casas | Day 6 Palenque/San Cristobal de Las Casas Continue out of the jungle to San Cristobal De Las Casas, located in a high mountain valley at 2110m (6921 ft). Enjoy an orientation walk of the city, known for its 16th century architecture. Included Activities: Orientation Walk Transport: Private Vehicle (7.50 hour(s), 350km) |
| Day 7 | San Cristobal de las Casas | Day 7 San Cristobal de Las Casas Opt to visit nearby indigenous Mayan villages to see their unique day-to-day life or journey to beautiful Sumidero Canyon for a relaxing boat ride. |
| Day 8 | Panajachel | Day 8 San Cristobal de Las Casas/Panajachel The first stop in Guatemala is on beautiful Lake AtitlAn. Stay in Panajachel, a lakeshore town surrounded by spectacular volcanoes and small villages. Included Activities: Border Crossing (Mexico - Guatemala) Transport: Private Vehicle (10.00-12.00 hours, 380km) |
| Day 9 | San Juan La Laguna | Day 9 Panajachel/San Juan La Laguna (1D) Embark on a boat ride across the lake before participating in a G Adventures-supported homestay with a local family. This area is known for stunning scenery and great shopping for Mayan handicrafts. Opt to bargain for colourful textiles and paintings at the lakes many villages. Included Activities: Posadas Mayas Homestay Transport: Boat (0.50-0.75 hours, 25km) |
| Day 10 | Antigua | Day 10 Antigua With so much to do in this charming colonial city, we highly recommend booking post accommodation. Optional activities for the area include a city tour, salsa dancing classes, a Guatemalan cooking class, or relaxing with a massage. Further afield you can rent bikes and ride through the hills, visit a macadamia nut farm or check out some nearby villages. Included Activities: Orientation Walk Transport: Boat (0.50-0.75 hours, 25km) Private Vehicle (2.50-3.50 hours, 80km) |
| Day 11 | Antigua | Day 11 Antigua We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience this charming city. Additional Notes: Guatemala City is a one hour transfer away. Your tour leader can help you to arrange a transfer from Antigua directly to the airport in Guatemala City, so you do not have to spend more time than necessary in Guatemalas capital. |
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Dossier Disclaimer:The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
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Itinerary Disclaimer: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
