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Mayan Sun Southbound: Boat Rides & Ruins
Mayan Sun Southbound: Boat Rides & Ruins
Find your paradise somewhere between the blazing Mexican sun and the cool Guatemalan highlands on this 16-day odyssey. Wander Antigua’s cobblestone streets and its local markets before experiencing the diverse beauty of Lake Atitlán and its Indigenous villages. Geared to the adventurer wanting to capture some of Central America’s finest highlights, this trip will ensure that you really pack some punch into those postcards home.
Highlights
Relax on white-sand beaches, bask in Caye Caulker sunsets and reggae music, experience a local homestay, explore gorgeous colonial Antigua and its colourful markets.
Accommodation
Simple hotels/hostels (14 nts, most multi-share), local homestay (1 nt).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 18, avg 14.
Meals Included
2 lunches, 1 dinner
What’s Included
Your G for Good Moment: San Antonio Women’s Pottery Cooperative and Local Lunch, San Ignacio
Your G for Good Moment: Caribbean Gastronomic Experience “El Manglar”, Lívingston
Your G for Good Moment: Posadas Mayas Homestay, San Juan La Laguna
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment – Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Discover Moment: Playa del Carmen
Your Discover Moment: Caye Caulker
Your Discover Moment: Antigua Guatemala
Your Big Night Out Moment: Antigua Guatemala. Guided tour of Tikal. Orientation walk in Antigua. Beach time in Playa del Carmen and Caye Caulker. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
| Day 1 |
A popular tourist destination in Mexico's Quintana Roo, Playa del Carmen is a coastal playground with plenty of nightlife, dining, and shopping. |
| Day 2 |
A popular tourist destination in Mexico's Quintana Roo, Playa del Carmen is a coastal playground with plenty of nightlife, dining, and shopping. |
| Day 3 |
A popular tourist destination in Mexico's Quintana Roo, Playa del Carmen is a coastal playground with plenty of nightlife, dining, and shopping. |
| Day 4 |
Measuring less than five miles north to south, Caye Caulker has become the more affordable alternative to Ambergris Caye, its sister island 11 miles north. With its laid-back vibe and short list of available activities Caye Caulker is well-suited to visitors seeking a relaxing atmosphere, enjoying the warm sea breezes with a cold drink in hand. |
| Day 5 |
Measuring less than five miles north to south, Caye Caulker has become the more affordable alternative to Ambergris Caye, its sister island 11 miles north. With its laid-back vibe and short list of available activities Caye Caulker is well-suited to visitors seeking a relaxing atmosphere, enjoying the warm sea breezes with a cold drink in hand. |
| Day 6 |
Measuring less than five miles north to south, Caye Caulker has become the more affordable alternative to Ambergris Caye, its sister island 11 miles north. With its laid-back vibe and short list of available activities Caye Caulker is well-suited to visitors seeking a relaxing atmosphere, enjoying the warm sea breezes with a cold drink in hand. |
| Day 7 |
San Ignacio is a lively little town on the Macal River. In this area of Belize, you will find a vivid mix of mountains, jungle, caves, waterfalls, wildlife and archeological ruins. The city is an excellent base for hiking, horseback riding and canoeing. |
| Day 8 |
San Ignacio is a lively little town on the Macal River. In this area of Belize, you will find a vivid mix of mountains, jungle, caves, waterfalls, wildlife and archeological ruins. The city is an excellent base for hiking, horseback riding and canoeing. |
| Day 9 |
For the adventurer, Río Dulce has several places to visit like the Río Dulce Gorge, the Caribbean sea al Livingston, the Seven Altar Waterfalls, El Paraíso and its hot waterfall, Manatí and the Howler Monkey reserves, The Chocon-Machaca Biological Reserves and its lagoons. |
| Day 10 |
For the adventurer, Río Dulce has several places to visit like the Río Dulce Gorge, the Caribbean sea al Livingston, the Seven Altar Waterfalls, El Paraíso and its hot waterfall, Manatí and the Howler Monkey reserves, The Chocon-Machaca Biological Reserves and its lagoons. |
| Day 11 |
For the adventurer, Río Dulce has several places to visit like the Río Dulce Gorge, the Caribbean sea al Livingston, the Seven Altar Waterfalls, El Paraíso and its hot waterfall, Manatí and the Howler Monkey reserves, The Chocon-Machaca Biological Reserves and its lagoons. |
| Day 12 |
Antigua, Guatemala's prized colonial monument, is just an hour from Guatemala City, and a pleasant alternative to staying in the capital. Good walking shoes are needed for its cobblestone streets. The most spectacular time to visit is Holy Week, when processions walk on handmade sawdust carpets with beautiful floral and geometric designs. |
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| Day 15 |
Antigua, Guatemala's prized colonial monument, is just an hour from Guatemala City, and a pleasant alternative to staying in the capital. Good walking shoes are needed for its cobblestone streets. The most spectacular time to visit is Holy Week, when processions walk on handmade sawdust carpets with beautiful floral and geometric designs. |
| Day 16 |
Antigua, Guatemala's prized colonial monument, is just an hour from Guatemala City, and a pleasant alternative to staying in the capital. Good walking shoes are needed for its cobblestone streets. The most spectacular time to visit is Holy Week, when processions walk on handmade sawdust carpets with beautiful floral and geometric designs. |
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04/26/25 - 05/11/25 |
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07/17/25 - 08/01/25 |
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07/24/25 - 08/14/25 |
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09/06/25 - 09/21/25 |
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09/13/25 - 10/11/25 |
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10/16/25 - 11/01/25 |
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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.
