29 Days | Meet the three amigos (Mexico, Belize and Guatemala) on an epic Central American adventure
On this 29-day adventure through Mexico, Belize and Guatemala, take a Central American history lesson, eat some delicious local food and soak up the Caribbean sun with a group of likeminded travellers. Taste tacos on a street food experience in Mexico City, pick up traditional handicrafts in Oaxaca and Merida, delve into island life and discover the underwater worlds in Belize. Sleep on the shores of Guatemala’s Lake Atitlan and stroll the cobbled lanes of colonial Antigua. These three colourful countries have all you need to have an epic journey, from the jungle to one of the Seven Wonders of the World!
Trip overview
- Start
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Finish
- Antigua, Guatemala
- Theme
- 18 to 35s
- Destinations
- Guatemala, Belize, Mexico
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Basix
- Ages
- Min 18 - Max 35
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- QBYYC
Tick off all the popular spots and enjoy unique local experiences
Affordable trips with the freedom to choose how you spend your time
Connect to the places you go and the communities at the heart of every Intrepid experience
- Head deep into the jungle to the lush wilderness of Lacanja River during your stay at an eco-lodge, which supports the local indigenous community in the forest of the Lacandon area. Maybe opt to raft through the waterfalls and backwaters or take a guided hike.
- Tour the historic site of Chichen Itza – one of the new Seven Wonders of the World – and learn why these ancient Maya ruins are the most important in all of Mexico.
- Enjoy traditional Guatemalan hospitality with a homecooked lunch in a local home in San Juan La Laguna, after visiting a local midwife, walking through medicinal gardens and experiencing a weaving and dying workshop.
- Visit the colourful markets of Chichicastenango, nicknamed Chichi, where you can explore the local handmade wares like jade jewellery, pottery and traditional huipils – the traditional dress worn by Maya women.
- Soak up extended time in the paradise of Caye Caulker and unique Antigua, offering the perfect opportunity for some laidback island vibes and buzzing city life. Swim among tropical fish and then hit the salsa lessons.
- This trip includes time spent travelling in a private vehicle and public bus with your group, including an overnight bus journey. Space can be tight, but it’s all part of the adventure and is a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
- You’ll be crossing the borders between three countries on this trip. While it's usually straightforward, you may need to be patient. Make sure you’ve got your best car game ready if there are any delays!
- Central America can get really hot and humid. Carry plenty of water as hydration is key, especially when walking a lot.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Private vehicle, Public bus, Local bus, Taxi, Shared boat, Ferry
Hotel (21 nights), Overnight public bus (1 night), Cabin (2 nights), Multishare lodge (2 nights), Multishare Hotel (2 nights)
- Mexico City - Leader-led Taco Crawl
- Mexico City - Leader-led orientation walk
- Mexico City - Gastromotiva Visit
- Oaxaca - Leader-led orientation walk
- San Cristobal de Las Casas - Leader-led Orientation Walk
- San Cristobal - Santo Domingo Market Visit
- Agua Azul - Waterfall Visit
- Leader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
- Lacanja River - Jungle Camp
- Palenque - Archaeological site (Entrance fee & Transport)
- Merida – Marquesitas Snack
- Merida - Leader-led orientation walk
- Playa del Carmen - Leader-led Orientation Walk
- Chichen Itza - Archaeological site
- Yokdnozot Cenote – Visit and Swim
- Piste - Home-cooked Lunch
- Tulum - Leader-led orientation walk
- 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
- Mexico City - Diego Rivera Murals in the Mural Museum (Entrance Fee) - MXN37
- Mexico City - Boat ride through Floating Gardens of Xochimilco (Approx. per boat per hour) - MXN700
- Mexico City - Chapultepec National History Museum - MXN90
- Mexico City - National Museum of Anthropology (entrance fee) (Closed Mondays) - MXN95
- Mexico City - Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) (entrance fee) (Closed Mondays) - MXN84
- Mexico City - Frida Kahlo Museum (entrance fee) - MXN263
- Oaxaca - Monte Alban archaeological site (entrance fee) - MXN95
- Oaxaca - Santo Domingo Cultural Centre (entrance fee) - MXN89
- Mitla - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport) - MXN900
- Oaxaca - Tule Tree, Teotitlan weaving town, mescal distillery - USD27
- Oaxaca - Cooking class - MXN1500
- San Cristobal de las Casas - Jade Museum - MXN65
- Sumidero Canyon - Boat Excursion (entrance and transport) - MXN593
- Lacanja - Half-day Rafting, Waterfalls & Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport) (Minimum 4 people) - MXN800
- Merida - Celestun Bird Sanctuary (entrance and transport) - MXN1035
- Merida - Uxmal Ruins tour (inc. shared transport and guide) - MXN1470
- Playa del Carmen - Bicycle Rental (per day) - MXN273
- Tulum - Archaeological Site (incl. entrance & national park fee - no guide) - MXN142
- Tulum- Bike rental - MXN263
- Tulum - Cenote Adventure - USD135
- Tulum - Jungle Adventure - USD135
- Tulum - Jungle Bike tour - USD125
- Tulum - Maya Inland Expedition - USD159
- Tulum - Sian Ka'an Adventure - USD150
- Tulum - World Wonder Discovery - USD160
- Tulum - Sian Ka'an Muyil - USD180
- Caye Caulker - Sunset Sailing - BZD126
- Caye Caulker - Full-day Guided Snorkelling Trip (gear, guide and transport included) - BZD230
- Caye Caulker - Stand-up paddleboard hire (per hour) - BZD44
- San Ignacio - Actun Tunichil Muknal Caves (Incl. entry, guide, transport & lunch) - BZD263
- San Ignacio - Cave tubing (incl. entrance, guide & transport) - BZD200
- San Ignacio - Butterfly Farm (incl. transport) - BZD158
- San Ignacio - Cahal Pech Ruins entry - BZD10
- San Ignacio - Iguana Conservation Project (entrance fee) - BZD24
- San Ignacio - Xunantunich Ruins entry - BZD11
- Tikal National Park - Guide for Ruins (per person, min 5 participants) - GTQ105
- Rio Dulce - Boat trip to Livingston (Price dependent on boat available & passengers) - GTQ263
- Rio Dulce - Natural Hot Springs (entrance fee and transport) - GTQ210
- Rio Dulce - San Felipe Fort (entrance fee) - GTQ89
- Rio Dulce - Quirigua Ruins (entrance fee) - GTQ95
- Panajachel - Bicycle rental (per day) - GTQ50
- Antigua - Chocolate-making workshop at ChocoMuseo - GTQ236
- Antigua - Half Day Pacaya Volcano with lunch - USD115
- Antigua - Acatenango Volcano Overnight Adventure - USD170
- Antigua - City Tour with lunch - USD70
- Antigua - Half Day local towns, coffee and craft beer tour - USD95
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 5 (Overnight bus), Days 8 & 9 (Cabin), Days 23 & 24 (Rio Dulce) and Days 26 & 27 (Lake Atitlan) where you will be in shared accommodation. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. This tour includes accommodation in multi-share rooms (triple and quad). This means travelers on the same booking may be split between rooms due to single gender allocation.
3. Please be careful when booking flights from Antigua; make sure you fly out of Guatemala City Airport [GUA]. Guatemala City Airport is the closest airport to Antigua. Please do not book flights from Antigua & Barbuda Airport [ANU] as this is an island in the Caribbean.
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