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Mayan Discovery

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Playa del Carmen

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casa de las Flores)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Your CEO and Group
  2. Day 2

    Playa del Carmen to Mérida

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Santa Lucia by Kavia)

    Included Activities

    • Chichén Itzá Guided Tour
    • Orientation With CEO
    Landmarks
    Chichén Itzá
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  3. Day 3

    Mérida

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Santa Lucia by Kavia)

    Optional Activities

    • Uxmal Ruins Visit (70-110 USD per person)
    • PUUC Route Ride
    • Celestún Bird Watching (70-80 USD per person)
    • Progreso Beach Day Trip (4 USD per person)
    • Cenote Visit in Cuzamá (60-70 USD per person)
    • Walking tour around Mérida
    Landmarks
    Uxmal
    Celestún
    Progreso
  4. Day 4

    Mérida to Palenque

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Maya Tulipanes)
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  5. Day 5

    Palenque

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Maya Tulipanes)

    Included Activities

    • Palenque Ruins Guided Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Jungle Trail Hike (25 USD per person)
    • Roberto Barrios Waterfalls (54 USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Palenque
  6. Day 6

    Palenque

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Maya Tulipanes)

    Optional Activities

    • Roberto Barrios Waterfalls (54 USD per person)
    • Jungle Trail Hike (25 USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Roberto Barrios Waterfalls
  7. Day 7

    Palenque to Flores

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casa Turquesa)

    Included Activities

    • Border Crossing (Mexico - Guatemala)
    Landmarks
    Lake Petén Itzá
    Flores
  8. Day 8

    Flores

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casa Turquesa)

    Included Activities

    • Tikal Ruins Guided Tour
    Landmarks
    Tikal
    Lake Petén Itzá
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  9. Day 9

    Flores to San Ignacio

    Meals
    Lunch (Local lunch at San Antonio Women's Pottery Cooperative)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Venus Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Border Crossing (Guatemala - Belize)
    • San Antonio Women's Pottery Cooperative and Local Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Horseback Riding (80 USD per person)
    • Cave Tubing (90 USD per person)
    • Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve Visit (75 USD per person)
    • Barton Creek Cave Canoeing (120 USD per person)
    • Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Visit (140 USD per person)
    • Xunantunich Visit (65 USD per person)
    • Caracol Ruins Tour (125 USD per person)
    Landmarks
    San Antonio Women's Pottery Cooperative
  10. Day 10

    San Ignacio

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Venus Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Visit (140 USD per person)
    • Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve Visit (75 USD per person)
    • Xunantunich Visit (65 USD per person)
    • Caracol Ruins Tour (125 USD per person)
    • Horseback Riding (80 USD per person)
    • Cave Tubing (90 USD per person)
    • Barton Creek Cave Canoeing (120 USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Actun Tunichil Muknal
    Mountain Pine Ridge
    Xunantunich
    Caracol
  11. Day 11

    San Ignacio to Caye Caulker

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Enjoy Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Bike with Purpose Rental (1-30 USD per person)
    • Hol Chan Marine Reserve Day Tour
    • Fishing (250-450 USD per person)
    • Sunset Sailing Boat Tour (60 USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Caye Caulker
    Hol Chan Marine Reserve
  12. Day 12

    Caye Caulker

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Enjoy Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Hol Chan Marine Reserve Day Tour
    • Bike with Purpose Rental (1-30 USD per person)
    • Fishing (250-450 USD per person)
    • Sunset Sailing Boat Tour (60 USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Hol Chan Marine Reserve
  13. Day 13

    Caye Caulker to Playa del Carmen

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casa de las Flores)

    Included Activities

    • Border Crossing (Belize - Mexico)

    Optional Activities

    • Cozumel Ferry and Exploration
    • Tulum Ruins Visit
    Landmarks
    Cozumel
    Tulum
  14. Day 14

    Playa del Carmen

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at El Hongo Mexican Community Restaurant & Youth Art Program)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casa de las Flores)

    Included Activities

    • El Hongo Mexican Community Restaurant & Youth Art Program

    Optional Activities

    • Tulum Ruins Visit
    • Cenote Visit (40-60 USD per person)
    • Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve Canal Float (135 USD per person)
    • Tequila Tasting (850-1100 MXN per person)
    • Coco Bongo Disco and Show (90 USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Tulum
    Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
    El Hongo Mexican Community Restaurant & Youth Art Program
  15. Day 15

    Playa del Carmen

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  • Mayan Discovery reviewer 1
    April 29th, 2025
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    Very good trip with lots of activities, an incredibly attentive tour guide who reads your wishes from your lips and...
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    Traveled in April 2025
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    Thank you for your review, Claudia! We are so glad you enjoyed your Mayan Discovery tour with us. Our world deserves more you!
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  • Mayan Discovery reviewer 2
    January 12th, 2025
    4.0
    Overall I enjoyed the trip and we saw quite a lot in a short period of time. Some of the hotels were not very good...
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    Traveled in December 2024
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    Thank you for your honest feedback, Harjit. Your concerns have been passed on to the appropriate teams to ensure appropriate actions are taken for future travellers.
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    March 22nd, 2024
    5.0
    I had a great time with a lovely group of people.
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    Thank you for sharing your review with us, Elizabeth! We hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future!
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  • J
    March 21st, 2023
    5.0
    Our guide, Ingrid, was fantastic. Kind, helpful, attentive to each person’s specific needs. She made sure everyone...
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    Traveled in March 2023
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    Hi John, Thanks for reaching out about the Mayan Discovery! I sincerely appreciate your feedback.
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  • A
    June 19th, 2022
    5.0
    My answers to previous questionsuestyions may have given an inkling that I had an amazing time on this tour :-) All...
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    June 26th, 2022
    5.0
    Incredible from start to finish. Salvador is a great embassodor for Mexico and the mayan people
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    June 26th, 2022
    5.0
    Amazing adventure - once in a lifetime. An increíble way to explore Central America with a like-minded group. Loved...
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    June 16th, 2022
    5.0
    A non stop exciting adventure. The countries we visited were beautiful. Lots of opportunity to get close to the...
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    Traveled in April 2022
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  • Mayan Discovery reviewer 9
    October 24th, 2022
    5.0
    Overall it was excellent and the CEO for the G Adventures is the reason I am happy because he went beyond to assist...
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    Traveled in October 2022
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Hi Lilibeth, Thank you for taking the time to send through your feedback. I really appreciate it. Please know that I hear you and I've sent your comments to our sales management team to review for future. Thanks for the kind words about your CEO, Guy! He's a great guy :)
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  • C
    October 17th, 2022
    2.0
    Hello, It was my first time booking with G Adventure via Tourradar as it was recommended by my friend Lilibeth...
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    Traveled in October 2022
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Hi Cecilia, Thank you for your constructive feedback; I appreciate your time. Please know that i hear you and have passed your comments to our sales management team to review for future itineraries. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with Guy, however. He's wonderful!
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    Katie

    Asked on September 8th, 2025

    What are you single supplement rates?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2025

      We believe that travelling by yourself shouldn't be more expensive. We treat single travellers the same as the rest of the group, which is why we don't charge single supplements. We'll partner you up with a same-sex roommate to ensure you pay the same as everyone else. Sometimes it's just more convenient and comfortable to have your own room, which is why we offer single travellers a "My Own Room" option—a single room all to yourself at a great G Adventures price.

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    Joshua

    Asked on March 24th, 2025

    What is included in the tour's total price?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      The tour includes accommodation for 14 nights, some meals, and guided activities.

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    Michael

    Asked on March 24th, 2025

    Can we add airport transfers to our booking?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes, airport transfers can be arranged for an additional cost per person.

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    Irene

    Asked on February 8th, 2025

    What if I need to cancel my booking?

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      Cancellations are subject to our terms and conditions; please check our policy for specific details.

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    Nina

    Asked on February 7th, 2025

    Do you go to tikel

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes, The group will visit the Tikal archaeological site on Day 8 of the tour.

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    Adrianus

    Asked on January 19th, 2025

    Is travel insurance mandatory for the tour?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes, all travellers must have emergency medical travel insurance that covers the dates of the tour.

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    Paul

    Asked on December 6th, 2024

    What is the policy on single supplements?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten December 2024

      If you prefer your own room, a single supplement can be added to your booking for an additional fee.

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    Clément

    Asked on December 1st, 2024

    Are optional activities available to book in advance?

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      Yes, certain optional activities can be booked in advance, and you can pay in local currencies.

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    Christian

    Asked on November 26th, 2024

    Is there single supplement

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten November 2024

      We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin with someone of the same sex for the duration of this trip. Your two options as a solo traveller on the Mayan Discovery tour are: 1. Pay the price as per the website, and we will pair you up with another solo traveller of the same gender. 2. Pay an additional cost and book 'My Own Room' option which is subject to availability. (Currently 1 available for Dec 14, 2024 departure). The additional cost is 699.00 USD (or we can quote it in a different currency based on your home country).

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    Tracy

    Asked on September 10th, 2024

    I will need to be at Cancun airport in the afternoon of the 14th day. Can a transfer from Playa del Carmen at Cancun airport on day 14th can be arranged?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2024

      Yes, you can depart a day early. You would just need to sign off the tour with the guide and no refund would be applicable as it would be seen as a forfeit of the services.

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      Tracy

      TravelerWritten September 2024

      Can a transfer to the airport be arranged for this day? As far as I understand transfers from and to the airport are not included in this trip. If one wants to book extra a transfer to the airport, how much it will cost? Also what are the alternatives to the transfer? For example, how easy is to get to Cancun airport from Playa del Carmen with public transport?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2024

      You will be able to book a transfer/taxi via your tour guide once you join the trip, most travellers will use a taxi as this is the easiest way. You can also search online as there are bus companies you can use such as Ado Aeropuerto.

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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Belize.Guatemala. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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