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Route of the Maya (33 destinations)

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From Playa del Carmen to Playa Costa del Sol

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Platinum Operator: Intrepid Travel
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling in cenotes (freshwater rock pools)
- Reef diving off Cozumel
- Walk along white sand beaches
Day 2
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen
Included Activities
- Cenote Azul visit - swimming, diving or snorkelling
Optional Activities
- Underwater activities (spotting rays, moray eels and turtles)
- Half-day tour to Tulum archaeological site with white-sand beaches and Maya ruins
Landmarks
Cenote Azul
Tulum Archaeological Site
Day 3
Playa del Carmen - Bacalar - Chetumal
Playa del Carmen - Bacalar - Chetumal
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Lake Bacalar visit and relaxation
Optional Activities
- Boat tour of Lake Bacalar (Lagoon of 7 Colours)
Landmarks
Lake Bacalar
Day 4
Chetumal - Caye Caulker
Chetumal - Caye Caulker
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Caye Caulker
Landmarks
Caye Caulker
Day 5
Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling trip to colourful coral reef
- Full day Catamaran snorkeling tour in Hol Chan Marine Reserve (gear, guide and transport included) - USD120
- Full day speed boat (gear, guide and transport included) - USD120
- Manatee boat tour (includes transport & guide) - BZD254
- Sunset Sailing - BZD126
- Bicycle Rental (per day) - USD12
Landmarks
Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Day 6
Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker
Meals
Lunch (Cooking class - Belizean meal with chicken, rice and beans)
Included Activities
- Cooking class with local family - Belizean chicken, rice and beans
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming
- Bicycle rental and exploration
- Fresh seafood dinner at outdoor restaurants
- Lobster meal
Day 7
Caye Caulker - San Ignacio
Caye Caulker - San Ignacio
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of San Ignacio
Landmarks
San Ignacio
Day 8
San Ignacio
San Ignacio
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Xunantunich - Maya ceremonial site
- Visit to Actun Tunichil Muknal cave (includes entry, guide, transport & lunch) - USD135
- Cave tubing (includes entrance, guide & transport) - USD100
- Swimming at Big Rock Falls at Mountain Pine Ridge
- Butterfly Farm (includes transport) - BZD175
- Iguana Conservation Project (entrance fee) - BZD24
- Xunantunich Ruins entry - BZD20
Landmarks
Xunantunich
Actun Tunichil Muknal
Big Rock Falls
Mountain Pine Ridge
Day 9
San Ignacio - Tikal National Park
San Ignacio - Tikal National Park
Included Activities
- Tikal National Park Archaeological site - entrance fee, guide & transport
Landmarks
Tikal National Park
Day 10
Tikal National Park - Flores - Rio Dulce
Tikal National Park - Flores - Rio Dulce
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast in local restaurant at Flores)
Landmarks
Flores
Rio Dulce
Day 11
Rio Dulce to Livingston
Rio Dulce to Livingston
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Livingston
- Orientation walk around Livingston
- Garifuna dance class with locals
Landmarks
Livingston
Day 12
Rio Dulce - Antigua
Rio Dulce - Antigua
Landmarks
Antigua
Day 13
Antigua
Antigua
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Antigua
Optional Activities
- ChocoMuseo visit
- Coffee and shopping in central park
Landmarks
Antigua
Day 14
Antigua to Quetzaltenango
Antigua to Quetzaltenango
Meals
Lunch (Group lunch)
Included Activities
- San Simon shamanic ceremonies at Temple of San Simon
- Group lunch after shamanic ceremony
Landmarks
Temple of San Simon
Day 15
Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chicken bus experience to local market
- Almolonga vegetable market visit
Landmarks
Almolonga Market
Day 16
Quetzaltenango to Panajachel
Quetzaltenango to Panajachel
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chichicastenango market visit with local expert leader
Optional Activities
- Purchase souvenirs including huipils, handmade jewellery, pottery, incense, tablecloths, ceremonial masks, or leather goods
- Dinner at local restaurant with fellow travellers
Landmarks
Chichicastenango Market
Day 17
Panajachel
Panajachel
Included Activities
- Boat to Santiago Atitlan on Lake Atitlan
- Visit to shrine of Maximon (San Simon) with shamans
- Shamanic keeper experience with local spirits discussion
Landmarks
Lake Atitlan
Santiago Atitlan
Day 18
Panajachel to Antigua
Panajachel to Antigua
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Antigua historic center
Optional Activities
- Cooking class in Panajachel learning local flavours and food traditions
Day 19
Antigua
Antigua
Optional Activities
- Walk through cobblestone streets and explore brightly painted homes
Landmarks
Antigua
Day 20
Antigua
Antigua
Meals
Lunch (Corn and comal workshop lunch with fresh tortillas, guacamole, chirmol (fresh vegetable salsa), chiltepe peppers, beans and cheese)
Included Activities
- Tuk-tuk city tour including Cerro de la Cruz Viewpoint, Santa Clara ruins, Calle del Arco, Iglesia la Merced, and Maximón altar
- Corn and comal workshop with lunch (tortilla-making with guacamole, chirmol, peppers, beans, cheese)
Landmarks
Cerro de la Cruz Viewpoint
Iglesia la Merced
NimPot Crafts Market
Calle del Arco
Union Tank
Central Park
Day 21
Antigua to Copan
Antigua to Copan
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast before departure
Optional Activities
- Relax at Central Plaza from café
Landmarks
Copan
Day 22
Copan
Copan
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at natural hot springs)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Copan archaeological site
- Natural hot springs visit with mud soak, pool dips, and included dinner
Optional Activities
- Macaw Mountain Park for bird rescue and rehabilitation
- Temple of Rosalila archaeological site
Landmarks
Copan Ruins
Macaw Mountain Park
Temple of Rosalila
Day 23
Copan to Santa Ana
Copan to Santa Ana
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll through historic center
- Evening meal in Santa Ana
Landmarks
Santa Ana Historic Center
Day 24
Santa Ana
Santa Ana
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional regional picnic lunch after coffee tasting)
Included Activities
- Ruta de las Flores tour
- Coffee plantation tour and tastings with picnic lunch in Concepcion de Ataco
Landmarks
Ruta de las Flores
Concepcion de Ataco
Day 25
Santa Ana to Costa del Sol
Santa Ana to Costa del Sol
Meals
Lunch (Group lunch in San Salvador)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Joya de Ceren archaeological site
- Lunch in San Salvador
- Leader-led orientation walk through San Salvador city centre
- El Rosario Church entrance
Landmarks
Joya de Ceren
El Rosario Church
San Salvador Historic District
Day 26
Costa del Sol
Costa del Sol
Optional Activities
- Beach exploration at six nearby Pacific beaches
- Local meal at recommended restaurant
- Boat tour of Estero Jaltepeque mangrove forest
Landmarks
Estero Jaltepeque
Day 27
Costa del Sol
Costa del Sol

Landmarks
Cenote Azul
Tulum Archaeological Site

Landmarks
Lake Bacalar

Landmarks
Caye Caulker

Landmarks
Hol Chan Marine Reserve

Landmarks
San Ignacio

Landmarks
Xunantunich
Actun Tunichil Muknal
Big Rock Falls
Mountain Pine Ridge

Landmarks
Tikal National Park

Landmarks
Flores
Rio Dulce

Landmarks
Livingston

Landmarks
Antigua

Landmarks
Antigua

Landmarks
Temple of San Simon

Landmarks
Almolonga Market

Landmarks
Chichicastenango Market

Landmarks
Lake Atitlan
Santiago Atitlan

Landmarks
Antigua

Landmarks
Cerro de la Cruz Viewpoint
Iglesia la Merced
NimPot Crafts Market
Calle del Arco
Union Tank
Central Park

Landmarks
Copan

Landmarks
Copan Ruins
Macaw Mountain Park
Temple of Rosalila

Landmarks
Santa Ana Historic Center

Landmarks
Ruta de las Flores
Concepcion de Ataco

Landmarks
Joya de Ceren
El Rosario Church
San Salvador Historic District

Landmarks
Estero Jaltepeque

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Jodie5.0•June 2026
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Denise4.0•May 2026
Intrepid is great tour group, with the best guides. We saw and did everything on my bucket list and more. The...
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Hakim4.0•March 2026
The itinerary was overall very good, except for the majority of the hotels and the minibuses.

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I am interested in the Route of the Mayas 27-day tour and would like some indication of travel/transfer time for every single day when we are moving (moving from one location to the next). I understand you are not able to provide precise durations but some rough or approximate estimate would be helpful.
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  You can access the full detailed trip itinerary, including the daily plan, inclusions, activities, and other trip-related details. Please refer to the itinerary for the day-by-day breakdown, which should provide more details on the travel arrangements and movements throughout the trip.

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Route of the Maya (33 destinations)

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